Scott Niehaus is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN, with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its affiliated entities since 2015. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning addressing retirement, tax, estate, business continuation, and special needs topics, with options to combine planning with managed-account programs under consolidated billing.

Carol Mills is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following two years at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and demographics, and includes a broader range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Ned Cohen is a CFP® certificant with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and E*TRADE Capital Management LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Spencer Peterson is a financial advisor at Cetera with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked with Gradient Securities, LLC, and currently provides client support services at Box Financial Advisors. Outside of financial services, he owns an automotive detailing business, SP Detailing, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services with access to multiple investment program options and third-party managers.

Michael Taube is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Saint Paul, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and over 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria, delivering detailed, non-discretionary Recommendation Reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities typical of a large institutional firm.

Hector Millan Alvarado is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lakeville, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2017, following two years at Daikin Applied. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Jessica Schulberg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Eagan, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Irish Group Inc, Business Networking International, various insurance carriers with W & R Insurance Agencies, and Waddell & Reed, Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Zachary Pritz is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include teaching positions at Veritas Christian Academy, Lake House Academy, and Henderson County Schools, as well as working at ShareWell Coffee. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written financial recommendations on a range of topics without managing client assets directly. The firm combines goal-based planning with managed-account options under its WealthPlan program, emphasizing ongoing client reviews and separation of planning from investment management.

Katherine Gowans is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2015. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and demographics. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Jeremy Noyes is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has been with MML Investor Services, Inc. and MassMutual since 2004. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of Twins Community Fund, assisting with ticket sales. Mass Mutual Investors Services provides financial planning and advisory services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering asset management and educational programs through its institutional platform.

Pauline Johnson is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing 41 years of industry experience. She has worked with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping these services distinct.

Sara Noyes is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2020 and has been with M&E Catalyst and Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2015. Noyes also serves on the board of the Twins Community Fund, where she is involved in ticket sales. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved software and offers specialized services including estate-settlement and employer-sponsored planning programs.

Kelly Buda is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2019, Buda worked at Allianz Life Insurance Co of North America and Questar Capital Corporation from 2011 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he holds power of attorney for both his spouse and sister in investment-related matters. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering a range of investment advisory and fiduciary services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, incorporating a broader set of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Craig Saeger is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Bank NA and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of finance, he operates several outdoor-related businesses, including Walleye Daddy Fishing Guide Service, Limit Creek Rod Company, and Full Throttle Outdoors. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Daniel Engberg is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Eagan, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016 and is involved with the Bloomington Youth Soccer Club. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, managed solutions, and affiliated investment products supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Caleb Barrett is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lake Elmo, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2017, previously working at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

William Weyandt is a Senior Financial Advisor specializing in helping individuals, families, and businesses achieve complex financial goals through comprehensive planning. He leads the Bentley|Weyandt Group, which employs robust financial modeling and analytical tools to design thorough plans supporting clients' aspirations and maximizing opportunities. Their focus includes tax-efficient strategies, retirement and income planning, legacy and estate planning, investment management, and financial strategies for families with special-needs children. Bill holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Minnesota System. His client services encompass college education planning, executive compensation, legacy planning, managing new wealth, retirement income, and philanthropic planning, among other areas. Born and raised in Minnesota, Bill resides in the south metro area with his wife and three children. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, participating in outdoor activities such as fishing and camping. He is involved with organizations including Delta Waterfowl, Habitat For Humanity, and the Saint Paul Area Chamber's Ambassador Committee.

Samuel Locke is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience that includes roles at Bethel University and A&E Conrad. Outside of his advisory work, Locke is involved in real estate ownership unrelated to his investment activities. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through its retirement-income planning service, targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm employs research-driven, tax-efficient strategies and combines algorithmic tools with professional oversight to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations.

Lane Gans is a CFP® with 39 years of industry experience, currently an advisor at Ameriprise in Eagan, MN. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firms since 1987. Outside of his advisory role, he is a limited partner in The Prairie Group LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing planning focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients approaching or in retirement.

Zachery Bancroft is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent and its affiliates since 2025. Prior to his financial career, Bancroft was involved with the Experimental Aircraft Association from 2020 to 2025. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses and written recommendations across a range of financial planning topics. The firm offers planning separately from managed accounts and does not accept discretionary trading authority for its planning services.