Jacob Dittel is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America and Allianz Life Financial Services, LLC. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage, investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement consulting services. The firm employs a variety of tools and third-party resources to construct and manage portfolios across asset classes for diverse client needs.

Joseph Toussaint is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc, as well as operating as an independent agent and running Joseph Toussaint & Associates. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in artisan craftsmanship and works as a sales representative for fixed insurance, annuity, and long-term care products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and multiple investment platforms to construct tailored portfolios.

Daniel Hovland is a CFP® and CFA® with 26 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2012 and is also associated with Gruba, Hovland, & Co. Since 2008, he has operated a business called Tailored Wealth Strategies and serves as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, offering both proprietary and third-party strategies across multiple custody and platform arrangements.

Mark Hedman is a financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. His prior work includes positions at Edward Jones and Community Resource Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and provides access to multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Shane Meldahl is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 66 credentials and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked briefly at MD Financial Advisors and has held various roles outside the financial sector, including positions in education and food service. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a range of investment services.

Andrew Fritsch is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab and its related entities since 2011. Prior to that, he was employed at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Investments. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMAs and offers a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Daniel Schlesinger is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2013 and City National Bank since 2019. Outside of advising, he has served on the finance committee of Forecast Public Art, a nonprofit connecting artists with community needs. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of wrap fee advisory programs and employs both in-house and third-party investment managers to tailor portfolios according to clients’ risk profiles.

Jason Perkins is a financial advisor at Cetera with 19 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Securian Financial Services, Minnesota Life Insurance, and Thrivent Financial. In addition to his advisory career, Perkins serves as an independent contractor and referee for the Minnesota State High School League, NCAA, and Minnesota Vikings. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, featuring both affiliated and third-party investment options.

Jessica Cripps is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments, where she has been since 2022. In her role, she collaborates with clients to provide a holistic experience and helps to simplify complex financial concepts. Jessica partners and aligns with clients to empower them to make well thought out decisions based on their unique, individual needs. Her professional experience includes positions as an Investment Consultant and Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, an Associate Client Account Manager at Stevens Foster Financial Advisors, a Wealth Advisor at Ovation Wealth Advisors, and a Senior Registered Client Associate at UBS Financial Services. This range of experience has contributed to her expertise in financial consulting. Outside of her professional work, Jessica has interests in board games, gardening, movies, music, pets, and singing.

Stacey Okan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors.

Patrick Gherity is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Vadnais Heights, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Bremer Bank, Raymond James Financial Services, and CUNA Brokerage Services. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Matthew Veldman is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with individuals, families, and businesses to design and implement customized financial strategies aligned with their goals and long-term aspirations. He holds the roles of Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor within Merrill, managing discretionary investment strategies and offering tailored advice to diverse clientele including business owners, professional athletes, and families. Prior to joining Merrill in 2015, Matthew was a professional football player in the NFL from 2012 to 2014, playing as a tight end for several teams. He earned a Bachelor's degree from North Dakota State University and holds multiple professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA). His expertise covers wealth transition, retirement strategies, cash-flow analysis, income generation, and defined contribution plan design and administration. Matthew is involved in community initiatives such as Twin Cities R!se, where he contributes to financial literacy and supports individuals transitioning back into the workforce. He resides in Hugo, Minnesota, with his wife Sarah and their two sons. His personal interests include fishing, football, reading, and spending time with his family.

Cassandra Dowd is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in St. Paul, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Alysha Parotti is Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity, a role she has held since 2025. In this position, she leads a team focused on guiding individuals and families in making informed decisions involving wealth growth, protection, enjoyment, and transfer. Prior to this, Alysha held various roles at Fidelity including Financial Consultant from 2022 to 2025 and Investment Consultant from 2021 to 2022. She also has experience as an Adjunct Professor of Business at the University of Northwestern - St. Paul in 2021 and worked with Thrivent as an Associate Producer 1 from 2020 to 2021, and as an Associate Representative in 2020. Alysha holds a California Insurance License, supporting her work in financial planning and consulting.

Patrick Mastin is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera and its related entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Bennett, Mastin, Kosmack, Inc., a financial services firm, and is involved in selling fixed life insurance and annuities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment programs supported by a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Kyle Neumann is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 13 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2012. Neumann holds a Series 63 designation and is based in Lino Lakes, MN. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm’s approach includes written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies, supported by centralized consulting and algorithmic tools.

Kristina Elfering is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2010 and owns Elfering & Associates, a civil engineering business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

David Boniface is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2001 and is also associated with Legacy Capital and Magnetic North Advisors. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

Natalie Brownfield is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She has held roles at Jacobs Financial, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Outside of financial advising, she has worked at Pasta Amore and is affiliated with Concordia University - St. Paul. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform that supports various investment strategies and program structures.

Anthony Zajac is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2005. The firm serves more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of wealth management services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. Edward Jones manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and operates a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.