Jesse Polk is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 15 years of industry experience and has been affiliated with MassMutual Life Insurance Company and MML Investor Services, Inc. since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Polk serves as Vice President and CFO at Stampings of Minnesota, a metal stamping and manufacturing company. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, offering collaborative, annual planning engagements without discretionary authority over client investments.

Elizabeth Walker is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with eight years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent Financial and its investment management division since 2017. Prior to that, she worked at Marshalls for two years. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a large network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning across various financial topics, allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account options while keeping services separate.

Charles Reimers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Edina, Minnesota, holding a Series 63 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He worked at Metlife Securities from 2012 to 2016 before joining LPL Financial. He is involved with Arazon Financial Group, LLC, which operates as a DBA for his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

L Jason Ripple is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner at Zen Partners LLC, a private company unrelated to investment activities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Craig Johnson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Delano, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broad range of financial product offerings including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Joseph Gribben is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 1998, as well as City National Bank since 2017. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s risk profile.

Krista Winograd is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and Olson Wealth Group, with prior roles at Origin Financial, Intriq, LLC, and Aurochs Financial Group. She holds a notary commission in the state of Minnesota. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Addie Ng is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Maple Grove, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 45 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including the period when it operated as Axa Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Source One Insurance Agency, which sells property and casualty insurance, and provides accounting services through Addie H. Ng & Associates. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs. The firm delivers its services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party advisory models and providing fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Michael Munger is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he focuses on serving high-net-worth individuals and families. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2019 and collaborates as part of the Norman Munger Wealth Management Team, working alongside Katherine Norman and Tracy Manson to provide comprehensive financial strategies. Their approach emphasizes long-term planning tailored to clients' financial, philanthropic, and legacy goals, with a disciplined investment process and meticulous risk management. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Michael began his career at Deloitte in Minneapolis, specializing in tax strategies for families, trusts, and private businesses. Although he does not provide tax advice in his current role, his background as a former CPA from a Big 4 firm contributes to his proficiency in portfolio strategy, stock option planning, retirement and estate planning, and insurance analysis. He holds a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree in Accounting from the University of St. Thomas. Outside of his professional work, Michael is active in the Minneapolis/St. Paul community as a volunteer with Special Olympics and Junior Achievement. He is also involved in sports as an official for high school athletics through the Suburban Officials Association. His personal interests include boating, cooking, fishing, football, golfing, refereeing, skiing, soccer, spending time with his family, and table tennis.

Philipp Wagener is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked in various roles within Wells Fargo entities since 2008. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm offers tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, covering diverse areas including retirement, education, risk management, and specialized planning needs.

Whitney Blasko is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Wayzata, MN. She joined the Merrill office in 2010 after beginning her career in wealth management in New York City during college. Whitney has over 15 years of experience helping clients with a holistic approach to investing and wealth management, considering the many factors that impact a client's financial future. She specializes in areas including college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, socially responsible and values-based investing, and support for women and LGBT wealth planning. Whitney holds several professional designations, including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned a bachelor's degree from Columbia University with a concentration in economics within Latin American studies. Whitney is also a member of the Columbia Alumni Club of Minnesota and the Wayzata Chamber of Commerce. In addition to her professional work, Whitney is actively involved in community organizations such as Hammer Residences, Interfaith Outreach, and the Junior League of Minneapolis. She and her husband Greg live in the Wayzata area and enjoy participating in outdoor activities including wake surfing, various styles of biking, skiing, and she is working on rediscovering her interest in golf.

Richard Faatz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Wayzata, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. and Cetera. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee of the Church of the Open Door, assisting with fundraising. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, corporations, and institutions. The firm combines proprietary research and third-party analytics to evaluate investment options and provides a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Dara Day is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Throughout their career, Dara has worked with firms including Davenport & Company LLC and Cardea Capital Advisors, LLC. Dara is also involved in operations at Advisornet Financial. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a broad range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Alex Hoffman is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Thrivent Financial and Aerotek. Outside of his advisory role, Hoffman independently creates and distributes music through major streaming platforms. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored strategies implemented through in-house and third-party investment managers, integrating capabilities across capital markets and asset management.

David Bergman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Eden Prairie, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL, he was with Grove Point Advisors, LLC and Strategic Financial Concepts. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with the Lucky Shots Pickleball Club in Minneapolis. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Cooper Lukenda is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Wayzata, MN, and has three years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2022 and previously worked at Solifi and St. Olaf College, where he also serves as an assistant men's golf coach. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers a range of investment services, including programs informed by its Global Investment Committee’s analyses.

Nick Heithoff is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2026. He has held various roles within Fidelity since 2020, including Investment Consultant, Fixed Income Specialist, Investment Solutions Representative, and Customer Relationship Advocate. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual in 2019. Nick works with clients of diverse backgrounds, focusing on understanding their unique financial situations and collaborating to develop clear and thoughtful financial plans. His approach aims to help clients gain confidence in their financial futures, whether they are new to planning or experienced investors. Outside of his professional work, Nick enjoys family activities, hiking, spending time at the lake, music, and pets.

Staci Smith is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Shakopee, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank, NA from 2012 to 2021 and Wells Fargo Clearing in 2021 before joining Ameriprise in 2022. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement planning through a centralized consulting team.

Peter Haagenson is a financial advisor at OSAIC with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at VMware and Blue Medora. Haagenson holds positions at multiple financial advisory entities, working with clients on investments, estate planning, and financial needs. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct diversified portfolios.

Charles Frieler is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Riversource Distributors, Inc. Frieler also manages an advisory business through OKL, LLC as an insurance specialist. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations, primarily for clients with Ameriprise-managed accounts.