Kathleen Shoemaker is a financial advisor at NorthRock Partners, LLC in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at The Advocate Group and Encore Group. NorthRock Partners is a full-service wealth management firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, private funds, and other entities. The firm employs a tailored, holistic investment approach focused on broad asset allocation, diversification, and uses both public and private market strategies.

James Mattson is a financial advisor at AdvisorNet Wealth Partners with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley and Ameriprise Financial Services. Mattson is an owner and advisor at Mattson Wealth Management, LLC, and serves as a board member for the St. Johns University Board of Alumnus. AdvisorNet Wealth Partners provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, trusts, corporations, and qualified plans. The firm constructs diversified portfolios using equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management tailored to client objectives.

Jared Nishida is a CFA® charterholder with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Oxford Financial Group, LTD since 2010. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Minneapolis, MN. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Nishida serves on the Board of Managers for Baseline Fitness Holdings, LLC. Oxford Financial Group serves ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients by providing family office services, CIO-led portfolio management, and fiduciary support. The firm emphasizes asset allocation, diversification across public and private markets, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside private investment platforms.

Derek Mc Cready is a financial advisor at The Oak Ridge Financial Services Group, Inc. with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Oak Ridge in 2026, he held roles in education and other fields, including teaching positions at multiple school districts and organizations. The Oak Ridge Financial Services Group, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm offers managed accounts and access to third-party portfolio managers, focusing on both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households, with most accounts managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Stephanie Cain is a financial advisor at Advisory Solutions Group with 24 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Wealth Enhancement Group and its affiliated entities since 2007. In addition to her advisory role, Cain is a notary public. Advisory Solutions Group (doing business as FocusPoint Solutions) serves retail clients and supports other registered investment advisory firms with business and back-office services. The firm employs a diversified investment approach combining quantitative, momentum, and fundamental analysis and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management strategies.

Thomas Schneider is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ausdal since 2020 and previously held roles at SSN Advisory, Securities Service Network, and Voya Financial Advisors. Schneider is also the owner of Schneider Consulting, where he provides insurance plans to individuals and small employee groups. Additionally, he serves as a chapter champion for the Free Enterprise Alliance, an advocacy group focused on limited government and fair competition. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in client assets through a network of 152 advisors. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, combining advisory, brokerage, and insurance services.

Dylan Merchant is a financial advisor at AdvisorNet Wealth Partners with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at AdvisorNet Wealth Partners, Advanced Retirement Resources, and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is a sales associate with Realty Benefit Services, involved in the sale of a tax account program. AdvisorNet Wealth Partners provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and qualified plans. The firm constructs diversified portfolios using equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Hanna Rask is a financial advisor with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, and has 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and LPL Financial. Great Valley Advisor Group is an SEC-registered, multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, emphasizing individualized portfolio construction and ongoing oversight through a combination of in-house strategies and third-party managers.

Monica Whitney is a financial advisor with Focus Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked with Focus Financial since 2008 and is also associated with OSAIC and Brad McMurray, where she provides financial planning and trade placement services. Focus Financial Network is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $6.3 billion through a network of 118 advisors. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering a range of investment management and financial planning services tailored to client needs.

Kaylee Mc Clellan is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience currently with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC. She previously worked at Ameriprise and LPL Financial. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Studio Third LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. Great Valley Advisor Group is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm emphasizes individualized portfolio construction and ongoing oversight, utilizing both in-house strategies and third-party managers across wrap and non-wrap programs.

Stephanie Rossi is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at JNBA Financial Advisors, LLC since 2012. She is based in Bloomington, MN, and is part of a multi-team firm with 29 advisors. JNBA Financial Advisors provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including high net worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers specialized family office services and retirement plan consulting, employing a team-based approach and a range of investment strategies involving equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Michael Jacobson is a financial advisor with Focus Financial in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Focus Financial Network and its affiliated firm OSAIC since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Jacobson Financial Group, Inc., a non-investment business entity. Focus Financial Network is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $6.3 billion through a network of 118 advisors. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering a range of managed accounts, third-party manager access, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services.

Roger Anderson is a CFP® with 41 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at United Planners Financial Services and LPL Financial, among others. Anderson also operates Roger A Anderson Inc., a business entity for tax and investment purposes. Great Valley Advisor Group is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing a combination of in-house strategies and third-party managers.

Tyler Jordan Taylor is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and totaling five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Brookstone Capital Management and operates an event planning and DJ services business, Husbear Events LLC, which includes organizing charitable events. Foundations Investment Advisors is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $10.1 billion for over 29,000 clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan support, and sub-advisory services through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Joanna Franek is a financial advisor at Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent Investment Management, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and James Elvestrom. She also serves as Director of Operations for an affiliated RIA firm within the Thrivent Advisor Network. Thrivent Advisor Network provides advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans, managing approximately $6.8 billion in client assets. The firm offers customized asset allocation and long-term investment strategies, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Daniel Harrington is a financial advisor with Advisornet Wealth Partners, holding a Series 66 designation and over 17 years of industry experience. He has been with AdvisorNet Wealth Partners since 2012 and is also the owner of Harrington Financial Inc., operating under the DBA Still Waters Planning. Harrington volunteers with Presbyterian Homes & Services, engaging with men's groups on non-investment topics, and serves as secretary/treasurer for the BNI Premier Professionals networking group. AdvisorNet Wealth Partners provides investment management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and related advisory services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and qualified plans. The firm employs diversified portfolios across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

Glenn Lempe is a financial advisor at Elevation Point Wealth Partners, LLC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 63 designations. His prior experience includes positions at LPL Financial and managing his own firm, Glenn J. Lempe, Inc. Elevation Point Wealth Partners is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser with approximately $8.29 billion in assets under management and 53 advisors. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporations, employing model portfolios and tactical asset allocation that incorporate mutual funds, ETFs, third-party managers, and alternative investments.

John Rusciano is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and has worked at Northwestern Mutual and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments before joining Summit Financial in 2025. Outside of his advisory work, he co-authored a book on career management titled *Fire Yourself!* and serves on the board of directors for the Highland Oaks Homeowners Association. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm with over $26 billion in assets under management, serving approximately 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, combining discretionary and consultative services tailored to client needs.

Scott Bradbury is a financial advisor at Balefire, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including Princor Financial Services Corp and Principal Life Insurance Co. Bradbury is also a partner and investment adviser representative at VisionPoint Group LLC dba Fuse Partners, where he provides financial advice and education for 401(k) participants. Balefire serves individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and business entities, offering discretionary asset management and financial planning. The firm employs a team-based investment process using a core-plus-tactical philosophy and licensed third-party research, customizing client relationships by risk profile and goals.

Brendan O’Rourke is a financial advisor at Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC in Minneapolis, MN, holding the CFP® designation and Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with 11 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Kestra Advisory, Charles Schwab, and Morgan Stanley. He is the owner of True North Wealth Solutions, LLC, a separate financial planning and wealth management entity used for marketing and tax purposes. Van Clemens Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutions, serving both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management and comprehensive planning, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches and engaging a variety of third-party managers alongside in-house models.