Michael Adams is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2015, including time at both Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, and has also been employed at Life Time Athletic. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a Premier Retirement Income service focused on written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice. The firm’s approach incorporates proprietary and third-party research, algorithmic tools, and a structured product lineup with defined enrollment criteria for its retirement income program.

Sara Valesano is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Golden Valley, MN, where she has worked since 2018. She has eight years of industry experience and also serves as a registered nurse at Hennepin County Medical Center. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Katala Anderson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 license and six years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise since 2019 and also manages special events for Moo Booth at the Minnesota State Fair. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that emphasizes dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies through a collaborative, non-discretionary service model.

Kevin Knock is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. He holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of his neighborhood homeowners association and has worked as an Uber driver. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through internal and third-party managers, supported by a broad range of portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

John Williams is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 2023. He has held roles at Minnesota Life Insurance Company and Securian Financial Services, and operates a separate fixed insurance sales agency, North Star Consultants. Williams also serves as successor trustee for client trusts and is involved with North Star Resource Group, a financial services DBA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory platform serving individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of advisors, employing multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Joseph Mc Graw is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in New Brighton, MN, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously served in the United States Army for four years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on retirement income, using a centralized team and proprietary analytical tools.

Travis Rothstein is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at U.S. Bank, U.S. Bancorp Investments, and Northwestern Mutual. Rothstein is based in Woodbury, MN. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce written recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Jack Levin is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Target Corporation, The Fowler Museum at UCLA, and involvement in political and recreational organizations. Outside of finance, he has engaged in dog sitting and sports-related activities. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed written Recommendation Reports that incorporate tax-smart withdrawal strategies and Social Security claiming options. The firm delivers a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions supported by algorithmic automation and oversight from a dedicated retirement-income consulting team.

Walter Chapman is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 1998. Chapman serves on the board of the Alzheimer's Association Minnesota and North Dakota Chapter. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutions, and corporations, offering customized advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services.

Jingjing Feng is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2016. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written recommendation reports and ongoing advice, utilizing proprietary research and algorithmic tools.

Melissa Carlson is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at ProAg and the Securities and Exchange Commission. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses covering a broad range of planning topics without discretionary trading authority.

Miriam Williams is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. She is currently with Mass Mutual Investors Services and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and Erpelding Wealth Management. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, offers ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a collaborative, software-supported approach to develop annual financial plans and provides specialized event-driven planning programs.

Ryan Hemmingsen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Minneapolis, MN. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been associated with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2007. 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Shawn Finn is a CFP® with 21 years of experience in financial advising, currently working at RBC Capital Markets since 2018. He has prior experience at Financial Planning Solutions LLC and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Finn has authored a book on financial decision making for high school graduates. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored investment programs that integrate discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services.

Matthew Berg is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Berg serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Rose Creek Home Owners Association. 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 variety of advisory programs and tailors investment strategies through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, incorporating options for tax management and responsible investing.

David Kloster is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been 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, offering comprehensive, goal-based analyses and written recommendations across various financial topics. The firm’s planning services are separate from managed-account programs and do not include discretionary trading authority.

Aaron Raskin is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2020, he worked at Grant Thornton LLP from 2018 to 2020 and completed full-time education from 2010 to 2018. He serves on the board of Jewfolk, Inc., a nonprofit focused on promoting Jewish activities and organizations in Minneapolis, where he assists with budgeting and financial oversight. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Lisa Byrne is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 22 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS Financial Services, City National Bank, and RBC Capital Markets. Outside of her advisory work, Byrne is involved in community activities including founding divorce workshops and serving on the boards of a women’s empowerment organization and an animal rescue. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with customized portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm utilizes a range of in-house and third-party investment managers and offers tailored strategies based on clients’ risk profiles.

Sailaja Nambury is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo entities since 1999, including Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Gregory Peterson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He is also involved in a trust-related business activity outside of his advisory role. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.