Laura Gerke is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, and has 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2013. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning, which includes a written Recommendation Report and ongoing advice based on research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools.

Vincent Berndt is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC Capital Markets in 2025, he worked at LPL Financial and Wings Financial Credit Union. He also has experience at RBC Wealth Management, TD Ameritrade, and has held roles related to education at Creighton University and local schools. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a mix of internal and third-party managers, alongside integrated lending and alternative investment options.

Victoria Morgenthaler is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management based in Minneapolis, MN. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent since 2025. Previously, she has had roles at Battle Creek Church and Oliveto. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority and combining planning with managed-account programs through a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Glenn Johnson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and Wells Fargo Bank since 2008. Outside of finance, he has worked as a contractor for food delivery services including DoorDash and Uber Eats. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, supported by proprietary research and tools, and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Scott Stoneking is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2013, including roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Bank. 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, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Gary Gabor Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Transamerica Life Insurance Company, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. Its advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial product offerings than typical large institutional advisors.

Drew Albrecht is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he held various roles including at the University of Northwestern St. Paul and Hallmark Builders Inc. He also has experience working with Doordash and Shipt. 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 written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Joshua Liebelt is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in New Brighton, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 22 years of industry experience. He worked at Riversource Distributors, Inc. for 17 years before joining Ameriprise in 2024. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security claiming options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in a centralized consulting approach, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts and algorithmic automation to generate tailored recommendations.

Daniel Bennett is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Riversource Distributors, Inc. for 15 years before joining Ameriprise in 2023. 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 written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Reese Prellwitz is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing, Reese held roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Northwestern Mutual, as well as academic positions at Minnesota State University, Mankato, and St. Cloud State University. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and utilizes research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute, providing both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Chansoknea Theng is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, they worked at the Royal Bank of Canada and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. Theng has entrepreneurial experience as the owner of BZBar, a packaged food business, and served as Chief Recruiting Officer at ChefNote LLC, a software company focused on social media recipe influencers. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Brian Foote is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, he worked at WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among investment choices.

Nathaniel Willaert is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lake Elmo, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2012. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies through its Premier Retirement Income service.

Nicollet Buchmayer is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Roseville, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with seven years of industry experience. Prior to returning to Ameriprise in 2025, Buchmayer worked at American Enterprise Investment Services and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, Buchmayer serves on the board of the Ramsey Square Condominiums Association and participates in online research activities unrelated to finance. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions. Its retirement-income planning service targets individuals nearing or in retirement, providing written recommendations that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies.

Zachary Ancel is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Equitable Advisors since 2021 and an extended tenure at Von Hanson's Meats. He is also involved in a business operating under the name The Bailey Group. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Nickolas Varani is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Fisher Investments, Fidelity Investments, Ameriprise Financial Services, Bank of America, Merrill, and UnitedHealth Care. 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 combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Greta Farley is a Wealth Management Advisor with the Duddingston Sylvester Group at Merrill, where she develops long-term relationships with clients and their families, guiding them through significant financial decision points. Her expertise includes wealth planning, pre- and post-retirement strategies, tax-sensitive investing, and trust and estate planning services. Greta prioritizes clear communication to help clients weigh their options and align solutions with their individual parameters. She holds a Bachelor's degree from Iowa State University and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional. Greta combines technical insight with practical knowledge to support clients in pursuing their financial goals and securing their wealth outlook. Residing in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, with her husband and two children, Greta enjoys spending time with her family, outdoor activities, skiing, reading, and watching movies.

Thomas Rossini is a financial advisor with Cetera based in Minneapolis, MN. He holds the Series 66 designation and has recently started his career in the industry. Outside of advising, he has experience working in various roles including positions in hospitality and education. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a range of third-party money managers.

Ryan Golden is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of his financial career, he is a musician who performs with clarinets, flutes, and saxophones. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Caroline Beuning is a financial professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with firms including Securian Financial Services and CRI Securities. She is also involved with North Star Resource Group as a financial professional. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform featuring both affiliated and third-party investment options.