Daniel Oschmann is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones, Western Wealth Management, and NEXT Financial Group. Oschmann also operates Daniel Oschmann LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes unrelated to his advisory work. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers diverse advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from internal and third-party sources.

Bryan Lage is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Thrivent Financial, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, and agricultural operations such as Stine Seed and Brandon Lage Farms. Outside of advising, he is involved in farm operations, working as a truck driver hauling sugar beets. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based planning covering topics such as retirement, taxes, and estate planning, without implementing recommendations directly, and allows clients to combine planning and managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Charles Cooper is a CFA® charterholder with 18 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with LPL Financial and has held roles at AdvisorNet Wealth Management and Cetera Advisor Networks. Cooper also serves as Controller for James R Hill, Inc., an outside employment position he has held since 2010. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house research and third-party subadvisors.

Ria Bongiovanni is a Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch, where she leads the Bloomington, MN office and contributes to the local Diversity & Inclusion Committee. She works with clients across various industries and stages of life, including intergenerational families, corporate executives, business owners, attorneys, athletes, and entertainers. Her focus includes financial wellness, investing, college education planning, executive compensation, personal retirement planning, and socially responsible investing. Ria holds a Bachelor's Degree from Iowa State University and maintains several professional designations, including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). She is fluent in English and Spanish. Beyond her advisory role, Ria engages in community initiatives such as Better Money Habits and Studiiyo Scholars. Her personal interests include music and the arts—writing and performing jazz piano and singing, as well as bhangra dance—as well as staying active through triathlons, yoga, and pickleball. She also values spending time with her husband, family, and friends, and serving on boards and volunteering.

Jason Hotzler is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Thrivent Financial, Thrivent Investment Management, Edward Jones, and KLDiscovery. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to various model portfolios and research.

James Wright is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients from the Los Angeles, California and Minneapolis, Minnesota offices. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1997 and specializes in providing customized financial advice across various domains. His expertise includes retirement planning, corporate stock options, 10(b)5-1 plans, concentrated stock positions, alternative investments, estate-planning issues, and money management. He also focuses on executive and corporate services such as qualified and non-qualified retirement plans, ESOPs, ESPPs, Defined Benefit Institutional Consulting, and liability management for both corporations and individuals. James holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Dakota and holds several professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He emphasizes understanding each client's specific needs and biases to develop fitting financial strategies and delivers personalized advice supported by access to specialized investment services.

Michael Bills is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Mendota Heights, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates Consilium Advisory Services LLC, a family office practice based in Eagan, MN. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions, offering a broad range of planning options that include cash-flow, retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer strategies. The firm utilizes proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, serving clients who meet certain net-worth thresholds.

Michael Lauer is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His career includes roles at Grindstone Financial, Prowealth Financial, Cetera Wealth Services, Advisornet Wealth Management, Capstone Advisory Group, and Cambridge Investment Research. He also works as an insurance agent, selling life, annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and custom strategies.

Christopher Norman is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1999 and previously worked with American Express Financial Advisors Inc., IDS Life Insurance Company, and Homeplace. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, managed solutions, and affiliated investment products supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Scott Stroeing is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2020, he worked at Gervais Wealth Management and held roles focused on children's mental health case management at the Washburn Center for Children. LPL Financial serves individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

Jackson Sandquist is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with the Series 66 designation. He has been with Ameriprise since 2023 and has no prior industry experience. Outside of advising, he has worked at Logger's Trail Golf Course and Oak Glen Golf Course and Banquet Facility. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written recommendation reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach and supports a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Shawn Vradenburg is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Lakeville, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial and its affiliates since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Helping Hands committee at South Cities Church, which provides financial assistance to church members in need. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial planning across various areas including retirement, tax, estate, and special needs planning. The firm provides these services through a network of advisors without discretionary trading authority, allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Kevin Schmitz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 65 designation. He has one year of industry experience, having previously worked for Illinois Tool Works for 21 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Schmitz Iowa Farmland, a real estate rental business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Ian Mc Cready Flora is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he spent ten years at the University of Virginia. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Brittany Granata is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise since 2019, following three years at The Oak Ridge Financial Services Group, Inc. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering 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. The firm’s offerings include a non-discretionary implementation process and use proprietary tools and third-party data to support asset allocation and Social Security claiming strategies.

William Beardmore is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Chaska, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, Prudential Financial, and several other financial firms. Beardmore has also worked with the Lafayette Catholic School System and the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Candela Larson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Edina, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2025. Her prior experience includes roles at Equitable Advisors, Northwestern Mutual, and several non-financial positions, including teaching and retail. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, providing non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations on income, Social Security, and tax strategies. The firm combines algorithmic tools with advisor input and emphasizes use of Ameriprise-managed accounts and affiliated investment products.

Erik Holmstrom is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Edina, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to Ameriprise, he worked at UBS Financial Services and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with BDLR Group, Inc. as a registered team member. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Coleman Kelly is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include seven years at LPL Financial and three years at RSM. In addition to his advisory work, he owns and operates a tax preparation business and is an insurance agent focusing on non-variable insurance products. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse clientele including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and technology, and it provides specialized offerings such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Paul Woolfrey is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Minnetonka, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Securities America, Cambridge Investment Research, and his own firm, Woolfrey Financial Consulting, Inc. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering tailored recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm utilizes a centralized consulting team and combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in its approach, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts and a product selection that includes affiliated funds.