Eric Thompson is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of Hirshfield's, Inc., a home decorating company. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, provides a range of advisory programs and portfolio management services to individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm customizes investment strategies based on client risk profiles and utilizes both in-house and third-party managers to implement diversified portfolios.

Greta Gleiter is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has three years of industry experience, including roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Co and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Prior to her financial services career, she worked in construction and at Bell International Laboratories. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm’s approach includes collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized services such as estate-settlement and employer-sponsored planning programs.

Curtis Hintzman is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Investments, LLC from 2005 to 2011. He is based in Minneapolis, MN, and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages roughly $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions with a focus on diversification and modern portfolio theory.

Christopher Kearney is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2016. Based in Plymouth, MN, his career has been focused within this firm. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria. The firm delivers written recommendation reports using research and modeling tools, combining advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Paul Kieser is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds a Series 66 designation and has 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2012 and has been associated with John Hancock Financial since 2000. In addition to his advisory work, Kieser owns a marketing entity called True North Advisory Group. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and managed portfolio solutions. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and offers discretionary and third-party management options.

Cory Odland is a financial advisor at Cetera with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Edward Jones and Summit Companies. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of life, fixed annuities, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Mark Gabriel is a CFP® and ChFC® with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving as a financial advisor in Princeton, MN. Outside of his advisory role, he provides pro-bono financial planning through the Angel Foundation. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service for clients generally holding at least $1 million in investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations in partnership with its financial advisors.

Gary Hansen is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Chanhassen, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Hansen is involved with the Mae and Sylvester Weiss Foundation, which distributes grants annually. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering proprietary research and a broad array of capital markets and lending services.

Nicole Elmquist is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. She joined Fidelity in 2015 and has held various roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Planning Consultant, and Financial Consultant before her current position in 2024. In her role, Nicole works closely with clients to understand their priorities and goals, using Fidelity's planning tools and resources to develop individualized financial plans. She holds a California Insurance License. Outside of work, Nicole enjoys hiking and outdoor adventures.

Robert Jackson is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent in 2020, he held roles at Under Armour and Total Wine and More. Outside of advising, he works as a Senior Inventory Analyst at Target Corporation, focusing on improving inventory reliability within distribution and delivery operations. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers comprehensive, goal-based planning without discretionary trading authority, emphasizing periodic reviews and a separation between planning and managed-account services.

Matthew Kruse is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in St. Michael, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of advisory work, he is a landlord of rental property in Albertville, MN. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Maxwell Rottjakob is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Optum and various positions related to Saint John's University and other organizations. 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.

Lauren Richardson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and having 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo and its affiliates since 2004 and serves as a trustee of her father's trust. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $671 billion in assets through a broad platform of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Noel Tiemann is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Minneapolis, MN, holding the Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Tiemann serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for his condominium association. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Scott Demorett is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2009. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients' risk profiles.

Colin Schrof is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Target Corporation, and Medline Industries. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by centralized due diligence and incorporates ESG considerations where applicable.

Peter Kolar is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets based in Wayzata, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with RBC Capital Markets since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Peter serves on the Philanthropic Advisory Council of the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain and is a board member of the Orono Youth Hockey Association. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, tailoring strategies to each client’s risk profile and utilizing a range of in-house and third-party investment resources.

Brian Larson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the CFA® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2018, Larson worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for two years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Excelsior Morning Rotary community organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning approach includes the use of firm-approved tools and modeling techniques, emphasizing advisory services delivered through Financial Advisors and specialist groups.

Neal Benson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Based in Minneapolis, MN, he has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2026 and has prior experience in various roles outside the financial industry. 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.

Rustan Thayer is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with firms such as The Leaders Group, Inc. and Questar Asset Management. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in wholesale annuity distribution through TruChoice (American Financial Marketing, Inc.) and serves as an independent insurance agent. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization. The firm supports a wide range of investment programs and employs a multi-advisor platform integrating affiliated broker-dealer and RIA relationships.