Jason Hudgens is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities who holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 10 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Merrill, Bank of America, and Prudential Insurance. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a vending machine business. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with manager due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to support customized, non-discretionary investment decisions.

Mark Brenna is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes positions at City National Bank and RBC Capital Markets. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. Baird offers a range of services including financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and separately managed account programs, supported by ongoing manager selection, internal research, and use of artificial intelligence in client advice.

Jonathan Althoff is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera Investment Services since 2010 and Cetera since 2014. He is also the managing partner for West Shore Brokerage LLC, a pass-through company for Cetera Investment Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a nationwide network of independent advisors and their clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through multi-manager platforms and various program structures.

Peter Keller is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Joshua Hunt is a financial advisor at Cetera with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at LPL Financial and BMO Bank. Outside of advising, he is employed as a personal trainer with FitMe Wellness and serves as a notary. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and various program structures combining affiliated and third-party managers.

Timothy Jirak is a CFP® and ChFC® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ameriprise in Minnetonka, MN. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. 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 and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Kyla Mechura is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Minnesota Financial Resources, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research. She is also a commissioned Notary Public in Minnesota. OSAIC serves a diverse client base ranging from individuals to institutions, providing integrated brokerage, investment advisory, and financial planning services through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance analysis, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios that may include a wide range of investment products.

Lauren Taney is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Wayzata, MN, where she has worked since 2008. She has 16 years of industry experience. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutions with a variety of advisory programs, including financial planning through dedicated teams. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses firm-approved tools and proprietary modeling methods to support its planning process.

Leonard Dayton Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a ChFC® designation and a Series 63 license, with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliates since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a family real estate business and is a representative selling fixed life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Julie Kearney is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in managing an advisory business through MB Holdings, LLC and works as a paraplanner for another financial practice. 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 a broad range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, supported by model portfolios, research, and various investment management options.

Connor Fabio is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Wells Fargo Bank, TCF Financial Corporation, Vista Outdoor Inc, NorthStar Glass Industries Inc, United Parcel Service, and US Bank. Fidelity's affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios and delivers model portfolios through intermediary platforms.

Kristin Strom is a financial advisor at Cetera with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked with firms including Allianz Life, Questar Capital Corporation, and Securian Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Jarne’s Financial and serves as a trustee. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC distributes services through a large network of independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, with access to multiple program structures and third-party money managers.

Kathryn Austin is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Plymouth, MN. She holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic, she worked at Benjamin F Edwards for three years and has held various positions in the financial services and mortgage industries. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and multiple platforms to offer portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Sigrid Nielsen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Golden Valley, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Wintrust Mortgage Barrington Bank and Trust. Outside of advising, she is a writer, author, and speaker, with a pending book titled "Letters from Sigrid," and she serves as Finance Director for the nonprofit WEMN Women Entrepreneurs of MN, among other volunteer roles. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and is notable for its extensive advisor and branch network as well as its additional affiliated capabilities.

William Thureson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. His career includes six years at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis and roles in various companies prior to joining Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in a property management LLC, where he handles managerial duties related to maintenance, tenant communications, and recordkeeping. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools such as Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations in its process.

Scott Graul is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Woodbury Financial Services, Questar Asset Management, Questar Capital Corporation, and Scottrade. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Head of Operations and Financial Planner at Sandvold Financial Group, where he oversees cash flows and manages the customer service team. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory, financial planning, and managed account services. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and supports multiple advisory platforms and third-party solutions.

Ben Brucciani is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has built his career over more than 25 years. As a partner of the BWA Wealth Management Group, he focuses on helping clients identify and pursue their financial goals through customized planning and portfolio strategies. Ben works with a broad range of clients managing executive compensation, family wealth, liquidity, retirement planning, investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds a bachelor's degree in business finance from Augsburg College and holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Ben resides in Lakeville, Minnesota. Outside his professional work, he is an active member of the Lakeville community and enjoys outdoor activities such as skiing, hunting, fishing, biking, boating, cooking, hiking, running, and soccer, as well as spending time with his family.

Andrew Cripps is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include over two decades at Merrill Lynch/Bank of America and five years as a FINRA arbitrator. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. Andrew is also part of a private FINRA auditor pool, occasionally serving as an auditor in dispute cases. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Sean Endersbe is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Osaic Wealth, Inc. He previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for eight years and Comprehensive Financial Solutions for 15 years. In addition to his financial advisory work, he is the owner of an insurance advisory sole proprietorship and serves as president and CEO of an LLC that facilitates partnership operations for advisors. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through an extensive network of affiliated advisors and multiple platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party investment managers, utilizing proprietary tools and a variety of account management options.

Deborah Thompson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Raymond James since 2015 and also works with Pfk Management and Scholz. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in financial planning through PFK Financial Services, Inc. and serves as a future executor for a family estate. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm delivers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client goals, with additional specialties in municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.