Donald Phillips is a Certified Financial Planner® with over 40 years of industry experience. He serves as CEO and lead advisor at Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC, where he has worked since 2023. Prior to that, he held advisory roles at Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services for over a decade. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in real estate ownership and partnership ventures. Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $589 million in assets for 678 clients and employs a multi-disciplinary investment approach overseen by an internal committee, utilizing a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, and independent managers.

James Ronn is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with over 30 years of industry experience. He is currently with Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC and has held roles with Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is co-owner of a real estate business. Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC provides financial planning, investment management, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a multifaceted investment approach combining fundamental, technical, cyclical, and behavioral analyses, supported by an internal investment committee overseeing its asset allocation models.

Matthew Hentges is a financial advisor with Great Waters Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Great Waters Financial, he worked in public education at several school districts from 2016 to 2023. He also serves as a licensed insurance agent. Great Waters Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning services using a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, with specialized planning options and an insurance agency license unique among many peers.

Daniel Jandro is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently advising at Q3 Advisors, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Advisornet Wealth Management, CETERA Advisor Networks LLC, and Lifelong Wealth Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers as a financial coach for low-income families through Prepare and Prosper. Q3 Advisors provides tax-focused financial planning and consulting services using fixed, pre-determined fees. The firm emphasizes comprehensive planning recommendations without managing client investment portfolios or charging percentage-of-assets fees.

Sean Mcdermott is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Summit Investment Advisory Services since 2000 and holds a Series 63 license. Outside of his advisory role, he is an author of financial planning books and frequently speaks at workshops and conferences on Social Security topics. Summit Investment Advisory Services provides portfolio management and financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management. The firm combines fundamental, technical, quantitative analysis, and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach, serving clients through proprietary managed accounts and LPL Financial–sponsored advisory programs.

Tyler Schelhaas is a financial advisor at Gambit Capital Management, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Tyler has worked at Gambit Capital Management since 2024 and previously was affiliated with Sns Financial Group, LLC and Spronk Brothers III LLP, where he also serves as a risk manager for a hog and row crop operation. Gambit Capital Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, including accredited investors and employer-sponsored retirement plans, by providing discretionary portfolio management and related services such as financial planning, tax preparation, and outsourced CIO consulting. The firm employs a long-term investment approach that incorporates fundamental and cyclical analysis and uses derivatives and options strategies tailored to client needs.

Benjamin Brocker is a CFA® charterholder with 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Legacy Wealth and its affiliated entities since 2011, currently serving as a financial advisor at Legacy Wealth Asset Management. Brocker is based in Woodbury, Minnesota, and operates within a four-advisor team. Legacy Wealth provides investment advisory and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, employer retirement plans, and business entities. The firm employs a multifaceted investment approach incorporating fundamental, quantitative, and sector analyses, along with Biblically Responsible Investing screening, and manages approximately $475 million in discretionary assets.

Kameron Richter is a financial advisor at Valtinson Bruner Financial Planning with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Cetera Wealth Services and Pruco Securities. Richter also operates as an insurance agent through a sole proprietorship. Valtinson Bruner Financial Planning provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and ERISA plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis with an emphasis on asset allocation using mean-variance optimization, managing portfolios on a discretionary basis with various strategies including options and margin.

Megan Nadeau is a financial advisor at Tailwinds Wealth, LLC with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Great Waters Wealth Management and AdvisorNet Wealth Management. In addition to her advisory role, she is also engaged in insurance sales in New Hope, Minnesota. Tailwinds Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and business entities by providing discretionary portfolio management and customized Investment Policy Statements. The firm employs a range of analytical techniques and investment strategies across various asset classes while offering standalone financial planning and consulting services.

Timothy Lo Stracco is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently advising at Great Waters Financial in Shoreview, MN. Prior to joining Great Waters Financial, he held roles at Foothills Financial Planning and worked in transportation at the University of Arizona. Great Waters Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities, managing over $1.2 billion with a team of 23 advisors. The firm offers tiered financial planning and portfolio management services that integrate fundamental and technical analysis across a range of investment vehicles.

Joel Baumgarten is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Pine Grove Financial Group since 2022 and previously held roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and FIDELITY iNVESTMENTS. Pine Grove Financial Group is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plan sponsors and participants. The firm focuses on value investing with a long-only core, complemented by strategic and tactical asset allocation, and manages about $1.48 billion in discretionary assets across a 15-advisor team.

Steven Ohm is a financial advisor at Lifelong Wealth Advisors, Inc. with 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lifelong Wealth Advisors since 1998, with a period at AdvisorNet Wealth Partners from 2019 to 2024. Ohm holds a Series 63 designation and serves as Vice President of Lifelong Wealth, Inc., a fixed insurance business specializing in life, disability, annuities, and long-term care. Lifelong Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, and profit-sharing plans, providing financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment and wealth management services. The firm employs a team-based, consultative approach that tailors portfolio construction to client-specific risk tolerance and goals, utilizing model portfolios, independent managers, and discretionary trade implementation.

Jack Schwartz is an investment advisor at Summit Investment Advisory Services with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and Ecolab. Schwartz’s professional background also includes roles in investment advisory and registered representative capacities. Summit Investment Advisory Services offers portfolio management and financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients, utilizing various analytical approaches and a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary account management. The firm operates a hybrid model with advisors serving as registered representatives, participates in multiple LPL Financial advisory programs, and provides services documented through Investment Policy Statements.

Nathan Kimle is a financial advisor at Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked previously at Nuveen Asset Management LLC and Northwest Wealth Management, LLC. Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC provides financial planning, investment management, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a multi-faceted investment approach combining fundamental, technical, cyclical, and behavioral analysis, overseen by an internal investment committee, and manages approximately $589 million in assets for 678 clients.

Matthew Schwartz is a CFP® with 15 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Great Waters Financial, where he has worked since 2017, previously holding roles at AdvisorNet Wealth Management and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of finance, he owns a floral design business called Ink & Ivy Designs and provides financial education seminars through Great Waters Financial. Great Waters Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, business entities, trusts, and charitable organizations, managing over $1.2 billion across more than 1,600 relationships. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management combined with financial planning and consulting, employing both fundamental and technical analysis in their investment approach.

Donald Schroeder is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Greater Midwest, he worked at CBRE and U.S. Bank. Greater Midwest Financial Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, managing approximately $589 million in assets for 678 clients. The firm employs a multifaceted investment approach combining fundamental, technical, cyclical, and behavioral analysis with Modern Portfolio Theory-based asset allocation, overseen by an internal investment committee.

Zachary Panek is a financial advisor with Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Patrick McGovern's and RBC Wealth Management. Greater Midwest Financial Group provides financial planning, investment management, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $589 million in assets for 678 clients through a team of eight advisors, utilizing a multi-faceted investment approach overseen by an internal investment committee.

Todd Arens is a financial advisor at HighMark Wealth Management LLC in St. Paul, MN, with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc. since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of GCJNAPJ, LLC, a commercial real estate company. HighMark Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment approach using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and separate account managers, and provides services on a wrap-fee basis or through stand-alone planning engagements.

Joseph Turner is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience, currently with Great Waters Financial in Shoreview, MN. He has previously worked at Thrivent Financial and AdvisorNet Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, Turner serves as an assistant coach for a youth soccer club and conducts a male octet at Calvary Lutheran Church. Great Waters Financial provides portfolio management and financial planning services primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages approximately $1.18 billion in assets, offering a range of investment strategies and standalone financial planning, tax preparation, and retirement-plan rollover advice.

Devon Johnson is a financial advisor at Great Waters Financial with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Great Waters Wealth Management since 2022. Prior to that, he was with Advisornet Wealth Management and has experience in insurance sales as an agent. Great Waters Financial provides portfolio management and financial planning services primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a tiered service model and integrates both fundamental and technical analysis across various asset classes, offering discretionary and non-discretionary management.