Jon Melander is a financial advisor with Boulay Wealth in Eden Prairie, MN, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Bfa Holdings, LLC since 2022 and has been with Boulay Financial Advisors and related firms since 2015. Melander serves as an advisory board member for the Positive Coaching Alliance of Minnesota, a nonprofit focused on youth and high school sports development. Boulay Wealth advises individual and high-net-worth clients, corporate retirement plans, charitable institutions, and foundations. The firm employs a model-portfolio approach emphasizing diversification, cost control, and after-tax outcomes, and is distinct for its integration with an affiliated accounting firm and ownership of an insurance agency.

Christopher Hanson is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Focus Financial. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Outside of advising, he occasionally works as a PGA Tour golf spotter for CBS Sports. Focus Financial Network serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers personalized investment advice, portfolio management, and comprehensive financial planning while emphasizing coordination with other professionals for estate and tax planning.

Ava Nelson is a financial advisor at Boulay Wealth with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Boulay Wealth, she worked at Boulay Financial Advisors and spent time at Madewell. Her background also includes four years of study at the University of Georgia. Boulay Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients, corporate retirement plans, charitable institutions, and foundations. The firm uses a model-portfolio approach focused on diversification, cost control, and after-tax outcomes, combining advisory, tax, and insurance services through its affiliated firms.

Nicholas Norring is a financial advisor at Inspire Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Pivotalogic Inc for three years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Executive Director and Co-Founder of BOLD3 Coffee, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charity organization. Inspire Advisors, LLC manages approximately $1.33 billion in discretionary client assets, serving individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, broker-dealers, and other advisers. The firm incorporates Biblically Responsible Investing using proprietary tools and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative methods to manage portfolios while offering discretionary and non-discretionary services.

Matthew Heilmer is a financial advisor at Boulay Wealth with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Boulay Financial Advisors in 2021, he worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Investments, totaling 14 years in those firms. Boulay Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients, corporate retirement plans, charitable institutions, and foundations. The firm uses a model-portfolio approach overseen by Investment Selection and Strategy committees, focusing on diversification, cost control, and after-tax outcomes, and integrates advisory services with affiliated tax and insurance firms.

Elliot Syverson is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Guardian Wealth Advisors, LLC and has previously worked at firms including All Star Financial and Tundra Technical Solutions. Prior to his financial advisory career, he spent nine years in full-time education. Guardian Wealth Advisors serves individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and business entities, providing investment advisory, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a systematic, quantitative approach that incorporates both fundamental and technical analysis to manage risk and implements client strategies primarily through ETFs and mutual funds.

Matthew Binstock is a financial advisor with CreativeOne Securities, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Scheels and the Lafayette Club, as well as teaching positions at Minnesota State University and Mayer Lutheran High School. He is also involved with Western Lakes Financial in a licensed operational specialist capacity. CreativeOne Securities, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses through a network of 127 advisors. The firm employs project-based planning combined with ongoing asset management, utilizing fundamental and cyclical security analysis and proprietary model allocations through its CreativeOne Wealth platform.

Rose Cummins is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed advisor with Boulay Wealth, based in Eden Prairie, MN, with two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Notre Dame and Providence Academy. Boulay Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients, corporate retirement plans, charitable institutions, and foundations through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a model-portfolio approach focused on diversification, cost control, and after-tax outcomes, with integrated advisory, tax, and insurance services through affiliated entities.

Gerson Diaz is a Series 65 credentialed financial advisor with one year of industry experience. He is currently with Boulay Wealth and has prior experience at Ameriprise Financial and Boulay Financial Advisors. Before entering the financial industry, he worked at Twin Town Pedicabs. Boulay Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients, corporate retirement plans, charitable institutions, and foundations. The firm employs a model-portfolio approach focused on diversification, cost control, and after-tax outcomes, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, supported by affiliations with an accounting firm and insurance agency.

Gregory Petrie is a financial advisor with Blackridge Asset Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Blackridge in 2021, he worked at Northwestern Mutual in various capacities from 2020 to 2021 and at Peak Brokerage from 2015 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is a band member of Accomplice Cover Band. Blackridge Asset Management provides financial planning, investment management, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm delivers tailored financial planning and model-based portfolio management through a network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing affiliated turnkey platforms and multiple wrap-fee programs.

Scott Nelson is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66-registered advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Boulay Financial Advisors since 2020 and previously held positions at Robert Steffen & Associates and Cetera Advisor Networks. Nelson provides pro-bono financial planning assistance through the Financial Planning Association of Minnesota. Boulay Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients, corporate retirement plans, charitable institutions, and foundations. The firm employs a model-portfolio approach emphasizing diversification, cost control, and after-tax outcomes, offering integrated advisory, tax, and insurance services through affiliated entities.

Karly Wakely is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 12 years of industry experience. She is currently an advisor at The Mather Group, LLC, having joined in 2025. Her prior roles include positions at Fisher Investments and Marks Group Wealth Management. The Mather Group serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, and corporations by providing financial planning, investment management, tax and estate planning, and family office services. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach with customizable portfolio options and integrates third-party AI tools under human oversight.

Rachel Rice is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with five years of industry experience. She has worked at Boulay Financial Advisors since 2020 and previously was employed at St. Thomas University from 2016 to 2020. Boulay Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients, corporate retirement plans, charitable institutions, and foundations. The firm uses a model-portfolio approach emphasizing diversification, cost control, and after-tax outcomes, and combines advisory, tax/accounting, and insurance services through affiliated entities.

Cory Beam is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Root Financial Partners and has previously worked at Empower Advisory Group, Personal Capital Advisors Corporation, and Fisher Investments. Beam serves as an officer in the United States Army Reserves. Root Financial Partners provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and select retirement-plan clients. The firm emphasizes broadly diversified, passive investment strategies tailored to client objectives and offers specialized portfolio options alongside educational programming and online academies.

Thomas Pargett is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Boulay Wealth. His prior roles include positions at Carson Group, CMW, BerganKDV Wealth Management, Creative Planning, and TD Ameritrade. Boulay Wealth advises individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate retirement plans, charitable institutions, and foundations. The firm employs a model-portfolio approach emphasizing diversification, cost control, and after-tax outcomes, and integrates advisory, tax/accounting, and insurance services through affiliated firms.

Chase Siegfried is a financial advisor at Boulay Wealth in Eden Prairie, MN, with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at U.S. Bancorp and the University of Minnesota. Boulay Wealth advises individual and high-net-worth clients, corporate retirement plans, charitable institutions, and foundations. The firm employs a model-portfolio approach focused on diversification, cost control, and after-tax outcomes, supported by an integrated service model that combines advisory, tax, and insurance offerings.

Timothy Rockford is a financial advisor at Boulay Wealth with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Boulay Financial Advisors, Irish Titan, LuminFire, Thrivent, and Bethel University. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience with Christ Presbyterian Church. Boulay Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients, corporate retirement plans, charitable institutions, and foundations. The firm employs a model-portfolio approach with an emphasis on diversification, cost control, and after-tax outcomes, offering a multi-disciplinary service model integrated with affiliated accounting and insurance firms.

Christopher Claussen is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with six years of experience at Boulay Financial Advisors, LLC. His prior work includes roles at Glenwood State Bank, Concordia College, Willmar Fabrication, and Minnewaska Area High School. He is based in Eden Prairie, MN. Boulay Wealth advises individual and high-net-worth clients, corporate retirement plans, charitable institutions, and foundations. The firm employs a model-portfolio approach emphasizing diversification, cost control, and after-tax outcomes, and integrates advisory, tax/accounting, and insurance services through affiliated firms.

Dylan Fisher is a financial advisor at CreativeOne Securities, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Client One Securities, LLC and Western Lakes Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in web design and SEO through 3 Plains Outdoor Marketing + Design and works as a fishing guide. CreativeOne Securities, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, fiduciary services, and access to third-party managers, combining project-based planning with ongoing asset management through its proprietary platform.

Timothy Brown is a CFP® and CFA® charterholder with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Mission Wealth Management, LP, having previously founded and managed Brown Wealth Management, LLC for 23 years. Mission Wealth Management is a multi-team advisory firm serving affluent individuals, families, and institutional clients with customized, long-term wealth management and financial planning strategies. The firm employs a range of investment approaches, including ETFs, alternative investments, and third-party sub-advisors, with a focus on discretionary portfolio management and tax-aware trading.