David Mendelsohn is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Medina, MN, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and having 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2012. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing tax-aware retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources.

Jamie Pederson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Waconia, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, Pederson serves as a part-time Athletic Director at Trinity Lutheran School, where he designs and schedules athletic and school activities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Daniel Farniok is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, serving in his current role since 2020. Farniok is co-owner of MDFF LLC, through which he manages his Ameriprise advisory business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement, typically with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations within a structured, algorithm-supported framework.

Russell Runck is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Watertown, MN, and has 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors and Finance Committee for the Watertown-Mayer Education Foundation. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm offers a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, utilizing a centralized retirement-income consulting team that delivers algorithmically supported, non-discretionary recommendation reports.

Kevin Kuhl is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and Investment Centers of America, Inc. Outside of advising, he is an insurance agent specializing in life, annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management services and operates a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or create customized strategies.

Jason Callin is a Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he develops and leads a team of associates focused on helping clients create holistic financial plans tailored to their individual and family goals. He emphasizes co-creating solid and understandable plans to enable clients to enjoy a clear and confident retirement. Jason has been with Fidelity Investments since 2013, progressing through roles including Relationship Manager, Retirement Planner, and Workplace Financial Consultant before assuming his current leadership position in 2026. His experience spans various aspects of financial planning and client relationship management within the organization.

Samuel Kittock is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Howard Lake, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, NA, spanning four years. Before entering finance, he worked in management roles at Little Caesars and at North Dakota State University. 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 recommendations and annual planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients near or in retirement.

Joseph Faulkner is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Mound, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2008. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, written Recommendation Reports through a centralized consulting team.

Michael Walsh is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Metlife Securities, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Cetera Wealth Services. He is also a part owner of Vestcore Financial Group, where he manages day-to-day operations and provides brokerage and advisory services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that integrates affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures.

Mark Johnson is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving at RBC Capital Markets since 2021. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill from 2013 to 2021. Johnson is a board member of the University of Northwestern and Reign Ministries, where he contributes business guidance. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, provides advisory and brokerage services to individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored portfolio management programs and leverages both in-house and third-party investment resources to meet client-specific risk profiles.

Tiffany Siciliano Taylor is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Victoria, MN, and has 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2011. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach and delivers recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Mackenzie Willemsen is a CFP® and ChFC® with nine years of industry experience. She is currently with Thrivent Investment Management and has previously worked at Ameriprise and Thrivent Financial. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based financial planning across a broad range of topics, with options to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing system.

Chad Reisner is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Chaska, MN, holding a Series 66 credential and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Reisner serves on the boards of St. John’s Lutheran Church and School, assisting with facility maintenance, and coaches girls’ basketball at Chanhassen High School. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based planning across a range of topics, offering clients options to combine planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing service called “WealthPlan.”