Benjamin Hoeffler is a CFP® professional affiliated with Charles Schwab, with 17 years of experience in the financial industry. His career includes roles at TD Ameritrade Investment Management, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade, prior to joining Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank SSB. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and provides integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

Paul Hennen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 certifications and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and maintains ownership in Financial Consulting Services, Inc. since 2012. His prior experience includes roles at Harbour Investments and National Securities Corporation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors using various strategies, including proprietary model portfolios and third-party management.

Dennis Dussik is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior work includes 31 years at Fortis Investors, Inc./Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. Dussik also operates Dussik Financial Group, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions, providing financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Steven Tix is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Vadnais Heights, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he operated Blue Sky Guy Handyman Service, LLC for three years and managed Travel Tags for two decades. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, focusing on goal-based financial planning across multiple areas without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers these services as one-time or ongoing engagements, with options to integrate planning and managed-account programs under a consolidated billing arrangement.

Benjamin Eby is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at New York Life/D55 for four years and served seven years in the United States Air Force. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Viridiana Mc Murray is an advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 66 credential. She has experience working at LPL Financial since 2021 and has also been associated with Schadel Financial Group and Intermark Management. Prior to her advisory roles, she worked with Learning Care Group and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Indian River County. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions, offering a range of investment services and platforms.

Emily Herzog is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable Advisors. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored advice through a centralized consulting team.

Chelsea Spande is a financial advisor at Cetera with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2023, following nearly a decade at Securian Financial Services Inc and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm provides various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform offering both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Valerie Ralph is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services in St. Paul, MN. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2025, she worked at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing Services from 2020 to 2025, as well as Edward Jones from 2008 to 2020. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing tax-aware retirement income planning. The firm’s retirement service relies on proprietary research and algorithmic tools and features enrollment criteria that require a minimum level of investable assets, with a product lineup influenced by its affiliated fund firms.

Keith Vandell is a financial professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently associated with Cetera. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked with Securian Financial Services, Inc. and Minnesota Life. Vandell is also a partner in Waypoint Wealth Group LLC and engages in fixed insurance sales through North Star Consultants. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Erika Granowski is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked in various roles including at Free People and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning and ongoing advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Darin Brommer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and joined Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network in 2026. Outside of his advisory work, he co-owns a catering and fine woodworking business with his spouse. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and investment services, utilizing Wells Fargo's research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

John Mead is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lake Elmo, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, Mead serves on the Lake Elmo Old Village Office Condo Association board and is president of CJM Office Holdings LLC, a commercial property management company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Shayna Boyle is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Woodbury, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2023 and Primerica Financial Services since 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Wings Homeschool, Instacart, Lifetime Fitness, and the YMCA. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients within a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

William Style is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in St. Paul, MN, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and proprietary market models to support client financial plans.

Emma Monk is a CFP® professional affiliated with OSAIC, with three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services Inc, GT Financial Advisors LLC, and WMG Waznik Moseler Group LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a Zamboni driver and facility manager at the Roseville Skating Center. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a platform that supports both discretionary and advisor-managed strategies.

Samantha Pilacinski is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Her prior work history includes roles at QBE North America and True Vision MN LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a variety of investment programs and uses both proprietary and third-party strategies, supporting advisors with research and technology tools.

Andrew Vincelli is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in St. Paul, MN, where he has worked since 2015, accumulating 11 years of industry experience. He serves on the board of directors for the Rotary Club of St. Paul, a volunteer organization focused on local and international community initiatives. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to client goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a wide range of capital markets and financial planning solutions.

Scott De Graff is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Eagan, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to his current role at Thrivent, he worked for AEGIS Therapies for 16 years. Outside of financial advising, he works as a physical therapist on an as-needed basis. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a nationwide network of advisors, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses that include retirement, tax, estate, and special needs planning. The firm offers a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan” that integrates planning with managed accounts while keeping the services separate.

Ann Cirullo is a financial advisor with Merrill in Stillwater, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2013 and was previously associated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.