James Elvestrom is a financial advisor with Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, and has 33 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Thrivent Investment Management and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, as well as Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Outside of advising, he participates in client education meetings related to long-term care insurance referrals. Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, retirement plans, and charitable organizations with a long-term focused investment approach that emphasizes customized asset allocations using low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, fixed-income securities, and alternative investments. The firm is a subsidiary of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and integrates investment and insurance product options through affiliated entities.

Michael Franta is a financial advisor with On Investment Management Company in Bloomington, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with The O.N. Equity Sales Company since 2004 and has been involved in insurance sales and services with Mutual/United Of Omaha Insurance Company since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, Franta serves as the treasurer for a Boy Scouts of America pack. On Investment Management Company provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management through various third-party investment programs and operates with a dual-registration model integrating broker-dealer activities.

Walter Bomgren is a financial advisor with Advisornet Wealth Partners in Minnetonka, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 43 years of industry experience, including roles at Morgan Stanley and Cetera. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer of North Heights Lutheran Church and is president of its benevolence committee. Advisornet Wealth Partners provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, trusts, corporations, and qualified plans. The firm constructs diversified portfolios incorporating equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs, utilizing both internal and external managers to meet client objectives.

Robert Boucher is a financial advisor at The Oak Ridge Financial Services Group, Inc. with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 14 years. The Oak Ridge Financial Services Group, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm offers managed accounts and access to third-party portfolio managers, with most accounts managed on a non-discretionary basis and periodic reviews.

Aaron Harwood is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC, based in Minnetonka, MN, and has two years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at DSB Rock Island Wealth Management and ARH Financial LLC, along with nearly a decade at Fairview Health Services. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in several real estate investment ventures as a managing partner and proprietor. Great Valley Advisor Group is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm offers personalized portfolio construction and oversight, utilizing a range of in-house and third-party strategies along with ongoing due diligence and monitoring to align with client objectives.

Robert Boll is a financial advisor with Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC in Minneapolis, MN. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Van Clemens, he worked at Benchmark Electronics and LaCrosse Financial Planning, among other employers. Van Clemens Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm customizes portfolios using both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements and employs a range of methods including modern portfolio theory and fundamental and technical analysis.

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.

Keith Gangl is a CFA® charterholder with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Gradient Investments, LLC since 2018 and previously worked at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans for 24 years. Gradient Investments, LLC provides discretionary investment management to a broad client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a proprietary Wright Investment Strategies framework and offers a range of discretionary portfolios employing various asset types, including private equity and structured notes.

Patrick Scherven is a financial advisor at Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Advanced Advisor Group LLC since 2006 and EFS Advisors since 2003. Scherven Financial LLC is a pass-through entity established for tax purposes related to his services with EFS Advisors. Great Valley Advisor Group is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing a combination of in-house strategies and third-party managers across various platforms.

Katie Grage is a financial advisor with Gradient Securities, LLC and holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. She has 17 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Gradient Advisors, LLC and as Director of Compliance at RIA Registrar. Outside of advising, she is involved in compliance consulting through her role at RIA Registrar. Gradient Securities, LLC, operating as Gradient Wealth Management, provides financial planning, consulting, and non-discretionary asset management services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and businesses. The firm emphasizes a non-discretionary investment model and incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis combined with third-party manager relationships.

John Wiitala is a CFP® professional with six years of experience at NorthRock Partners, LLC and one year of prior experience with the Rochester Americans. He also worked at Ohio State University for four years. NorthRock Partners is a full-service wealth management firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, private funds, and other business entities. The firm employs a tailored, holistic investment approach focusing on broad asset allocation and diversification, offering a range of financial planning and personal office services.

Theodore Kaminski is a financial advisor with Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Mutual of Omaha since 2009. Outside of advising, Kaminski competes in fishing tournaments as a National Walleye Trail angler and serves as a taste tester for Food Perspectives, a program that donates proceeds to charity and individuals. Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, third-party money manager programs, managed accounts, and retirement plan consulting through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives using approved portfolios and discretionary management platforms.

Adam Troendle is a financial advisor with Focus Financial in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Atlas Insurance Brokers and American Family Insurance. Focus Financial Network, Inc. is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $6.3 billion through a network of 118 advisors. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering a range of managed accounts, third-party manager access, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services.

Jeffrey Mahoney is a financial advisor at Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC in Minneapolis, MN, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials with 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Herbert J Sims & Co, Inc, FBL Marketing Services, and Farm Bureau. Outside of his advisory role, Mahoney serves as a compensated wrestling official and provides financial coaching to underserved widows through Wings for Widows. Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients by providing portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and estate-planning support. The firm customizes investment strategies based on client objectives and risk tolerance, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers, with an investment approach combining modern portfolio theory, fundamental analysis, and technical analysis.

Kimberly Johnson is a financial advisor with Gradient Investments, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked with Gradient Investments since 2021 and serves as Vice President of Sales and Marketing at RIA Registrar LLC, a role she has held since 2019. Gradient Investments, LLC provides discretionary investment management to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a proprietary Wright Investment Strategies framework and offers a variety of model and custom portfolios managed on a discretionary basis.

Walter Pickup is a financial advisor with Focus Financial Network, Inc. in Burnsville, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Focus Financial since 1997 and owns a partial interest in the firm, serving on various committees and participating in special projects. Outside of his advisory role, he is named as a Successor Trustee for a family trust. Focus Financial Network is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $6.3 billion across 118 advisors. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering a range of managed accounts, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services with a comprehensive, individualized investment approach.

Nils Egge is a financial advisor at Harbour Investments, Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Harbour Investments since 2010, as well as at Westside Financial Services, LLC and Rita Wilczek Inc. He is also an independent insurance agent, which may include equity indexed annuities. Harbour Investments provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual, charitable, corporate, and retirement plan clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to create customized strategies and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside model-based solutions.

Lucas Traxler is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with JNBA Financial Advisors, LLC since 2013, including its predecessor entity, and currently works at the Bloomington, MN office. JNBA Financial Advisors provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high net worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a team-based approach with specialized family office services and business consulting, utilizing a range of investment strategies and technology platforms to support portfolio management.

Michael Gustafson is a CFP® professional with 33 years of experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Focus Financial Network since 1997. He is based in Minneapolis, MN, and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as power of attorney for his mother in managing his late father’s estate. Focus Financial Network is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $6.3 billion through a network of 118 advisors. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering a range of investment management and financial planning services tailored to client needs.

Grace Hennen is a financial advisor at Savvy with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked at several firms including Osaic Wealth Inc and Focus Financial Network Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she is a Financial Planning Associate at Perspective 6 Wealth Advisers, providing financial planning services under a marketing name. Savvy offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, businesses, ERISA plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a primarily index-based, long-term approach with customized investment plans and integrates third-party fintech tools and specialized strategies.