Brendan Kauls is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized investment strategies that align with their financial goals and priorities. Brendan's approach involves understanding what matters most to his clients and providing ongoing advice to adjust strategies as circumstances change. His areas of expertise include education planning, employee benefits planning, legacy planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, and retirement income planning. Brendan holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Saint Olaf College. Outside of his professional role, Brendan participates in community service through involvement with Habitat for Humanity. He also enjoys activities such as basketball, fishing, football, golfing, hunting, ice hockey, running, and soccer.

Hannah Hennen is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise since 2019, with prior experience at Wells Fargo and involvement in the Minnesota Section of the Professional Golf Association. Ameriprise is an institutional firm serving clients primarily through a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals with substantial investable assets, providing written recommendations that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis.

Andrew Miller is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, Apple, and other firms. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors, offering comprehensive written recommendations on a broad range of financial planning topics without discretionary trading authority. The firm integrates planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Deanna Pohl is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 21 years of experience, currently with Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. Their Premier Retirement Income service provides a written Recommendation Report and ongoing advice through a centralized team that works alongside the client’s Ameriprise advisor.

Tami Nelson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at American Enterprise Investment Services Inc and RiverSource Distributors Inc. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, 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 to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Andrew Brandt is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Wayzata, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. He has nine years of industry experience, including roles at American Funds and City National Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of wrap fee advisory programs and portfolio management services tailored to clients’ risk profiles, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Brandon Prell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Medina, MN, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Roy Smalley III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009 and is currently affiliated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent contractor baseball analyst for Souhan-Smalley Podcasts. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Matthew Machaiek is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Dain Rauscher Inc. since 2002. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to each client's risk profile.

Dillon Mc Cann is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is a tax preparer and wealth management assistant at Jasicki Tax & Financial, Inc., where he provides tax preparation and planning services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services through diverse program platforms and third-party managers.

Stephen Fregosi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Maple Grove, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and also operates the Law Office of Stephen E. Fregosi, which he has owned since 2015. 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 through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, various portfolio management programs, and institutional platforms, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

Clinton Faust is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Plymouth, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Faust serves on the Board of Regents for Oak Grove Lutheran School. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary retirement recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Robert Sabota is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Ameriprise since 2018 and prior positions at First International Bank and Trust and American Enterprise Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a personal care assistant for a nonprofit, providing mental and physical health support and medication management for a live-in family member. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which focuses on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Paul Wheaton is a CFP® with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Wayzata, MN. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in business ownership activities unrelated to investment management. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions. It provides a specialized retirement-income planning service for individuals approaching or in retirement, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations.

David Foster is a financial advisor with Merrill in Minneapolis, MN, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1999 and also has a tenure with Bank of America, N.A. starting in 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a co-trustee and holds power of attorney positions involving fiduciary responsibilities. Merrill serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage execution services. The firm’s investment approach includes multiple program strategies and manager-constructed solutions overseen by its CIO and platform, with deep integration across the Bank of America financial ecosystem.

Chase Cardinal is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he held positions at Nfp, Menards, Uber Eats, the University of Minnesota Duluth, and Forkless. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse range of clients including individual investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and an affiliated insurance agency among its services.

Terrie Amundson is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She has worked with multiple firms including LPL Financial and Royal Credit Union. In addition to her advisory work, she provides tax return assistance to elderly taxpayers through an IRS-funded volunteer program. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, overseeing more than $256 billion in assets.

Jamison Edlund is a CFP® with 24 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and CorTrust Bank, where he serves as a financial advisor for CorTrust Wealth Management. His prior experience includes roles at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc and LPL Financial. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Matthew Zilles is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2011. 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 recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Justin Flores is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2021 and previously held positions outside the financial industry, including roles in the restaurant sector. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse range of clients including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles with access to both in-house and third-party investment managers.