Mary Mc Dougall is a financial advisor at Merrill with 44 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 1982, also working at Bank of America since 2009. Merrill, along 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, and institutional investors.

Paul Wessel is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Stillwater, MN, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at Equitable Advisors, LLC and various positions outside the financial sector. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Melissa Korman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment modeling, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Dexter Phillips is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in New Brighton, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Osaic Wealth, Inc. and Financial Dimensions Group, Inc. for 20 years. Outside of his advisory work, Phillips is involved as a middle school sports coach. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing various investment strategies and advisor-support tools.

William Mc Donald is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at U.S. Bancorp Investments, LPL Financial, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses risk profiling and analytical tools for tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Kevin Schwartz is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations and has worked with Thrivent since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the finance committee chair for King of King’s Lutheran Church in Woodbury, MN. 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 various financial topics while keeping planning and managed-account services distinct.

Joel Holden is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been with LPL Financial and Wenzel Financial since 2025, following an 18-year career at Imedia Brands. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and access to third-party asset management, supported by advisor-facing tools and multiple institutional platforms.

Meg Hastings is a financial advisor with Cetera in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 14 years before joining Cetera and its affiliated entities in 2026. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across various program structures.

Jeffrey Janechek is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and over 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple Cetera entities since 2013 and is also co-owner of 2ELEVATE, LLC, a retirement plan consulting firm. Additionally, he serves as the personal representative of his mother's estate. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with diverse program structures and access to third-party money managers.

Aaron Mader is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Lake Elmo, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at RPC Advisor Group and FCG Wealth Management. He is also involved with Mader Wealth Inc., where he serves as a life insurance producer. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, employing both proprietary and third-party model strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Ryan Naatjes is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Stillwater, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to client risk profiles. The firm integrates in-house and third-party investment resources and provides access to alternative investments and specialized capital-markets capabilities.

Jennifer White is a financial advisor at Cetera with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has a background that includes roles at Securian Financial Services, Inc. and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors, managing more than $256 billion in assets.

David Edelman is a financial advisor at Cetera with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Cetera and its affiliate Cetera Wealth Services since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in various financial services activities including selling fixed life and disability insurance products and providing financial services to credit union members through multiple related entities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services, operating a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and unaffiliated investment managers.

Jeremy Wytaske is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer of the East Ridge Face Off Club, overseeing donation collections and payment submissions for the booster club. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs that include discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm uses a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers and offers customizable features such as tax management and responsible investing screens.

Sam Rutherford is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he began working in 2022. Prior to this role, he served as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments in the same year and was the Director of Financial Planning at Northwestern Mutual from 2012 to 2022. His professional experience includes retirement planning, investment strategies, tax-efficient investing, and income generation. His approach involves understanding clients, co-creating plans, educating clients on their options, and assisting with implementation. Outside of his professional work, Sam enjoys boating, bowling, golf, spending time at the lake, parenthood, and solving puzzles.

Thomas Baumgartner is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 52 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and operates his own insurance agency in St. Paul, MN. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in an online banking referral business and performs comedy. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Rachel Repasky is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Blaine, MN, with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2016. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals near or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

Heidi Gemuenden is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Anthony Wilson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Commonwealth Financial Network and Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of the Hibbing Curling Club board of directors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm supporting a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, utilizing multiple program platforms and affiliated third-party managers.

Tiffany Castor is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Arden Hills, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2019 and has held various roles in both financial services and other sectors, including positions at Pawn America and Anoka Technical College. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.