Mark Stanger is a ChFC® and Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has held advisory roles at Flagship Bank and AdvisorNet Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in selling fixed insurance products and operates a financial services business under the name Landmark Financial Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large nationwide firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Michael Woods is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Wipfli Financial Advisors, The Leaders Group, Allianz Life Financial Services, and GBS Insurance and Financial Services. Woods also works as an Associate Financial Advisor with Paragon Operations, LLC, providing client service and administrative support within the Ameriprise franchise. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm delivers non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations combining modeling and tax-efficiency analysis, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic automation.

Joseph Byriel is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Woodbury, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Cecelia Miller is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Inver Grove Heights, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2021, she worked in various roles including education and community center positions, as well as puzzle room operations. Miller also serves as an associate advisor at Paragon Operations, LLC, providing client service and administrative support. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Johan Eriksson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner involved in property management through GyldenKey Partners. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Jackson Plessl is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies tailored to their individual needs. Jackson provides ongoing advice and adjusts financial plans as clients' circumstances change. He specializes in a range of areas including college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income, and tax minimization. Jackson holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Kansas State University. Jackson participates in community organizations such as Feed My Starving Children, Habitat For Humanity, and Second Harvest. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys boating, hiking, scuba diving, soccer, spending time with his family, and woodworking.

Jessica Madigan is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera since 2023, following over two decades at Cri Securities, Inc. and Securian Financial Services. Madigan serves as an elected board member of Premier Resource Group, a nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a multi-manager platform serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

Christian Zepeda is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab in Woodbury, MN. His career includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2019, as well as prior experience at Wells Fargo Clearing and Merrill. He is the managing member of CJAM Family Ventures LLC, which holds a passive investment in Trevls, Inc., a Tesla rental car company. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program and affiliated managed-account services, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach.

Anthony Vang is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2021 and previously held positions at CBRE, Robert Half, and other employers. 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, and institutional investors.

Matthew Brunner is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent Financial and its affiliated entities since 2020. Prior to his financial services career, he was involved with Finnegans Brew Co. and Grandmas Restaurants Inc. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm integrates planning with managed-account options under consolidated billing while maintaining separate service structures.

Mark Miller is a CFP® with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Financial since 2010. His background includes business activities such as facilitating legal document establishment through North Oaks Legal Services and occasional motivational speaking at churches, colleges, and businesses. He is also a licensed notary public. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Kenath Harris is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Saint Paul, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent in 2017, he worked at Burnsville Toyota and served eleven years in the Army. Harris also serves as a chaplain in the U.S. Army Reserve, providing spiritual resiliency and ethics guidance. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses and broad financial planning topics without discretionary trading authority.

Luke Duffney is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Roseville, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked at Rize Realty - Covenant Partners for one year and spent 13 years at Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Ryan Belt is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has prior experience at Thrivent Investment Management, Cetera Investment Advisers, and Securian Financial Services. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through thousands of Financial Professionals. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and provides access to various third-party advisers, proprietary model strategies, and multiple account platforms.

Connor Hassing is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Inver Grove Heights, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked as a camera operator for the University of Minnesota Duluth Athletics Department. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 advisors.

Jeffrey Filipek is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including VOYA Financial Advisors, Cetera, and Jackson National Life. Outside of his advisory role, Filipek is involved in coaching soccer and serves on the board of the Minnesota Soccer Referee Program. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and investment management solutions, supported by advanced operational tools and a large network of advisors.

Eric Osgood is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Shoreview, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 30 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2017 and previously worked at National Planning Corporation for 12 years. Osgood also owns Osgood Financial, Inc. and is a notary public. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios, with a platform that supports both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Charles Porter is a Senior Financial Advisor with The Porter Group, a role he has held since 2009. He focuses on implementing comprehensive wealth management strategies and services that include analyzing funds and products, comparing performance results, and aligning asset allocation with each client's investment objectives. Charles provides traditional advice and guidance while maintaining communication on investment opportunities, market trends, and cash flow management to help clients achieve their financial goals. Born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota, Charles attended Totino Grace High School and earned a Bachelor of Business Management degree from Saint Louis University in 2009. He holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations, NMLS certification (ID: 1483122), Life & Health Insurance licenses, and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Charles resides in Vadnais Heights, MN. Outside of his professional work, Charles enjoys a variety of personal interests including boating, cooking, gardening, golfing, music, scuba diving, spending time with his family, tennis, traveling, and woodworking.

Zachary Landt is a financial professional with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Minnesota Life Insurance, Securian Financial Services, and North Star Resource Group. He is also involved in fixed insurance sales through North Star Fixed Insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a multi-manager platform supported by a nationwide network of advisors.

Jacob Dittel is a financial advisor at OSAIC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has prior experience at Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America and Allianz Life Financial Services, LLC. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and strategies, and is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and recent consolidation activity.