Peter Schulte is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Burnsville, MN, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 42 years of industry experience, having worked at MassMutual Life Insurance Company and Mass Mutual Investors Services since 1983. Additionally, he has worked as a life and long-term care insurance agent since 2004. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, goal-oriented planning engagements.

Daniel Ventura is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in fiduciary activities and serves as an executor. 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 focused on income stability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Ryan Leum is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Apple Valley, MN. He holds the Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he has held positions at Wings Financial Credit Union and the Minnesota Vikings. 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, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Stephanie Feldman is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Prior to her current role at Ameriprise, she worked in health-related coaching and consulting roles, including with Health Talks Online and Chris Kresser, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning focused on tax-aware withdrawal strategies and dependable income sources through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service.

Jordan Saari is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2015. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice, with an emphasis on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Brennan Lee is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors, he worked at Stinson, LLP for three years and served in the United States Coast Guard for five years. He also held positions at the Hennepin County Attorney Office and the University of Minnesota Law School. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including cash-flow, retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, utilizing Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Peter Lafferty is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, focusing on helping clients achieve their financial goals through in-depth planning and personalized financial strategies. With over 30 years of industry experience, Peter's expertise includes personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Peter holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER4 designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. His educational background includes a Master's of Business Administration from Capella University, a Bachelor's degree from the University of Phoenix, an Associate's degree from Thomas Edison State College, attendance at Saint John's University without degree conferred, and a High School Diploma from Cretin High School. He is actively involved in his community through various roles, such as coaching tennis, golf, and hockey, and participating in organizations including Big Brother Big Sisters of the Twin Cities, Edina Soccer Association, and the YMCA at the University of Minnesota. Peter has been recognized on the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list in 2024.

Brett Fenske is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo firms since 2011, including a decade at Wells Fargo Clearing. Fenske is a partial owner of recreational land through an investment-related business interest. Wells Fargo Advisors provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, managing approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 advisors nationwide.

Ross Thorfinnson Jr. is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2009 and has held concurrent roles at Everbank, Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., and Spectrum Financial Group, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is active in community service as a board member and treasurer of multiple Lions Club chapters and serves on the board of Can Do Canines, a volunteer organization. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services delivered through a network of independent professionals using a range of portfolio management strategies and custody platforms.

Christopher Mathwig is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Savage, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Nationwide Securities LLC and Nationwide Insurance from 2009 to 2016 before joining LPL Financial in 2016. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and technology tools.

Tyler Pattee is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2019. He has been with Fidelity since 2016, having started as a Financial Consultant. Prior to this, he worked as a Financial Consultant at Ameriprise Financial Inc from 2011 to 2016. Tyler is a CFP® practitioner specializing in retirement income generation, tax-efficient investing, and innovative investment strategies. He emphasizes responsiveness and accessibility, aiming to build longstanding client relationships. Outside of his professional work, Tyler enjoys activities such as canoeing, cars, fishing, fitness, golf, and hiking.

Joseph La Rue is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Baird, RBC Capital Markets, and Cambria. In addition to his advisory role, he is a registered team member managing an advisory business at BDLR Group, Inc. 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 ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

John Bird is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Eden Prairie, MN. He holds a Series 66 credential and has four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Integrated, Inc. Wealth Advisors, CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, Nuveen Asset Management, and Pentair plc. 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, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Gavin Kroener is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management based in Burnsville, MN. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Jamba Juice and was involved with the U.S. Soccer Federation Referee Program. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Theodore Hamlin is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise since 2017, following nine years at RBC Capital Markets Corporation. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in its advisory approach and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Walter Bokovitz Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Edina, MN. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience, including 17 years at Raymond James & Associates. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base—including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities—and offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, utilizing various portfolio management styles and firm research.

Brianna Herder is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Allianz and WipFli LLP before joining Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million 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.

David Auerbach is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Red Rowen LLC, a business involved in managing his Ameriprise practice. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement planning advice, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Nicholas Tawil is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Allianz Life for five years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a self-employed musician and serves as a football coach at Providence Academy. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Mark Williams is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Eden Prairie, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America and Allianz Life Financial Services LLC from 2004 to 2021. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary advisory strategies and affiliated investment products. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and maintains a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.