Alan Johnson is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Plymouth, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Royal Alliance and multiple AdvisorNet Financial entities. Outside of advisory work, he owns and operates a woodworking business where he designs and sells custom gifts, signs, and furniture. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to construct portfolios across a variety of asset classes.

Zenon Westrum Ostrom is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Duluth, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked briefly with Cetera Advisor Networks and Financial Planning Partners, and spent several years in educational roles at the University of Minnesota Duluth and South High School. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver written recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Christopher Torborg is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise for a total of eight years, with a two-year period working at Nordstrom in between. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

William Lundquist is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial services career in 1981 at Norwest Bank, becoming its first financial advisor in South Dakota. Following Norwest's merger with Wells Fargo Investments, he continued to work with families across South Dakota and neighboring states to develop and implement wealth management strategies. In 2010, he joined Merrill Lynch to further serve his clients. William holds a double major bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Economics from Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. His professional designations include Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His areas of expertise include executive compensation, philanthropic planning, liquidity management, retirement income, and tax minimization, among others. Throughout his career, he has focused on building open relationships with individuals and families to understand their financial goals and provide comprehensive guidance. In addition to his advisory role, William is actively involved in his community. He is currently a member of the Investment Committee at Augustana University and serves on the Board of the South Dakota Children’s Home Foundation. Over the past four decades, he has contributed to various non-profit boards, including United Way, the South Dakota State Board of Tourism, South Dakota Symphony, Sioux Falls YMCA, and Augustana University Board of Trustees. William and his wife have been married for over 40 years and have three sons and five grandchildren.

Molly Wilson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Long Lake, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns Zimmerman and Associates and is involved with the Orono Foundation, a nonprofit supporting local schools. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, utilizing a centralized consulting team that combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, written recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical for a large institutional firm.

Angela Tarara is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment menus.

Brian Pludeman is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its affiliated firms since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Pludeman serves as the Director of the Concession Stand for the Lakes International Language Academy Booster Club, assisting with volunteer scheduling and inventory management. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm provides holistic, goal-based analyses and written recommendations across a range of planning topics, with options to combine planning and managed accounts under a consolidated billing program called “WealthPlan.”

Reese Lang is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Loretto, MN, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 33 years of industry experience, including nearly three decades with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Outside of advising, Lang is involved in agricultural operations through Lang Farms and serves as president of the Wild Wings Sportsman's Club, a land conservation and sportsman's organization. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed, research-based recommendations on income sources, Social Security, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm delivers advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities, combining algorithmic and expert oversight in its retirement planning approach.

Nathan Schipper is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC in 2026, he worked at Thrivent Investment Management Inc and Thrivent Financial for nine years, as well as Questar Asset Management and Questar Capital Corporation for two years each. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and custody services, implementing tailored strategies through a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Miranda Estrada is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2015. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to generate customized recommendations, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Greta Gleiter is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has three years of industry experience, including roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Co and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Prior to her financial services career, she worked in construction and at Bell International Laboratories. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm’s approach includes collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized services such as estate-settlement and employer-sponsored planning programs.

Curtis Hintzman is a CFP® with 32 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Blaine, MN. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Lynne Amen is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2023. Prior to this role, she served as an Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments, gaining a broad range of experience within the company since 2021. Drawing on her background as a college professor, Lynne focuses on providing clients with a collaborative experience that helps simplify complex financial concepts. Her approach centers on empowering clients to make thoughtful decisions tailored to their individual financial goals. Outside of her professional work, Lynne enjoys engaging in fitness activities, visiting museums, listening to music, exploring outdoor adventures, attending theater performances, and traveling.

Christopher Kearney is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2016. Based in Plymouth, MN, his career has been focused within this firm. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria. The firm delivers written recommendation reports using research and modeling tools, combining advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Cory Odland is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services since 2021 and previously held positions at Edward Jones and Summit Companies. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of life insurance, fixed annuities, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Mark Gabriel is a CFP® and ChFC® with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving as a financial advisor in Princeton, MN. Outside of his advisory role, he provides pro-bono financial planning through the Angel Foundation. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service for clients generally holding at least $1 million in investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations in partnership with its financial advisors.

Hannah Rivard is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, bringing four years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent and its affiliated entities since 2021. Prior to her financial advisory career, Rivard worked for Minneapolis Public Schools for seven years. 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 financial planning, focusing on written recommendations across various topics without discretionary trading authority.

Robert Jackson is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent in 2020, he held roles at Under Armour and Total Wine and More. Outside of advising, he works as a Senior Inventory Analyst at Target Corporation, focusing on improving inventory reliability within distribution and delivery operations. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers comprehensive, goal-based planning without discretionary trading authority, emphasizing periodic reviews and a separation between planning and managed-account services.

Theresa Crist is a financial advisor at Cetera with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera and its affiliates since 2023, with prior experience at Securian Financial Services and Minnesota Life Insurance Company dating back to 2005. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes 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, supported by over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Maxwell Rottjakob is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Optum and Saint John's University. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals near or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce written recommendation reports delivered through a centralized consulting team.