Michael Peterson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Apple Valley, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2014. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement planning advice.

Matthew Heerey is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. RBC Wealth Management serves a broad client base, including individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients' risk profiles and investment preferences.

Quinn Elliott is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to Ameriprise, Quinn was involved in several roles including at Wally's Falafel and Hummus and Ovative Group. Quinn also worked at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities for four years. 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 planning advice focused on retirement income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Roberto Devilla is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at firms including NYLIFE Securities LLC and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering holistic, goal-based financial plans without discretionary trading authority. The firm’s approach includes periodic reviews and the option to combine planning with managed-account services through its WealthPlan program.

David Peterson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2012. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and investment research.

Vivian Toomer is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN, with 13 years of experience as an independent advisor and 2 years with Thrivent. 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 covering a broad range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Gary Nelson is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Stillwater, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at City National Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as power of attorney for a family member. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Amanda Byam is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2008. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services. 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 in its investment menus.

Braden Kocer is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked with MML Investors Services and Mass Mutual/M&E Catalyst since 2020 and previously held positions at Dan Reichert State Farm and the Austin Minnesota Parks and Recreation. Outside of his advisory role, Kocer facilitates client referrals for property and casualty insurance by coordinating quotes and introductions to insurance agents. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative financial planning using firm-approved tools and delivers written recommendations, with implementation requiring separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Steven Meyers is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN. He holds the Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Horter Investment Management, Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, and UBS Financial Services Inc. 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 that covers a wide range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option.

Richard Mathaus is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc., Ideal Credit Union, OneAmerica, Cecelia Health, Inovalon, and Optum. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting 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 incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Emilie George is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include six years at Raymond James & Associates and three years with Vandersall and Associates/Ameriprise Financial. She is also involved in support duties at Wahl & Wire Wealth Management of Raymond James. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical and risk-profiling tools and supports a broad advisor network with specialized municipal and retirement advisory services.

Halsted Knutson is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Ameriprise Financial Services. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual and TIAA. Outside of financial advising, he owns a retail business, BS3, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendations and ongoing annual advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jeffrey Schuette is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He was previously with Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC for 22 years before joining Equitable Advisors in 2026. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm employs a range of advisory models, often implemented through third-party managers and platforms, and offers ERISA fiduciary services for qualified plans.

Theodore Larson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and market assumptions.

Linette Carlson is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008. Based in Minneapolis, MN, her career at a major institution spans nearly two decades. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and customizes investment strategies based on clients’ risk profiles using both in-house and third-party managers.

Theresa Olberding is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 16 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2023. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis from its Global Investment Committee.

Amy Twombly is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Little Canada, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Board of Directors for the Hill-Murray Mother's Club and works as an independent travel advisor for Fora Travel. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specified asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendations, emphasizing managed accounts and utilizing algorithmic tools overseen by a dedicated retirement income team.

Pamela Johnstone is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in White Bear Lake, MN. She has one year of experience in the financial industry, having joined Edward Jones in 2024 following a 15-year career with the White Bear Lake School District ISD #624. Pamela is also a co-owner of an ice cream and sandwich shop operated by her husband. 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 across a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and offers a range of advisory programs and financial services under a fiduciary standard.

Amy Ferguson is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wunderman Thompson for 18 years before joining Merrill. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.