Gregory Blaeser is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services since 2021 and previously served at VOYA Financial Advisors for seven years. Blaeser is also president and owner of MoneyGeeks Financial Network, Inc., and serves as president of a local homeowners association board. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting various program structures and custodial relationships for its network of over 10,000 advisors.

Fred Lee is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with 21 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, J.P. Morgan Securities, Morgan Stanley, and Banc of America Investment Services. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, offering detailed, goal-based planning across a broad range of financial topics without discretionary trading authority.

Taylor Bacchus is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he held positions at Isaacson & Associates American Family and NorthStar Ford. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions and uses research and analytics to guide investment decisions.

Madison Thor Uy is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services in New Brighton, MN, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has eight years of industry experience, including roles at Ameriprise and prior work at Concordia College. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Benjamin Kyes is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns Candid First Impressions, a photo digitization business, and owns Sycamore Trailers LLC, which rents trailers to the public. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in delivering its services, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Bryce Wergeland is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010 and previously worked at NRP Advisors, Principal Financial Services, and Johnston Lemon Asset Management. 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 advisory services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Harrison Weems is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Minneapolis, MN. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual and MML Investors Services in 2018, he worked at St Michael Car Care Center from 2016 to 2018. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, offering collaborative annual planning engagements that utilize firm-approved analytical tools.

Michael Pieper is a financial professional with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Securian Financial Services and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of advising, he coaches a hockey team for Osseo Area Schools. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers across various program structures and custodial relationships.

James Grotz is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 53 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1999 and has also worked as a non-variable insurance agent since 1990. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a broad range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and encourages clients to implement recommendations through its advisory programs or other providers.

Michael Roberts is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior work includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, RBC Capital Markets, U.S. Bank, and U.S. Bancorp Investments. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based analyses and planning across various financial topics, allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Roger Williams is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent Financial since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, Williams serves as Vice Chair on the board of the Minnesota Boychoir, a nonprofit organization providing music education and performance opportunities for boys in the Twin Cities area. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing holistic, goal-based financial analyses and written recommendations across a variety of topics. The firm enables clients to combine planning with managed-account programs through its WealthPlan option while keeping the services separate.

Michael Erpenbach is a CFP® with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and previously held roles at Willy Zimmerman, Waddell & Reed, Inc., and other firms. Erpenbach has also served on the St. John's University Alumni Board and the SJU Alumni Association. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Andrew Osland is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management Inc., as well as operating Oz Cycles LLC. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, offering written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach and delivers these services through a centralized retirement-income consulting team in partnership with its financial advisors.

Kumi Goaneh is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC in 2018, Kumi worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Co., and earlier was with Highland Management. Outside of finance, Kumi was involved with Lux Looks Beauty LLC for fourteen years. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering tailored investment strategies and a range of advisory programs that integrate both in-house and third-party portfolio managers.

Ashraf Hassan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northland Securities, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside the financial sector, he has diverse work experience across several industries. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to support its investment approach, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Macinnes Lamont is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, he worked in various roles including positions at the University of St. Thomas and delivery services such as Postmates and DoorDash. 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 tax-aware retirement income planning advice.

Timothy Connolly is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fridley, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2015. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports, emphasizing assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts and utilizing algorithmic automation overseen by a dedicated committee.

Grant Mohlenhoff is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he assists clients in developing holistic financial plans, guiding them through various tools, approaches, and strategies offered by Fidelity. He focuses on understanding clients' needs and goals to provide tailored financial advice. Grant has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through several roles including Investment Solutions Representative, Investment Solutions Representative II, and Relationship Manager before becoming an Investment Consultant in 2024. This experience has provided him with a broad understanding of investment solutions and client relationship management. Outside of his professional work, Grant enjoys family activities, fitness, golf, movies, snowboarding, and soccer.

Katie Merritt is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Minneapolis, MN. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been working in the financial services industry since 2021. Prior to her current role, she held positions at Wells Fargo Bank, First American Title Insurance Company, and Wells Fargo Bank, nA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses research and analytics to evaluate investment options and offers various financial products through its bank and insurance affiliates.

Hannah Geiger is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, she worked at Jamf for four years and UnitedHealthCare for two years. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on retirement income, combining in-house research, third-party data, and algorithmic analysis within a defined investment framework.