Louis Close is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Wayzata, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2006. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of directors for Bolder Option, a youth mentorship organization. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

Vincent Berndt is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and Wings Financial Credit Union. 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 various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles using a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Glenn Johnson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and Wells Fargo Bank since 2008. Outside of finance, he has worked as a contractor for food delivery services including DoorDash and Uber Eats. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, supported by proprietary research and tools, and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Aaron Lindman is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2011. He holds a Series 66 designation and is based in New Hope, MN. 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 programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Makayla Everson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience working at Domino's and the University of Minnesota-Duluth. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service that offers written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Scott Stoneking is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has been associated with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2013. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Gary Gabor Jr. is a CFP® professional at Cetera with six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Bank of America, Merrill, and Ameriprise Financial Services. He also worked at Hamline University for seven years. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various investment management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and supports multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Daniel Bennett is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and previously worked for Riversource Distributors, Inc. for 15 years before joining Ameriprise in 2023. 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 dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients nearing or in retirement.

Joshua Baltzer is a CFP® certificant with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2017, including roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and as a contractor, and previously worked at Cargill for six years. Baltzer has ownership and trustee roles in BSV Financial Partners LLC, an investment-related business in Wayzata, MN. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, delivering tailored recommendations across various specialized financial needs.

Brian Foote is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He has been affiliated with Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as a power of attorney for a family member. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, corporations, and institutions. The firm combines research and analytics with diversified investment principles to provide both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Todd Willihnganz is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Wayzata, MN. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Mark Rasmussen is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Plymouth, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1999. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and 15,100 branch offices.

Lisa Middagh is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. 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 under management and offers a broad range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branches.

Nicollet Buchmayer is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Roseville, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with seven years of industry experience. Prior to returning to Ameriprise in 2025, Buchmayer worked at American Enterprise Investment Services and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, Buchmayer serves on the board of the Ramsey Square Condominiums Association and participates in online research activities unrelated to finance. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions. Its retirement-income planning service targets individuals nearing or in retirement, providing written recommendations that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies.

Luana Marrier Holecek is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2009. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Douglas Kottke is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Wayzata, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2005. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including futures commission merchant operations and principal trading.

Grant Mc Elroy is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His background includes work at Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) and multiple roles affiliated with Saint John's University and the College of Saint Benedict. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities, using model-driven investment approaches developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists. The firm also offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in a wrap program, alongside affiliated insurance and trust services.

Ryan Golden is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2003. Outside of finance, he is also a musician who performs with clarinets, flutes, and saxophones. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Troy Bigalke is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving as an advisor at their Saint Michael, MN office. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a separate business venture under Bigalke Inc. 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 tailored retirement planning advice focused on income reliability and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies.

Elspeth Weis is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill Lynch since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a consultant for Beautycounter, a personal care product company. 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 a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.