Bo Strecker is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. in Minneapolis, MN. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Voya, he worked at Northwestern Mutual for one year. Outside of his advisory roles, he has been involved with USA Hockey and the City of Inver Grove. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services through both affiliated and unaffiliated products, using a mix of in-house and external strategies with a focus on client-approved, non-discretionary management.

Shawn Leigh Lemp is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 31 years of industry experience, including 18 years at Guardian Life and currently works with Park Avenue Securities, a Guardian Life subsidiary. He also has a side business selling insurance policies. Park Avenue Securities LLC provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, and businesses. The firm offers a mix of advisor-led management and model-based strategies, along with access to proprietary programs, third-party solutions, and insurance products through its connection to Guardian Life.

Daniel Geisler is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC, TD Ameritrade, Inc., and Scottrade. Geisler is also the founder and owner of Luebeck Geisler Hamm Wealth Management, Inc., focusing on financial planning, investments, and insurance. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisors and provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to third-party manager platforms for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm employs a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies, including fundamental and technical analysis, and utilizes digital advice providers and multiple custodial platforms.

Danica Goshert is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2018. She has held roles at Integrated Equity Management, Inc., Minnesota Life Insurance Co., CRI Securities, LLC, and Securian Financial Services, Inc. Goshert serves as a board member for the Minnesota Secure Choice Retirement Program. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $210 billion in client assets. The firm offers a broad range of managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, and custody/clearing services, providing both discretionary and nondiscretionary investment solutions.

Sarah Guibert is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wealth Enhancement Group, LPL Financial, SCF Securities, Kestra Financial, and Charles Schwab. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a combination of advisory and broker-dealer services with proprietary and third-party model portfolios, managing both discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Susan Gloe is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Edina, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Valic Financial Advisors since 2000 and is also an agent with Agia, where she is involved in non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

Shady Mansour is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Charles Schwab Bank, and US Bank. Mansour is based in Edina, MN. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s approach includes asset allocation guidance and investment selection based on internal research and standard models, with trades executed only upon client authorization.

Michael Roedl is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Investment Institute, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at RBC Capital Markets, LLC and Piper Jaffray & Co. Wells Fargo Investment Institute is a bank-affiliate advisory and research organization that provides investment research, manager due diligence, and asset allocation guidance primarily to Wells Fargo wealth and fiduciary businesses. The firm delivers impersonal, non-discretionary model portfolios and strategic advice to affiliated entities, supported by both qualitative and quantitative research.

Sarah Leitzke is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience. She has worked at Hightower Advisors since 2021 and previously held positions at Story Capital and M&E Catalyst Group. Outside of finance, she has experience at Rogers School of Music and was involved with Jacob's Well Church for several years. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm’s advisory model focuses on manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing affiliated and third-party managers, proprietary research, and various investment vehicles.

Steven Hegarty is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Hegarty Consulting Group LLC, which provides employee benefits services to small businesses, and offers identity theft and prepaid legal services. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies through proprietary and third-party platforms, providing tailored client solutions including access to insurance products and alternative investments.

Michael Nelson is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, E*Trade from Morgan Stanley, Fidelity Investments, Sandvold Financial Group, Wells Fargo Bank, and Scottrade. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, along with Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage clients. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary and third-party methodologies to produce point-in-time financial plans and offers managed account solutions within a model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Brent Cook is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Ameriprise Financial. Outside of his advisory role, Cook has served as an election judge in his local precinct. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates within an integrated platform tied to its recordkeeping and administrative services.

Benjamin Goshgarian is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Voya, he worked at WCC and RCC, and spent twelve years affiliated with the University of Minnesota. He also holds a position as an independent insurance agent, selling fixed and life insurance products. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale advisory and broker-dealer affiliate of Voya Financial that serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm utilizes investment policy statements, model portfolios, and technology-enabled tools to deliver financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Hannah Tesch is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. She has held positions at Charles Schwab and Ameriprise Financial, among other firms. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and research tools. The firm emphasizes at-least-annual reviews and tailored recommendations, while trades are executed only with client authorization.

Matthew Morrison is a CFP® with one year of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network in Bloomington, MN. His prior experience includes five years at Mindful Asset Planning and roles at Integrated Equity Management, Cambridge Investment Research, Walser Automotive Group, RE/MAX Results, and REVL. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients. The firm manages over $200 billion in client assets and offers a broad adviser-support platform that includes managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Brian Hanson is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc. in Eden Prairie, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at TLG Advisors since 2012, Advisors Resource since 2011, and prior positions at Questar Asset Management, Barking Sands Capital, Sawtooth Asset Management, and Redhawk Wealth Advisors. Outside of advising, he is involved in mortgage lending, life insurance sales, and operates a nutritional supplement business. TLG Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm focuses on manager selection and ongoing monitoring through fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory, offering both managed portfolios and a direct-to-consumer digital program called Starlight Portfolios.

Katie Scalia is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Minneapolis, MN. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Principal Securities, Principal Life Insurance Company, 1834 Investment Advisors Co., Bremer Bank, and Wells Fargo. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Stacy Johnson is a CFA® charterholder with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF. Her prior experience includes roles at RBC Global Asset Management and RBC Capital Markets. She is a partial owner of SJS Advisory Services, LLC, a tax services firm founded by her husband, though she does not participate in its operations. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected through employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time financial planning and ongoing portfolio management through model and customized portfolios.

Brian Craig is a ChFC® with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with Eagle Strategies (NY Life), where he has worked since 2014, and has prior experience with New York Life Insurance Company and NYLife Securities LLC dating back to 2009. He is also a passive investor in cryptocurrency. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional sponsors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types tailored to client objectives and primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Madeline Longo is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. She previously worked at Waypoint Capital Advisors and Ameriprise Financial, and held a position at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth families, business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm’s investment approach uses Modern Portfolio Theory and emphasizes globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios with multi-factor tilts, employing a range of implementation options including ETFs, mutual funds, and separate accounts.