Julianne Mason is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with less than one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at MFG Financial Advisors and Pure Green, along with experience in education and food service. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored planning advice and written recommendations focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Spencer Peterson is a financial advisor at Cetera with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked with Gradient Securities, LLC, and currently provides client support services at Box Financial Advisors. Outside of financial services, he owns an automotive detailing business, SP Detailing, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services with access to multiple investment program options and third-party managers.

Brian Smith is a financial advisor at Cetera with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Cetera since 2021, previously serving at VOYA Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a replay technician for the Big Ten Athletic Conference and officiates games for the National Football League. He also serves on the alumni board for Saint Thomas Academy. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Craig Twombly is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with over 30 years of industry experience, currently with OSAIC. He has worked at Osaic Wealth, Inc. (formerly Royal Alliance Associates, Inc.) since 2006 and was also associated with Financial Dimensions Group, Inc. for 18 years. Outside of his advisory role, Twombly is a partner in a commercial real estate venture and operates a sole proprietorship focused on life, disability, fixed annuity, and long-term care insurance. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations, through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment approach with portfolio optimization and supports a variety of strategies and third-party managers across its extensive affiliate network.

Phillip Gartner is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013 and concurrently serves in the Minnesota National Guard. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a youth soccer coach and trainer with the St Croix Soccer Club. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Michael Taube is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Saint Paul, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and over 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria, delivering detailed, non-discretionary Recommendation Reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities typical of a large institutional firm.

Ryan Thimjon is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining RBC in 2025, he worked at Korn Ferry for eight years and Feltl and Co for three years. Outside of finance, he serves on the board of his condominium homeowners association. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management tailored to client risk profiles.

Hector Millan Alvarado is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lakeville, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2017, following two years at Daikin Applied. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Jessica Schulberg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Eagan, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Irish Group Inc, Business Networking International, various insurance carriers for W & R Insurance Agencies, and Waddell & Reed, INC. from 2002 to 2021. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment management solutions through a large network of advisors and employs advanced tools for operational and research support.

Zachary Pritz is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management based in Minneapolis, MN. He holds the Series 66 designation and began his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked at ShareWell Coffee and held teaching positions at Veritas Christian Academy, Lake House Academy, and Henderson County Schools. 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 financial planning and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs while keeping these services separate.

Katherine Gowans is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2015. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides 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, utilizing research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Jeremy Noyes is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has been with MML Investor Services, Inc. and MassMutual since 2004. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of Twins Community Fund, assisting with ticket sales. Mass Mutual Investors Services provides financial planning and advisory services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering asset management and educational programs through its institutional platform.

Pauline Johnson is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing 41 years of industry experience. She has worked with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. 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 analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping these services distinct.

Sara Noyes is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2020 and has been with M&E Catalyst and Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2015. Noyes also serves on the board of the Twins Community Fund, where she is involved in ticket sales. Mass Mutual 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 emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved software and offers specialized services including estate-settlement and employer-sponsored planning programs.

Kelly Buda is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2019, Buda worked at Allianz Life Insurance Co of North America and Questar Capital Corporation from 2011 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he holds power of attorney for both his spouse and sister in investment-related matters. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering a range of investment advisory and fiduciary services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, incorporating a broader set of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Craig Saeger is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 credential and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has additional experience at Wells Fargo Bank NA dating back to 2012. Outside of finance, Saeger has been involved with several outdoor-related businesses since 2009, including Walleye Daddy Fishing Guide Service, Limit Creek Rod Company, and Full Throttle Outdoors. 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions, managing approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 financial advisors nationally.

Caleb Barrett is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Ameriprise in Lake Elmo, MN, and has 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2017 and previously held roles at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management 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 written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice, focusing on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Adam Laberda is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Ameriprise in Stillwater, MN. His previous roles include positions at The Huntington Investment Company, Allianz Life Financial Services, and Cetera Advisor Networks. Outside of finance, Laberda operates Life in Place LLC, a carpet cleaning business serving residential and commercial clients. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, notable for its specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning and ongoing advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

William Weyandt is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping individuals, families, and businesses achieve complex financial goals by developing strategies tailored to their short- and long-term objectives. His approach includes managing discretionary custom investment strategies and selecting suitable portfolios from a wide range of Merrill and third-party investment options. Since beginning his career in finance in 2012 and joining Merrill in 2017, William has specialized in areas such as college education planning, executive compensation, legacy planning, retirement income, philanthropic planning, tax minimization, and small business strategies. He employs a rules-based, data-driven investment process utilizing research from Merrill Lynch and Bank of America resources. He also assists with advanced estate planning services and wealth transfer. William holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Minnesota System and has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He was born and raised in Minnesota and currently lives in the south metro area with his wife and two sons. Outside of work, he enjoys outdoor activities throughout the seasons, including camping, fishing, and hunting. He is involved in community organizations such as Delta Waterfowl, Habitat for Humanity, and the Saint Paul Area Chamber's Ambassador Committee.

Samuel Locke is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience that includes roles at Bethel University and A&E Conrad. Outside of his advisory work, Locke is involved in real estate ownership unrelated to his investment activities. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through its retirement-income planning service, targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm employs research-driven, tax-efficient strategies and combines algorithmic tools with professional oversight to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations.