Michael Droddy is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals and business owners, particularly those in their prime working years, focusing on areas such as divorce transition planning, institutional and corporate benefit services, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, employee financial health, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Michael holds a Bachelor's degree in finance and marketing from Iowa State University. He has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Prior to joining Merrill in 2015, he worked for MML Investor Services. Based in Saint Paul, MN, Michael enjoys spending time with his wife, Emily, and their son. His personal interests include baseball, basketball, cooking, football, gardening, golfing, music, singing, traveling, and spending time with his family. Michael believes in developing financial strategies tailored to each client's vision and goals, drawing on the resources of Merrill and Bank of America to address a wide range of financial needs.

Anthony Larson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise since 2019, following roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, offering written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, delivering non-discretionary, algorithm-supported recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Kimberly Crook is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Bloomington, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. She previously worked at E*TRADE Capital Management LLC and E*Trade Securities LLC from 2021 to 2023. Before entering the financial industry, Kimberly had roles in education and caregiving. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and a variety of advisory programs supported by a structured planning process and advanced modeling tools.

Gena Wey is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Savage, MN, bringing three years of industry experience. She previously worked at WolfNet Technologies and Forum Communications. In addition to her advisory role, she has performed administrative tasks as an assistant for a local CPA firm. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a large network of advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Stephen Williams is a financial advisor at Osaic with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services from 2017 to 2025 and The Related Companies from 2016 to 2017. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk tolerance, and portfolio construction using various investment vehicles and third-party platforms.

Anthony Mason is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Edina, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management Inc. Mason is also a registered team member at May, Inc., where he manages an advisory business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Ginger Ewing is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ameriprise since 2020. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2001 to 2020. Ewing is a managing partner at Paragon Operations LLC and serves as a trustee emeritus for Widow Might as well as a trustee for the University of Northwestern, St. Paul. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Gregory Blackwood is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bloomington, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including time at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. In addition to his advisory work, he owns and manages several rental properties. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Genevieve Bajaj is Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments. In her role, she works with clients to align their personal and financial goals through a consultative approach. She emphasizes increasing financial literacy as a key part of curating and implementing financial plans tailored to wealth accumulation, preservation, or balancing both. Genevieve has professional experience spanning over a decade in financial services. She has held positions as a Wealth Planner and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2021. Prior to that, she worked as an Associate at NorthRock Partners from 2017 to 2021 and as a Private Client Banker at J.P. Morgan Chase from 2010 to 2017. Outside of her professional work, Genevieve enjoys activities such as biking, Pilates, and running. She is also a parent and has an interest in food.

Kellee Ablard is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she was employed with Nerium International and Fairview Health Services. 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 strategies, affiliated mutual funds, and fiduciary services, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Dean Dawson is a CFP® with 33 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Ameriprise since 1992 and is currently based in Shakopee, MN. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers to provide financial advice to clients with cancer through the Angle Foundation. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria. The firm combines research and modeling with personalized recommendations and provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Adam Evenson is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Investment Centers of America, and FRANDSEN BANK & Trust. He is also an independent insurance agent representing various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals. The firm offers diverse investment platforms and strategies tailored to client needs, including proprietary models and access to third-party managers.

Peter Gabler is a Certified Financial Planner® with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS Financial Services since 2006 and was previously with U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray starting in 2002. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

John Hedrick is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Bloomington, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009. He also serves as a trustee for a revocable trust managing funds for the children of a deceased friend. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with comprehensive wealth management services.

Adri Mehra is a financial advisor at Cetera with 13 years of industry experience. Mehra holds the Series 63 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for eight years before joining Cetera in 2023. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with options including third-party managers, model portfolios, and bespoke strategies.

Gero Feaman is a financial advisor at Cetera with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several Cetera entities since 2023, as well as at CRI Securities LLC and Securian Financial Services Inc. from 2005 to 2023. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that provides access to affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers and various program structures.

Andrew Jankowiak is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in St. Louis Park, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Old National Bank, Bremer, Raymond James Financial Services, Bank of America, Merrill, Infinex Investments, Alerus, and BMO Wealth Management. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to proprietary and third-party research.

Kelsi Rahm is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and models outcomes with its Global Investment Committee’s estimates and Monte Carlo simulations, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Marc Kenville is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Apple Valley, MN, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2022 and concurrently serves at Cuna Brokerage Services, Inc. and Wings Financial Credit Union since 2014. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with access to model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced research.

Kurt Kobes is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. INC. in Inver Grove Heights, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2013 to 2016 before joining Baird in 2016. Outside of financial advising, he operates a small photography business, specializing in one wedding or event per year. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients with customized financial planning and portfolio management services. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and overlays, including traditional and non-traditional asset allocations, and provides municipal advisory and public finance services alongside its broader capabilities.