Richard Shaeffer is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Based in Plymouth, MN, he is part of a large network of financial advisors at the firm. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Garrit Otten is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in family-focused financial planning. He partners with clients to create personalized strategies aligned with their unique goals, emphasizing trust, transparency, and open communication. His expertise spans college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management, retirement income, tax minimization, legacy planning, and portfolio management services. Garrit holds a Bachelor's Degree from St. Olaf College and holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP®), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA™), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He applies his extensive industry knowledge to help clients navigate financial complexities and make informed decisions that support their families’ long-term success. Based in Minneapolis, Garrit is actively involved in his community through his participation with Orono Youth Hockey. When not advising clients, he enjoys boating, football, golfing, ice hockey, pickleball, running marathons, skiing, reading, and spending time with his wife Mackenzie, son Tripp, and their dog Kopitar. He also serves as a varsity assistant coach at Mound Westonka High School, reflecting his commitment to family and community engagement.

Jesse Polk is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 15 years of industry experience and has been affiliated with MassMutual Life Insurance Company and MML Investor Services, Inc. since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Polk serves as Vice President and CFO at Stampings of Minnesota, a metal stamping and manufacturing company. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, offering collaborative, annual planning engagements without discretionary authority over client investments.

Thomas Gillund is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bloomington, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Elizabeth Walker is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with eight years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent Financial and its investment management division since 2017. Prior to that, she worked at Marshalls for two years. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a large network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning across various financial topics, allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account options while keeping services separate.

Kiley Demery is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, Kiley worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc., Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Kiley also operates Demery Wealth Advisors, a business related to investment advisory and fixed insurance sales. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, brokerage services, and utilizes both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by research and technology.

Charles Reimers is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He has held his current position since 2016 and previously worked at Metlife Securities from 2012 to 2016. Reimers holds the Series 63 designation. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and various management strategies.

Daren Koppendrayer is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously held roles at Foresters Financial and Foresters Advisory Services. He also maintains ownership of Koppendrayer S Corp for tax purposes and is involved with the CCS Educational Foundation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing multiple program structures and investment approaches.

L Jason Ripple is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner at Zen Partners LLC, a private company unrelated to investment activities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Craig Johnson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Delano, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broad range of financial product offerings including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

James Crenna is a CFP® with 50 years of experience in the financial industry and has been with Stifel since 2006. He is based in Golden Valley, MN, and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of the Rotary Club of Plymouth, where he participates in fundraising activities. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide analysis and allocation guidance.

Joseph Gribben is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 1998, as well as City National Bank since 2017. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s risk profile.

Krista Winograd is a CFP® certificant and Series 66 licensee with 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2024, alongside roles at Olson Wealth Group, Origin Financial, Intriq, LLC, and Aurochs Financial Group. She is also a commissioned notary in Minnesota. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with access to proprietary and third-party research, model portfolios, and various investment strategies.

Addie Ng is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Maple Grove, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 44 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Source One Insurance Agency and provides accounting services through Addie H. Ng & Associates. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through various third-party managers and employs a hybrid referral and implementation model to tailor services to client goals and risk tolerance.

Peter Schnobrich is a financial advisor at Cetera with four years of industry experience. He previously served in the United States Air Force for 21 years and worked at American Heritage Bank before joining Cetera in 2022. Schnobrich also serves as the treasurer for the Providence Academy Parent Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating a multi-manager platform with access to multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Michael Munger is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he focuses on serving high-net-worth individuals and families. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2019 and collaborates as part of the Norman Munger Wealth Management Team, working alongside Katherine Norman and Tracy Manson to provide comprehensive financial strategies. Their approach emphasizes long-term planning tailored to clients' financial, philanthropic, and legacy goals, with a disciplined investment process and meticulous risk management. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Michael began his career at Deloitte in Minneapolis, specializing in tax strategies for families, trusts, and private businesses. Although he does not provide tax advice in his current role, his background as a former CPA from a Big 4 firm contributes to his proficiency in portfolio strategy, stock option planning, retirement and estate planning, and insurance analysis. He holds a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree in Accounting from the University of St. Thomas. Outside of his professional work, Michael is active in the Minneapolis/St. Paul community as a volunteer with Special Olympics and Junior Achievement. He is also involved in sports as an official for high school athletics through the Suburban Officials Association. His personal interests include boating, cooking, fishing, football, golfing, refereeing, skiing, soccer, spending time with his family, and table tennis.

Philipp Wagener is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked in various roles within Wells Fargo entities since 2008. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm offers tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, covering diverse areas including retirement, education, risk management, and specialized planning needs.

Whitney Blasko is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Wayzata, MN. She joined the Merrill office in 2010 after beginning her career in wealth management in New York City during college. Whitney has over 15 years of experience helping clients with a holistic approach to investing and wealth management, considering the many factors that impact a client's financial future. She specializes in areas including college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, socially responsible and values-based investing, and support for women and LGBT wealth planning. Whitney holds several professional designations, including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned a bachelor's degree from Columbia University with a concentration in economics within Latin American studies. Whitney is also a member of the Columbia Alumni Club of Minnesota and the Wayzata Chamber of Commerce. In addition to her professional work, Whitney is actively involved in community organizations such as Hammer Residences, Interfaith Outreach, and the Junior League of Minneapolis. She and her husband Greg live in the Wayzata area and enjoy participating in outdoor activities including wake surfing, various styles of biking, skiing, and she is working on rediscovering her interest in golf.

Richard Faatz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Wayzata, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Cetera, and MidCountry Bank. He serves on the finance committee of the Church of the Open Door, assisting with fundraising efforts. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with an investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Dara Day is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Throughout their career, Dara has worked with firms including Davenport & Company LLC and Cardea Capital Advisors, LLC. Dara is also involved in operations at Advisornet Financial. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a broad range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.