Kevin Dekrey is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and previously at Citigroup Global Markets. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm‑approved tools and methodologies.

Cassie Gylland is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fargo, ND, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 1999. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Breanna Gardner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fargo, ND, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has worked at ICA Group Wealth Management, Choice Financial Group, and LPL Financial, among other roles. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Bradley Novak is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He currently works at OSAIC and previously spent nine years at Securities America Advisors. Novak serves as a finance council member for Blessed Sacrament Church, advising on budgetary matters. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through multiple platforms, utilizing asset-allocation tools and a broad range of investment options.

Matthew Draxten is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Fargo, ND, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2009 and was previously with Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2024. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and uses proprietary research, tools, and models to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and written summaries.

Christopher Feland is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fargo, ND, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services from 2008 to 2025 and operated Feland-Heisler before joining LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is a business owner of SBF Energy. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Jeremy Elbert is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience, holding a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at D.A. Davidson & Co. and RBC Capital Markets, where he spent 3 and 19 years respectively. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a hobby farm and shares related projects through a personal YouTube vlog. Ameriprise Financial Services serves individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which includes written recommendation reports and ongoing annual advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

David Berg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fargo, ND, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Old National Bank, Raymond James Financial, Bremer Bank, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with the Berg Farmland Crop Share in Mapleton, ND. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Joshua Slevin is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. He has held multiple roles at Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2016, with brief periods at Fjell Capital, LLC and involvement in Northern Renewal and Cornerstone Handyman LLC. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and custody and brokerage services, employing a mix of manager-traded and model-traded strategies supported by internal research and oversight.

Alexander Aldrich is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes multiple roles at Educational Testing Service and Concordia College, where he has served as an adjunct professor teaching Spanish and linguistics. Outside of his advisory role, Aldrich participates as an AP Reader for Educational Testing Service and serves as secretary for the Moorhead Rotary Club. 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 planning without discretionary trading authority, focusing on a broad range of financial topics in one-time or ongoing relationships.

Cullen Mc Carthy is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fargo, ND, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Menards and Porter Creek Hardwood Grill, as well as teaching at the University of North Dakota since 2022. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis through a centralized consulting team and uses algorithmic tools overseen by a Retirement Income Oversight Committee to generate tailored recommendations.

Jon Peterson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fargo, ND, holding a Series 66 credential and over 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked at Waddell & Reed and various insurance carriers, and he has taught Financial Peace University as well as participated in community organizations including Vikingland Kiwanis and 1st United Methodist Church. He also has business interests through 3 Crowns LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to various portfolio management strategies, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Lance Freier is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fargo, North Dakota, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and over 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent contractor for the USPS. 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 and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Matthew Bowar is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fargo, ND, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at ICA Group Wealth Management, LLC and Investment Centers of America, Inc. Bowar is a partner in two business entities used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment management solutions through a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Brynn Landman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fargo, ND, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, Brynn worked at Merrill from 2017 to 2022. Outside of advisory work, Brynn has experience as a bartender and server. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement planning through a centralized consulting team.

Alex Vasichek is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services based in Fargo, ND, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at MML Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Vasichek is involved in several business activities, including serving as President of Perth Properties, Vice-President of LADs, LLC, an insurance broker with Elevate Financial, and owner/operator of Farmer Report Card, a business providing bankability grading for farmers. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach includes collaborative, annual planning relationships using firm-approved software tools and provides educational seminars and specialized planning programs.

Stacy Matter is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2026, Stacy worked at MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance, Ameriprise Financial Services, and Edward Jones. Before entering financial services, Stacy spent 25 years at Merck and Co. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through an extensive network of financial advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across multiple asset classes for both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Harrison Krank is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Fargo, ND, with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked in media and career services, including roles at Valley News Live and the University of North Dakota. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a business that facilitates content monetization on X through subscriber-based offerings. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and supports municipal advisory services, incorporating advanced analytical tools and recent program expansions such as SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Michael Gjerde is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Moorhead, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Thrivent Financial and Affinity Federal Credit Union. Outside of his advisory career, he owns a small business focused on buying and selling sports cards. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services supported by proprietary research and technology, with a large network of advisors and extensive asset oversight.

Marcy Rinas is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Fargo, ND, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 23 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes over a decade at Raymond James Financial Services. She also serves as an Operations Manager at Bremer Investments/Bremer Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services that include specialized planning areas. Advisors develop tailored recommendations using Wells Fargo research and tools, with optional implementation through the firm’s brokerage or advisory programs.