Marissa Klaers is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Concord Wealth Partners. Her prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Personal Wealth Partners, LPL Financial, and H. Beck, Inc. She also holds a notary public commission. Concord Wealth Partners is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.07 billion for individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting, employing a tailored investment approach that includes mutual funds, ETFs, alternatives, and complex strategies as appropriate to client objectives.

Josiah Larson is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Palisade Asset Management, LLC. His prior roles include positions at CapFinancial Partners LLC (CAPTRUST), Quantitative Advantage, LLC, and United Health Group, Inc. Palisade Asset Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals, as well as nonprofit organizations, corporations, and ERISA company retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach focuses on long-term holdings in high-quality growth equities and conservative fixed-income management tailored to client objectives, incorporating various investment vehicles to achieve diversification.

Noah Johnson is a financial advisor at Ballast Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments and the Mayo Clinic. His background also includes roles in education and various short-term positions outside finance. Ballast Advisors manages approximately $674 million in assets for individual investors, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides financial planning, investment and wealth management, and retirement plan consulting, employing strategies like modern portfolio theory and strategic asset allocation.

Bradley Dirksen is a financial advisor at 1834 Investment Advisors Co. in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining 1834 Investment Advisors in 2025, he worked at Bremer Bank and Cetera, among other firms. 1834 Investment Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients with discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services. The firm emphasizes customized portfolio strategies and asset allocation, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Old National Bancorp.

Aaron Dally is a financial advisor at Valtinson Bruner Financial Planning with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. and Valtinson Bruner Financial Planning in various capacities since 2013. Valtinson Bruner Financial Planning provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and ERISA plan advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm combines fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis with an emphasis on asset allocation using mean-variance optimization, managing portfolios on a discretionary basis with a range of strategies including options and margin.

Matthew Mattheisen is a financial advisor at Gambit Capital Management, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Focus Financial Network, Inc., Osaic Wealth, Inc., and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Outside of advising, he is the author of a book on career growth and mentoring and is the founder of Decoder Universe, a platform he maintains related to code and apps. Gambit Capital Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, including accredited investors and employer-sponsored retirement plans, by providing discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning, coaching, tax preparation, and outsourced CIO consulting. The firm employs a long-term investment approach that incorporates fundamental and cyclical analysis, asset allocation, and options strategies tailored to each client, with portfolios potentially including derivatives and private placements.

Russell Rogers is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He is associated with Summit Investment Advisory Services, where he has worked since 2015. Rogers also has a history with LPL Financial starting in 2011. Summit Investment Advisory Services provides portfolio management and financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management. The firm employs a mix of analytical approaches and manages accounts through its own programs as well as various LPL Financial-sponsored advisory programs.

Drew Sweetman is a financial advisor at Element Squared Private Wealth in Minneapolis, MN, with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including New York Life Insurance Company and Park Avenue Securities. In addition to his advisory role, he is an insurance agent with Element Insurance LLC. Element Squared Private Wealth provides discretionary asset management and integrated financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis to build diversified portfolios tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance, offering financial planning as part of the advisory relationship.

Robert Kincade is a financial advisor with Stonebridge Capital Advisors LLC in St. Paul, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Stonebridge Capital Advisors since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, Kincade serves as a director of Respirtech, Inc., a company that researches and produces solutions for respiratory complications. Stonebridge Capital Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management and wealth advisory services. The firm employs a team-based, research-driven investment process supported by an in-house economist and dedicated analytics professionals, managing over $2.2 billion in assets across 13 advisors.

Brandon Valtinson is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed advisor with six years of experience, currently serving at Valtinson Bruner Financial Planning. His prior roles include seven years at Wells Fargo and ongoing work as an independent insurance agent. He also operates Valtinson Tax Services, providing tax preparation and accounting services. Valtinson Bruner Financial Planning LLC offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and ERISA plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis, focusing on asset allocation with mean-variance optimization and portfolio management on a discretionary basis.

Claire Orcutt is a financial advisor at Great Waters Financial with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has held positions at several firms, including Retire Smart and BankVista, as well as various self-employed roles. Orcutt has also worked in academic settings at Arkansas Tech University and Creighton University. Great Waters Financial serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $1.235 billion across 1,627 client relationships. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with financial planning through tiered service programs that integrate asset allocation, tax strategy, income and distribution planning, and specialized long-term care and children's planning.

Nicholas Heyer is a financial advisor with Nicollet Investment Management, Inc. in Minneapolis, MN, holding 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Nicollet Investment Management since 2003. Nicollet Investment Management is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $557 million across about 300 client relationships, including individuals, trusts and estates, companies, and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary investment management, integrated wealth advisory and financial planning, and ERISA plan services using a range of model strategies and customized portfolios.

Marc Hadley is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Nicollet Investment Management, Inc. since 2017 and previously spent seven years at Wilkerson Resource Advisors. Nicollet Investment Management is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $557 million across about 300 client relationships. The firm serves individuals, trusts and estates, companies, and qualified retirement plans with discretionary investment management, integrated wealth advisory, and ERISA plan services, employing model strategies and customized portfolios to meet client objectives.

Thomas Limborg is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Quarry Hill Advisors. His prior roles include positions at Financial Compass and United Parcel Service. Quarry Hill Advisors provides investment management, retirement-plan consulting, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and corporate plan sponsors. The firm primarily employs a passive investment approach using index mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by fundamental and cyclical analysis when appropriate.

Seth Kahn is a financial advisor with Colliers Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northland Securities, Inc. for 24 years before joining Colliers Securities. Outside of his advisory role, Kahn is the managing manager of Wood River White Tail, LLC, which focuses on timber and real estate investments. Colliers Securities LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services through non-discretionary and discretionary programs, working with third-party managers for portfolio management and emphasizing municipal securities and underwriting activities.

John Drow is a CFA® charterholder with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Colliers Securities LLC in Minneapolis, MN since 1997. Colliers Securities LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers brokerage, custody, and advisory services, including non-discretionary accounts and discretionary wrap programs managed by third-party portfolio managers.

Troy Winegarner is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience and is currently a principal at Strong Tower Advisory Services in Minneapolis, MN. He has held leadership roles at multiple firms including Advisor Financing LLC and Olivia Aviation, where he serves as CEO. Winegarner’s background includes wealth management and professional services, along with involvement in aviation leasing through Olivia Aviation. Strong Tower Advisory Services serves individual clients, small businesses, trusts, and estates with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs customized or model-based investment strategies using ETFs, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and options, incorporating hedging and tactical rebalancing to manage risk.

Patricia Kavanagh is a financial advisor at Parr McKnight Wealth Management Group in Minneapolis, MN, with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory work, she co-owns Cottage Couture, LLC, an interior design business, with her spouse. Parr McKnight Wealth Management Group serves individuals, families, family offices, trusts, estates, private foundations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.07 billion and offers personalized financial planning and discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services with a focus on customized financial plans and a primarily long-term investment approach.

Matthew Gulbransen is a financial advisor at Pine Grove Financial Group with 21 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. He has held roles at Three Bridges Private Capital, Pine Grove Financial Group, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Cetera Advisor Networks. Outside of advisory work, he is the author of the book "Stress-Test Your Retirement: Creating a Plan for an Ever-Changing Economy." Pine Grove Financial Group serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and retirement plan sponsors through a team of 14 advisors managing approximately $1.5 billion across 1,400 client relationships. The firm provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and fiduciary consulting services, with an investment approach focused on value-oriented, long-term investing combined with strategic asset allocation and quarterly rebalancing.

Michelle Campbell is a financial advisor with Pine Grove Financial Group in Woodbury, MN, holding CFP® certification and Series 63 and 65 licenses. She has 34 years of industry experience and has worked at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Cetera Advisor Networks. Outside of her advisory work, she volunteers with Union Gospel Mission and participates in endurance events supporting disabled individuals through My Team Triumph - Minnesota. Pine Grove Financial Group is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plan sponsors and participants. The firm focuses on value investing combined with strategic asset allocation and employs third-party managers and model providers to implement client portfolios.