Larry Borlaug is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Bloomington, MN, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 42 years of industry experience and has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a rental property. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers comprehensive, goal-based planning without discretionary trading authority, allowing clients to combine planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing system called “WealthPlan.”

Alexander Whitney is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and has been with RBC Capital Markets and its affiliated entities since 2018. Whitney serves on the board of directors for Hixon Properties, Inc., a family-owned real estate development company. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with customizable portfolio management and financial planning services, leveraging both in-house and third-party investment resources.

Max Hellmann is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point and Fastenal. Outside of his advisory role, he competes in fishing tournaments that offer monetary prizes. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which includes written recommendation reports and ongoing tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Nicholas Rowan is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 2006 and has a prior background with U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray Inc. since 2000. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in St. Paul, MN. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a range of capital markets and research resources to support client strategies.

Bo Chwala is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Bank of America, N.A. and N.I.S. Financial Services, Inc. He has held various positions in sectors including finance and retail. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Lisa Nelson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Edina, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in cosmetic and personal care product sales through her ownership of BlueStone Enterprises, LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients with significant investable assets, providing written, non-discretionary recommendations that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm serves a broad client base through advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Alexander Possis is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Edina, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, using both in-house and third-party managers and customizable investment solutions.

Christopher Muller is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN, with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Investment Management and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2007. His credentials include Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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 financial planning across various topics and allows clients to integrate planning with managed-account programs while keeping these services separate.

Ann Kirchner is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management. She has been with Thrivent Financial and its investment management division since 2016, following a year at Financial Designs, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, Kirchner manages a rental property leased to family members. 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 planning covering topics such as retirement, tax, estate, and special needs planning, with the option to combine planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing arrangement.

Mitchell James is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with three years of industry experience, currently with Equitable Advisors in Minneapolis, MN. Prior to his advisory role, he has held various positions including at Class "A" Valet and Scotlynn USA Division Inc. Mitchell also works as a goalie coach for Devenir Goaltenders, an activity he has been involved with since 2017. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Elle Miller is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with five years of industry experience. She previously worked at Lucid Holdings, LLC for four years before joining UBS in 2020. Miller serves on the board of the Wayzata Rotary Club, a humanitarian service organization, where she holds the position of Treasurer. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Fred Lee is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2022, and previously at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. and Wells Fargo Clearing. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, offering goal-based analyses and written recommendations across a range of planning areas. The firm allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option, while keeping these services separate.

Taylor Bacchus is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he held positions at Isaacson & Associates American Family and NorthStar Ford. 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 a range of brokerage and advisory solutions and uses research and analytics to guide investment decisions.

Isaiah Walden is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bloomington, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Rochester SACC, as well as employment at Ford Motor Company. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and proprietary planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and under corporate financial planning agreements.

Benjamin Kyes is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns Candid First Impressions, a photo digitization business, and owns Sycamore Trailers LLC, which rents trailers to the public. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in delivering its services, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Bryce Wergeland is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bloomington, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms, including Principal Financial Services and Johnston Lemon Asset Management Inc., before joining LPL Financial in 2010. Wergeland is also associated with two DBA entities, Market Place Advisory Partners and Ensignia Financial Group. 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, model portfolios, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms.

Harrison Weems is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Minneapolis, MN. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual and MML Investors Services in 2018, he worked at St Michael Car Care Center from 2016 to 2018. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, offering collaborative annual planning engagements that utilize firm-approved analytical tools.

Charles Thauwald is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has worked since 2018 in various roles, including Financial Consultant and Investment Consultant. He holds the designation of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and is licensed in insurance in California. Prior to joining Fidelity, Charles worked as a Risk Advisory Consultant at Ernst & Young from 2016 to 2018. Charles specializes in helping individuals and families simplify their financial lives by providing personalized guidance and financial strategies focused on clients' goals and priorities. He works with clients on retirement preparation, wealth growth, and navigating life transitions, offering straightforward advice and collaborative planning to facilitate informed decisions. Outside of his professional work, Charles enjoys cooking and baking, spending time with family, fitness activities, exploring food, playing golf, and caring for his pets.

Michael Pieper is a financial advisor with Cetera in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. He has worked with multiple firms including Securian Financial Services, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant hockey coach for Osseo Area Schools and works with North Star Resource Group, a financial services DBA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a multi-manager platform serving a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and access to a range of third-party money managers across various program structures.

James Grotz is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 53 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1999 and has also worked as a non-variable insurance agent since 1990. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a broad range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and encourages clients to implement recommendations through its advisory programs or other providers.