Akintomiwa Oduwaiye is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he held positions at Old National Bank, Farm Bureau Financial Services, and NIVO SOLAR. His background also includes work outside the financial industry in moving services and retail. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, delivering personalized retirement income recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Jacob Stark is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in St. Louis Park, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Stark is involved in business development and back office support for franchise advisors through MJW Group LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated broker-dealer and insurance companies.

Mark Flannery is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 35 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, and H. Beck, Inc. Flannery has also operated his own firms, including Wealth Guidance, Inc. and Flannery Holdings, LLC. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through its network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Tai Kotler is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Arazon Financial Group and Orbis International. Kotler also works as a non-variable insurance agent at Peak Pro Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Ahndi Fridell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked in various roles including yoga instruction through her own business, Ahndi Fridell Yoga, which she operated for several years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment strategies and advisory services. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and supports a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Bret Farrington is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Bloomington, MN, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC from 2013 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is driven by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, and it includes a broader range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Nicholas Starosta is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Peter Kelly is a financial advisor with Cetera in Minnetonka, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Avantax Insurance Agency LLC and Avantax Advisory Services, among other firms, and is a partner at Kelly & Muehler, PLLP, an accounting and bookkeeping firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Brian Nieken is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Edina, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at American Enterprise Investment Services and Equitable. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Melissa Olson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at The Oak Ridge Financial Services Group, Inc., Landmark Creations, RBC Capital Markets, and CH Robinson. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Andrew Glaisner is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 13 years. Outside of his advisory role, he provides pro bono financial planning to cancer patients through the Angel Foundation, assisting them with financial decision-making and debt management. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Larry Litt is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Eagan, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association for seven years. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Matt Galazen serves as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works closely with clients to develop customized financial plans. His approach emphasizes understanding individual goals, values, and priorities to provide practical guidance tailored to each client's unique circumstances. Matt has progressed through several roles at Fidelity Investments, including Financial Representative and Relationship Manager, before his current position. This experience has contributed to his professional expertise in financial planning and client relationship management. Outside of his professional work, Matt enjoys activities such as camping, hiking, traveling, reading, and spending time with his family.

Kayelani Mcvey Galvan is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Andersen Windows Corporation. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Joseph Macdonald is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Edina, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank and RobertHalf, as well as positions at the University of St. Thomas and CoreResources. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, written recommendation reports, supported by a centralized consulting team and an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Derrick Damm is a financial advisor with Cetera in Edina, MN, holding ChFC®, Series 63, and Series 65 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Foresters Financial and Foresters Investors Advisory Services, LLC before joining Cetera in 2019. He also serves as a trustee for the D&D Voehl Trust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors nationwide.

Ayotunde Idowu is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in St. Paul, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2020, Idowu worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in coaching and consulting athletes and participates in financial literacy initiatives, including public speaking and podcast interviews on personal wealth management. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on clients with substantial investable assets, combining research-driven strategies and tax-efficient withdrawal planning. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Alexander Vandyke is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he spends a portion of his time involved in non-variable insurance products, including life, health, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to diversified model portfolios and research.

Jolene Pioske Breyer is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2017, including her current role starting in 2020. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as Vice Chair on the Southwest Metro Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and co-facilitates a local networking group, MEANT, in Minnetonka. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers retirement-income planning services for clients typically holding at least $1 million in net investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide personalized, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations.

Robert Bayer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® designation and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 66. He has 25 years of industry experience, including 16 years with LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory role, he provides fixed life insurance solutions such as long-term care, universal life, and disability insurance through a separate business activity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.