Paul Goenner is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior firms include BFC Planning, Securities Management & Research, and Proequities. Outside of financial advising, he serves as treasurer for both the Township of Clear Lake and the St. Marcus Cemetery Board in Minnesota. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial wellness services. The firm offers a variety of investment implementation options through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing proprietary model strategies and access to unaffiliated strategists.

Christina Klug is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Edward Jones since 2022. Her prior experience includes roles at Designed for Learning and EdTechTeam, among others. 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 under management through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory strategies along with affiliated investment products.

Joshua Baltzer is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2021. Prior to this role, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and held positions at Cargill. He is a part-owner and co-trustee of BSV Financial Partners LLC, an investment-related business based in Wayzata, MN. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu supported by Wells Fargo research and tools, delivering tailored recommendations through financial advisors who serve clients meeting specific net-worth criteria.

Adam Jakes is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he leads Paragon Operations, LLC, where he sets the direction and participates in board decisions. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through a combination of investment research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools.

Todd Willihnganz is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Mark Rasmussen is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Plymouth, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1999. 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 under management and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and 15,100 branch offices.

John Shrewsbury is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bloomington, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2018 and previously held multiple roles at Federated Investment Counseling and its affiliated entities from 2015 to 2018. He is the owner of a for-profit LLC, AEGOS Financial, which serves solely as a vehicle for his solo 401(k) plan and involves no operational responsibilities. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The program features access to a broad range of investment options integrated within Bank of America's broader corporate platform.

Luana Marrier Holecek is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Merrill since 2009. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Douglas Kottke is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Wayzata, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2005. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including futures commission merchant operations and principal trading.

Grant Mc Elroy is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Before joining LPL Enterprise, he worked at Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) and spent several years affiliated with Saint John's University and the College of Saint Benedict. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, consulting, access to model wealth portfolios, and a range of brokerage and insurance products through its integrated advisory and brokerage platform.

Kyle Kronlokken is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC from 2014 to 2016. 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 incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Robert Starkey is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Securities America, Inc., and SII Investments. Outside of his advisory role, Starkey is also an insurance agent and operates a business under the name Diversified Wealth Management. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to multiple investment platforms and third-party managers, utilizing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across various asset classes.

Richard Hanna is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Bloomington, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 1984, including roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a catering business based in Minneapolis. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services, managing approximately $671 billion in assets and offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Grant Fjosne is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to his current role since 2020, he spent 15 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. He is also the owner of Fjosne Capstone Group, where he manages an advisory business. Ameriprise is an institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, utilizing a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, research-based retirement income recommendations.

Gary Aiken is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2016 and also serves as president of Tonka Financial, a financial services firm he has operated since 2011. He is chair of the Golden Valley Business Council and maintains roles as an insurance agent offering fixed insurance and health insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Emily Simpson is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 credential and previously worked at U.S. Bank and Haworth Marketing and Media. Outside of her financial advisory role, Simpson serves as Vice President on her neighborhood homeowners association board. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive goal-based planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers an integrated approach through its WealthPlan option, combining planning and managed-account services while maintaining them as separate engagements.

Timothy Sellner is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 46 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC for over 47 years. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as trustee for a family trust. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory, brokerage, and insurance services through a platform that integrates model portfolios, third-party asset management, and affiliated insurance products.

Estella Eckart is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Wayzata, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entity since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an executor and co-executor of estates. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory services to both individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

James Thiher is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 1978, he has developed strategies and provided advice tailored to individuals, families, and businesses by focusing on their short- and long-term financial goals. His areas of expertise include services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. James earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification in 2008 and is a qualified Portfolio Manager. He manages personalized or defined investment strategies on a discretionary basis, utilizing individual securities, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, and third-party strategies. He holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Iowa State University. Residing in Orono with his wife, Donna, James is active in the community, supporting several Twin Cities nonprofit organizations such as Neighborhood House and Wishes & More. He also maintains involvement with Viterbo University and Mercy Hospital Foundation. His personal interests include football, reading, scuba diving, and traveling.

Jeffrey Pirk is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bloomington, MN, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill since 2018 and previously held roles at Advisor Financing LLC and Strong Tower Wealth Management/CETERA Advisor Networks LLC. Outside of his advisory duties, he serves as the Executive Director of Cities Alive, a nonprofit that coordinates worship-related training events for churches, musicians, and associated artists. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.