Emily Herzog is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable Advisors. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored advice through a centralized consulting team.

Alexander Nee is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and the Series 66 license. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, he worked at Ecolab for five years. 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 discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Timothy Meyer is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works with Cetera and also serves as a financial professional at North Star Resource Group. Previously, he held roles at Securian Financial Services, Allianz Life, and CRI Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he was involved in the Bishops Cuts and Color franchise for five years. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services using a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party managers.

Chelsea Spande is a financial advisor at Cetera with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2023, following nearly a decade at Securian Financial Services Inc and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm provides various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform offering both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Valerie Ralph is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank and Edward Jones. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on retirement income strategies.

Keith Vandell is a financial professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently associated with Cetera. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked with Securian Financial Services, Inc. and Minnesota Life. Vandell is also a partner in Waypoint Wealth Group LLC and engages in fixed insurance sales through North Star Consultants. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Erika Granowski is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked in various roles including at Free People and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning and ongoing advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Darin Brommer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 14 years of industry experience, including roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he co-owns a catering and fine woodworking business with his spouse. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of financial planning services and investment solutions, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

John Mead is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lake Elmo, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, Mead serves on the Lake Elmo Old Village Office Condo Association board and is president of CJM Office Holdings LLC, a commercial property management company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Shayna Boyle is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Woodbury, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2023 and Primerica Financial Services since 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Wings Homeschool, Instacart, Lifetime Fitness, and the YMCA. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients within a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

William Style is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in St. Paul, MN, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and proprietary market models to support client financial plans.

Emma Monk is a CFP® professional affiliated with Osaic Wealth, Inc. She has three years of industry experience and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc. and GT Financial Advisors LLC. Outside of finance, she is involved with the City of Roseville as a Zamboni driver and facility manager at the Roseville Skating Center. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of clients, including individual investors, pension plans, and corporations, through a large network of financial advisers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage diversified portfolios that include various investment vehicles.

Samantha Pilacinski is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Her prior roles include positions at True Vision MN LLC and QBE North America. 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 variety of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research and operational tools.

Andrew Vincelli is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 10 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with UBS since 2015. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Rotary Club of St. Paul, a volunteer organization focused on local and international charitable efforts. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor financial plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Brian Schaap is a CFP® with 15 years of experience in financial services. He is currently with LPL Financial and has prior experience at Waddell & Reed Inc, Mercy Vineyard Church, and running his own business, Brian Schaap 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 financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing a broad range of advisory strategies and operational tools.

Scott De Graff is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Eagan, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to his current role at Thrivent, he worked for AEGIS Therapies for 16 years. Outside of financial advising, he works as a physical therapist on an as-needed basis. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a nationwide network of advisors, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses that include retirement, tax, estate, and special needs planning. The firm offers a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan” that integrates planning with managed accounts while keeping the services separate.

Ann Cirullo is a financial advisor with Merrill in Stillwater, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2013 and was previously associated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Merrill, together 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Maxwell Schermerhorn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Natixis Advisors, Natixis Distribution, Blue Line Financial, and New York Life. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Nathan Johnson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Woodbury, MN, and has two years of industry experience. He previously worked with North Oaks Financial Group and has held a tax preparer role at Law Tax and Financial Services. Nathan's background also includes diverse roles outside finance, such as positions in education and retail. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides advisory and brokerage services through a broad network, offering access to financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Douglass Paine is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple Cetera affiliates since 2023 and was previously self-employed as a real estate agent and broker for 11 years. He serves as secretary and board member of the River Hills Homeowners Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of investment program options and oversees more than $256 billion in assets.