Trent Schenk is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked for 15 years at Thrivent Investment Management and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and utilizes a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers to tailor portfolios according to clients’ risk profiles.

Keean Benson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Craig-Hallum Capital Group, Bayview Capital Group LLC, U.S. Bank, United Health Group, and the University of Minnesota. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through a centralized team that collaborates with advisors, utilizing a combination of investment research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools.

David Sieburg is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for nine years before joining UBS in 2026. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

Alan Eleria is a Financial Consultant with extensive experience in the financial services industry. He has held roles including Financial Consultant and Relationship Manager at E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley between 2007 and 2024, Financial Education Specialist at Amerprise from 2005 to 2007, Financial Services Officer and Assistant Branch Manager at Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union from 2003 to 2005, and Financial Advisor at Waddell & Reed from 1998 to 2003. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Alan brings over 23 years of experience, focusing on helping clients plan for their financial goals by understanding their unique situations and co-creating financial plans. Outside of his professional work, Alan engages in family activities, fitness, social events with friends, soccer, traveling, and volunteering.

Andrew Duddingston is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with clients to understand their priorities and develop personalized investment strategies aimed at pursuing their financial goals. He provides advice on a range of topics including general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected expenses, and offers access to additional banking and lending services through Bank of America. Andrew holds several professional designations, including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Iowa State University. His approach centers on building relationships to fully understand client needs and provide ongoing guidance as those needs evolve.

Mallory Travis is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Minneapolis, MN, with 7 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning services both directly and through corporate agreements.

Zenon Westrum Ostrom is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding the Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Ameriprise and Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, as well as prior positions in education at the University of Minnesota Duluth and South High School. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning, tax-aware strategies, and ongoing advice.

William Lundquist is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial services career in 1981 at Norwest Bank, becoming its first financial advisor in South Dakota. Following Norwest's merger with Wells Fargo Investments, he continued to work with families across South Dakota and neighboring states to develop and implement wealth management strategies. In 2010, he joined Merrill Lynch to further serve his clients. William holds a double major bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Economics from Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. His professional designations include Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His areas of expertise include executive compensation, philanthropic planning, liquidity management, retirement income, and tax minimization, among others. Throughout his career, he has focused on building open relationships with individuals and families to understand their financial goals and provide comprehensive guidance. In addition to his advisory role, William is actively involved in his community. He is currently a member of the Investment Committee at Augustana University and serves on the Board of the South Dakota Children’s Home Foundation. Over the past four decades, he has contributed to various non-profit boards, including United Way, the South Dakota State Board of Tourism, South Dakota Symphony, Sioux Falls YMCA, and Augustana University Board of Trustees. William and his wife have been married for over 40 years and have three sons and five grandchildren.

Scott Schachtman is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to each client's risk profile.

Molly Wilson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Golden Valley, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2007. In addition to her advisory role, she co-owns Zimmerman and Associates and serves with the Orono Foundation, a nonprofit supporting local schools. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm that provides services to individual and institutional clients, including a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for retirement planning.

Angela Tarara is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Investments, LLC, and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines research and analytics with a range of brokerage and advisory solutions and operates on a large scale with over 14,000 financial advisors and approximately $671 billion in assets under management.

Eliza Evans Teague is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN. She holds a Series 66 designation and has recently begun her career in the industry, with prior experience including five years working for the City of Tekoa and previous roles at Thrivent Financial/Northwest Pinnacle Group. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on goal-based financial planning without portfolio management for institutional clients. The firm offers planning combined with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while maintaining separate service components.

Kyle Burleson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Burleson has been with Fidelity Investments since 2013. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its investment process.

Brian Pludeman is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 19 years of industry experience, including 15 years with Thrivent. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Director of the Concession Stand for the Lakes International Language Academy Booster Club, coordinating volunteers and managing inventory. 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 that covers a broad range of topics, allowing clients to combine planning with managed account programs under a consolidated billing option while keeping services separate.

Reese Lang is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Loretto, MN, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 33 years of industry experience, including nearly three decades with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Outside of advising, Lang is involved in agricultural operations through Lang Farms and serves as president of the Wild Wings Sportsman's Club, a land conservation and sportsman's organization. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed, research-based recommendations on income sources, Social Security, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm delivers advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities, combining algorithmic and expert oversight in its retirement planning approach.

Nathan Schipper is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC in 2026, he worked at Thrivent Investment Management Inc and Thrivent Financial for nine years, as well as Questar Asset Management and Questar Capital Corporation for two years each. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and custody services, implementing tailored strategies through a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Miranda Estrada is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2015. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to generate customized recommendations, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Grant Kruckeberg is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2008. He has 17 years of industry experience. 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 advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Greta Gleiter is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has three years of industry experience, including roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Co and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Prior to her financial services career, she worked in construction and at Bell International Laboratories. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm’s approach includes collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized services such as estate-settlement and employer-sponsored planning programs.

Curtis Hintzman is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Investments, LLC from 2005 to 2011. He is based in Minneapolis, MN, and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages roughly $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions with a focus on diversification and modern portfolio theory.