Thomas Rippberger is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC. He has held roles at several firms, including Affiliated Advisors, Inc., Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, and AdvisorNet. Rippberger is a managing partner at Affiliated Advisors, LLC and a partner at Finanically Fluent Advisors, LLC, where he provides financial planning services. He also serves as an independent board member for Berger Financial Group and participates as secretary on his church endowment committee. OSAIC serves a diverse client base ranging from individual and high-net-worth investors to institutional entities such as pension plans and corporations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing sophisticated asset-allocation tools and third-party managed-account solutions to deliver tailored investment strategies.

Austin Zurn is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Wayzata, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2021, he worked at Bell Bank for five years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Lifeworks, a nonprofit serving people with special needs. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Adam Patterson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Edina, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he works part-time as a paraplanner for May Inc., assisting with trades, money movements, and client inquiries. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning advice focused on income reliability and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies.

Benjamin Brinkman is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Wayzata, MN. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS, he worked at Fulcrum and held roles with the Iowa Heartlanders, the University of Notre Dame, and the University of Minnesota. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

Amy Johnson is a Series 66-credentialed financial professional with four years of industry experience. She currently works at Cetera and Stein Financial Group, where she focuses on financial planning and securities recommendations. Outside of her advisory role, she is the sole owner of two real estate rental properties. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a multi-manager platform serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary programs and provides access to affiliated and unaffiliated money managers through various account structures.

Lori Grams is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. Her career includes positions at National Planning Corporation and Integrated Inc, where she has maintained involvement for more than three decades. In addition to her advisory work, she is a licensed notary. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing various investment strategies and operational tools, and supports a large network of advisors managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

David Cooper is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Ameriprise Financial Services, Questar Capital Corporation, Questar Asset Management, and Woodbury Financial Services. He also assists with client service activities as a paraplanner at Sandvold Financial Group. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Rachel Leiendecker is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has been with Ameriprise since 2020. Prior to her advisory role, she worked briefly at Olson's Ice Cream and attended the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers 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 for clients approaching or in retirement.

Ava De Vos is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She has held roles at AJW Financial and Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, among other positions. Outside of advisory work, she has been involved in various business activities including operations administration at AJW Financial. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and provides access to affiliated and third-party money managers across multiple program platforms.

Patrick Wight is a financial advisor with Cetera in Minnetonka, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at LPL Financial, VPWM Advisors, and Mill City Financial Partners, where he is currently a partner. Outside of advising, he manages Wight Brothers LLC, which holds mineral rights. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Joseph Johnson is a financial advisor at Cetera with 34 years of industry experience. He is a Series 63 license holder and has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 2013. In addition to his advisory work, he owns Johnson Advisors Limited, a financial services firm, and serves as a health insurance agent for members of the American Council of Engineering Companies. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of investment management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with diverse program options and oversight structures.

Josh Fussy is a financial professional with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked with several Cetera affiliates since 2022 and also holds a role as a client administrator at AdvisorNet Financial Partners. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a wide range of portfolio management and retirement services through a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party investment options.

Steven Hebert is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ameriprise since 2014. He has a background that includes providing training and support on Ameriprise technology tools and processes, as well as operating an audio production and voiceover business. Based in Minneapolis, MN, he holds a Series 63 license. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to produce written Recommendation Reports in collaboration with clients’ financial advisors. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Jennifer Laitinen is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and previously worked at City National Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she works part-time as a bartender at The Lookout Supper Club. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm utilizes a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers and tailors strategies based on each client’s Advisory Risk Profile.

Nicholas Kruell is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His career includes roles at Ameriprise Financial, Northwestern Mutual, and other financial services firms. He is also involved with Blue Heron Tax Services LLC, a tax preparation and accounting business. 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, and institutional platforms, supported by comprehensive research and technology tools.

Benjamin Beuning is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He currently works at Cetera and has previously been affiliated with Avantax Investment Services and RGW Wealth Management, where he has also engaged in marketing activities including PR releases and website maintenance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management solutions, combining discretionary and non-discretionary services across multiple program structures.

Mark Stephan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Edina, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is also licensed as a non-variable insurance agent with Peak Pro Financial. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with both proprietary research and third-party resources.

Courtney Martineau is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Wayzata, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, Martineau worked at Merrill from 2021 to 2024 and UBS Financial Services from 2015 to 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support financial plans.

Lucas Ciabattoni is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance since 2021, following a four-year tenure at Allstate Investments. Prior to his advisory career, he attended the University of Wisconsin - Madison. 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 offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, providing structured, collaborative planning engagements that utilize firm-approved analytical tools.

Brandon Navara is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Mahtomedi, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 2013. He works within The DDK Group, a team in Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group offers customized consulting and portfolio services, including financial planning and discretionary management, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across a range of investment strategies.