Paul Stansberry is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Montrose, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a public address announcer and scorekeeper for local hockey events. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with substantial investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in its approach and delivers recommendations through a centralized consulting team working alongside financial advisors.

Mitchell Zimmer is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple entities affiliated with Cetera and has prior experience with North Star Consultants, Inc. Zimmer is also involved in selling fixed insurance products. 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 a variety of third-party money managers.

Zachary Huppert is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the Series 66 designation and having two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at NewEdge Advisors, LLC and CPR Wealth Advisors. He also provides administrative support to NewEdge Advisors, an independent investment advisor firm. LPL Financial serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations, offering various advisory programs and financial planning services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Merih Marshall is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2024, Marshall held various roles at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2021 and has academic experience at Anadolu University and Cukurova University. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach is grounded in modern portfolio theory and includes a broader set of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, than is typical for large institutional advisers.

Christopher Ginkel is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has previously worked at Thrivent Investment Management Inc and Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management strategies and program structures, supporting over 10,000 advisors and approximately $256 billion in assets under management.

Gregg Cummings is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. He also owns a sole proprietorship based in Roseville, MN. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its advisory services.

Rochelle Scanlon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2013 to 2016. She has also been employed with Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2006. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s IPS-driven process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Mary Ketchum is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience, including 20 years with UBS. 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 proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Benjamin Oberfeld is a financial advisor at Merrill based in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His professional background includes roles at Bank of America and several marketing and media firms such as OMD and GroupM. Merrill provides managed account services for 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, and charitable organizations. The firm’s integration with Bank of America’s broader platform allows access to a wide array of products and services beyond traditional managed accounts.

Terry Moen is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008, including its corporate predecessor. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients and offers a variety of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through both in-house and third-party managers.

Jeremy Sikkink is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2012 and has been associated with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2005. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on goal-based analyses and written recommendations across a broad range of financial topics. The firm offers these planning services alongside managed-account programs without discretionary trading authority or institutional portfolio management.

Renie Shoberg is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in a centralized consulting approach, emphasizing managed accounts and the use of algorithmic tools overseen by a dedicated committee.

Amy Burg is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Arden Hills, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, LLC, since 1999. Outside of her advisory role, she is a 50% owner and chief manager of Falcon Properties, LLC, which owns her office space, and a 50% owner and managing partner of Falcon Financial Group LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance services tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Benjamin Corey is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2018 and previously held roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, 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 in its approach and delivers recommendations through a centralized consulting team in partnership with financial advisors.

Aaron Swartz is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Ameriprise in Coon Rapids, MN, with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is a limited partner in a non-investment real estate business, D&S Swartz LLLP. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, using a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to develop tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. As a large institutional firm, it offers a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Gage Gustafson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Transamerica Life Insurance Company and Northwestern Mutual. Gustafson is based in Minneapolis, MN. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Stephanie Caro is a financial advisor with Cetera in Saint Paul, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Securian Financial Services Inc, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, and a long tenure at Merrill Corporation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors and provides access to various third-party money managers and program platforms.

James Lebahn is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. In addition to his advisory role, he is a partner and owner of Arden Rose Group, LLC, a consulting firm focused on organizational structure. Ameriprise is an institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services primarily to individuals with significant investable assets. Its approach includes algorithm-driven, non-discretionary recommendations developed in partnership with advisors, emphasizing tax-efficient withdrawal strategies and the use of Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Kenneth Miller is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, and Hertz Rental Car. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

John Leonard is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Bradley Vick and Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company. Leonard also serves as a notary. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and research to support both discretionary and non-discretionary management.