Ellie Bjorklund is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she is the sole member and owner of EB Holdings LLC, which owns agricultural farmland. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its approach.

Alec Balzer is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Auto and Outback Steakhouse. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored strategies and a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Michael O’deens is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation. He began his advisory career at UBS in 2024 and has prior work experience at Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., among other positions. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and proprietary research to tailor client portfolios.

Michael Kotila is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with MassMutual Investors Services in Minneapolis, MN. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and Larson Financial. MassMutual Investors Services 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, structuring engagements as ongoing collaborations that emphasize goal analysis and strategy recommendations.

Andrew Freiberg is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 65 designations. His prior work includes positions at Pacer Financial, Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co LLC, Inland Securities Corporation, and Thrivent Financial. Fisher Investments manages discretionary portfolios for a global client base that includes institutional and private clients such as pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs a centralized investment approach combining quantitative and qualitative analysis and utilizes tax-aware strategies and defensive tactics to manage risk across diverse investment mandates.

James Hershey is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. since 2001. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform that combines advisory programs with product sales.

Peter Anderson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Chanhassen, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2008. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed recommendation reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to deliver tailored planning, primarily focusing on assets held within Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Michael Jastrow is a CFA® charterholder with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving as a financial advisor in Minneapolis, MN. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored, written Recommendation Reports through a centralized consulting team.

Donna Klicka is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in St. Paul, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools without providing individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning.

Austin Murphy is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cottage Grove, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2017. Murphy serves on the Board of Directors for Landing at North Meadows. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeting individuals with significant investable assets, providing tailored recommendation reports that include income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to support its advisory approach and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Carrie Hancock is a financial professional at Cetera with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations and has worked with firms including Securian Financial Services and CRI Securities. Hancock also operates North Star Resource Group, a financial services business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients, offering a range of portfolio management and advisory services through a multi-manager platform.

Samuel Marolt is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he worked at Edward Jones and served six years with the Bureau of Land Management. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions through a large network of financial advisors.

Benjamin Theis is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Well Groomed Lawns and the University of Minnesota Duluth. 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 annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Lou Matossian is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with five years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 66 license. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Morgan Stanley. Matossian serves on the board and parish council of St. Sahag Armenian Church. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Cindy Bakke is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, having also worked with Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2008. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment menu.

Christopher Sorsoleil is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Securian Financial Services and CRI Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for the Crohns and Colitis Foundation and owns a landscaping business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a broad network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and retirement services, providing access to multiple program structures and investment strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Andrew Mc Connell is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing and has prior roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Corebridge, McConnell Financial, and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and uses research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute alongside third-party data to support its investment approach.

Jon Jezierski is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Andover, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2020, he worked at Patterson Companies, Inc. and Cargill, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a rental property. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients across individual and institutional sectors, with a broad national network of financial advisors and offices. The firm provides a range of investment strategies and affiliated services under a fiduciary standard.

Sarah Joseph is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of finance, she teaches drama and speech at Saint Francis Christian School. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies, combining in-house and third-party management to address various client needs.

Eric Samshal is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.