Stephen Branham is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Minneapolis, MN. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and its related entity since 2004. Outside his advisory role, he is also an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors such as pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through thousands of financial professionals and manages a multi-billion dollar asset base across multiple platforms and custodians.

Anh To is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Saint Paul, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having eight years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2012. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and offering discretionary investment management options tailored to plan objectives.

Glenn Stewart is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005 and holds the Series 63 designation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service. The firm’s approach includes a written Recommendation Report and ongoing annual advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Robert Harris is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 29 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 1996 and continues to work with Ameriprise in Stillwater, MN. He holds the Series 63 designation. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, delivering non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations focused on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines algorithmic tools with advisor input and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Adam St Ours is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2007. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting clients with at least $1,000,000 in net investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in a centralized consulting approach, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Richard Ophoven is a financial advisor at Stifel with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2006 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Pilar Oppedisano is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA since 2019 and previously spent six years at General Mills. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary advisory framework.

Jake Anderson is a CFP® with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Osaic Wealth, Inc., where he has worked since 2020. Prior to that, he worked at Financial Dimensions Group, Inc. and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. Anderson is also a licensed insurance agent, providing life, long-term care, and disability insurance to individuals and businesses. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services featuring model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a range of managed account solutions.

Jed Lund is a Series 63 licensed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC, where he has worked since 2022, and previously held roles at Focus Financial, Advisornet Wealth Management, Cetera Advisor Networks, and Questar Asset Management among others. Lund is also a licensed independent insurance agent. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations. The firm offers a multi-advisor platform with brokerage and advisory services, emphasizing model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by various tools and discretionary strategies.

Jeremy Eshelman is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Ameriprise in Eden Prairie, MN. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a trustee, assisting with financial decisions in fiduciary capacities. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendations, delivered through a centralized consulting team in collaboration with financial advisors.

Briana Ardolf is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank and Wells Fargo Advisors. Prior to her financial services career, she was involved with the Brewery Running Series and held various roles including at the University of Minnesota. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines systematic quantitative screens and qualitative research, leveraging centralized due diligence to support model asset allocations.

Kelly Magnuson is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 20 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2006 and holds a Series 63 designation. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based 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 plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Ryan Bartel is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked in education and retail sectors, including positions at Manvel Public School and Scheels. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. Their services include a range of planning topics and can be combined with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Jacob Fleming is a financial advisor at OSAIC in Plymouth, MN, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Strong Tower Wealth Management and Focus Financial Network Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in youth sports as a coach for the Elk River Youth Hockey Association. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory services supported by a multi-advisor platform, emphasizing model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization through various strategies and third-party manager programs.

Brandon Morrell is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Ameriprise since 2011, including a recent tenure beginning in 2022. His prior roles include positions at U.S. Bancorp Investments and Cadaret Grant & Co. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing retirement-income planning advice centered on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

William Vargas III is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank NA for much of his career, with brief tenures at BMO Bank NA and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a customer service associate at Home Depot. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory solutions grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings, providing a broader range of financial products than many large institutional advisers.

William Gudorf is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Thomson Reuters and Indiana University. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and may incorporate ESG criteria.

Peter Johnson II is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in White Bear Lake, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has seven years of industry experience and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018, having also worked at Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2015. 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 offerings.

Emily Barber is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN. She holds the Series 66 designation and has experience working with Thrivent and its affiliated entities since 2025. Prior to joining Thrivent, Barber held various roles including five years at The Freelance CFO and earlier positions in hospitality and photography. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers a consolidated billing option combining planning with managed-account services while maintaining these functions separately.

Crystal Soderlind is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she judges high school speech competitions in Chaska, MN. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations on topics such as retirement, tax, and estate planning, while maintaining these services separately from portfolio management.