Timothy Jirak is a CFP® and ChFC® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ameriprise in Minnetonka, MN. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Kyla Mechura is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Minnesota Financial Resources, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research. She is also a commissioned Notary Public in Minnesota. OSAIC serves a diverse client base ranging from individuals to institutions, providing integrated brokerage, investment advisory, and financial planning services through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance analysis, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios that may include a wide range of investment products.

Lauren Taney is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Wayzata, MN, where she has worked since 2008. She has 16 years of industry experience. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutions with a variety of advisory programs, including financial planning through dedicated teams. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses firm-approved tools and proprietary modeling methods to support its planning process.

Leonard Dayton Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a ChFC® designation and a Series 63 license, with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliates since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a family real estate business and is a representative selling fixed life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

John Jordan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Edina, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Sagepoint Financial Inc. and PRUCO Securities, LLC, and is currently also affiliated with Royal Credit Union. 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, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Julie Kearney is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services from 2006 to 2026 before joining LPL Financial. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with MB Holdings, LLC, serving as a paraplanner for another financial practice. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Connor Fabio is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2022, with prior roles at Wells Fargo and other firms. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including model portfolios for intermediary platforms.

Kristin Strom is a financial advisor at Cetera with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked with firms including Allianz Life, Questar Capital Corporation, and Securian Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Jarne’s Financial and serves as a trustee. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC distributes services through a large network of independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, with access to multiple program structures and third-party money managers.

Kathryn Austin is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Plymouth, MN. She holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic, she worked at Benjamin F Edwards for three years and has held various positions in the financial services and mortgage industries. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and multiple platforms to offer portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Sigrid Nielsen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Golden Valley, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Wintrust Mortgage Barrington Bank and Trust. Outside of advising, she is a writer, author, and speaker, with a pending book titled "Letters from Sigrid," and she serves as Finance Director for the nonprofit WEMN Women Entrepreneurs of MN, among other volunteer roles. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and is notable for its extensive advisor and branch network as well as its additional affiliated capabilities.

William Thureson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Wayzata, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis for six years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a property management LLC with his spouse, handling managerial duties for rental properties. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved analytical tools.

Gregory Witt is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Edina, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and City National Bank since 2018. Witt serves as a committee member offering investment and economic perspectives for St. Marys Greek Orthodox Church. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs, tailoring strategies to clients’ risk profiles and utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Scott Graul is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Minnetonka, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services, Questar Asset Management, Scottrade, and TD Ameritrade. Additionally, he serves as Head of Operations and Financial Planner at Sandvold Financial Group, where he manages cash flows and oversees a customer service team. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage diversified portfolios for individual and institutional investors.

Megan Buss is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial and the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm is noted for its registration as a commodity pool operator, advisory role to multiple registered investment companies, and use of algorithmic methods and AI in research.

Ben Brucciani is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has built his career over more than 25 years. As a partner of the BWA Wealth Management Group, he focuses on helping clients identify and pursue their financial goals through customized planning and portfolio strategies. Ben works with a broad range of clients managing executive compensation, family wealth, liquidity, retirement planning, investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds a bachelor's degree in business finance from Augsburg College and holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Ben resides in Lakeville, Minnesota. Outside his professional work, he is an active member of the Lakeville community and enjoys outdoor activities such as skiing, hunting, fishing, biking, boating, cooking, hiking, running, and soccer, as well as spending time with his family.

Andrew Cripps is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include over two decades at Merrill Lynch/Bank of America and five years as a FINRA arbitrator. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. Andrew is also part of a private FINRA auditor pool, occasionally serving as an auditor in dispute cases. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Luke Haddorff is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Edina, MN, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at the USTA National Tennis Center, Nike Tennis Camps, and Gustavus Adolphus College. 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 and access to third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Sean Endersbe is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Osaic Wealth, Inc. He previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for eight years and Comprehensive Financial Solutions for 15 years. In addition to his financial advisory work, he is the owner of an insurance advisory sole proprietorship and serves as president and CEO of an LLC that facilitates partnership operations for advisors. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through an extensive network of affiliated advisors and multiple platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party investment managers, utilizing proprietary tools and a variety of account management options.

Richard Kleber is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 1998. He specializes in investment planning and portfolio management, providing advice and managing personalized or defined discretionary strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. Mr. Kleber holds a bachelor's degree in Mathematics from St. Olaf College. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His professional focus areas include college education planning, corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, and socially responsible, values-based, and ESG investing. Richard Kleber is a member of Rotary International (Edina Noon) and serves on the board of the International Hearing Foundation. He lives in Edina, Minnesota, with his wife Elizabeth and has three grown children.

Heather Johnson is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience. She has worked with RBC Capital Markets since 2017 and previously spent 11 years at Stifel Nicolaus. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers with Prepare + Prosper, a Minnesota nonprofit focused on improving financial well-being by providing one-on-one financial guidance during tax season. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple advisory programs, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers to implement client strategies.