Robert Nelson is a financial advisor with NorthRock Partners, LLC in Minneapolis, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He joined NorthRock in 2013 following a position at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Outside of advising, Nelson serves on the board of Soigne Hospitality Group, a restaurant business, and he is the founder and president of the Arrow Giving Foundation, an educational nonprofit. NorthRock Partners provides comprehensive wealth management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a tailored investment approach emphasizing broad asset allocation, diversification, and integration of private market investments, supported by both automated tools and independent managers.

Kristi Sanz is a financial advisor with Berger Financial Group in Plymouth, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Berger Financial Group serves individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, estates, businesses, corporate executives, and retirement plans. The firm provides discretionary wealth management, comprehensive financial and retirement planning, income tax planning, succession planning, and retirement-plan consulting through its affiliate Quorom, using proprietary, long-term investment strategies developed by an Investment Committee.

Eric Alexander is a CFP® professional at Choreo, LLC with experience in the financial services industry beginning in 2018. Prior to joining Choreo in 2026, he worked at Accredited Investors for five years and State Farm for three years. He also has a background with the University of St. Thomas. Choreo serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, family offices, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services such as portfolio management, financial planning, outsourced CIO services, and specialized consulting, employing a quantitative and committee-approved investment process.

Andrew Buccanero is a financial advisor with JNBA Financial Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Thrivent Asset Management and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith. JNBA Financial Advisors is a fee-only, SEC-registered firm serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and a limited number of family office clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory, implementing multi-asset portfolios using equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and covered-call strategies, while integrating AI tools and maintaining customized family office services.

Charles Gruys is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with BlueSpring Wealth Management, LLC in Minneapolis, MN. His prior roles include positions at Kestra Financial Inc., SNS Financial Group, LLC, and Fidelity in various advisory capacities. BlueSpring Wealth Management serves individuals, business owners, trusts and estates, and pension and profit-sharing plans by providing investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes a customized investment process developed with clients, combining diverse asset types and offering specialized strategies such as option overlays and hedging for concentrated positions.

Patrick Guerin is a financial advisor with Gradient Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and having nine years of industry experience. He has worked with various Gradient entities since 2011 and serves as President of 45 North Wealth Group, LLC. Additionally, he holds leadership roles at Gradient Life Brokerage, LLC and Gradient Financial Group. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party money managers, employing a largely non-discretionary model that includes risk analysis tools and multiple portfolio analysis methods.

Keith Severson is a financial advisor with Lifeworks Advisors, LLC in Maple Grove, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Strategic Wealth Group Registered Investment Advisor, Fiduciary Management Group, and Griffin Capital Securities. Lifeworks Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and businesses with discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm integrates tax and accounting capabilities through affiliated entities and employs a planning-based tranche investment approach combined with factor-based and smart-beta strategies.

Douglas Olson is a financial advisor with Focus Financial who holds a Series 66 designation and has 26 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with OSAIC and Focus Financial Network since 2011 and has a longstanding involvement with West African Development Ministries dating back to 2007. Focus Financial Network serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charities, and corporate entities. The firm provides personalized investment advisory services through various management options and emphasizes coordination with other professionals for estate planning and related legal or tax matters.

Paul Scoles is a financial advisor with JNBA Financial Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Investment Advisers, Cetera Advisor Networks, McFee Financial Group, and Wells Fargo Bank. Additionally, he is registered as an independent insurance agent. JNBA Financial Advisors is a fee-only, SEC-registered firm serving individuals, plans, trusts, estates, and select family office clients. The firm employs multi-asset portfolios using various investment vehicles and combines fundamental and technical analysis with AI tools, offering customized family-office services alongside broader wealth management solutions.

Daniel Gustafson is a financial advisor with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. His career includes extensive tenure at Securities America Advisors and LPL Financial. Gustafson also operates his own financial services business. Great Valley Advisor Group is a multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and trusts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting through a combination of in-house strategies and third-party managers.

Samuel Sexton is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Guardian Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2023 and previously held roles at All Star Financial LLC and Clifton Larson Allen Wealth Advisors, LLC. Guardian Wealth Advisors serves individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and business entities, providing investment advisory, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and cash management services. The firm employs a mix of fundamental and technical analysis within a systematic, quantitative framework and uses ETFs, mutual funds, third-party managers, and UMA platforms to implement client strategies.

Andrew Shuldheisz is a financial advisor with Larson Financial Group, LLC in Minneapolis, MN. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and David Klein. Larson Financial Group, LLC provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting primarily for doctors and related businesses. The firm employs a combination of model portfolios and custom discretionary programs using both strategic and tactical approaches while also offering third-party manager recommendations and pension consulting services.

Brent Putz is a financial advisor with NorthRock Partners, LLC in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with Northwestern Mutual and its affiliated companies since 2006. Beyond advisory roles, he maintains active insurance licensure for accident, health, life, and variable contracts. NorthRock Partners provides comprehensive wealth management services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities, employing a tailored investment approach focused on broad asset allocation, diversification, and the use of independent managers. The firm also integrates private market allocations and utilizes AI tools to support tax-aware investing and portfolio monitoring.

Mark Johnson is a financial advisor at Advisory Solutions Group with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including RBC Capital Markets and LPL Financial. Johnson is also involved with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services as a registered administrator. Advisory Solutions Group serves retail clients through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives, offering financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management. The firm also provides turnkey business and back-office services to other registered investment advisory firms and constructs diversified portfolios using quantitative, momentum, and fundamental analysis.

Joseph Butorac is a financial advisor with Harbour Investments, Inc. based in Plymouth, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Harbour Investments and Butorac, Johnson & Associates since 2001. In addition to his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent, including work with equity indexed annuities. Harbour Investments provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis to create customized strategies across various asset classes, with ongoing account monitoring and model-based solutions.

Scott Neils is a financial advisor at 49 Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Ameriprise and Oakwood Capital Securities. 49 Financial serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a disciplined, long-term investment approach based on a derivative of Modern Portfolio Theory and offers a range of services including financial planning, investment management, and a tiered fractional family office program.

Gracia Cavanaugh is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Associated Investment Services, Inc. in Minneapolis, MN. Her prior experience includes nine years at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. Outside of finance, she teaches yoga classes in Tustin, CA. Associated Investment Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individual investors as well as small corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable institutions. The firm offers model portfolio and separately managed account programs using third-party managers and operates through affiliated businesses including a trust company and insurance agency.

Reece Brown is a financial advisor at CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC in Minneapolis, MN. He holds a Series 65 designation and joined the firm in 2026. Prior to his current role, he held various positions including employment at CliftonLarsonAllen LLP and non-industry roles. CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate and institutional clients, and qualified retirement plans by providing wealth advisory and asset management services alongside financial and estate planning, business succession consulting, and plan-level support. The firm integrates fiduciary advisory with broker-dealer and insurance activities, offering a combination of model portfolios, third-party programs, and multidisciplinary planning through its parent company.

Ronald Machtan is a financial advisor at KCD Financial, Inc. with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with KCD Financial since 2006. In addition to his advisory role, he owns Master-Bait Co., a business focused on fishing lures, clothing, and hunting-related products. KCD Financial, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser and broker-dealer with 38 advisors managing approximately $202 million in assets. The firm serves individuals, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, offering customized investment strategies and access to third-party management programs.

Ryan Ash is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Level Four Advisory Services, where he has worked since 2023. Prior to this, he spent 18 years at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Ash serves as the volunteer treasurer for Admirals of Prior Lake, a nonprofit organization supporting a local baseball team. Level Four Advisory Services is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser managing over $5 billion across more than 13,000 client relationships. The firm serves a diverse client base with fee-only financial planning, asset management, and retirement plan advisory services, utilizing model portfolios and a range of affiliated and third-party sub-advisers.