Jeffrey Pirk is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 2018. Prior to that, he served with Strong Tower Wealth Management and Advisor Financing LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is the Executive Director of Cities Alive, a nonprofit organization that coordinates worship-related training events for churches, musicians, and associated artists. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nicholas Morland is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with approximately one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Hard Work Yard Work, and Alerus, as well as multiple positions at North Dakota State University. 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 a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Dean Ravenscroft is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Edward Jones. He also has experience working for the Department of the Army and in various roles outside finance. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice based on in-house research and algorithmic tools.

Emily Ost is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lakeville, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2015. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the Board of Directors for ECFE Advisory Council and is involved with Royal Ideas, LLC. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Kathy Marson is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Kinuu. She is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with a range of consulting and portfolio management services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Cara Kinowski is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Minneapolis, MN, with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a year at Wells Fargo Advisors. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.

Esmeralda Cortes Ruiz is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Fidelity Investments, and Travelers Insurance. Outside of her advisory work, she owns a floral arranging business and a construction-related company where she handles project billing and negotiation. 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.

Owen Fuls is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. before joining Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven, incorporating modern portfolio theory and a broader range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Anthony Tsakakis Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC in Edina, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendations that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

Jodi Jenson is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked with RBC Capital Markets since 2009. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Brian Ewings is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2011. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Robert Hannah is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Morgan Stanley in Bloomington, MN. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct individual plans and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Matthew Bearth is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has held positions at multiple firms including AdvisorNet Wealth Partners and Box Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an alumni ambassador for St. John Vianney Seminary in St. Paul, MN, assisting with event planning. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Noah Dendinger is a financial professional with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including North Star Resource Group and Aaron Hatanpa - State Farm Agency. Outside of advising, Dendinger serves as president of the Justin Dendinger Foundation Inc., a nonprofit that organizes an annual fundraiser supporting high school graduates. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm provides access to multiple investment strategies through a multi-manager platform, combining discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with various program structures and third-party partnerships.

Vanessa Glass is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she acts as a trustee and co-trustee for family-related investment trusts. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Gregory Thurin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entities since 1990. Outside of his advisory role, he has a business ownership interest in MOTT Real Estate LLC, involved in leasing real estate for office use. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate personalized recommendations. As a large institutional firm, it provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Andrew Huseby is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at various firms including Castlelake, Eaton Vance Distributors, and Parametric Portfolio Associates before joining J.P. Morgan in 2017. He is based in Minneapolis, MN. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Patrick Walsh is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cottage Grove, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2018 and previously worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Cottage Grove Athletic Association. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research-driven strategies and algorithmic tools to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations focused on income sources, tax efficiency, and Social Security options.

Richard Cassada is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Blaine, MN, holding a Series 66 credential and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with BDLR Group Inc in a non-investment capacity. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, delivering tailored recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm utilizes a combination of research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to support its advisory process.

Jason Exley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Bloomington, MN. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 23 years of industry experience, including ten years at Wells Fargo Clearing and five years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a rental property in Goodyear, AZ. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm employs an IPS-driven, modern portfolio theory approach and offers discretionary services as an ERISA fiduciary, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.