Sydney Shah is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera Investment Adviser LLC and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, Shah was involved with Chain Ritual LLC and Vow’d Weddings. He also has work experience with organizations including Meriprise Financial Services, Surly Brewing Company, and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals across wealth segments, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, supporting a range of program structures and custodial relationships.

Gisella Hernandez is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Woodbury, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Huntington National Bank, Wells Fargo, and various positions outside the financial sector. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized recommendations, primarily focusing on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Paul Schmidt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Oakdale, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for 23 years and OSAIC for one year. Outside of his advisory role, Paul operates a property and casualty insurance business under Paul D Schmidt, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and investment management options supported by research and technology tools.

Lawrence Dorman is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities, Fidelity Investments, and Wells Fargo Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to a broad range of clients including individuals, corporations, and institutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Jonathan Enquist is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 credential. His prior experience includes roles at OSAIC, Woodbury Financial Services Inc, ProEquities, Inc, and Protective Life. Outside of advising, he is involved as a business owner with GHJ Financial Advisors, Inc. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by research and technology tools.

Dennis Gholson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Sherwin Williams and Michaels. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written retirement income planning advice that addresses asset allocation, tax-aware withdrawal strategies, and Social Security claiming options.

Todd Johnson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Maple Grove, MN, and has 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers annually leading mission trips to Mexico focused on home building with Youth With a Mission (YWAM). Ameriprise serves clients primarily through retirement-income planning services tailored for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations delivered by a centralized consulting team.

Nicholas Ward is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN, with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its predecessor, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, since 2007. Ward holds the Series 66 designation. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning in areas such as retirement, income tax, and estate planning, with options to integrate planning and managed-account services under a consolidated billing program called WealthPlan.

Jennifer Olson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Stillwater, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2016 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2012. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients, offering advisory programs that include tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and proprietary models as part of its financial planning process.

Christopher Foy is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Rosemount, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2012. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce written recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Megan Lund is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in New Brighton, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her work background includes roles at Ameriprise since 2023 and prior experience at Bellagala, along with various positions in educational and senior living institutions. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients approaching or in retirement.

Shannon Taggart is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Blaine, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, Taggart spent 20 years at Commonwealth Financial Network. Outside of advisory work, Taggart is associated with Float Club, LLC, a home-based business entity used for tax and investment purposes. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Charles Braniff is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Maple Grove, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Braniff volunteers providing pro bono financial planning to cancer patients through the Angel Foundation's Financial Cancer Care Program. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

James Adams is a financial advisor at Cetera with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked at VOYA Financial Advisors and has operated Adams Consulting Group since 1995, where he provides financial education sessions and consulting related to employee benefit programs. He is also an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Sean Bryant is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Thrivent Investment Management Inc., Avantax Investment Services, American Century Investment Services, and First Command Financial Planning. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and advisory services with a focus on tailored, non-discretionary consulting supported by extensive research, portfolio management options, and municipal advisory services.

Shawn Stuart is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2011 and Thrivent Investment Management since 2010. Outside of advising, he manages rights related to music he produced prior to 2010. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning across multiple areas without discretionary trading authority, allowing clients to combine planning with managed accounts while keeping services separate.

Stephen Doody is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in South St. Paul, MN, where he has worked since 2003. He has 23 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a PA announcer for the South St. Paul School District’s athletic events and holds leadership roles in community organizations, including as director of the South St. Paul Lions and president of South St. Paul Future, Inc., a nonprofit focused on local economic development. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Lawrence Douglas is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, with prior experience at Wells Fargo Bank NA dating back to 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a power of attorney assisting an elderly relative. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Tonya Schulte is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in providing personalized financial planning and wealth management guidance with an emphasis on multigenerational planning, retirement income strategies, and legacy planning. Tonya focuses on helping individuals and families build, manage, and transition wealth through lasting relationships and a client-centered approach. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree from St Cloud State University and has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her expertise includes education planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, tax minimization, philanthropic planning, and retirement income. Outside of her professional role, Tonya is involved in community organizations such as Better Money Habits, Feed My Starving Children, Habitat for Humanity, and her church. Her personal interests include boating, gardening, reading, scrapbooking, spending time with family, volleyball, and yoga.

Richard Johnston is a CFP® with 45 years of industry experience and has been with LPL Financial since 1992. He holds a Series 63 license and operates out of Grant, MN. Johnston is also involved with Johnston Financial Services, a business entity for tax and investment purposes focused on accounting. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies.