Kyle Kronlokken is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following two years at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party analytics to inform its investment approach.

Robert Starkey is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Securities America, Inc., and SII Investments. Outside of his advisory role, Starkey is also an insurance agent and operates a business under the name Diversified Wealth Management. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to multiple investment platforms and third-party managers, utilizing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across various asset classes.

Richard Hanna is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Bloomington, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 1984, including roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a catering business based in Minneapolis. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services, managing approximately $671 billion in assets and offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Grant Fjosne is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to his current role since 2020, he spent 15 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. He is also the owner of Fjosne Capstone Group, where he manages an advisory business. Ameriprise is an institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, utilizing a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, research-based retirement income recommendations.

Gary Aiken is a financial advisor at Cetera with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2016, as well as operating Tonka Financial since 2011. Aiken serves as chair of the Golden Valley Business Council, a local business organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. It offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement a range of portfolio strategies with discretionary and non-discretionary services, supporting over 10,000 advisors and approximately 800,000 clients nationwide.

Emily Simpson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with four years of industry experience. She previously worked for U.S. Bank for six years before joining Thrivent in 2022. Outside of her advisory role, Simpson serves as Vice President on her neighborhood homeowners association board. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on goal-based financial planning across various areas such as retirement and estate planning. The firm offers planning separate from portfolio management, with options to combine planning and managed accounts under a consolidated billing program called WealthPlan.

Timothy Sellner is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in St. Louis Park, MN, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 46 years of industry experience, including extensive tenure at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee managing a family trust and holds power of attorney responsibilities for a family member. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s investment approach is primarily model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed internally and by third-party strategists, with a focus on providing access to third-party asset managers and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Estella Eckart is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Wayzata, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entity since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an executor and co-executor of estates. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory services to both individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

James Thiher is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 1978, he has developed strategies and provided advice tailored to individuals, families, and businesses by focusing on their short- and long-term financial goals. His areas of expertise include services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. James earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification in 2008 and is a qualified Portfolio Manager. He manages personalized or defined investment strategies on a discretionary basis, utilizing individual securities, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, and third-party strategies. He holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Iowa State University. Residing in Orono with his wife, Donna, James is active in the community, supporting several Twin Cities nonprofit organizations such as Neighborhood House and Wishes & More. He also maintains involvement with Viterbo University and Mercy Hospital Foundation. His personal interests include football, reading, scuba diving, and traveling.

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.

Aaron Howe is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and City National Bank since 2017. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, alongside various portfolio customization options.

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.

Keighley Spott is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LaSalle St Securities LLC, Stiles Financial Services, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., LPL Financial, and Anchor Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients through a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and models.

Megan Reichel is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she held roles in the hospitality and event management sectors, including management positions at Bison Creek Bar & Dining and Huikko's Bowling Center, as well as in title services at Northland Title. 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 wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and operates through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Michael Wolke is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Wayzata, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. for 17 years before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2022. He also owns Wolke Wealth Management LLC, a financial practice based in Victoria, MN. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, utilizing Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop personalized recommendations.

Hans Hummel is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as power of attorney for his father. 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 incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Jacob Heie is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors LLC and held roles outside finance, including positions at Pure Hockey and Majestic Oaks Golf Club. Heie also worked at the University of St. Thomas for four years. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning using firm-approved software and generally recommends investment categories and strategies, with implementation requiring separate arrangements.

Anthony Kieffer is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience, all with Edward Jones since 2004. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Wayzata, MN. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households and organizations. The firm offers various advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

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.

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.