Vincent Berndt is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and Wings Financial Credit Union. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles using a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Glenn Johnson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and Wells Fargo Bank since 2008. Outside of finance, he has worked as a contractor for food delivery services including DoorDash and Uber Eats. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, supported by proprietary research and tools, and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Scott Stoneking is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has been associated with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2013. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Drew Albrecht is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he held various roles including at the University of Northwestern St. Paul and Hallmark Builders Inc. He also has experience working with Doordash and Shipt. 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 sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Joshua Liebelt is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in New Brighton, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 22 years of industry experience. He worked at Riversource Distributors, Inc. for 17 years before joining Ameriprise in 2024. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security claiming options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in a centralized consulting approach, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts and algorithmic automation to generate tailored recommendations.

Daniel Bennett is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and previously worked for Riversource Distributors, Inc. for 15 years before joining Ameriprise in 2023. 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 planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients nearing or in retirement.

Reese Prellwitz is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing, Reese held roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Northwestern Mutual, as well as academic positions at Minnesota State University, Mankato, and St. Cloud 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 utilizes research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute, providing both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Chansoknea Theng is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, they worked at the Royal Bank of Canada and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. Theng has entrepreneurial experience as the owner of BZBar, a packaged food business, and served as Chief Recruiting Officer at ChefNote LLC, a software company focused on social media recipe influencers. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Christina Klug is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Edward Jones since 2022. Her prior experience includes roles at Designed for Learning and EdTechTeam, among others. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory strategies along with affiliated investment products.

Brian Foote is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He has been affiliated with Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as a power of attorney for a family member. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, corporations, and institutions. The firm combines research and analytics with diversified investment principles to provide both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Nathaniel Willaert is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lake Elmo, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2012. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies through its Premier Retirement Income service.

Nicollet Buchmayer is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Roseville, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with seven years of industry experience. Prior to returning to Ameriprise in 2025, Buchmayer worked at American Enterprise Investment Services and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, Buchmayer serves on the board of the Ramsey Square Condominiums Association and participates in online research activities unrelated to finance. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions. Its retirement-income planning service targets individuals nearing or in retirement, providing written recommendations that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies.

Zachary Ancel is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Equitable Advisors since 2021 and an extended tenure at Von Hanson's Meats. He is also involved in a business operating under the name The Bailey Group. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

John Shrewsbury is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2018. Prior to that, he spent three years with various Federated entities, including Federated Investment Counseling. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering both model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities.

Greta Farley is a Wealth Management Advisor with the Duddingston Sylvester Group at Merrill, where she develops long-term relationships with clients and their families, guiding them through significant financial decision points. Her expertise includes wealth planning, pre- and post-retirement strategies, tax-sensitive investing, and trust and estate planning services. Greta prioritizes clear communication to help clients weigh their options and align solutions with their individual parameters. She holds a Bachelor's degree from Iowa State University and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional. Greta combines technical insight with practical knowledge to support clients in pursuing their financial goals and securing their wealth outlook. Residing in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, with her husband and two children, Greta enjoys spending time with her family, outdoor activities, skiing, reading, and watching movies.

Thomas Rossini is a financial advisor with Cetera based in Minneapolis, MN. He holds the Series 66 designation and has recently started his career in the industry. Outside of advising, he has experience working in various roles including positions in hospitality and education. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a range of third-party money managers.

Karen Oaster is a Series 63 licensed advisor with Primerica Advisors in Burnsville, MN, and has 35 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1990 and Primerica Financial Services since 1999. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliates of Primerica. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses on a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers while maintaining oversight of model offerings.

Ryan Golden is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2003. Outside of finance, he is also a musician who performs with clarinets, flutes, and saxophones. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses research and analytics to evaluate investment options and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Caroline Beuning is a financial professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with firms including Securian Financial Services and CRI Securities. She is also involved with North Star Resource Group as a financial professional. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform featuring both affiliated and third-party investment options.

Thomas Berlin is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Roseville, MN, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and the Series 66 license. He has six years of industry experience, including prior roles at K12 Transportation Management Services and founding Berlin Creative LLC. Outside of finance, he performs as a bassist with local music groups. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and affiliated financial services. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.