Julie Whittaker is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Mark J Heurung and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC. Outside of finance, she has experience working with YMCA Camp St Croix over several years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Brendan Kauls is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized investment strategies that align with their financial goals and priorities. Brendan's approach involves understanding what matters most to his clients and providing ongoing advice to adjust strategies as circumstances change. His areas of expertise include education planning, employee benefits planning, legacy planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, and retirement income planning. Brendan holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Saint Olaf College. Outside of his professional role, Brendan participates in community service through involvement with Habitat for Humanity. He also enjoys activities such as basketball, fishing, football, golfing, hunting, ice hockey, running, and soccer.

Hannah Hennen is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise since 2019, with prior experience at Wells Fargo and involvement in the Minnesota Section of the Professional Golf Association. Ameriprise is an institutional firm serving clients primarily through a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals with substantial investable assets, providing written recommendations that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis.

Eric Fouquette is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Cetera in Oakdale, MN. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2025 and has prior work experience in various roles including wellness operations and educational positions. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. It offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Andrew Miller is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, Apple, and other firms. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors, offering comprehensive written recommendations on a broad range of financial planning topics without discretionary trading authority. The firm integrates planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Deanna Pohl is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 21 years of experience, currently with Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. Their Premier Retirement Income service provides a written Recommendation Report and ongoing advice through a centralized team that works alongside the client’s Ameriprise advisor.

Tami Nelson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at American Enterprise Investment Services Inc and RiverSource Distributors Inc. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports 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 recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Mariann Rutter is a financial professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Cetera since 2023, with prior experience at Securian Financial Services, Inc. and CRI Securities, LLC. Additionally, she serves as a notary public and operates North Star Resource Group, a financial services DBA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, with multiple program structures and access to third-party managers.

Roy Smalley III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009 and is currently affiliated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent contractor baseball analyst for Souhan-Smalley Podcasts. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Matthew Machaiek is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Dain Rauscher Inc. since 2002. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to each client's risk profile.

Dillon Mc Cann is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is a tax preparer and wealth management assistant at Jasicki Tax & Financial, Inc., where he provides tax preparation and planning services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services through diverse program platforms and third-party managers.

Gregory Murphy is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently with Merrill in Saint Paul, MN. He has worked at Merrill since 2000 and also with Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole owner of a rental property business in Kihei, Hawaii. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Stephen Fregosi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Maple Grove, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and also operates the Law Office of Stephen E. Fregosi, which he has owned since 2015. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, various portfolio management programs, and institutional platforms, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

Katherine Iacarella is a financial advisor at Cetera with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Securian Financial Services, Inc. and Minnesota Life Insurance Co. She is also a registered staff member at Renaissance Financial, where she offers securities, insurance, and advisory services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm provides a multi-manager platform with a wide range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by a network of over 10,000 advisors and approximately $256 billion in assets under management.

Clinton Faust is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Plymouth, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Faust serves on the Board of Regents for Oak Grove Lutheran School. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary retirement recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Robert Sabota is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Ameriprise since 2018 and prior positions at First International Bank and Trust and American Enterprise Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a personal care assistant for a nonprofit, providing mental and physical health support and medication management for a live-in family member. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which focuses on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Paul Wheaton is a CFP® with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Wayzata, MN. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in business ownership activities unrelated to investment management. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions. It provides a specialized retirement-income planning service for individuals approaching or in retirement, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations.

Laura Buu is a financial professional at Cetera with a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. She currently supports advisory and planning services at North Star Resource Group and is also affiliated with Lalonde Wealth Advisor Group. Previously, she has worked with Thrivent Financial and other firms, and has experience operating a sole proprietorship. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and features a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

David Foster is a financial advisor with Merrill in Minneapolis, MN, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1999 and also has a tenure with Bank of America, N.A. starting in 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a co-trustee and holds power of attorney positions involving fiduciary responsibilities. Merrill serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage execution services. The firm’s investment approach includes multiple program strategies and manager-constructed solutions overseen by its CIO and platform, with deep integration across the Bank of America financial ecosystem.

Chase Cardinal is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he held positions at Nfp, Menards, Uber Eats, the University of Minnesota Duluth, and Forkless. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse range of clients including individual investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and an affiliated insurance agency among its services.