Isaac Jones is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Minneapolis, MN, and has seven years of industry experience. Before joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at AxA Advisors and held positions in the food service industry. 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 various asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Charles Kretschmer is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing. His prior roles include seven years at First Light Asset Management LLC and two years at Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. He also has experience in academia from Saint John's University. 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 and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Christopher Sprau is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Christopher & Banks, Goodwill-Easter Seals MN, Robert Half, and United Health Group. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as medical power of attorney for his mother. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match clients with appropriate program models or discretionary managers, utilizing a mix of firm-offered programs and third-party asset management solutions.

Brianna Riofski is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley for nine years and Ecolab for one year. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the advisory board of Early Childhood Family Services in Rosemount, Minnesota. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Cullen Gess is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with two years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing, along with multiple roles associated with the University of Minnesota. 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, utilizing research and analytics from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

David Dudley is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at RiverSource Distributors Inc. for seven years before joining Ameriprise in 2019. Dudley is also a co-owner of NAP Partners, LLC, an advisory business based in Houston, TX. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement-income planning through a written Recommendation Report and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Tyler David is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2021, he worked in various roles including at Vans and Dry Air Restoration. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches soccer and basketball at Lakeville North High School and serves as an associate board member for Aces For Kids. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through programs offered directly and via third-party managers, with a focus on personalized risk assessment and matching clients to suitable advisory models.

Steven Hebert is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ameriprise since 2014. He has a background that includes providing training and support on Ameriprise technology tools and processes, as well as operating an audio production and voiceover business. Based in Minneapolis, MN, he holds a Series 63 license. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to produce written Recommendation Reports in collaboration with clients’ financial advisors. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Neil Manthe is a financial advisor at Cetera with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Securian Financial Services Inc and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Manthe serves on advisory boards for Minnesota State University, Mankato, and the non-profit BestPrep, contributing to educational programs focused on customer experience and financial literacy for high school students. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or create bespoke strategies across a range of program structures and custodial relationships.

Jennifer Laitinen is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and previously worked at City National Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she works part-time as a bartender at The Lookout Supper Club. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm utilizes a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers and tailors strategies based on each client’s Advisory Risk Profile.

Nicholas Kruell is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His career includes roles at Ameriprise Financial, Northwestern Mutual, and other financial services firms. He is also involved with Blue Heron Tax Services LLC, a tax preparation and accounting business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by comprehensive research and technology tools.

Derek Drees is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at ADP and in property management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Benjamin Beuning is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He currently works at Cetera and has previously been affiliated with Avantax Investment Services and RGW Wealth Management, where he has also engaged in marketing activities including PR releases and website maintenance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management solutions, combining discretionary and non-discretionary services across multiple program structures.

Mark Stephan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Edina, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is also licensed as a non-variable insurance agent with Peak Pro Financial. 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, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with both proprietary research and third-party resources.

Jacob Biermaier is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Lakeville, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he worked at Balanced Wealth Management and Securities America Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an on-ice official for youth and high school hockey and coaches baseball at East Ridge High School. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and managed account solutions. The firm employs a variety of portfolio construction tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Donovan Laib is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Eagan, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2018 and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch from 2014 to 2018. He is the sole owner of Sunset Wealth Management, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory services with other financial product offerings.

Brandon Navara is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Mahtomedi, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 2013. He works within The DDK Group, a team in Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group offers customized consulting and portfolio services, including financial planning and discretionary management, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across a range of investment strategies.

Karl Hults is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2026. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, beginning his career there as a Financial Representative before advancing to Relationship Manager and then to his current role. Karl's work focuses on connecting with clients to understand their unique needs and guiding them through the planning process using Fidelity's resources. He aims to make financial planning approachable and collaborative, bringing together appropriate tools, specialists, and strategies. Outside of his professional role, Karl has interests in board games, comedy, football, spending time at the lake, movies, and caring for pets.

John Dubbe is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he operates John Dubbe Realty and is involved in soliciting disability insurance business through the Eugene Cohen Agency. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is primarily model-driven, offering access to third-party asset managers and financial planning services.

Pierre Lind is a CFA® charterholder with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2011, currently serving as a financial advisor in Centerville, MN. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools, to help clients manage income sources and withdrawal strategies.