Rhett Dunn Sperling is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Chase Bank, US Bank, and Stone and Vine. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, tailoring strategies to each client’s Advisory Risk Profile.

Ethan Allone is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Equitable Advisors and Bank of America, N.A. Outside of finance, he was previously involved in music distribution as the owner of the BK KINGS record label, which is currently inactive. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients, using model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jon Poepke is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ramsey, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2007. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, delivering written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach and provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Richard Knowlton is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 44 years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC Capital Markets in 2018, he worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. He serves on the board of a non-profit youth theater company, where he is involved with budgeting, policy review, and fundraising. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering a variety of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Elizabeth Fields is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with 14 years of industry experience. Her career includes multiple tenures at Thrivent and Thrivent Financial, along with roles at FedEx, PMI Entertainment, and Kohl's, where she worked as a merchandising clerk outside of trading hours. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based analyses across various financial planning topics without discretionary trading authority.

James Pratt is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and previously was with BMO Harris Financial Advisors and BMO Harris Bank from 2011 to 2017. 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 a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Jared Jacob is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wireless Lifestyle and Lifetouch Photography before joining Ameriprise in 2020. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice. The firm’s approach involves a centralized service team utilizing proprietary research and tools, with recommendations implemented non-discretionarily in an investment framework influenced by affiliated products.

Alexander Townsend is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UMB Bank, Dubuque Bank and Trust, Heartland Financial, and the University of Iowa Health Care. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Paul Stansberry is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Montrose, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a public address announcer and scorekeeper for local hockey events. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with substantial investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in its approach and delivers recommendations through a centralized consulting team working alongside financial advisors.

Mitchell Zimmer is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple entities affiliated with Cetera and has prior experience with North Star Consultants, Inc. Zimmer is also involved in selling fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a variety of third-party money managers.

Merih Marshall is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2024, Marshall held various roles at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2021 and has academic experience at Anadolu University and Cukurova University. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach is grounded in modern portfolio theory and includes a broader set of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, than is typical for large institutional advisers.

Joshua Mancell is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 20 years. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm employs a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written, non-discretionary recommendation reports, supported by a centralized consulting team and a structured oversight process.

Christopher Ginkel is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has previously worked at Thrivent Investment Management Inc and Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management strategies and program structures, supporting over 10,000 advisors and approximately $256 billion in assets under management.

Gregg Cummings is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. He also owns a sole proprietorship based in Roseville, MN. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its advisory services.

Rochelle Scanlon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2013 to 2016. She has also been employed with Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2006. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s IPS-driven process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Mary Ketchum is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience, including 20 years with UBS. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Benjamin Oberfeld is a financial advisor with Merrill in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at OMD, GroupM, and Essence. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Terry Moen is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008, including its corporate predecessor. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients and offers a variety of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through both in-house and third-party managers.

Jacqueline Mjolhus is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as treasurer for the Northern Starz Theater Company and the Anoka High School Tennis Booster Club, and is a distributor for Young Living Essential Oils. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Jeremy Sikkink is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2012 and has been associated with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2005. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on goal-based analyses and written recommendations across a broad range of financial topics. The firm offers these planning services alongside managed-account programs without discretionary trading authority or institutional portfolio management.