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.

Logan Freeburg is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN. He has been with Thrivent and its affiliated entities since 2024 and has a varied background including roles in education and retail. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, offering comprehensive planning on topics such as retirement, taxes, estates, and special needs without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority. The firm combines holistic, goal-based analyses with a managed-account program under a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan.

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.

Stephen Fregosi is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 credential and 10 years of industry experience. He has operated his own law practice since 2015 and has held roles with David Walgren and various insurance carriers. Outside of financial advising, he maintains an active law practice and serves as a notary. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

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.

Jay Ricci is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, based in Minnetonka, MN. He has seven years of industry experience, including prior roles at Merrill and Ameriprise. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service that emphasizes dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Anna Lomnicki is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets in St. Paul, MN, holding a Series 66 designation. She joined RBC Capital Markets in 2023 and has experience across various roles prior to her current position. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

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 with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including Thrivent Financial and Lalonde Wealth Advisor Group. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a registered practice coordinator supporting securities and planning business activities at North Star Resource Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a nationwide network of independent advisors and a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and a range of program structures under discretionary and non-discretionary authorities.

David Foster is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he focuses on developing and maintaining client relationships by providing personalized advice, guidance, and retirement planning. He works closely with clients to optimize their retirement plan benefits and guide small business clients in selecting suitable Merrill solutions for employee retirement plans. With over 17 years of experience at Merrill, David specializes in areas including divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and investment consulting for both defined benefit and defined contribution plans. He provides ongoing performance tracking, personalized guidance, and periodic progress reviews to assist clients in reaching their individual financial goals. David holds a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology and Business Communication from Robert Morris University. He has earned the designations of CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He resides in Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania, with his two children. Outside of work, David enjoys boating, camping, fishing, football, golfing, hunting, and skiing, and he values attending events planned by his children.

Chase Cardinal is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, where he has worked since 2025. He has one year of industry experience and has held roles outside of finance, including positions at Nfp, Menards, and Uber Eats, as well as involvement with the University of Minnesota Duluth. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services utilizing model portfolios, third-party asset management, and an integrated platform that combines adviser programs with sales of financial products and insurance.

Terrie Amundson is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She has worked with multiple firms including LPL Financial and Royal Credit Union. In addition to her advisory work, she provides tax return assistance to elderly taxpayers through an IRS-funded volunteer program. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, overseeing more than $256 billion in assets.

Edward Sachs is a Financial Advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wayzata Research Group, LLC for twelve years, where he served as President. Sachs is also a board member of YMCA Camp Warren, a nonprofit organization offering resident summer camping through the Twin Cities YMCA. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial planning that covers a wide range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing program.

Matthew Zilles is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2011. 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.

Justin Flores is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2021 and previously held positions outside the financial industry, including roles in the restaurant sector. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse range of clients including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles with access to both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Chad Miller is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined Thrivent in 2026 and has prior experience with Explore Austin, BNI, Life Abundant Leadership, and Robert Half. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses and planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers clients the option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing arrangement called “WealthPlan.”

Patton Hoffarth is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2016. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice. Their approach includes restrictive enrollment criteria and investment recommendations influenced by proprietary research and affiliated product partnerships.