Russell Stains is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Wayzata, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their planning approach incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques but does not include individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Amy Erck is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2018 and has prior experience at The Fountain Group, Beacon Hill Staffing Group, Kroll Ontrack, and operated a law office from 2013 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery tools and scenario modeling, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Lindsay Johnson is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with Merrill since 2005, focusing on developing financial strategies for high net worth individuals and business owners. Lindsay holds the CFP® certification and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She earned Bachelor's degrees in Economics and Finance, along with a minor in Accounting, from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Lindsay's professional expertise includes college education planning, divorce transition planning, services for endowments, foundations and non-profits, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Lindsay lives in Minnetonka with her husband, Matthew, and their two children. She is actively involved in her community, supporting non-profit organizations such as Wishes & More, and serves on the Gleason Lake Association Board. Her personal interests include interior decorating, music, painting, and spending time with her family.

Joseph Simonett is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2021, following five years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from its Center for Financial Research.

Jian Yang is a CFP® with 12 years of experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. He is based in Spring Park, MN, and holds the Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

John Gutowsky Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at SagePoint Financial Inc. and Cetera Advisors LLC. He serves on the board of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a nonprofit organization. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services including comprehensive financial planning and unified managed accounts. The firm uses a model-based investment approach with asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools and is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and recent consolidation activity.

Lauren Boulware is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2016 and was previously with RBC Capital Markets Corporation from 2009 to 2016. She holds a Series 66 credential. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured discovery conversations and planning tools as part of its financial planning process.

Kadee Watkins is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 credential and has worked at multiple firms including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and LPL Financial, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a fitness instructor with The Barre and serves on the finance committee of the Orono Foundation for Education. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and offers both retail and institutional investment solutions.

Anthony Schuster is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Ameriprise, possessing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he provides financial planning advice and investment management recommendations through his outside employment with WDA, Inc. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a retirement income service that provides clients with written recommendations and ongoing planning advice focused on income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Luke Lange is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2022. Prior to that, he held roles at Stauer and Simple Living Boutique, among other positions. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Kyle Beeson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Wayzata, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2019 and previously at Ameriprise Financial Services from 2016 to 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and combines a range of retail and institutional investment services with specialized offerings such as private funds and commodity pool operations.

Madeline Vraa is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked at Merrill since 2014 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2017. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ginger Carson is a Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with Merrill since 1983 and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification, along with the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Ginger earned her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Minnesota System. Ginger focuses on retirement and estate planning services, working with high net worth clients to review their ongoing financial strategies, estate goals, and overall financial objectives. Her client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. In addition to her professional work, Ginger is active in the community through participation in cultural and health-related charities such as Brains Together for a Cure and Legal Assistance of Olmsted County. Her personal interests include cooking, football, golfing, reading, and traveling.

Peter Hess is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management based in Waconia, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Hess serves as a track coach for middle-distance runners at Waconia High School. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a large network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning without discretionary trading authority and combines planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Daniel Ament is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Wayzata, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory work, he frequently appears as a guest commentator on radio shows, providing financial market insights on stations including WCCO Radio and Cities 97. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, delivering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and a dedicated Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Lance Flannery is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 license and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, H. Beck, Inc., and his own firms, Flannery Holdings, LLC and Wealth Guidance, Inc., where he maintains ongoing involvement. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by both proprietary research and third-party asset management.

Erica Frantz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at RBC Capital Markets for 12 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Donald Constable is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked as a professional golfer for seven years before entering the financial services field. Outside of advising, he is a partner at Double Eagle Partners LLC, a business involved in business development and labor services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm employs a structured planning process and makes use of tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and the Global Investment Committee’s Secular Return Estimates to model financial outcomes.

John Connolly III is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Fidelity and its affiliates since 2008. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a systematic investment approach combining fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

William Rosengren is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2023, bringing prior experience from a Fortune 500 corporation in St. Paul, where he supported senior management through profitability modeling and business decision support. His professional focus includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, and retirement income. William holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Minnesota and has earned professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He leverages the resources of Merrill Lynch to create personalized wealth management strategies tailored to client needs, emphasizing long-term relationships and attentive service. Outside of his professional activities, William enjoys boating, cooking, golfing, ice hockey, pickleball, and spending time with his family.