Gary Hoshaw is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1986 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of advisory work, he owns and serves as president of Gary and Carrie Hoshaw Inc., a legal entity formed for Primerica business purposes, and is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Gretchen Bennett is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Wayzata, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is the sole proprietor of Lone Oak Companies LLC, a business related to rental property management in Rockford, Minnesota. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering advisory programs and tailored financial planning to both individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and market modeling.

Ryan Johnson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2012. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses a structured planning process with firm-approved tools and incorporates a wide range of investment and financial services.

Jacob Morris is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wayzata, MN, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked for Osseo Area Schools for twelve years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products through a large nationwide network of advisors and branches.

Catherine Shannon serves as a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She is a financial professional with over eighteen years of experience in the financial services industry, specializing in areas such as college education planning, corporate executive services, employee benefits planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, socially responsible investing, women and wealth, and tax minimization. Kate holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She possesses Series 7, 63, and 65 FINRA registrations as well as life and health insurance licenses. Catherine earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature from the University of Minnesota, where she graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. She also holds a Master of Arts degree in Philanthropic Studies from Indiana University, where she was a Jane Addams-Andrew Carnegie fellow. In addition to her professional commitments, Catherine is actively involved in her community as a member of the board for Project DIVA International. She is affiliated with the University of Minnesota Alumni Association, Indiana University Alumni Association, and is a founding member of the Mortar Board Foundation.

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 and Co., Inc. in Wayzata, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. before joining Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in 2021. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory recommendations and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment due diligence.

John Gutowsky Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation 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 serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

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.

Kyle Beeson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Wayzata, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. His career includes seven years at Morgan Stanley and three years at Ameriprise Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

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.

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.