Jody Mcdonough is a CFP® professional at OSAIC with 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, Jody worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. She serves as president of Women in Insurance and Finance, a nonprofit organization focused on supporting women in the financial industry, and holds board roles with Irish Arts Minnesota and Boss Women United. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage, advisory, and retirement consulting services. The firm employs a range of investment tools and third-party platforms to construct portfolios across various asset classes.

Maria Sandoz is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with advisors to assist clients in working toward their financial goals. She emphasizes an educational approach to creating comprehensive retirement and investment plans, aiming to tailor strategies to what is most important to each client. Maria's professional experience includes roles as a Financial Consultant and Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2024. Prior to that, she was a Supervision Specialist Client Service Advisor at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and a Business Operations Senior Analyst Client Service Advisor at Securian Financial Services. She began her career as a Financial Representative with New York Life Insurance Company. Maria holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys cooking and baking, participating in family activities, fitness, exploring food, gardening, and spending time with pets.

Courtney Doerfler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She has previously worked with Investment Centers of America, Inc. and has been associated with GWM Advisors, LLC for the past eight years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Daren Powers is a financial advisor with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, holding the PFS™ credential along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 28 years of industry experience and a background that includes long-term roles with Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services. Powers is also a CPA and operates a tax preparation and accounting business, Daren J. Powers, CPA S.C. He is an investor in a software development company focused on fishing data logging and participates in managing a shared services company supporting financial advisors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform that supports a variety of investment strategies and program structures.

Sara Paradies is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent Financial and its affiliates since 2016. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering both one-time and ongoing planning engagements. The firm’s approach includes holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping these services separate.

Ross Hillukka is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Prudential Annuities Distributors and Prudential Insurance Company of America. He serves as Treasurer of the Woodbury Community Foundation, where he assists with budgeting and financial education. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, offering goal-based analyses and written recommendations across various financial planning topics, while keeping planning and managed-account services separate.

Paul Schmidt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 37 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for 23 years and OSAIC for one year before joining LPL Financial in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, Schmidt is involved with Paul D Schmidt, Inc., which provides non-variable property and casualty insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jonathan Enquist is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 credential. His prior experience includes roles at OSAIC, Woodbury Financial Services Inc, ProEquities, Inc, and Protective Life. Outside of advising, he is involved as a business owner with GHJ Financial Advisors, Inc. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by research and technology tools.

Jennifer Olson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Stillwater, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2016 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2012. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients, offering advisory programs that include tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and proprietary models as part of its financial planning process.

Jonathan Timm is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years at the firm and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, he was involved in the hospitality industry for over a decade. He serves on the board of the Somerset Memorial Scholarship Fund, assisting with scholarship applications and volunteering at school events. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors and provides discretionary and non-discretionary strategies along with affiliated investment products.

Richard Johnston is a CFP® with 45 years of industry experience and has been with LPL Financial since 1992. He holds a Series 63 license and operates out of Grant, MN. Johnston is also involved with Johnston Financial Services, a business entity for tax and investment purposes focused on accounting. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies.

Shannon Mehls is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and its affiliate since 2016 and has a longer tenure at J A Counter & Associates dating back to 2005. Outside of advising, she serves as a board member of Prairie Bar, Inc. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of portfolios and proprietary and third-party strategies tailored to client objectives.

Anthony Larson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in New Richmond, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate written recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

John Ehlers serves as a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he focuses on developing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to the changing market conditions, integrating investment insights from Merrill with banking and lending solutions from Bank of America. He emphasizes creating a flexible strategy based on clients' individual priorities to help them pursue their long-term financial goals. Throughout his career, John has dedicated himself to fostering trust-based relationships and providing advice on multifaceted personal and business finances. He works closely with clients to develop financial approaches that address their unique objectives. His professional designations include Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), credentials that reflect his commitment to ongoing education and expertise in the field. John holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Iowa. In alignment with the Merrill tradition, he is actively involved in community volunteer activities, demonstrating a commitment to the communities he serves.

Kenny Calvird is an Investment Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2024. In this role, he focuses on collaborating with clients to develop and execute personalized financial plans tailored to their specific goals. Prior to his current position, Kenny held several roles at Ameriprise Financial, including Client Relationship Manager from 2020 to 2024, Client Support Associate from 2019 to 2020, and Client Service Coordinator from 2018 to 2019. He holds a California Insurance License.

Kevin Flynn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hudson, Wisconsin, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Edward Jones, Investment Centers of America, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Flynn is also involved with GWM Advisors, LLC, an independent registered investment advisor through which he provides investment advisory services. 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, utilizing various investment strategies and tools, and supports a large network of advisors across the United States.

Zachary Huppert is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at NewEdge Advisors and CPR Wealth Advisors, among other roles. Outside of advising, he provides administrative support to NewEdge Advisors, an independent investment advisory firm. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services and platforms, combining extensive scale with diversified financial activities.

John Leonard is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at Bradley Vick and Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company. He is also commissioned as a notary. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers.

Kara Schiller is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has worked with Ameriprise since 2019, with prior experience in hospitality and university services. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service. The firm focuses on tax-aware withdrawal strategies and dependable income sources, using proprietary research and third-party data to create tailored recommendations.

Cade Nelson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at RBC Capital Markets, LLC for three years and has experience in educational roles at the University of Minnesota and Waunakee High School. 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, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.