Fizal Kassim is a financial advisor at Osaic with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Securities America Advisors for nine years. He is also involved in insurance sales, focusing on life, health, and annuity plans. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party managers, employing a variety of investment tools and portfolio management strategies.

Melvin Evans Jr is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, PRUCO Securities, LLC, and Bankers Life in various capacities over more than a decade. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Melvin Evans Insurance LLC, which offers Medicare Advantage and Medicare supplement plans to eligible beneficiaries. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm primarily uses model-driven portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and it offers access to third-party asset managers and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Jeffrey Bergerson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 2013 and owns Bergerson Tax Services, Inc., a tax preparation and planning business. Additionally, he co-produces content for The Fantasy Golf Insider, an informational website on professional and fantasy golf. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, supporting various investment strategies and program structures.

Blake Sandvold is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. and Questar Asset Management. He serves on the board of the Wayzata Lake Effect Conservancy, where he chairs the fundraising committee. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party investment solutions.

Ryan Woytcke is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and previously worked at Crown Capital Securities, LP for 20 years. Outside of advising, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting. 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 variety of financial planning and asset management solutions, including access to third-party managers and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and a broad network of advisors.

Elle Miller is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with five years of industry experience. She previously worked at Lucid Holdings, LLC for four years before joining UBS in 2020. Miller serves on the board of the Wayzata Rotary Club, a humanitarian service organization, where she holds the position of Treasurer. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Alex Vanden Boogaard is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Commonwealth Financial Network and U.S. Bank Private Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Gallagher Financial Services, Inc., where he provides client support and sells fixed insurance products such as life and health insurance. Osaic Wealth Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutions through a large network of advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing firm-provided tools and third-party platforms to construct portfolios across multiple asset classes on either a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

Gregory Blaeser is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services since 2021 and previously served at VOYA Financial Advisors for seven years. Blaeser is also president and owner of MoneyGeeks Financial Network, Inc., and serves as president of a local homeowners association board. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting various program structures and custodial relationships for its network of over 10,000 advisors.

Christine Zuck is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. Her career includes roles at Bar Financial Partners, AdvisorNet Wealth Partners, LPL Financial, and Frandsen Financial, among others. Outside of her advisory work, she volunteers providing tax preparation and financial planning services for low and moderate income individuals and serves on the advisory board of a startup company. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide independent advisor network serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary management options, combining affiliated and third-party model portfolios with bespoke strategies, supporting a wide range of program structures and custodial relationships.

Fred Lee is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with 21 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, J.P. Morgan Securities, Morgan Stanley, and Banc of America Investment Services. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, offering detailed, goal-based planning across a broad range of financial topics without discretionary trading authority.

Taylor Bacchus is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he held positions at Isaacson & Associates American Family and NorthStar Ford. 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 offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions and uses research and analytics to guide investment decisions.

Madison Thor Uy is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services in New Brighton, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with eight years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise since 2017 and has also been affiliated with Concordia College during that time. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which provides ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Nicholas Larson is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services, OSAIC Wealth Inc, Moylan Kropp, and Renaissance Financial. He holds experience from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln as well. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu including cash-flow, retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning along with specialized services such as business-owner transition, sports and entertainment, special-needs, and divorce planning.

Benjamin Kyes is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns Candid First Impressions, a photo digitization business, and owns Sycamore Trailers LLC, which rents trailers to the public. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals with significant 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 delivering its services, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Bryce Wergeland is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010 and previously worked at NRP Advisors, Principal Financial Services, and Johnston Lemon Asset Management. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Harrison Weems is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Minneapolis, MN. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual and MML Investors Services in 2018, he worked at St Michael Car Care Center from 2016 to 2018. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, offering collaborative annual planning engagements that utilize firm-approved analytical tools.

Michael Pieper is a financial professional with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Securian Financial Services and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of advising, he coaches a hockey team for Osseo Area Schools. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Matthew Bouts is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Mound, Minnesota, holding a Series 63 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he provides coaching and consulting services to CPAs and accountants through his own consulting business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, utilizing a centralized team that combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate tailored retirement income recommendations.

Michael Roberts is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior work includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, RBC Capital Markets, U.S. Bank, and U.S. Bancorp Investments. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based analyses and planning across various financial topics, allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Andrew Osland is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management Inc., as well as operating Oz Cycles LLC. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, offering 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 delivers these services through a centralized retirement-income consulting team in partnership with its financial advisors.