Brent Rice is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With a focus on personalized wealth management strategies, he helps clients navigate complex financial landscapes by understanding their full financial picture and unique goals. Brent specializes in areas including divorce transition planning, small business strategies, and retirement income. Brent holds a Bachelor's Degree from Grand View College and has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He emphasizes a holistic approach to financial advising, working closely with clients to develop customized strategies that align with their long-term objectives. In addition to his professional work, Brent participates in community activities such as coaching youth baseball and is affiliated with Grace Church. His personal interests include biking, golfing, hunting, and running.

Erik Rosvold is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently advising at Ameriprise in Edina, MN. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2000. 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 recommendations and ongoing planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients nearing or in retirement.

Kathryn Ripley is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Merrill and Luxottica, Target Optical. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor financial plans. The firm operates with a combination of wealth management and institutional trading capabilities.

Bradley Brager is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Burnsville, MN. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 14 years of experience, all with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2012. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers comprehensive, goal-based planning focused on a broad range of topics without discretionary trading authority, emphasizing ongoing client engagement and periodic plan reviews.

Shane Swanke is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2020 and previously spent six years with VOYA Financial Advisors. Swanke also operates Swanke Financial Group, founded in 2010. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Sara Valesano is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Golden Valley, MN, where she has worked since 2018. She has eight years of industry experience and also serves as a registered nurse at Hennepin County Medical Center. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Mario Lucarelli is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Wayzata, Minnesota, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he spent 11 years with Iron Range Advisors, LLC and has also worked with Waddell & Reed, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he served as a hockey referee with the Suburban Hockey Referee Association for 18 years. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting more than 22,800 advisors and overseeing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Leslie Cadle is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience, currently with Ameriprise in Edina, MN. Leslie has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of advising, Leslie serves on the board of directors at Benilde-St. Margaret's School. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jacob Damhof is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Edina, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at KPMG before joining Ameriprise Financial Services in 2017. 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 tax-aware retirement income planning advice based on proprietary research and algorithmic tools.

Matthew Aiken is a financial advisor at Cetera with 10 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2016 and operates Tonka Financial Services, a financial services DBA. Outside of advising, he has experience in hospitality through his work with ARIA Events. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to various portfolio management strategies and third-party managers, managing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Michael Gergen is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Edina, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and having 10 years of industry experience. He has been associated with both City National Bank and RBC Capital Markets since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he manages family farmland in Hastings, MN. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs with customizable portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment resources.

Richard Jones is a financial professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with multiple firms including Tonka Financial Services and First Allied Securities. Jones is involved with the Alpha Kappa Psi Alumni Chapter, a nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to various portfolio management strategies and integrates a large nationwide network of independent advisors.

Ann Adams Lilke is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following five years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial product offerings than typical for large institutional advisers.

Terry Schaff is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked in various roles including at Baseball Factory and Champs Sports. He serves as a board member and basketball coach for the Laker Athletic Booster Club associated with Prior Lake High School, coordinating volunteers and organizing basketball tournaments. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individual, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm’s approach includes personalized risk assessment and access to a range of investment programs implemented through third-party managers and in-house advisory platforms.

Joan Gilles is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth Inc., holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses, with 34 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Cetera and AdvisorNet Wealth Partners. Gilles also operates as an independent insurance agent, offering life, disability, and long-term care insurance along with annuities. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a wide network of advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to construct portfolios incorporating various asset classes.

Dustin Keomysy is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and Newman Long Term Care Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in real estate brokerage as an agent. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, employing analytical tools to align investment strategies with client goals.

Katheryn Powell Larson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at BMO for nine years and US Bank for one year. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives, serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

John Cavanaugh is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with LPL Financial since 2019 and previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation from 2007 to 2019. He also operates Cavanaugh Financial, which he founded in 2007. 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 portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive resources and technology.

Caroline Emswiler is a CFP® with 33 years of experience in the financial industry. She has worked at Osaic Wealth, Inc. since 2018 and previously worked at Signator Investors, Inc. from 2016 to 2018. She is also president of Wealth Financial Consultants, Inc., where she provides financial advice and planning. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Julianna Ruark is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she held positions at the University of St. Thomas and Barnes and Noble. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors, offering a range of advisory programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds under a fiduciary standard.