Aaron Downing is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fifth Third Bank and TD Bank. Outside of finance, he works part-time as a ticket office associate for the Saint Paul Saints, a minor league baseball team, and as a general laborer for the Minnesota Twins. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines research from internal and third-party sources to support its investment approach.

Raymond Ramirez is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, Ramirez is co-owner of Exeter Operational Support, LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. As a large institutional firm, it offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Alexandra Herrera is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2025. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Derek Weatherford is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He has previously worked at BMO Bank NA, Bank of America, Merrill, Alliance Bernstein, and Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and specialized programs for both retail and institutional clients.

Sean Little is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, he worked at several companies including Aramark and DropCap Inc. Outside of finance, he operates a small catering business providing private chef services and is involved in internet domain name transactions and consulting. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with specialized retirement income planning services that provide written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jingyu Xu is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC in 2023, Xu worked at Flourish Wealth Management and Wells Fargo in various capacities. RBC Wealth Management serves a wide range of clients, including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with financial planning and brokerage services. The firm employs a tailored investment approach using a mix of in-house and third-party managers and provides access to alternative investments and integrated banking solutions.

Wade Scherer is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. He also operates an independent consulting activity selling products on Amazon. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles and investment preferences.

Lisa Dargontina is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She previously worked at LPL Financial for 18 years before joining Thrivent in 2021. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses and a broad range of financial planning topics without portfolio management for institutional clients. The firm offers an integrated approach through its WealthPlan option, combining planning with managed-account services while maintaining separate engagements.

Jonathan Wolfe is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in St. Paul, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PlanMember Securities Corporation and VOYA Financial Advisors. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers a range of investment solutions, including proprietary and third-party strategies, tailored to client objectives across multiple platform arrangements.

Darcie Scheuring is a Wealth Management Advisor and Partner in The Scheuring Group at Merrill. She focuses on addressing clients' wealth management needs including pre- and post-retirement planning, cash flow flexibility, customized investment portfolios, liability management, education expenses, and estate coordination. Darcie aims to provide clarity, discipline, and control in the wealth planning and investing process, working closely with clients to track progress and make necessary adjustments throughout their changing lives. Darcie holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Marquette University and a Master's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the University of St. Thomas. She joined Merrill in 2001 and has earned several professional designations, including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA). A lifelong resident of the Twin Cities, Darcie currently lives in St. Paul, MN with her husband and two daughters. She is not currently a member of any professional organizations nor involved in community volunteering.

Mai Her is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008 and is also involved with Comfort Health Care since 2012. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored strategies and a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers.

William Meyer is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2015, currently based in Eagan, MN. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security claiming options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Erik Siverson is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera in Minneapolis, MN. His career includes roles at Securian Financial Services, Inc., CRI Securities, LLC, and multiple positions within North Star Consultants and Cetera since 2005. Outside of advising, he serves as an elected board member of a homeowners association in North Oaks, MN. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individual, corporate, retirement plan, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary program options across multiple custodial relationships.

Tyler Tschetter is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its affiliated entities continuously since 2016. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning across various topics and combines planning with managed-account programs while maintaining separate services and reviews.

Darin Pilacinski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Woodbury, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Gladstone Wealth Partners and Financial Engines Advisors. Pilacinski operates True Vision Financial Advisors, an independent registered investment advisory business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by research and model portfolios.

Logan Meyer is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he held various roles including positions at Leaf Filter and Target. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement-income planning through written recommendation reports and ongoing advice. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary research and third-party data to address income sources, withdrawal strategies, and Social Security options within a defined investment framework.

Gregory Strunk is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. He previously worked with Thrivent Financial and has experience providing paraplanner support through Paragon Operations, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service, which offers retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Gregory Sparber is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firm since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for family and personal trusts, a fiduciary role unrelated to investment management. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, including a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning and ongoing advice focused on income reliability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Sean Mc Teague is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the CFP® designation and over 26 years of industry experience. He has worked extensively with Securian Financial Services and Minnesota Life Insurance Company, among other firms. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with North Star Resource Group, providing financial services and fixed insurance options. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to implement various investment strategies under discretionary and non-discretionary authorities.

Anna Scherschligt is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2007, including seven years at American Enterprise Investment Services Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as an agent in retail sales for Norwex, a company specializing in cleaning products. Ameripprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual retirement income planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. Their approach incorporates investment research, algorithmic tools, and collaboration between a centralized service team and client advisors.