Nicholas Beissel is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 25 years of industry experience, including long tenures at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services and related entities since 2003. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in business activities related to traditional insurance and annuity sales through Wealth Enhancement Group, LLC. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets and employs a diversified investment approach that integrates passive and active managers with quantitative and fundamental analysis, supported by an internal Investment Committee.

Derrick Bordeleau is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Lockton Investment Advisors and GWFS Equities. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning–led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a broad range of supplemental investment options and affiliated non-investment businesses.

Julie Johns is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC since 2019. She has held roles at LPL Financial and Wealth Enhancement Group in prior years. Outside of advisory work, she is the owner of Gillette Cabin, LLC, a non-investment-related business. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm that serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a large network of advisors. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and asset management, employing a strategic investment approach that combines passive and active management guided by an internal Investment Committee.

Cailin Johnson is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently serving at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. in Minneapolis, MN. Prior to joining Mercer, she worked at Waypoint Capital Advisors and Great Waters Financial. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments, offering investment advisory services alongside financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning. The firm’s investment approach focuses on globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios using low-cost ETFs, index funds, separate account managers, and other strategies, complemented by a range of specialized services and client education initiatives.

Troy Gourde is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 63 license and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with Investors Financial Group, LLC and LPL Financial since 2013 and also serves as a seminar instructor at Normandale Community College and Hennepin Technical College. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based model using various strategies and technology platforms, providing clients access to proprietary and third-party managed account solutions.

Mary Grindland is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Investment Institute, Inc. in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with four years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Investment Institute since 2021 and previously spent nine years at Wells Fargo Wealth Management. Wells Fargo Investment Institute provides institutional research, manager due diligence, model portfolio construction, and asset-allocation guidance primarily to Wells Fargo wealth and fiduciary businesses as well as select external clients. The firm organizes its work across specialized divisions and offers largely impersonal research and model guidance rather than direct investment management.

Michael Stein is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at VOYA Financial Advisors since 2014. In addition to his advisory role, Stein is an independent insurance agent specializing in the sale of fixed insurance products. VOYA Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering services such as financial planning, portfolio management, and plan-sponsor consulting. The firm provides advice primarily through non-discretionary programs and operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Preston Koenig is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC. He has been with the Wealth Enhancement group since 2012 and has held roles at LPL Financial and Wealth Enhancement Brokerage Services. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and specialized retirement consulting, employing a strategic investment approach that combines passive and active management guided by an internal Investment Committee.

Samantha Walker is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work experience includes roles at Nfp and Kestra Investment Services LLC, as well as positions outside finance such as at Medina Golf & Country Club and the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a diverse range of institutional and individual clients, offering services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, vendor searches, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves a client base that includes large institutional investors such as sovereign wealth funds.

Cody Polzin is a financial advisor with United Planners Financial Services of America, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and State Farm, along with six years of service in the Armed Forces. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a diverse client base with advisory and brokerage services, managing approximately $12.77 billion in assets through a largely non-discretionary investment approach.

Shane Wolden is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities. His prior work includes six years at NFP Retirement, Inc. He serves as an assistant JV hockey coach for Osseo Area Schools. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management and a subsidiary of Guardian Life, offers brokerage, financial planning, and retirement consulting services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of investment advisory programs and hybrid digital solutions tailored to client needs.

Zenith Koy is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and is involved in referral services for estate planning through Legacy Shield and Net Law. Additionally, he has ownership experience with KE Financial Center Zenith Koy. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs model portfolios and third-party managers across multiple platforms, managing approximately $1.7 billion in regulatory assets under management.

Andrew Koskie is a financial advisor with Cetera Planning Partners in Saint Paul, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at CRI Securities, Securian Financial Services, and Minnesota Life. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a landscaping and lawn mowing business. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees by providing investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement advice. The firm offers additional services such as tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate-planning through third-party providers, utilizing a diversified investment approach tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

John Severy Hoven is a CFP® with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with United Planners Financial Services of America, where he has worked since 2024. Prior to that, he spent over two decades at Cambridge Investment Research in various capacities. Outside of his advisory role, he is a licensed notary and owns Oracle Financial Planners LLC, a marketing entity. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage solutions. The firm operates an open-architecture platform with multiple custodians and a notable majority of non-discretionary assets under management.

Kyle Sellnow is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Outside of his advisory role, he is the Director of Adult Life and Formation at the Church of St. Joseph and owns Fully Alive LLC. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms, often utilizing third-party asset managers and model portfolios that combine long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading.

Jennifer Boeckmann is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, SilverOak Wealth Management, and Raymond James Financial Services. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and specialized consulting, employing a strategic investment process that combines passive and active management guided by an internal Investment Committee.

Rebecca Joseph is a financial advisor with United Planners Financial Services of America and holds the PFS™ designation and Series 65 license. She has been affiliated with United Planners since 2025 and has over a decade of experience as Director of Finance at Hemingway Wealth Management. In addition to her financial roles, she has been a self-employed ACT/SAT/PSAT tutor since 2008. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm operates as both a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, offering financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan services, and brokerage solutions through an open-architecture platform with multiple custodians and third-party money managers.

Joseph Carwardine is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked in various roles including at Bridge Street Wealth Strategies and J.J. Swanson Advisory Group. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in business operations through a co-ownership in Carwardine, Tighe, and Swanson, LLC, which focuses on operational support and practice succession planning. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and active-duty U.S. military personnel internationally. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions through various adviser and promoter arrangements.

Kenneth Zarske is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BerganKDV, Ltd, Mercer, and Pavillion Advisory Group. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $295.6 billion in client assets and employs a financial-planning-led investment approach featuring low-cost indexing, tax-loss harvesting, and selective private market exposure.

Grant Shaffer is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, Wells Fargo Clearing, and National Life Group prior to joining Equity Services. He is also active as an insurance agent with Lakeshore Financial Group and National Life. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms utilizing third-party asset managers and combines long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.