Nicollet Buchmayer is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Roseville, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with seven years of industry experience. Prior to returning to Ameriprise in 2025, Buchmayer worked at American Enterprise Investment Services and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, Buchmayer serves on the board of the Ramsey Square Condominiums Association and participates in online research activities unrelated to finance. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions. Its retirement-income planning service targets individuals nearing or in retirement, providing written recommendations that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies.

Zachary Ancel is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Minneapolis, MN, with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2021. Outside of advising, he is involved with The Bailey Group, a separate business activity. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, tailoring services through a client intake process and offering both advisory and brokerage channels.

John Shrewsbury is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bloomington, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2018 and previously held roles at various Federated affiliates from 2015 to 2018. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of AEGOS Financial, an LLC established primarily to hold a solo 401(k) plan. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering both model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nickolas Varani is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Fisher Investments, Fidelity Investments, Ameriprise Financial Services, Bank of America, Merrill, and UnitedHealth Care. 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 brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Thomas Rossini is a financial advisor with Cetera based in Minneapolis, MN. He holds the Series 66 designation and has recently started his career in the industry. Outside of advising, he has experience working in various roles including positions in hospitality and education. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a range of third-party money managers.

Karen Oaster is a Series 63 licensed advisor with Primerica Advisors in Burnsville, MN, and has 35 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1990 and Primerica Financial Services since 1999. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliates of Primerica. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses on a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers while maintaining oversight of model offerings.

Ryan Golden is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of his financial career, he is a musician who performs with clarinets, flutes, and saxophones. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Caroline Beuning is a financial professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with firms including Securian Financial Services and CRI Securities. She is also involved with North Star Resource Group as a financial professional. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform featuring both affiliated and third-party investment options.

Kyle Kronlokken is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC from 2014 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Thomas Berlin is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Roseville, MN, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and the Series 66 license. He has six years of industry experience, including prior roles at K12 Transportation Management Services and founding Berlin Creative LLC. Outside of finance, he performs as a bassist with local music groups. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and affiliated financial services. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Elspeth Weis is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill Lynch since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a consultant for Beautycounter, a personal care products company. 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 investors, and institutional entities.

Robert Starkey is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Securities America, Inc., and SII Investments. Outside of his advisory role, Starkey is also an insurance agent and operates a business under the name Diversified Wealth Management. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to multiple investment platforms and third-party managers, utilizing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across various asset classes.

Brian Baca is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2010 and transitioned to Wells Fargo Clearing in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he maintains ownership of a rental property in Cottage Grove, MN. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm employs an IPS-driven approach grounded in modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Richard Hanna is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Bloomington, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 1984, including roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a catering business based in Minneapolis. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services, managing approximately $671 billion in assets and offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Christian Tietz is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2018. His prior experience includes four years at Robert W. Baird & Co. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients' risk profiles.

Emily Simpson is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 credential and previously worked at U.S. Bank and Haworth Marketing and Media. Outside of her financial advisory role, Simpson serves as Vice President on her neighborhood homeowners association board. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive goal-based planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers an integrated approach through its WealthPlan option, combining planning and managed-account services while maintaining them as separate engagements.

Jeffrey Pirk is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 2018. Prior to that, he served with Strong Tower Wealth Management and Advisor Financing LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is the Executive Director of Cities Alive, a nonprofit organization that coordinates worship-related training events for churches, musicians, and associated artists. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nicholas Morland is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with approximately one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Hard Work Yard Work, and Alerus, as well as multiple positions at North Dakota State University. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Dean Ravenscroft is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Edward Jones. He also has experience working for the Department of the Army and in various roles outside finance. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice based on in-house research and algorithmic tools.

Emily Ost is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lakeville, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2015. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the Board of Directors for ECFE Advisory Council and is involved with Royal Ideas, LLC. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.