John Haerle is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 31 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Dain Rauscher since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent contractor consultant promoting nutritional products. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailored to clients’ risk profiles and utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

John Jordan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Edina, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 20 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Royal Credit Union and Sagepoint Financial Inc. since 2015. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Derek Spavin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Birchwood, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, utilizing a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical for a large institutional provider.

Lori Busch is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Bloomington, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2011. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies to provide written recommendation reports. The firm serves a broad client base and provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Cruz Lemmerhirt is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, Cruz held roles at Target Corporation, Town & Country Club, University of St. Thomas, Grand View Lodge, and Brainerd High School. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm provides comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority and allows clients to combine planning with managed account services under a consolidated billing option.

Bradley Newbauer is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a cabin rental business, handling janitorial duties and bookkeeping. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, written recommendations. The firm operates as a large institutional provider offering advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Dana Roberts is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Richfield, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Roberts also serves as a FINRA arbitrator. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Stephen Braatz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Oakdale, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including City National Bank, RBC Capital Markets, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Board Chair for Resolute, a family ministry nonprofit. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Molly Schutz is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2002. Outside of her advisory role, she has worked as an independent consultant selling and educating consumers on therapeutic-grade essential oils and has served as an election judge for the City of Eagan. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored investment strategies through multiple advisory programs, combining in-house and third-party managers with options for tax management and responsible investing.

Kristin Printon is a financial professional at Cetera with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including Securian Financial Services, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, and North Star Consultants. Kristin serves on the advisory board of the Diaper Bank of Minnesota, a nonprofit supporting families with young children. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser providing services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a variety of investment programs and third-party managers.

Gregory Witt is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Edina, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and City National Bank since 2018. Witt serves as a committee member offering investment and economic perspectives for St. Marys Greek Orthodox Church. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs, tailoring strategies to clients’ risk profiles and utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Warren Ludford is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving 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 programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, with access to model portfolios, research, and various management options.

Megan Buss is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial and the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm is noted for its registration as a commodity pool operator, advisory role to multiple registered investment companies, and use of algorithmic methods and AI in research.

Ben Brucciani is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has built his career over more than 25 years. As a partner of the BWA Wealth Management Group, he focuses on helping clients identify and pursue their financial goals through customized planning and portfolio strategies. Ben works with a broad range of clients managing executive compensation, family wealth, liquidity, retirement planning, investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds a bachelor's degree in business finance from Augsburg College and holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Ben resides in Lakeville, Minnesota. Outside his professional work, he is an active member of the Lakeville community and enjoys outdoor activities such as skiing, hunting, fishing, biking, boating, cooking, hiking, running, and soccer, as well as spending time with his family.

Daniel Griep is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1993. Mr. Griep serves on the investment committee for DeLaSalle High School’s endowment funds, contributing to the drafting of the Investment Policy Statement. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies aligned with client goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including futures commission merchant operations and principal trading.

Brandon Barkosky is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bloomington, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Waddell & Reed, various insurance carriers, and entrepreneurial ventures such as Gray Barkosky Real Estate, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Andrew Cripps is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include over two decades at Merrill Lynch/Bank of America and five years as a FINRA arbitrator. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. Andrew is also part of a private FINRA auditor pool, occasionally serving as an auditor in dispute cases. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Anthony Scheuring is a Senior Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor, and Portfolio Manager at Merrill in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He has been a Partner with The Scheuring Group at Merrill since August 2010. Prior to joining Merrill, Anthony worked at Piper Jaffray & Company from 2006 to 2010, where he spent three years in the Operations Department on the Fixed Income Trading Desk and one and a half years as a Registered Sales Assistant for a Corporate Cash Management Team. Anthony serves multiple generations of clientele, guiding families toward their financial objectives through tailored asset and liability management. His approach incorporates a diligent goals-discovery process, knowledge of financial markets, and rigorous financial strategies to address various family circumstances and philanthropic giving. As a Portfolio Manager, he manages discretionary strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. He holds Series 7 and Series 66 FINRA registrations, and the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) designation. Anthony earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of St. Thomas and is an alumnus of Cretin-Derham Hall High School. He served in AmeriCorps from 2004 to 2005 as a Construction Supervisor with Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity. Anthony is involved with Prodeo Academy and Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. He resides in Mendota Heights, Minnesota, with his wife and four children.

Evan Thornton is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 credential and with one year of industry experience. He is also part owner of Thornton Brothers, LLC, and is involved in design marketing through Twin Cities Saxophone. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutions, providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a broker-dealer, utilizing LPL-sponsored programs and endorsing various third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Luke Haddorff is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with LPL Financial in Edina, MN, with two years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Gustavus Adolphus College and the USTA National Tennis Center, as well as working with Nike Tennis Camps. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.