Pauline Johnson is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing 41 years of industry experience. She has worked with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. 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 analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping these services distinct.

Sara Noyes is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2020 and has been with M&E Catalyst and Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2015. Noyes also serves on the board of the Twins Community Fund, where she is involved in ticket sales. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved software and offers specialized services including estate-settlement and employer-sponsored planning programs.

Peter Schnobrich is a financial advisor at Cetera with four years of industry experience. He previously served in the United States Air Force for 21 years and worked at American Heritage Bank before joining Cetera in 2022. Schnobrich also serves as the treasurer for the Providence Academy Parent Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating a multi-manager platform with access to multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Kelly Buda is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2019, Buda worked at Allianz Life Insurance Co of North America and Questar Capital Corporation from 2011 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he holds power of attorney for both his spouse and sister in investment-related matters. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering a range of investment advisory and fiduciary services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, incorporating a broader set of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Craig Saeger is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 credential and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has additional experience at Wells Fargo Bank NA dating back to 2012. Outside of finance, Saeger has been involved with several outdoor-related businesses since 2009, including Walleye Daddy Fishing Guide Service, Limit Creek Rod Company, and Full Throttle Outdoors. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, managing approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 financial advisors nationally.

Caleb Barrett is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Ameriprise in Lake Elmo, MN, and has 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2017 and previously held roles at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management Inc. 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 written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice, focusing on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

William Weyandt is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping individuals, families, and businesses achieve complex financial goals by developing strategies tailored to their short- and long-term objectives. His approach includes managing discretionary custom investment strategies and selecting suitable portfolios from a wide range of Merrill and third-party investment options. Since beginning his career in finance in 2012 and joining Merrill in 2017, William has specialized in areas such as college education planning, executive compensation, legacy planning, retirement income, philanthropic planning, tax minimization, and small business strategies. He employs a rules-based, data-driven investment process utilizing research from Merrill Lynch and Bank of America resources. He also assists with advanced estate planning services and wealth transfer. William holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Minnesota System and has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He was born and raised in Minnesota and currently lives in the south metro area with his wife and two sons. Outside of work, he enjoys outdoor activities throughout the seasons, including camping, fishing, and hunting. He is involved in community organizations such as Delta Waterfowl, Habitat for Humanity, and the Saint Paul Area Chamber's Ambassador Committee.

Samuel Locke is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience that includes roles at Bethel University and A&E Conrad. Outside of his advisory work, Locke is involved in real estate ownership unrelated to his investment activities. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through its retirement-income planning service, targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm employs research-driven, tax-efficient strategies and combines algorithmic tools with professional oversight to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations.

Zachery Bancroft is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent and its affiliates since 2025. Prior to his financial career, Bancroft was involved with the Experimental Aircraft Association from 2020 to 2025. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses and written recommendations across a range of financial planning topics. The firm offers planning separately from managed accounts and does not accept discretionary trading authority for its planning services.

Kevin Kuenster is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience and is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing, where he has worked since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Investments, LLC for seven years. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Robin Schneekloth is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 18 years of experience in the industry, including a prior role at Wells Fargo Investments, LLC. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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 roughly $671 billion in assets and combines research from its investment institute and third-party sources to support diversified portfolio construction.

Russell Bertsch is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Arden Hills, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1992. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Ramsey County Election Judge from 2022 to 2025. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, providing portfolio management primarily for individual investors rather than institutional clients.

Mina Basilious is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2025, she worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. from 2018 and Arab Bank from 2014. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and supports its clients through both brokerage and advisory solutions.

D Aundre De Mars is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work history outside of finance, including roles at Luther Brookdale Volkswagen and Blue Collar BBQ. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm provides goal-based, holistic planning covering various financial topics, with options to combine planning and managed-account services under a consolidated billing structure.

Mark Rachac is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 32 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at VOYA Financial Advisors and Capital Street Financial Services, where he also serves as vice president. Outside of advising, he owns a family farm in Saint Paul, MN. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides services through a large network of independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning solutions, operating a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Christine Ansley is a financial advisor at OSAIC with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Osaic Wealth, Inc. (formerly Royal Alliance Associates, Inc.) since 2020, following eight years at Financial Dimensions Group Inc. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by a multi-advisor platform and model-based investment strategies.

Anthony Patridge is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Minneapolis, MN. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and has two years of industry experience. Prior to Wells Fargo, he worked at U.S. Bancorp Investments and U.S. Bank. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Derrek Hall is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Huntington National Bank, Bremer Bank, and U.S. Bank National Association. 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions, relying on research and analytics to guide investment decisions.

Michelle Muthiani is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at North Star Resources Group, Securian Financial Services, and CRI Securities. She serves on the finance committee of Sanctuary Covenant Church, focusing on budgeting, internal controls, and investment oversight. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and a variety of investment program structures.

Peter Haagenson is a financial advisor at Osaic with three years of industry experience. Before joining Osaic, he worked at Focus Financial and held positions at VMware and Blue Medora. He is involved in several financial advisory activities through his LLCs, including collaborating with clients on financial planning and estate considerations. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services delivered through multiple affiliated entities, emphasizing model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.