Mark Pavwoski is a CFP® professional with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2010. Prior to this, he worked with The Capital Advisory Group Advisory Services, LLC and Investors Capital Corp. He is also the owner of Pavwoski Financial, operating as an independent insurance agent in Bloomington, MN. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, pension, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through a large network of financial professionals and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to multiple platforms, third-party advisors, and proprietary model strategies.

Joseph Plank is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2025, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2016 to 2025. He also owns WILD BLUE ADVISOR LLC, a financial planning business based in Excelsior, MN. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options, including specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, with tailored recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Garrett Samb is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. Garrett has been with Ameriprise since 2016, initially with its affiliated entities and currently as an advisor. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Michael Peterson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Apple Valley, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2014. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement planning advice.

Matthew Heerey is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. RBC Wealth Management serves a broad client base, including individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients' risk profiles and investment preferences.

Quinn Elliott is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2024. Prior to his advisory role, he has diverse work experience including positions at Wally's Falafel and Hummus and Ovative Group. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Cheri Mchugo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. before joining Morgan Stanley in 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates an agricultural land parcel in Henning, Minnesota. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and scenario modeling.

Roberto Devilla is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, LPL Enterprise, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning on various financial topics, delivered either as one-time or ongoing relationships, and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option.

David Peterson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2012. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and investment research.

Vivian Toomer is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN. She holds the Series 66 designation and has experience working with Thrivent Financial and its affiliated entities since 2024, following over a decade as an independent advisor. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, delivering written recommendations on a wide range of planning topics without implementation. The firm offers holistic, goal-based analyses and combines planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Yiting Li is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Burnsville, MN, and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, Li was involved with the Family Education and Diabetes Series (FEDS) Community Research for ten years. 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 known as “WealthPlan.”

Amanda Byam is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2008. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Chris Beck is a financial advisor at Osaic with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Ameriprise. In addition to his advisory role, he has been involved in insurance sales. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm employs a model-based investment approach with tools for portfolio optimization and risk management.

Braden Kocer is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked with MML Investors Services and Mass Mutual/M&E Catalyst since 2020 and previously held positions at Dan Reichert State Farm and the Austin Minnesota Parks and Recreation. Outside of his advisory role, Kocer facilitates client referrals for property and casualty insurance by coordinating quotes and introductions to insurance agents. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative financial planning using firm-approved tools and delivers written recommendations, with implementation requiring separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Steven Meyers is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN. He holds the Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Horter Investment Management, Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, and UBS Financial Services Inc. 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 financial planning that covers a wide range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option.

Richard Mathaus is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc., Ideal Credit Union, OneAmerica, Cecelia Health, Inovalon, and Optum. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Lori Tauring is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and previously held roles at Waddell & Reed, Inc. for 28 years. Lori is also the owner of Blue Heron Tax Services LLC, which provides tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Emilie George is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include six years at Raymond James & Associates and three years with Vandersall and Associates/Ameriprise Financial. She is also involved in support duties at Wahl & Wire Wealth Management of Raymond James. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical and risk-profiling tools and supports a broad advisor network with specialized municipal and retirement advisory services.

Keith Johnson is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Golden Valley, MN, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 34 years of industry experience, including 24 years with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing comprehensive written recommendations on various financial topics without discretionary trading authority. The firm combines planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option while maintaining separate services.

Jeffrey Schuette is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He was previously with Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC for 22 years before joining Equitable Advisors in 2026. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm employs a range of advisory models, often implemented through third-party managers and platforms, and offers ERISA fiduciary services for qualified plans.