Cara Kinowski is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold. The firm offers a wide range of planning services and leverages Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop personalized recommendations.

Esmeralda Cortes Ruiz is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Fidelity Investments, and Travelers Insurance. Outside of her advisory work, she owns a floral arranging business and a construction-related company where she handles project billing and negotiation. 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 provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jacob Heie is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors LLC and held roles outside finance, including positions at Pure Hockey and Majestic Oaks Golf Club. Heie also worked at the University of St. Thomas for four years. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning using firm-approved software and generally recommends investment categories and strategies, with implementation requiring separate arrangements.

Owen Fuls is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. before joining Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven, incorporating modern portfolio theory and a broader range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Brian Ewings is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2011. 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’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Matthew Bearth is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His career includes roles at Bearth Financial Incorporated, AdvisorNet Wealth Partners, and Box Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an alumni ambassador for St. John Vianney Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting various program structures and custodial relationships.

Mariam Vedadi is a financial advisor at Osaic with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at Osaic since 2023. Her prior experience includes roles at SagePoint Financial, RiverSource Distributors Inc., and Comprehensive Financial Solutions LLC. She also operates Vedadi Wealth Management, an S-Corp financial planning business that supports other advisors with client meeting preparation and follow-up. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm utilizes a range of asset allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct portfolios for individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Noah Dendinger is a financial professional with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including North Star Resource Group and Aaron Hatanpa - State Farm Agency. Outside of advising, Dendinger serves as president of the Justin Dendinger Foundation Inc., a nonprofit that organizes an annual fundraiser supporting high school graduates. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm provides access to multiple investment strategies through a multi-manager platform, combining discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with various program structures and third-party partnerships.

Andrew Huseby is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at various firms including Castlelake, Eaton Vance Distributors, and Parametric Portfolio Associates before joining J.P. Morgan in 2017. He is based in Minneapolis, MN. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Robert Hessler is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Farmington, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Hessler serves as a referee for women's lacrosse. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to support these plans, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Bradley Piermantier is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2020, following roles at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, alongside notable capital markets and alternative investment capabilities.

Kalsang Dickyi is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, Kalsang worked at Morning Glory Homes and the University of St. Thomas. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Juan Lopez Maya is a Financial Solutions Advisor (FSA) with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies aimed at helping them achieve those objectives. Juan offers ongoing advice and adapts financial plans as clients’ situations evolve, addressing priorities such as retirement planning, investing, and saving for unexpected expenses. Juan holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He earned his high school diploma from Oakcrest High School. Juan is bilingual, fluent in both Spanish and English.

Thomas Jenson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 63 license. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2014, he worked at Focus Financial. Outside of advising, he is involved in tax preparation and serves as treasurer on a nonprofit board. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides ongoing, tax-aware retirement-income planning through a centralized team and proprietary analysis tools.

Austin Bock is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving with LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, CTB Financial Services, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities Inc. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Alpha Delta Phi MN Alumni Board. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of investment approaches including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and customized strategies, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

Gerald Asplund Jr. is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a variety of investment strategies and technology tools.

David Keller is a Series 63 licensed financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Minneapolis, MN, where he has worked since 1995. He has 31 years of industry experience, all spent at MassMutual and its affiliated firms. Outside of his advisory role, Keller is involved in managing his own real estate ventures through Keller 1, LLC and Keller Management Company. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs using collaborative, goal-oriented planning processes.

Damian Nold is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Chanhassen, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2010. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Brenda Vaughn is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. She has worked with Ameriprise since 2005, including roles at both Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and American Enterprise Investment Services, Inc. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Tiphanie Means is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ham Lake, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2010. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary retirement advice through a centralized consulting team.