Timothy Ross is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. His work history includes positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2009 to 2020 and American Enterprise Investment Services Inc. since 2021. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Joseph Romain is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2024, following three years of self-employment. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs and portfolio management options tailored to clients’ risk profiles. The firm combines in-house and third-party investment managers and provides integrated capital markets and alternative investment capabilities.

Gregory Krampe is a Wealth Management Advisor and Portfolio Manager with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC). Gregory has been with Merrill Lynch since 1999, bringing extensive experience in total wealth management by providing advice and guidance on multidimensional personal and business finances. His approach involves understanding the specific situations of his clients to establish objectives, develop appropriate strategies, and review progress toward achieving financial goals. As a Portfolio Manager, he manages personalized or defined investment strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management model portfolios, and third-party strategies. His areas of focus include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Gregory earned his undergraduate degree in Economics and Finance from the University of Indianapolis. Outside of his professional work, he lives in Mahtomedi with his wife and two children. He is involved in the community as a youth sports coach and enjoys running marathons, boating, and spending time with his family.

Alyssa Bell is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2024, following roles at Ameriprise and UBS Financial Services. Her career includes periods spent as a homemaker. 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 and portfolio management services tailored to clients’ risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Sandra Sanders is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 63 license and over 42 years of industry experience. She has worked with Piper Jaffray Inc. since 1981 and joined UBS Financial Services in 2006. Outside of her advisory work, she crochets purses for school and church boutiques and serves on the Youth and Children's Ministry Board at Holy Emmanuel Lutheran Church. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Adam Amys is a financial professional with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held roles at firms including North Star Resource Group and Securian Financial Services. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in fixed insurance sales and payroll operations for businesses outside the investment sector. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, employing a multi-manager platform with various program options and investment authorities.

Chestine Hutchinson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Plymouth, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 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 that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary retirement income advice through a centralized consulting team.

Zachary Wilder is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at CIEE Barcelona, InformData, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. 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 tax-aware retirement planning advice focused on dependable income sources.

Gabrielle Belisle is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Stillwater, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, Royal Bank of Canada Wealth Management, and other firms. She serves as Treasurer for Empower Survivors, a nonprofit organization. RBC Wealth Management serves a broad client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory and portfolio management programs tailored to clients’ risk profiles and investment goals.

Matthew De Leon is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2010. Based in Plymouth, MN, he currently serves clients through Ameriprise. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm uses a centralized consulting team and combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports tailored to clients’ income planning needs.

Timothy Bruns is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2004. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering various advisory programs that include portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients' risk profiles. RBC Wealth Management combines in-house and third-party investment managers and integrates capital-markets capabilities, alternative investments, and lending services in its offerings.

Garrett Mcconnach is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Global Asset Management (U.S.) Inc. for seven years and RBC Capital Markets for over 16 years. He is based in Minneapolis, MN. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs and employs tailored investment strategies through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Scott Erickson is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN, with two years of industry experience. He has held multiple roles within Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2024. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Hospitality Furniture Source LLC, an independent manufacturer’s representative for custom restaurant furniture and millwork. 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 financial planning without discretionary trading authority and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing program called WealthPlan.

Samuel Garbow is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, tailoring strategies to clients’ risk profiles through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Atul Bhatia is a CFA® charterholder with 15 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving at RBC Capital Markets since 2020. His prior roles include positions at EFG Asset Management and EFG Capital Advisors Inc. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients, including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s risk profile.

Kevin Mc Devitt is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the CFA® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2025, he worked for RBC Capital Markets Corporation for 17 years. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm provides written Recommendation Reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, with a centralized team delivering non-discretionary advice in coordination with client advisors.

Aren Faruq is a Senior Financial Advisor with the Duddingston Sylvester Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He provides comprehensive financial guidance to individuals and families, focusing on developing personalized strategies that address a wide range of client needs such as portfolio management, retirement planning, corporate benefits, and executive compensation. Aren’s approach emphasizes uncovering efficiencies across multiple wealth disciplines, with particular expertise in 401(k) plan design and service, investment management, and employee stock option transactions. With more than two decades of experience in financial services, Aren began his career in 2001 as a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, D.C. He has since held roles including foreign exchange trader, market analyst for EGid (a subsidiary of the Egypt Stock Exchange), and senior corporate accounts manager with Commonwealth Foreign Exchange. Aren holds dual bachelor's degrees in Economics and International Affairs from The George Washington University, where he was also the captain of the men's swimming and diving team. His professional credentials include CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Aren serves on The Blake School Alumni Board and is involved in community organizations such as Footworks Miami, Loaves and Fishes, and Appetite for Change. Outside of work, he participates in endurance fitness events including triathlons, and spends time with his wife and three children. His interests include swimming, boating, cooking, golfing, racquetball, running marathons, tennis, and traveling.

Adrian Huang is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN. He holds the Series 66 designation and began his career in the industry in 2026. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked in various roles including positions at Macalester College and the Sugar Bowl. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers a combination of planning and managed-account programs through its WealthPlan service.

Blake Besaw is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he held roles in education at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, Metropolitan State University, and Anoka-Ramsey Community College, as well as positions in media and retail. He is the owner of Besaw Bee-Sting LLC, a business involved in music, narration, voice recording, ticket reselling, and reselling goods. 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 advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Bryan Taylor is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Minneapolis, MN. He has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and Heritage Wealth Advisors. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and investment management solutions supported by proprietary research and third-party strategies.