Neil Manthe is a financial advisor at Cetera with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Securian Financial Services Inc and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Manthe serves on advisory boards for Minnesota State University, Mankato, and the non-profit BestPrep, contributing to educational programs focused on customer experience and financial literacy for high school students. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or create bespoke strategies across a range of program structures and custodial relationships.

Benjamin Beuning is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He currently works at Cetera and has previously been affiliated with Avantax Investment Services and RGW Wealth Management, where he has also engaged in marketing activities including PR releases and website maintenance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management solutions, combining discretionary and non-discretionary services across multiple program structures.

Courtney Martineau is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Wayzata, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, Martineau worked at Merrill from 2021 to 2024 and UBS Financial Services from 2015 to 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support financial plans.

Lucas Ciabattoni is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance since 2021, following a four-year tenure at Allstate Investments. Prior to his advisory career, he attended the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Mass Mutual 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 offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, providing structured, collaborative planning engagements that utilize firm-approved analytical tools.

John Dubbe is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in St. Louis Park, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, he worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Dubbe is involved in mortgage and real estate services through John Dubbe Realty and also solicits disability insurance business with the Eugene Cohen Agency. LPL Enterprise serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers. The firm’s integrated platform combines adviser programs with brokerage and insurance product sales, supported by research and discretionary management options.

Pierre Lind is a CFA® charterholder with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2011, currently serving as a financial advisor in Centerville, MN. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools, to help clients manage income sources and withdrawal strategies.

Brent Rice is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With a focus on personalized wealth management strategies, he helps clients navigate complex financial landscapes by understanding their full financial picture and unique goals. Brent specializes in areas including divorce transition planning, small business strategies, and retirement income. Brent holds a Bachelor's Degree from Grand View College and has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He emphasizes a holistic approach to financial advising, working closely with clients to develop customized strategies that align with their long-term objectives. In addition to his professional work, Brent participates in community activities such as coaching youth baseball and is affiliated with Grace Church. His personal interests include biking, golfing, hunting, and running.

Vincent King is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors and World Financial Group. Outside of his advisory role, he has engaged in life insurance sales with several companies. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, offering goal-based financial analyses without discretionary trading authority. The firm combines planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option known as “WealthPlan.”

Kathryn Ripley is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Merrill and Luxottica, Target Optical. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor financial plans. The firm operates with a combination of wealth management and institutional trading capabilities.

Michael Delich is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at City National Bank, Baker Tilly, and KPMG. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs with customizable portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Jordan Esch is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Saint Paul, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2012. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports. The firm delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities typical of large institutional firms.

Natasha Zawacki is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She supports clients with their various account needs as they experience all aspects of their financial lives and changing events. Natasha works to assist individuals and families navigating important financial transitions, including retirement, inheritances, career changes, and liquidity events. Natasha obtained her bachelor's degree in Marketing from St. Catherine University in Saint Paul, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2023. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Her client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, institutional and corporate benefit services, legacy planning, managing new wealth, philanthropic planning, women and wealth, and retirement income. In addition to her professional work, Natasha enjoys camping, hiking, pottery, spending time with her family, and traveling. She is involved with the community organization Hope House.

Hans George Brase is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at U.S. Bank and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., as well as a background in professional basketball with teams such as Hamburg Towers, MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg, and Synatainies MBC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools to assist clients in managing their assets.

Michael Adams is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2015, including time at both Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, and has also been employed at Life Time Athletic. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a Premier Retirement Income service focused on written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice. The firm’s approach incorporates proprietary and third-party research, algorithmic tools, and a structured product lineup with defined enrollment criteria for its retirement income program.

Sara Valesano is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Golden Valley, MN, where she has worked since 2018. She has eight years of industry experience and also serves as a registered nurse at Hennepin County Medical Center. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Katala Anderson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 license and six years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise since 2019 and also manages special events for Moo Booth at the Minnesota State Fair. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that emphasizes dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies through a collaborative, non-discretionary service model.

Kevin Knock is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. He holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of his neighborhood homeowners association and has worked as an Uber driver. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through internal and third-party managers, supported by a broad range of portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

John Williams is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 2023. He has held roles at Minnesota Life Insurance Company and Securian Financial Services, and operates a separate fixed insurance sales agency, North Star Consultants. Williams also serves as successor trustee for client trusts and is involved with North Star Resource Group, a financial services DBA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory platform serving individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of advisors, employing multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Mario Lucarelli is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Wayzata, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked at Iron Range Advisors, LLC and Waddell & Reed, Inc. He has also been involved with the Suburban Hockey Referee Association for 18 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Joseph Mc Graw is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in New Brighton, MN, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously served in the United States Army for four years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on retirement income, using a centralized team and proprietary analytical tools.