Ryan Johnson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2012. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses a structured planning process with firm-approved tools and incorporates a wide range of investment and financial services.

Michael Sturgis is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lakeville, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2006. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement income advice through a centralized consulting team.

Jeffrey Jarnes is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed advisor with 45 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and has a longstanding career including roles with Fortune Financial Holdings, Securian Financial Services, and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in fixed insurance sales and operates a financial services business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large nationwide network 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 supported by a broad selection of investment strategies and custodial relationships.

Ryan Antkowiak is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at Robert W. Baird & Company since 2007. He holds the Series 63 designation and is based in St. Paul, MN. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that advises a diverse client base including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers to implement a range of investment strategies.

Jacob Morris is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wayzata, MN, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked for Osseo Area Schools for twelve years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products through a large nationwide network of advisors and branches.

Elizabeth Stromberg is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 28 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008 and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, with strategies tailored to clients’ risk profiles and implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Carl Lottman is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Plymouth, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with MassMutual life Insurance Company and MassMutual Investors Services since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in health insurance sales as an agent. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved software tools to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Catherine Shannon is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has over eighteen years of experience in the financial services industry, supporting clients with comprehensive wealth management strategies. Her expertise includes areas such as college education planning, corporate executive services, employee benefits planning, executive compensation, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, and tax minimization. Catherine holds Series 7, 63, and 65 FINRA registrations, as well as life and health insurance licenses. She also holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature from the University of Minnesota, graduating summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. She further attained a Master of Arts in Philanthropic Studies from Indiana University, where she was a Jane Addams-Andrew Carnegie fellow. Beyond her advisory role, Catherine engages in community involvement as a member of the Board for Project Got Your Back. She is also affiliated with several professional organizations, including the University of Minnesota Alumni Association, Indiana University Alumni Association, and is a founding member of the Mortar Board Foundation.

Jon Gadberry Jr. is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Ameriprise in Eden Prairie, MN, having previously worked at Orgel Wealth Management, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, Steve Miura, American Century Investment Services, Inc., and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of Coteau Holdings, LLC, where he manages an advisory business. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, providing tailored recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, delivering non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

Russell Stains is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Wayzata, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their planning approach incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques but does not include individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Blake Friedman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Ameriprise in Mound, MN, with one year of experience at the firm. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he held various roles including positions at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, North Oaks Golf Club, and the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with at least $1 million in investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm delivers personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team and provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Amy Erck is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2018 and has prior experience at The Fountain Group, Beacon Hill Staffing Group, Kroll Ontrack, and operated a law office from 2013 to 2017. 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, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery tools and scenario modeling, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

William Guthrie is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Edina, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and asset-allocation analyses, along with institutional consulting and public finance services.

Oskar Tauring Traxler is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and has prior experience with various insurance carriers and firms including Waddell & Reed, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he has been involved with the Minnesota Urban Debate League in a non-investment capacity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Lindsay Johnson is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with Merrill since 2005, focusing on developing financial strategies for high net worth individuals and business owners. Lindsay holds the CFP® certification and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She earned Bachelor's degrees in Economics and Finance, along with a minor in Accounting, from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Lindsay's professional expertise includes college education planning, divorce transition planning, services for endowments, foundations and non-profits, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Lindsay lives in Minnetonka with her husband, Matthew, and their two children. She is actively involved in her community, supporting non-profit organizations such as Wishes & More, and serves on the Gleason Lake Association Board. Her personal interests include interior decorating, music, painting, and spending time with her family.

Megan Carlson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2017, previously working at Insight Global and The University of Arizona. 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 annual retirement planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies, supported by a centralized team and proprietary analysis tools.

Richard Fromstein is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bloomington, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning guided by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services directly to individuals as well as through Corporate Financial Planning agreements with employers.

Rochelle Slattery is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with firms including Securities America Advisors and Arbor Point Advisors. In addition to her advisory role, she supervises representatives in insurance sales and investment activities as an OSJ Principal. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, pension, and charitable investors through a broad network of affiliated advisors and advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on diversified portfolio construction using firm-provided asset-allocation tools and access to third-party managers.

Brian Mickelson is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is Chief Financial Officer and financial advisor for TC Family LLC, where he manages company financials. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed, non-discretionary recommendation reports that incorporate modeling, tax strategies, and income planning. The firm delivers these services through a centralized consulting team and combines algorithmic tools with advisor oversight.

Nathan Rolek is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise since 2021. Prior to that, he was employed by Equitable Advisors, Axa Advisors, and TD Ameritrade. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President on the Board of Directors for the Jefferson High School Softball program. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services tailored for individuals approaching or in retirement, typically serving clients with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.