Zachary Schillinger is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bremer Bank and the University of St. Thomas. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a broker-dealer, utilizing a range of LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managers.

Victor Edwards is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Amazon, Securitas AB, and Homeview Health. Edwards has been with Thrivent Financial since 2026. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial analyses that cover a wide range of planning topics. The firm offers planning and managed-account services separately but allows clients to combine them under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Meghan Villanueva is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2016, initially working with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. before continuing at the current entity. The firm serves both individual and institutional clients and offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning through written recommendations and annual advice focused on income reliability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Sheila Sullivan is a financial advisor at Cetera with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Securian Financial Services, Inc. and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers multiple portfolio management options and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and manages over $256 billion in assets.

Jack Genereaux is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2019 and previously was employed at American Insurance Agency and Butternut Hills Golf Course. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in a structured approach, delivering non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Jonathan Yocum is a financial advisor with Merrill in Saint Paul, MN, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2019 and previously at JPB LLC from 2015 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole member and president of Landsvagar Farm, LLC, a small tree farm, and serves as an officer and board member of Yocum Properties, LLC. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

John Thibault is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Before joining Ameriprise in 2023, he worked in various roles including positions at Cirtec Medical and FedEx. He is also employed as a bartender at Tiffany Sports Lounge, a role he has held since 2021. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning, utilizing a combination of investment research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools to deliver tailored recommendations.

Lawrence Calhoun is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been associated with Old National Bank since 2015. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Logan Tibbits is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He held positions at Ameriprise Financial Services and AutoTrek before joining Fidelity. Tibbits also managed Shimmering Pines Club Lambs for 15 years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Keenan Lund is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Travelers and Augsburg University, as well as service with the United States Air Force Academy. Outside of advisory work, Lund is involved with the Eagan Youth Hockey Association as a tryout evaluator. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written recommendations and ongoing retirement-income planning centered on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Tyler Swanson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 13 years of experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Bloomington, MN. His prior work includes roles at Bell Bank, FPS Financial, Inc., Commonwealth Financial Network, and CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Dale Lawrence is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following five years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its offerings.

Adrian Johnson is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience, currently with Ameriprise in Edina, MN. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2011. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Elton Chan is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its affiliated entities since 2014. Chan serves on the Board of Directors for the National Society of Compliance Professionals, a nonprofit organization supporting compliance professionals in the financial services industry. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses across a broad range of financial planning topics. The firm offers planning and managed-account services separately, with ongoing periodic reviews and no discretionary trading authority for the planning service.

Stevan Kafitz is a financial advisor at Cetera with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Securian Financial Services and North Star Resource Group. Outside of his advisory work, he is an agent/broker involved in fixed insurance sales through North Star Consultants. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party managers, with more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Bernardo Escobedo Diaz is a CFP® professional affiliated with Charles Schwab, based in Edina, MN, with 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Merrill, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated financial planning services. The firm’s integrated model combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by centralized operational and custodial infrastructure.

Alexander Morrall is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has held roles at multiple firms, including Fortune Financial and Securian Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, Morrall owns the Twin Cities Wellness Collective, a business based in Minnetonka, MN. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base ranging from individual investors to institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that supports customized investment strategies and access to third-party money managers.

Scott Wilkins is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. In addition to his advisory work, he has been involved with Andover Building & Development Corporation since 1982. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic automation, while providing a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Thomas Karp is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC, where he has worked since 2023, following a 14-year tenure at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. Karp is also the owner of Karp Financial Advisors, Inc., through which he provides tax preparation and assists clients with term life insurance and fixed annuity products. Additionally, he serves as a member of the Finance Committee for the Encampment Forest Association. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services along with financial planning and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and third-party partnerships to construct portfolios that include a diverse mix of securities and alternative investments.

Laura Gerke is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, and has 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2013. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning, which includes a written Recommendation Report and ongoing advice based on research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools.