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 serves as a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She is a financial professional with over eighteen years of experience in the financial services industry, specializing in areas such as college education planning, corporate executive services, employee benefits planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, socially responsible investing, women and wealth, and tax minimization. Kate 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 possesses Series 7, 63, and 65 FINRA registrations as well as life and health insurance licenses. Catherine earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature from the University of Minnesota, where she graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. She also holds a Master of Arts degree in Philanthropic Studies from Indiana University, where she was a Jane Addams-Andrew Carnegie fellow. In addition to her professional commitments, Catherine is actively involved in her community as a member of the board for Project DIVA International. She is affiliated with 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.

Mason Schuler is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Maple Grove, MN, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked in various roles including marketing and financial services. He is also the business owner of Schuler LLC, an unrelated venture outside the investment industry. 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 advisory and brokerage services with access to model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and institutional platforms.

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, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large dually registered broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients—including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities—and offers financial planning, consulting, and municipal advisory services supported by a nationwide adviser network.

Oskar Tauring Traxler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bloomington, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at various insurance carriers and financial firms, as well as involvement with the Minnesota Urban Debate League. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions, providing a range of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

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.

Davis Breen is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a client support specialist at Sterling Retirement Resources. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients with a range of portfolio management and retirement services. The firm offers multiple program options and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Joseph Simonett is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Wayzata, MN, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and with 10 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes five years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. before joining Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in 2021. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves mainly high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm provides a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary portfolio management using multi-asset model portfolios and offers integrated custody, brokerage, and advisory services across a broad client base.

Satoru Asato is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial in Bloomington, MN. He has worked with Raymond James Financial Services Advisory, Inc. since 2008 and was involved with McNellis & Asato, Ltd, an independent financial advisory business of which he is president. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional entities. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and investment consulting, utilizing risk profiling and modeling tools to guide client decisions.

Chad Bovee is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2000, also working through its affiliation with Bank of America since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a part-time soccer referee for the Tonka United Soccer Association, a nonprofit organization. Merrill, along 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jian Yang is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

John Gutowsky Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at SagePoint Financial Inc. and Cetera Advisors LLC. He serves on the board of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a nonprofit organization. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes.