Whitney Blasko is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Wayzata, MN. She joined the Merrill office in 2010 after beginning her career in wealth management in New York City during college. Whitney has over 15 years of experience helping clients with a holistic approach to investing and wealth management, considering the many factors that impact a client's financial future. She specializes in areas including college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, socially responsible and values-based investing, and support for women and LGBT wealth planning. Whitney holds several professional designations, including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned a bachelor's degree from Columbia University with a concentration in economics within Latin American studies. Whitney is also a member of the Columbia Alumni Club of Minnesota and the Wayzata Chamber of Commerce. In addition to her professional work, Whitney is actively involved in community organizations such as Hammer Residences, Interfaith Outreach, and the Junior League of Minneapolis. She and her husband Greg live in the Wayzata area and enjoy participating in outdoor activities including wake surfing, various styles of biking, skiing, and she is working on rediscovering her interest in golf.

Richard Faatz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Wayzata, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Cetera, and MidCountry Bank. He serves on the finance committee of the Church of the Open Door, assisting with fundraising efforts. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with an investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Isaac Moin is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Thrivent, his work experience includes various roles unrelated to finance, such as involvement with local basketball organizations and positions in the food service and landscaping industries. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers clients the option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing program called WealthPlan, while maintaining the separation of planning and investment management.

Dara Day is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Throughout their career, Dara has worked with firms including Davenport & Company LLC and Cardea Capital Advisors, LLC. Dara is also involved in operations at Advisornet Financial. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a broad range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Anthony Greniuk is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Elk River, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at UBS Financial Services, Prosperity Capital Advisors, and MerCap Securities. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services, combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMAs and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Alex Hoffman is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at Thrivent Financial and Aerotek. Outside of his advisory role, he independently produces music and distributes it through major streaming platforms. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with customizable portfolio management and integrates both in-house and third-party investment managers in its services.

David Bergman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in St. Louis Park, MN. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Grove Point Advisors, LLC, Strategic Financial Concepts, and other organizations. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Lucky Shots Pickleball Club in Minneapolis. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Cooper Lukenda is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Wayzata, MN, and has three years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2022 and previously worked at Solifi and St. Olaf College, where he also serves as an assistant men's golf coach. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers a range of investment services, including programs informed by its Global Investment Committee’s analyses.

Kevin Kuenster is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Kuenster has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Robin Schneekloth is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA 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 investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Nick Heithoff is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2026. He has held various roles within Fidelity since 2020, including Investment Consultant, Fixed Income Specialist, Investment Solutions Representative, and Customer Relationship Advocate. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual in 2019. Nick works with clients of diverse backgrounds, focusing on understanding their unique financial situations and collaborating to develop clear and thoughtful financial plans. His approach aims to help clients gain confidence in their financial futures, whether they are new to planning or experienced investors. Outside of his professional work, Nick enjoys family activities, hiking, spending time at the lake, music, and pets.

Mina Basilious is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2018 and previously at Arab Bank from 2014 to 2018. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

D Aundre De Mars is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work history outside of finance, including roles at Luther Brookdale Volkswagen and Blue Collar BBQ. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm provides goal-based, holistic planning covering various financial topics, with options to combine planning and managed-account services under a consolidated billing structure.

Anthony Patridge is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at U.S. Bancorp Investments and U.S. Bank. Outside the financial sector, he has experience in the food service and delivery industries with Raising Cane's, DoorDash, and Dairy Queen. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Derrek Hall is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Bloomington, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has two years of experience in the industry, including prior roles at Huntington National Bank, Bremer Bank, and U.S. Bank National Association. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Michelle Muthiani is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at North Star Resources Group, Securian Financial Services, and CRI Securities. She serves on the finance committee of Sanctuary Covenant Church, focusing on budgeting, internal controls, and investment oversight. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and a variety of investment program structures.

Peter Haagenson is a financial advisor at OSAIC with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at VMware and Blue Medora. Haagenson holds positions at multiple financial advisory entities, working with clients on investments, estate planning, and financial needs. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct diversified portfolios.

Matthew Pfaff is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes positions at The Oak Ridge Financial Services Group, Inc., Questar Asset Management, and Questar Capital Corporation. 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 focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Brandon Jungmann is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held roles at RBC Capital Markets and YipitData since 2017. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Brian Whinnery is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2016, as well as Hays Financial Group and Global Retirement Partners. Whinnery serves as a board member for World Archives, LLC, a for-profit organization associated with CHIP (Changing How Individuals Prosper). LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with access to model portfolios, research, and various portfolio management options.