Anna Schlesinger is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2015 and City National Bank since 2019. Outside her advisory role, she serves on the board of directors for Public Art Saint Paul, a nonprofit organization partnered with the city. RBC Wealth Management at RBC Capital Markets serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored portfolio management and financial planning services through a range of advisory programs and utilizes both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Kory Schleicher is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Investments, LLC. 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, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Isaac Jones is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Minneapolis, MN, and has seven years of industry experience. Before joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at AxA Advisors and held positions in the food service industry. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Charles Kretschmer is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing. His prior roles include seven years at First Light Asset Management LLC and two years at Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. He also has experience in academia from Saint John's University. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Christopher Sprau is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Christopher & Banks, Goodwill-Easter Seals MN, Robert Half, and United Health Group. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as medical power of attorney for his mother. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match clients with appropriate program models or discretionary managers, utilizing a mix of firm-offered programs and third-party asset management solutions.

Brianna Riofski is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley for nine years and Ecolab for one year. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the advisory board of Early Childhood Family Services in Rosemount, Minnesota. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Cullen Gess is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Minneapolis, MN. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has two years of industry experience. His work history includes multiple roles within Wells Fargo and academic positions at the University of Minnesota and Leeds University. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

David Dudley is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at RiverSource Distributors Inc. for seven years before joining Ameriprise in 2019. Dudley is also a co-owner of NAP Partners, LLC, an advisory business based in Houston, TX. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement-income planning through a written Recommendation Report and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Tyler David is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2021, he worked in various roles including at Vans and Dry Air Restoration. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches soccer and basketball at Lakeville North High School and serves as an associate board member for Aces For Kids. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through programs offered directly and via third-party managers, with a focus on personalized risk assessment and matching clients to suitable advisory models.

Steven Hebert is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ameriprise since 2014. He has a background that includes providing training and support on Ameriprise technology tools and processes, as well as operating an audio production and voiceover business. Based in Minneapolis, MN, he holds a Series 63 license. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to produce written Recommendation Reports in collaboration with clients’ financial advisors. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

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.

Jennifer Laitinen is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 22 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and City National Bank since 2023. Outside of her advisory role, she works part-time as a bartender at The Lookout Supper Club. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm’s investment approach includes tailored strategies based on client risk profiles and utilizes a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Nicholas Kruell is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior work includes roles at Ameriprise Financial, Northwestern Mutual, and Waddell & Reed. He is also involved with Blue Heron Professional Group, LLC. 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, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Derek Drees is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at ADP and in property management. 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 that utilizes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

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.

Mark Stephan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Edina, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jacob Biermaier is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Lakeville, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he worked at Balanced Wealth Management and Securities America Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an on-ice official for youth and high school hockey and coaches baseball at East Ridge High School. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and managed account solutions. The firm employs a variety of portfolio construction tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Donovan Laib is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Eagan, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2018 and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch from 2014 to 2018. He is the sole owner of Sunset Wealth Management, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory services with other financial product offerings.

Brandon Navara is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Mahtomedi, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 2013. He works within The DDK Group, a team in Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group offers customized consulting and portfolio services, including financial planning and discretionary management, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across a range of investment strategies.

Karl Hults is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2026. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, beginning his career there as a Financial Representative before advancing to Relationship Manager and then to his current role. Karl's work focuses on connecting with clients to understand their unique needs and guiding them through the planning process using Fidelity's resources. He aims to make financial planning approachable and collaborative, bringing together appropriate tools, specialists, and strategies. Outside of his professional role, Karl has interests in board games, comedy, football, spending time at the lake, movies, and caring for pets.