Paul Wheaton is a CFP® with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Wayzata, MN. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in business ownership activities unrelated to investment management. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions. It provides a specialized retirement-income planning service for individuals approaching or in retirement, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations.

Laura Buu is a financial professional at Cetera with a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. She currently supports advisory and planning services at North Star Resource Group and is also affiliated with Lalonde Wealth Advisor Group. Previously, she has worked with Thrivent Financial and other firms, and has experience operating a sole proprietorship. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and features a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

David Foster is a financial advisor with Merrill in Minneapolis, MN, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1999 and also has a tenure with Bank of America, N.A. starting in 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a co-trustee and holds power of attorney positions involving fiduciary responsibilities. Merrill serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage execution services. The firm’s investment approach includes multiple program strategies and manager-constructed solutions overseen by its CIO and platform, with deep integration across the Bank of America financial ecosystem.

Ryan Jaskinia is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bloomington, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously was employed by AT&T from 2016 to 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, along with affiliated mutual funds and securities-based lending options, maintaining a large retail advisor network and branch footprint.

Chase Cardinal is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he held positions at Nfp, Menards, Uber Eats, the University of Minnesota Duluth, and Forkless. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse range of clients including individual investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and an affiliated insurance agency among its services.

Matthew Zilles is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2011. 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 advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Justin Flores is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2021 and previously held positions outside the financial industry, including roles in the restaurant sector. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse range of clients including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles with access to both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Ryan Weinzierl is the Vice President and Branch Leader at the Oakdale Investor Center. In this role, he leads a team of associates dedicated to serving clients by collaborating with planning and investment professionals to co-create and implement financial plans aimed at helping clients achieve their financial goals. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, serving as Vice President and Branch Leader. Prior to this, Ryan held several positions at Ameriprise Financial, including Senior Director of Advisor Business Development from 2015 to 2020, Sales Manager from 2011 to 2015, and Financial Advisor from 2009 to 2011.

Patton Hoffarth is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2016. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice. Their approach includes restrictive enrollment criteria and investment recommendations influenced by proprietary research and affiliated product partnerships.

Jeffrey Lensing is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise in various capacities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns and operates a small party supply rental business with family members. 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 with written recommendations and ongoing advice tailored to dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Gloria Pozzini is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds a Series 63 designation and has 40 years of industry experience. She has worked at Osaic Wealth, Inc. (formerly Royal Alliance Associates, Inc.) since 1995 and was with Financial Dimensions Group, Inc. from 2001 to 2024. Outside of her advisory roles, she sells life, disability, fixed annuity, and long-term care insurance and assesses clients' existing insurance coverage. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services and employs a model-based investment approach with an emphasis on asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and the use of discretionary and third-party manager strategies.

William Feiler is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 34 years of industry experience and holds a Series 63 designation. His career includes roles at Woodbury Financial Services, FSC Securities Corporation, Sage Point Financial, and Royal Alliance Associates. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a cattle-raising business where he raises and sells beef cattle. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm employs a model-based investment approach focused on asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and strategies.

Elizabeth White is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she owns residential rental properties, which are managed by third parties. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm offers a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Jasmine Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Minneapolis, MN. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo since 2022, including her current role beginning in 2026. Prior to entering the financial industry, her work experience includes roles in retail and food service sectors. 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 supported by extensive research and analytics.

Lilia Kelash is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, with Series 63 and Series 65 designations and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, she worked at Willis Towers Watson and has a diverse background including roles outside the financial industry. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes annual advice and a written Recommendation Report focused on tax-aware withdrawal strategies and dependable income sources. The firm uses a centralized service team and algorithmic tools to develop recommendations tailored to clients with a minimum level of investable assets, operating within a product ecosystem that includes affiliated fund options.

Larry Borlaug is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Bloomington, MN, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 42 years of industry experience and has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a rental property. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers comprehensive, goal-based planning without discretionary trading authority, allowing clients to combine planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing system called “WealthPlan.”

Alexander Whitney is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and has been with RBC Capital Markets and its affiliated entities since 2018. Whitney serves on the board of directors for Hixon Properties, Inc., a family-owned real estate development company. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with customizable portfolio management and financial planning services, leveraging both in-house and third-party investment resources.

Max Hellmann is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point and Fastenal. Outside of his advisory role, he competes in fishing tournaments that offer monetary prizes. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which includes written recommendation reports and ongoing tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Nicholas Rowan is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 2006 and has a prior background with U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray Inc. since 2000. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in St. Paul, MN. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a range of capital markets and research resources to support client strategies.

Bo Chwala is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Bank of America, N.A. and N.I.S. Financial Services, Inc. He has held various positions in sectors including finance and retail. 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 designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.