John Mc Cormick is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for eight years and spent two years at KARE 11 TV. He holds a Series 66 designation. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies, using a combination of research, modeling, and tax analysis to support client planning.

James Hay is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Bloomington, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and having 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for Calvin Christian School. 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 supports its advisors with proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Grant Thayer is Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity. In this role, he develops and leads a team of associates who assist clients in creating holistic financial plans aimed at achieving their individual and family goals. He emphasizes co-creating clear and understandable plans to support clients in enjoying a confident retirement. His experience at Fidelity includes positions as Vice President, Regional Planning Consultant from 2023 to 2025; Vice President, Financial Consultant from 2022 to 2023; Financial Consultant from 2019 to 2022; Investment Consultant in 2019; Relationship Manager from 2018 to 2019; and Financial Representative from 2017 to 2018. Prior to Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Planner at Minneapolis Financial Group from 2015 to 2017.

Wendy Kuntz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Waconia, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and over 33 years of industry experience. She has worked at Old National Bank (formerly Klein Bank) and LPL Financial since 2010. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as an election judge in Waconia and Minneapolis, MN. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management programs, utilizing strategic and tactical allocations, model portfolios, and third-party subadvisors.

Matthew Buechel is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Wayzata, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with a trust based in Nantucket, MA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering advisory programs that include tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a broad range of investment products and services.

Ryan Mc Nelis is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab based in Edina, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at TD Ameritrade and Fidelity Brokerage Services. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2020. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program and affiliated managed accounts, providing a combination of advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services. The firm’s client relationship model features mostly non-discretionary advice alongside access to discretionary separately managed accounts and utilizes multi-asset model portfolios with strategic allocation and alternative investment options.

Jeffrey Halverson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Next Financial Group and spent twelve years with Albert Lea Area Schools. He holds a Series 66 designation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individual clients, 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.

Jeanne Rosengren is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career in the financial services industry in 1986 as a securities analyst and transitioned to wealth management in 1998. Jeanne provides advisory services to high-net-worth families and small companies, focusing on family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and women and wealth. She utilizes the resources of Merrill Lynch to assist clients in clarifying their financial goals, investment selection, and asset allocation strategy. Jeanne holds a Bachelor's Degree from St. Cloud State University and professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Her experience includes advising individuals and multigenerational families on retirement planning, education funding, wealth transfer, and wealth preservation. Jeanne is a member of the Children’s Legacy Advisors board. Active in her community, Jeanne has supported nonprofit organizations such as Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners, Benilde St. Margaret’s School, and Susan G. Komen, including speaking on breast cancer awareness related to her personal experiences. She resides in Plymouth, Minnesota with her husband, Steve, and their three adult children. Jeanne enjoys spending time with her family, tennis, and traveling.

Preston Stach is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked at Edward Jones and held roles in financial services and other industries. He also serves as an internal wholesaler for AdvisorNet Financial, supporting insurance and benefits wholesalers and independent advisors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and operates a multi-manager platform with various investment program options.

Andrea Wren is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with RBC Capital Markets and its affiliated wealth management division since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a test monitor for American College Testing and provides grocery delivery services through Shipt. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s risk profile and investment goals.

Scott Hallett is a CFP® professional with 35 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2009 and holds a Series 63 license. He also has a long-standing role at Old National Bank since 2011. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a wide range of investment strategies and leveraging technology for operational and research support.

Jacob Creydt is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services in Bloomington, MN since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he solely owns an LLC that holds an investment in SouthMetro Centers. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings. The firm uses proprietary research and asset allocation models to tailor financial plans to client goals and risk tolerances.

Daniel Law is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. in Greenfield, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 2008 and previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Wells Fargo Investments. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, combining internal research, manager selection, and model-traded strategies, with approximately $394 billion in regulatory assets under management as of December 31, 2025.

Karen Peterson is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2016. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products.

Jeffrey Benson is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 2010. His other business activities include managing a financial services DBA under LPL and involvement with a Prudential-sponsored insurance agency. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers services including financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Dale Teal is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, and H. Beck, Inc. He also engages with Strategic Financial Concepts, a DBA associated with his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of investment options including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with operational tools and research technology.

Micah Benway is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2011. He holds a Series 63 license and is involved outside of his advisory role as a board member of Feed My Starving Children and leads Paragon Operations, LLC. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeting clients nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Luke Donahue is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has experience working with MassMutual Life Insurance Co, Northwestern Mutual, and Piller Financial Group. Outside of finance, he has a background that includes nearly a decade working at Hazeltine National Golf Club. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using a collaborative, annual planning process supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Martin Cole is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations, along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Cole has been with Thrivent Investment Management and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2002. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning covering retirement, tax, estate, and other financial topics, while keeping planning and managed-account services separate under its WealthPlan option.

Amy Lawin is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. She is currently with RBC Capital Markets and has previous experience at Thrivent Financial and its affiliated entities. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients through customized advisory programs that offer portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm combines in-house and third-party investment managers to tailor strategies according to client risk profiles, with additional capabilities including alternative investments and integrated lending arrangements.