Benjamin Hammersten is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Thrivent Financial and several public school districts, along with experience at Mount Olivet Rolling Acres. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement planning recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s investment approach involves a centralized service team using proprietary research and third-party data, with distinctive enrollment criteria and investment options influenced by affiliated product relationships.

Lance Minnichsoffer is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked with firms including LPL Financial, Blue Heron Professional Group LLC, Tyr Financial Group LLC, and Waddell & Reed Inc. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Edina, MN. 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 a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by in-house and third-party research.

Barbara Kickhafer is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Edina, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Board Secretary for the Edinburgh Women's Golf Association. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Kurt Atkinson is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in St. Paul, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and has also been with City National Bank since 2016. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of wrap fee advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, using tailored strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Kyle Trangsrud is a CFP® with 21 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has been with Ameriprise since 2008 and currently manages an advisory business as a registered team member at BDLR Group, Inc. outside of his primary role. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which focuses on written recommendations and ongoing tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients approaching or in retirement.

Jeremy Christensen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Prior Lake, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, utilizing a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Christopher Bayliss is a financial advisor with Cetera in Edina, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Securities America and OSAIC, and maintains a legal practice focused on patent prosecution and estate planning. Bayliss also works as an insurance producer specializing in life, health, and accident insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered adviser serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through a large network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Jason Heath is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Hampton, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, Heath serves as President and is on the Board of Directors of Haven Acres, a nonprofit organization. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Amanda Kraus is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2021, she worked at CRI Securities, LLC and Securian Financial Services Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of a retail business focused on essential oils and also operates a consulting service. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s retirement income service uses a centralized team and proprietary tools to deliver written recommendation reports and ongoing advice, with an investment approach influenced by its affiliated product ecosystem.

Greg Lein is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Leif Hagen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor firms since 2002. Outside of advisory work, Hagen operates an art gallery called Hagen Hus Gallery. LPL Financial serves individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives, offering financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management and utilizes a range of model portfolios, research, and technology-driven tools.

Kevin Kunnari is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Eden Prairie, MN, where he has worked since 2016. He has 10 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Carpentier is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 33 years of industry experience. He has held positions at firms including Avantax Investment Services and AdvisorNET, and currently serves as CEO of Midwest Financial Group, a shared services company for financial advisors. He is also involved with Zoar United Church of Christ in a board capacity. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager investment platform that includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a variety of third-party money managers.

Raun Nelson Wenmark is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wenmark serves as a board member of the Laketown Community Homeowners Association in Victoria, MN. 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 notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Edward Folisi is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Edina, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 15 years. Outside of finance, he coaches youth baseball and is involved in volleyball officiating. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, drawing on diverse portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Daniel Utoft is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bloomington, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

John Degelmann is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Apple Valley, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wings Financial Credit Union and CUNA Brokerage Services, with additional experience at Edward Jones. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisers. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by internal and third-party research.

Hunter Askland is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2023, he worked at Ferguson Enterprises and Doran Companies. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in youth soccer as a referee and coach. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a client intake process to tailor services and offers a hybrid referral and implementation model that includes both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels.

David Wittenberg is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, based in Bloomington, MN. He has 11 years of industry experience and has worked with Thrivent Financial since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the secretary for the Chatterton Home Owners Association, managing meeting notes and communications for the neighborhood. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers goal-based financial planning on a range of topics, with the option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing structure.

Kalley Leer is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2011 and City National Bank since 2023. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients, including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, with investment strategies tailored to clients’ risk profiles and supported by both in-house and third-party managers.