Phillip Richards is a financial advisor at Cetera with over 56 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 license and has previously worked at Securian Financial Services, Inc. and C.R.I. Securities, Inc. Richards is also an author of multiple books and serves on several nonprofit boards, including the Mayo Clinic of Arizona Leadership Council and the Temple University Board of Trustees. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a national multi-manager platform serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, allowing advisors to implement various model portfolios and customized strategies.

Kenton Ketchum is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and LPL Financial. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Sean Michaelis is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Inver Grove Heights, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, Michaelis serves as an on-call firefighter with the Inver Grove Heights Fire Department and assists with payroll and tax documentation for his spouse’s online influencer business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies and is notable for its extensive retail advisor network and affiliated financial services.

Daniel Bealka is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lino Lakes, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2011. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in its approach and supports clients through a centralized consulting team.

Alexander Johnson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Minneapolis, MN. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo since 2025. Prior to entering the financial industry, Alexander worked at Discount Tire and various community organizations. 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 employs over 14,000 advisors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by in-house and third-party research.

Marcus Waterbury is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is an author and serves as a forward for a book with Bachrach & Associates, Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual 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 services that include both direct client planning and corporate financial planning agreements.

Ryder Gilbert is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with Series 66 credentials and experience beginning in 2022. His prior roles include positions at Blackwoods Group and Starbucks Coffee Co., alongside a lengthy background in education. The DDK Group at Robert W. Baird & Co. serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients through a variety of financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm utilizes both manager-traded and model-traded strategies supported by internal research and technology, managing approximately $394 billion in regulatory assets as of December 31, 2025.

Max Mattila is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been part of The Mattila Wealth Management Group since 2013. He focuses on providing multigenerational financial solutions tailored to each client’s risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and investment goals. His client expertise includes executive and equity compensation services, liquidity management, tax minimization, retirement income, and working with clients in sports and entertainment. Max earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Southwest Minnesota State University and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. He continues to advance his financial education through the College for Financial Planning. Outside of his professional work, Max enjoys following football, golfing, racquetball, reading, table tennis, and spending time with his family and friends.

Joseph Miller is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, where he has worked since 2010. He maintains multiple roles outside his advisory work, including serving as a board member of Collaborative Divorce Professionals, advisory board member of the Glory of Christ Lutheran Church Endowment Fund, and volunteering in financial education with SavvyLadies Inc. Additionally, he is involved with Integra Shield Financial Group in various capacities including financial education and divorce planning. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base of individual and institutional investors, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and provides access to multiple platforms and third-party advisers, including proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Heidi Olson is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Burnsville, MN, where she has worked since 2016. She has nine years of experience in the industry. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Benjamin Johnson is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. for six years and was involved with Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church for four years. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering a range of advisory programs and portfolio management services tailored to clients’ risk profiles. The firm utilizes a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers and provides access to alternative investments, integrated lending, and cash-sweep arrangements.

Happy Perry is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 19 years of industry experience. Perry has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2011. Outside of advising, Perry manages a rental property. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Michael Nielsen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Wells Fargo, Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research, incorporating ESG eligibility frameworks and leveraging broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

William Creamer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in West Saint Paul, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010. Creamer also serves as co-trustee of a family trust. 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 other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a broad range of investment strategies.

David Peterson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated firms since 2015. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team, focusing on clients with Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Roger Cole is a Series 66-credentialed advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he spent 15 years working with Morley Stanwood Community Schools. He is based in Minneapolis, MN. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses across a broad range of financial planning topics. The firm offers planning separately from managed-account services and conducts periodic reviews of recommendations.

Patricia Savre serves as a Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill. She provides goals-based financial advice, focusing on listening to clients' needs and customizing wealth management strategies to help meet their goals and aspirations. Her expertise spans multiple areas, including college education planning, divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, employee financial health, legacy planning, and personal retirement planning. Patricia holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Dakota and carries several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). She was raised in a small farming community in North Dakota and currently resides in the Twin Cities with her husband and three daughters. Outside of her professional work, Patricia enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, learning golf, and participating in community activities. She is involved with organizations such as Lakeshore Players Theatre and St Odilia.

Joshua Howard is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license. He is currently with RBC Capital Markets, LLC and has prior experience at Bremer Bank and Royal Bank of Canada Global Asset Management. His background also includes a role with Edina Public Schools. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored strategies using a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers and provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Kathryn Isackson Papp is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Minneapolis, MN, and has one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Best and Flanagan, Morgan Stanley, and Parametric Portfolio Associates. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset management programs, working with both proprietary and third-party managers to implement tailored investment solutions.

Jesse Modahl is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2017 and previously worked for the State of Minnesota Department of Commerce for twelve years. He was formerly a 20% owner of an investment-related real estate business, Eight - Three Investments, LLC, which is in the process of winding down. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves individual, institutional, and charitable clients with a range of advisory programs and portfolio management services. The firm uses tailored investment strategies and offers access to both in-house and third-party managers, alongside various program features including tax management and responsible investing options.