Thomas Ottman is the sole advisor at Aquinas Capital Advisors LLC in Blaine, MN, with 44 years of industry experience. He has operated his advisory practice since 1990, establishing Aquinas Capital Advisors in 2016. His credentials include Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Aquinas Capital Advisors provides non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and limited-scope ERISA 3(21) retirement-plan advisory services to individuals and charitable organizations, emphasizing client education through public seminars and workshops. The firm tailors recommendations to client goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance, using both fundamental and technical analysis.

I’m Carter Michaelson, CFP®, CSLP®, and the founder of illumiFI Wealth. I started this firm to help people cut through financial complexity and make confident, tax-smart decisions about their money. With a focus on financial planning, investments, and tax strategies, I work alongside clients to create a clear path toward financial freedom. At illumiFI Wealth, I believe financial advice should be independent, transparent, and values-driven. That’s why the firm is fee-only — no commissions, no hidden agendas. Our approach is also rooted in behavioral finance: helping clients overcome the biases and emotions that can get in the way of good decisions. My favorite moments are when a concept clicks — those “lightbulb” moments where clients feel clarity and confidence about their next steps. I launched illumiFI Wealth because I’ve seen firsthand how overwhelming money can feel — from student loans to charitable giving to retirement planning. My mission is to provide clarity, confidence, and purpose so clients can focus on what truly matters: living generously and pursuing the life they’re called to live.

Thomas Hallberg is the principal advisor at Wealth Transitions, an independent firm based in Forest Lake, MN. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience, including 25 years at Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. Outside of his advisory work, Hallberg is engaged in life and spiritual coaching and public speaking. Wealth Transitions provides investment management and financial planning services primarily to individual clients, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm also conducts public seminars on topics such as estate transfer, tax reduction, and preparing heirs, using client-specific strategies that incorporate fundamental analysis, Modern Portfolio Theory, and Monte Carlo simulations.

Christine Thomas is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience. She is the founder of CMT Financial, LLC, where she has served since 2026, and has previously worked with True Vision MN LLC and Berger Financial Group. Outside of financial advising, she is involved in book publishing as president of My Book, LLC, which focuses on self-help topics, and also works as an independent consultant selling cleaning products. CMT Financial, operating as Ideal Life Advisory, is a fee-only fiduciary wealth management firm providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and estates. The firm emphasizes retirement, education, tax, risk-management, and estate planning with a consultative approach that customizes portfolios primarily using mutual funds and ETFs under discretionary authority.

Tiffany Brynteson Johnson is a financial advisor at FFP Wealth Management, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. She has been with FFP Wealth Management in various capacities since 2006. FFP Wealth Management is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and investment management using a strategic asset allocation and core-and-satellite approach focused primarily on income and secondarily on growth.

Nathan Bartell is a financial advisor at FFP Wealth Management, LLC with Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining FFP Wealth Management, he worked for the City of Farmington and was a full-time student for nine years. FFP Wealth Management is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation and core-and-satellite approach focused primarily on income, investing mainly in no-load mutual funds and ETFs while tailoring portfolios to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Dylan Flategraff is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Dynic Wealth Management LLC since 2022. Prior to joining Dynic, he worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for nine years. He also teaches undergraduate economics and finance courses as an adjunct professor at Concordia University and the University of St. Thomas. Dynic Wealth Management LLC provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis with a generally long-term investment strategy, offering tailored portfolios that include stocks, ETFs, bonds, mutual funds, alternative investments, and options.

Luke Eberly is a CFP® certificant with one year of industry experience, currently advising at Drost Financial. He previously worked at CWM, LLC, Shilanski & Associates, Inc., and Accredited Investors. The firm serves individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, young families, and corporate executives, offering discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning with a focus on fundamental security analysis and modern portfolio theory.

Carter Colemer is a financial advisor at FFP Wealth Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Winona National Bank and Pipestone Systems. FFP Wealth Management is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management, using a strategic asset allocation and core-and-satellite approach focused primarily on income and secondarily on growth.

Steven Drost is a CFP® and CFA® with nine years of industry experience. He is the principal advisor at Drost Financial, where he has worked since 2021. Prior to that, he held roles at Private Client Services LLC, Affiance Financial, and Echo Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory work, Mr. Drost is the Co-Founder and CEO of Quivr CRM, a Salesforce OEM partner focused on customer experience development. Drost Financial serves individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, young families, and corporate executives, providing discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm combines fundamental security analysis with modern portfolio theory, using both passive and active investment vehicles to implement individualized portfolios.

Anthony Rush is a financial advisor at FFP Wealth Management, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with FFP Wealth Management since 2013. FFP Wealth Management is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and investment management, employing a strategic asset allocation and a core-and-satellite approach focused primarily on income with secondary growth objectives.

Patrick Schmitz is a financial advisor at Triton Investments, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked in real estate brokerage since 2022 while also owning and managing Atlas Rental LLC, a real estate investment company. Prior to his current roles, he was employed at Xcel Energy and Dakota Gasification Company. Triton Investments, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, employing a long-term investment approach centered on passively managed index ETFs and active rebalancing. The firm manages approximately $17 million in assets and customizes portfolios based on client objectives documented in Investment Policy Statements.

Joseph Bertilson is a financial advisor at Cedrus Wealth Group with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Edward Jones and Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, Bertilson is a partner in 360 Security Services LLC and Rooted Tax Group, LLC. Cedrus Wealth Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as pension and profit-sharing plan sponsors, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial consulting, and donor-advised fund advisory services. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and tactical strategies, integrates AI-enabled estate and tax planning tools, and maintains a formal affiliation with an accounting firm for potential cross-referral opportunities.

Thomas Koehn is a financial advisor at Ascent Advisors with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America and Questar Capital Corporation. Koehn is also involved with American Senior Benefits, where he dedicates significant time to insurance product sales. Ascent Advisors provides portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and specialized Delaware Statutory Trust consulting to a range of clients including individuals and business entities. The firm employs a multi-faceted investment approach combining modern portfolio theory with quantitative, fundamental, and technical analysis, and it includes an explicit focus on DST/1031 exchange consulting.

Daniel Engskov is a financial advisor with Cedrus Wealth Group in Andover, MN, holding a Series 65 license and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cedrus Wealth Group, he worked in real estate and corporate roles including positions at Hempel Real Estate and Ryan Companies. He is also the Director of Private Client Services at Rooted Tax, where he prepares and reviews tax returns and provides tax planning and consulting services. Cedrus Wealth Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as pension and profit-sharing plan sponsors, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial consulting, and donor-advised fund advisory services. The firm employs a variety of investment methods and integrates tax and estate planning tools while maintaining a formal affiliation with Rooted Tax Group.

Peyton Chapman is an advisor with Cedrus Wealth Group in Andover, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cedrus, Chapman worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Outside of finance, Chapman has experience with Ninth Street Soccer and Coffee and International Justice Mission. Cedrus Wealth Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as pension and profit-sharing plan sponsors, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial consulting, and donor-advised fund advisory services. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including fundamental and technical analysis, tactical approaches, and alternative exposures, and integrates AI-enabled estate and tax planning tools into its client services.

Ty Nelson is a financial advisor at Cedrus Wealth Group with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at HRCC, Jax Exteriors, Dick's Sporting Goods, and Legacy Christian Academy, where he worked for 14 years. Cedrus Wealth Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plan sponsors, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial consulting, and donor-advised fund advisory services. The firm employs a range of investment approaches, including fundamental and technical analysis, tactical strategies, and alternative exposures, and integrates technology platforms such as Pontera and Wealth.com in client support.

Christopher King is a financial advisor at Cedrus Wealth Group with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Cedrus Wealth Group in 2025, he worked at II Technology and First Trust Portfolios, as well as Wells Fargo and its affiliates. Cedrus Wealth Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients, along with pension and profit-sharing plan sponsors, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial consulting, and donor-advised fund advisory services. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, tactical strategies, and alternative exposures, and integrates technology platforms such as Pontera and Wealth.com in its client services.

Eric Agrimson is a financial advisor with Cedrus Wealth Group, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones and has a background in real estate and landscaping services. Outside of his advisory role, he has experience as a realtor and has operated his own landscaping business. Cedrus Wealth Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plan sponsors, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial consulting, and donor-advised fund advisory services. The firm employs a variety of investment methods including fundamental and technical analysis, tactical strategies, and alternative exposures, and integrates technology platforms for estate and tax planning and held-away account management.

Mark Lea is a financial advisor at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at American Portfolios, OSAIC, and Osaic Advisory Services. In addition to his advisory roles, he owns and operates The Tractor Works, a seasonal mowing business. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in client assets through a network of 152 advisors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, employing a range of strategies including mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and alternative products.