The Financial Planning Co. exists to improve financial lives. We commonly work with people with retirement planning, notably investment management and income planning. Whether through finding previously unknown opportunities for clients or figuring out how much is enough for those who’re ready to step away or establishing financial ground rules for increasing the odds of success, FPC works hand-in-hand with clients on their way to financial independence. We believe that plans rarely work but planning does. Luke DeBoer has a long history of guiding individuals, families, and corporations in multiple facets of financial planning, including investing, retirement planning, insurance, & employer benefits consulting. To support these efforts, Luke is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, completed the Certified Benefits Professional program, and holds an MBA with a concentration in Tax from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota. His professional career includes time at Fidelity Investments as a consultant, leading the financial wellbeing efforts for Delta Air Lines and for UnitedHealth Group, and as a Sr. Relationship Manager at Optum Bank, specializing in HSA’s and their relationship with retirement savings. Luke is married to Gina DeBoer and they have 5 children (Isabella, Veda, Judah, Lucia, Amelia), ages 6-15. They are members at Oakwood Community Church in Waconia. Luke also serves as a Board Member and the Treasurer of the Waconia public school district. Luke is a native Minnesotan, having grown up in the Elk River area.

Jonathan Held is the principal advisor at Landcasted Capital Management LLC in Waconia, MN, holding a Series 65 designation with eight years of industry experience. He has previously worked at AdvisorNet Wealth Partners, WaterStreet Asset Management LLC, and SNS Financial Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as principal consultant at Alpha Beta Consulate, LLC, a technology and management consulting firm for registered investment advisers, a position he has held since 2011. Landcasted Capital Management serves individual, high-net-worth, institutional clients, and other RIAs by combining portfolio management with financial planning and sub-advisory services. The firm emphasizes social-impact investing, options-based risk management, and provides customized strategies including focused US equity, multi-strategy ETF portfolios, and structured protection strategies.

Daniel Uecker is a financial advisor with Pankonin Financial Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Focus Financial and Royal Alliance Associates, and he has owned Uecker Insurance since 1988. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an elder at Immanuel Lutheran Church and is president of the Gaylord Chamber of Commerce. Pankonin Financial Group provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals and plan sponsors. The firm emphasizes client-tailored portfolios based on documented profiles and investment policy statements, and serves over 800 clients with two advisors.

Andrew Kalenberg is a financial advisor at The Financial Planning Co. with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked as the Controller of Central Counties Cooperative since 2018. Prior to that, he held positions at E2 Electrical Services and Peterson Jurgerenson Public Accountants. The Financial Planning Co. primarily serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as employer plan sponsors and institutional clients. The firm focuses on passive portfolio construction using low-cost index funds and ETFs, offering discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and employee benefit plan advisory services.

Ashton Pankonin is a financial advisor at Pankonin Financial Group in Belle Plaine, MN, with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and Focus Financial Network, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he operates an independent insurance agency. Pankonin Financial Group provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals and plan sponsors. The firm manages client assets through third-party programs and offers ongoing planning with regular client reviews, serving over 800 clients with two advisors.

Jeffrey Hackler is a financial advisor at Fortis Group Advisors LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Fortis Group Advisors since 2020, with prior experience at LPL Financial and INVEST Financial Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a boys swim coach at Waconia High School. Fortis Group Advisors is a multi-advisor firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, institutions, charitable organizations, and estates. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, and estate coordination using a blend of fundamental and technical analysis, strategic asset allocation, and institutional manager due diligence.

David Heine is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with ValMark Advisers, Inc. He has held roles at Valmark Securities, Avantax, and Prudential Advisors-Twin Cities Financial Group. Outside of his advisory work, Heine is a partner at SLS, Inc., a tax preparation and financial services firm. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 advisors. The firm offers diversified, goal-based model portfolios primarily using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and supports its advisors with due diligence, back-office services, and specialized product platforms.

Christopher Hanson is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Focus Financial. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Outside of advising, he occasionally works as a PGA Tour golf spotter for CBS Sports. Focus Financial Network serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers personalized investment advice, portfolio management, and comprehensive financial planning while emphasizing coordination with other professionals for estate and tax planning.

Cory Beam is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Root Financial Partners and has previously worked at Empower Advisory Group, Personal Capital Advisors Corporation, and Fisher Investments. Beam serves as an officer in the United States Army Reserves. Root Financial Partners provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and select retirement-plan clients. The firm emphasizes broadly diversified, passive investment strategies tailored to client objectives and offers specialized portfolio options alongside educational programming and online academies.

Kelly Weidendorf is a financial advisor at ValMark Advisers, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at SLS, Inc. and Liquibox. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in financial services operations and client services at SLS, Inc. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 advisors. The firm offers diversified, goal-based portfolios primarily using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and maintains several unique governance and advisory arrangements within the insurance and ETF sectors.

Ian Schrup is a financial advisor at Advisor Share Wealth Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Redhawk Wealth Advisors, Inc. Outside of finance, he is involved with H&B Specialized Products, where he assembles and installs school lockers, athletic equipment, and stadium seating. Advisor Share Wealth Management, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, professional advisers, and retirement plans. The firm uses third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios to implement client strategies and offers alternative and private investment options to eligible clients.

Timothy Dreier is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Norwood Equipment, Stender Inc., PFS Investments Inc., ISD 108, and Primerica Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is involved in the sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-driven strategies and limited separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Cory Werlinger is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Thrivent since 2019 and has prior experience with Waddell & Reed and Ameriprise Financial Services. 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 that covers a wide range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan.

Chelsea Doman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Minnetonka, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2013. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to develop personalized Recommendation Reports. The firm serves clients through a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Brittney Daniels is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Sedgwick CMS and Bridges MN. 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 and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kari Kunkel is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Glencoe, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Riverland Bank/Eagle Rock Bank, MidCountry Bank, and Security Bank & Trust Company. 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 supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Joseph Neumann is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously spent five years at NetApp Corp. He holds the Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Elizabeth Walker is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with eight years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent Financial and its investment management division since 2017. Prior to that, she worked at Marshalls for two years. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a large network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning across various financial topics, allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account options while keeping services separate.

Jack O'Brien is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, bringing one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at Equitable Advisors and data analysis at Pro Football Focus. Outside of finance, he is involved in his local community as a member of the Waconia Chamber of Commerce and the Waconia-West Carver Rotary Club, and he coaches football and participates in local hockey activities. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm focuses on goal-based, holistic planning without discretionary trading authority, offering clients the option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing program called “WealthPlan.”

Matthew Brakefield is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes five years at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc. He is also president of Citizens Asset Strategies in Cologne, MN. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm employs a range of investment approaches, including proprietary model strategies and access to third-party managers, with options for discretionary and non-discretionary implementation.

Peter Hess is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management based in Waconia, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Hess serves as a track coach for middle-distance runners at Waconia High School. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a large network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning without discretionary trading authority and combines planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Jessica Hess is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with three years of industry experience. She previously worked at the Leclair Group and has a background as an athletic trainer at Ridgeview, a regional hospital where she provided emergency care and sports medicine services. Hess holds a Series 66 designation. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm provides holistic analyses across various planning topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Adrian Huang is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, based in Waconia, MN. He has held various roles at Thrivent Financial since 2025 and has experience working in athletic and educational departments at Macalester College and local schools. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning across multiple financial topics, typically delivered as either one-time or ongoing engagements without discretionary trading authority.

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.

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.

Lauren Williams Kirsch is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Waconia, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Wealth Enhancement Group, Peterson Company Ltd, and CliftonLarsonAllen LLP. 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 under management and offers a range of investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Susan Pauling is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Waconia, MN, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, she worked for six years at Allina Health. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Stacy Dammann is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Glencoe, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in managing an advisory business through GWP Holdings LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary, written recommendations through a centralized consulting team, supporting a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Keaton Anderson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Waconia, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2026, he worked at Teladoc Health for seven years and has additional experience at Receivables Control Corporation and The Toro Company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Jason Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC for over two decades before joining LPL Enterprise in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, Smith operates the Jason Smith Agency, providing health, life, Medicare, property, and casualty insurance services. LPL Enterprise serves a broad client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by internal research and third-party strategists, and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product facilitation through affiliated entities.

Tim Schuth is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and having 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Avantax Insurance Services, Avantax Advisory Services, and Schad, Lindstrand & Co. He serves on several nonprofit boards in Minnesota, including as treasurer of The Lutheran Home Association and vice president of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, and he owns a tax services LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services with access to multiple investment managers and program structures.

Kelly Rach Meggitt is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Vice Chairperson of the First Congregational United Church of Christ Resource Team and is a board member of the Glencoe Area Community Foundation. She also participates in community fundraising and coordinates the annual Glencoe Days celebration. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver customized retirement planning through a centralized consulting team.

Margaret Runke is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently advising at Edward Jones since 2018. Before joining Edward Jones, she worked for Rodan & Fields and spent a decade with Westonka Public Schools. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supporting approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Ella Stevens is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Glencoe, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, she held various roles including positions at Beef O Bradys and Vector Marketing. Outside of her advisory work, Stevens is involved with GWP Holdings LLC, where she manages an advisory business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written recommendation reports and annual advice, with an investment approach that includes proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools.

Andrew Jones is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Waconia, MN. He holds a Series 66 credential and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked at Arctic Wolf and Genotox Laboratories, among other roles. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fees, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Dale Copeman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2018, following a 16-year tenure at Wells Fargo Bank. Based in Waconia, MN, he provides advisory services through a firm known for serving a wide range of individual and institutional clients. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a variety of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

John Savoie is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Waconia, MN, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and 29 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential, Associated Financial Group, USAA Financial Planning Services, and Old National Bank. He currently has a part-time financial institution duty role at Old National Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services with customizable strategies supported by proprietary research and technology.

Ryan Pederson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Waconia, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. It manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Chad Hunt is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2018 and is involved with FAB Biosciences, a small bioscience startup developing a novel treatment for diabetes and obesity. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning through a collaborative, non-discretionary process utilizing proprietary research and algorithmic tools.

Brandon Kincade is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Belle Plaine, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, he held various roles across multiple industries, including positions at Minnesota State University, CVF Racing, and Winona State University. He is also involved with DTK Enterprises LLC as an associate financial advisor. Ameriprise is an institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals near or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides comprehensive advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies, utilizing research and modeling to deliver tailored retirement income recommendations.

Daniel Gieseke is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Waconia, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009 and previously worked at Merrill from 2007 to 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Prosperitas Planning, Inc., an entity related to his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services supported by technology and a broad platform that includes advisory and non-advisory financial products.

Samuel Gore is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Belle Plaine, MN, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, he worked at Ziegler Cat for five years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a captain for the Cleveland Volunteer Fire Department and is a board member of the Greater German Jefferson Lake Association, a nonprofit focused on water quality improvement. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients with a comprehensive range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Brock Deering is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at Rise Baking Company, CHS, Inc., General Mills, Ecolab, and the University of St. Thomas. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and maintains a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jamie Pederson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Waconia, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, Pederson serves as a part-time Athletic Director at Trinity Lutheran School, where he designs and schedules athletic and school activities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Kirk Miller is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Glencoe, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and having 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a local business unrelated to investment services. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Joseph Faulkner is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Mound, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2008. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, written Recommendation Reports through a centralized consulting team.

Mackenzie Willemsen is a CFP® and ChFC® with nine years of industry experience. She is currently with Thrivent Investment Management and has previously worked at Ameriprise and Thrivent Financial. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based financial planning across a broad range of topics, with options to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing system.