Sam Schuette is a seasoned wealth advisor with over two decades of experience helping individuals and families plan for financial security and life milestones. As Vice President and Wealth Advisor at GreenUp Wealth Management, Sam works with clients to develop financial strategies tailored to their goals — including retirement planning, investment guidance, and overall wealth management.  Before joining GreenUp, Sam spent more than a decade at Scottrade, Inc., where he built strong client relationships and led teams of investment professionals. He also served in financial advisory and wealth planning roles at several other firms, bringing a depth of practical experience across markets, financial planning disciplines, and client service.  Sam holds a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture & Food Business Management with a focus in Finance from the University of Minnesota. Outside of work, he enjoys time with his family, outdoor activities, and community engagement.

James Wilkinson is the principal of Wilkinson Capital Management, LLC, an independent investment advisory firm based in St. Paul, MN. He holds Series 63 and 65 licenses and has 24 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Merrill, UBS Financial Services, Piper Sandler & Co., and Strong Capital Management. Wilkinson has operated his current firm since 2016. Wilkinson Capital Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, and estates. The firm manages approximately $97 million across about 98 clients, employing a primarily long-term, customized approach with diversified portfolios consisting of low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, individual stocks, bonds, and occasionally unaffiliated independent managers.

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.

Stefan Liiste is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience and is affiliated with Lions Gate Sovereign Capital, LLC. He has worked at Context Financial Group since 2005 and briefly at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. in 2005. Lions Gate Sovereign Capital is a small, state-registered investment adviser serving individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as certain trusts and estates. The firm offers financial planning, plan implementation, and non-discretionary portfolio management, focusing on cyclical analysis and technical methods to guide multi-year, theme-driven investment strategies.

Kathleen Liiste is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Lions Gate Sovereign Capital, LLC. She has worked at Context Financial Group since 2005. Lions Gate Sovereign Capital is a small advisory firm that serves individual investors, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, ongoing asset management, and a multi-format web-based education program called Rapid Transformation Wealth, which is available to clients and non-clients. Its investment approach emphasizes cyclical and technical analysis, focusing on concentrated exposure to asset classes in long-term uptrends, with primarily non-discretionary trade implementation.

Michael Koob is the sole advisor at Koob Wealth Management, LLC in White Bear Township, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services and LPL Financial before founding Koob Wealth Management in 2013. Koob also holds a life insurance agent license. Koob Wealth Management provides investment advisory and planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts and estates. The firm emphasizes individualized portfolios with written investment policy statements, using fundamental analysis and both long- and short-term strategies, and is notable for managing most client assets on a non-discretionary basis while sponsoring a wrap-fee asset management program through LPL Financial.

Paul Kluskowski is a financial advisor at T/R Financial Management Group, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Lotus Investment Management, LLC from 2006 to 2019. In addition to his advisory role, he is the managing member of Cobalt Tax Services, LLC, a tax preparation and consultation business. T/R Financial Management Group provides personalized, discretionary investment management and financial planning primarily to individual clients and trusts. The firm employs a blend of proprietary technical, cyclical, and fundamental analysis to construct diversified portfolios, operating as a fee-only adviser that does not sell commission products.

Thomas Koehn is a financial advisor with Ascent Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 16 years of industry experience, including previous roles at Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America and Corestone Wealth Management LLC. Koehn is also involved with American Senior Benefits, where he engages in insurance sales. Ascent Advisors offers portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and Delaware Statutory Trust consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm integrates multiple analytical approaches and emphasizes long-term trading, with a focus on equitable allocation and collaborative coordination in specialized real estate investment consults.

Brian Senske is a financial advisor at Guardian Wealth Advisors, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at All Star Financial Inc. for seven years. Outside of his advisory role, Senske provides CFO and management consulting services to small- and mid-size companies through his sole proprietorship, 3T Advisory Services LLC. Guardian Wealth Advisors offers investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm employs a systematic investment approach using mutual funds, ETFs, bonds, options, and equities, combining fundamental and technical analysis to manage portfolios.

Linda Skoglund is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 34 years of industry experience. She is currently with Alera Investment Advisors, LLC and has prior experience at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Ja Counter. Skoglund serves on the board of Alera Group and is president of 2LMK, LLC, a family limited partnership managing investment accounts and rental properties including farmland and a rental property in Costa Rica. Alera Investment Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and institutions. The firm employs a primarily long-term, fundamental analysis-driven investment approach and integrates its advisory services with insurance and pension consulting platforms.

Paul Underdahl is a financial advisor with Focus Financial who holds a Series 66 designation and has 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years before joining Focus Financial Network, Inc. and OSAIC in 2017. Outside of advising, he serves as a trustee of the James & Mary Underdahl Trust. Focus Financial Network, Inc. is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $6.3 billion across a network of 118 advisors. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering a range of investment management and financial planning services tailored to individual investor profiles.

Max Birkinbine is a financial advisor at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Ausdal since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in consulting for business owners on cost-saving measures and operates a wealth management firm providing investment advice and CFO services on a consultative basis. 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 portfolio strategies across multiple custodians.

Matthew Cosgriff is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Apella Wealth and has previously worked at Creative Planning, SageView Advisory Group, KDV Wealth Management, and All Star Financial. Apella Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and insurance companies. The firm employs a largely model-driven, quantitative investment approach incorporating factor-based equity strategies and fixed-income considerations, and it offers a variety of solutions such as separately managed accounts, held-away portfolio advice, and automated advisory services.

Andrew Rineck is a financial advisor with Alera Investment Advisors, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 10 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Cambridge Investment Research and its affiliates. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a captain and firefighter for the City of River Falls and works as a tax preparer. Alera Investment Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and institutions. The firm employs a long-term investment approach using a combination of internal management, affiliate platforms, and independent managers, serving both retail investors and plan sponsors.

Randy Birkinbine is a financial advisor at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ausdal since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales and financial planning through his ownership of B & N Financial, LLC. Ausdal Financial Partners serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, managing approximately $3.73 billion for over 16,000 clients. The firm offers a wide range of investment and planning services tailored to client objectives, combining proprietary strategies with third-party money managers and maintaining dual registration as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-member broker-dealer.

Christopher Neston is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. in White Bear Lake, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ausdal Financial Partners since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales and also dedicates time to referring small businesses as a resource to help them operate more efficiently. 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 about 152 advisors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, with a dual focus on brokerage and insurance activities.

Mark Federation is a financial advisor with Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. in Osceola, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations with 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Madison Avenue Securities, Secure Investment Management, J.D. Mellberg Financial, and Harbour Investments. Additionally, he is involved in insurance and fixed index annuity sales through Asset Marketing Systems, LLC. Packerland Brokerage Services serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing a variety of investment models and third-party managers on the Hilltop/Hilltop-cleared Envestnet platform.

Vince Darling is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Focus Financial. His work history includes roles at OSAIC and Focus Financial Network since 2018, alongside involvement with Darling Sales and Service Company since 2012. He is active in the Financial Planning Association of Minnesota’s NexGen Committee as a volunteer and board member. Additionally, he occasionally provides pet sitting services through the Rover app. Focus Financial Network, Inc. is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $6.3 billion across 118 advisors. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering a range of managed accounts, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services with a diversified investment approach.

Richard Luckow is a financial advisor at Advisor Share Wealth Management, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Cetera Wealth Services, Gradient Advisors LLC, and Virtue Capital Management. Luckow has also been a self-employed insurance agent since 1993, selling fixed insurance products. Advisor Share Wealth Management, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, professional advisers, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm offers portfolio management, retirement-plan services, and a web-based platform for independent advisers, typically using third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios to implement client strategies.

Jacob Mc Alpine is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Transamerica Retirement Solutions and Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation since 2018 and previously at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2016 to 2018. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners by providing managed advice programs and investment education, utilizing proprietary software and model portfolios from Morningstar Investment Management. The firm operates at scale primarily with non-discretionary assets and does not target high-net-worth or corporate clients in these programs.