Erik Dodds is a financial advisor with Whitwell Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He is the owner of Crown Wealth Management, LLC, an insurance agency, and also manages ERD Consulting, LLC, which holds ownership of Canyon Ridge Group, LLC. Additionally, he is involved in several other business ventures, including Concentric Investment Opportunities, LLC and Seeds in Soil, LLC. Whitwell & Co., LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, businesses, institutional retirement plans, and financial intermediaries. The firm employs a mix of ETFs and selective individual securities within defined strategies, combining fundamental, technical, and macroeconomic analysis, and supports affiliated advisers through operational and compliance oversight across multiple offices.

Aslam Mukhtiar is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Alphacopia with four years of industry experience. He has previously worked at U.S. Bank for eight years before joining Alphacopia Investments LLC, where he has been since 2021. Alphacopia serves individual investors, banks, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, wealth planning, and investment consulting. The firm employs a tactical allocation strategy utilizing fundamental and technical analysis across various instruments and manages both separately managed accounts and pooled vehicles, including hedge-fund style investments.

Bryan Pattee is a financial advisor with AlphaCopia, holding a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at US Bank and Siol Wealth Advisors, LLC. Bryan is currently associated with Alphacopia Investments LLC, where he has been involved since 2021. AlphaCopia serves individual investors, banks, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other business entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, wealth planning, investment consulting, and sub-advisory services. The firm employs a tactical allocation strategy, incorporating fundamental and technical analysis across various instruments, including options and futures, and manages both separately managed accounts and pooled vehicles.

Andrew Bowman is a financial advisor at Dougherty & Associates Financial Advisors, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Independent Financial Group, LLC, Annandale School District, and Hoffman Construction. Outside of advising, he has served as an administrative assistant. Dougherty & Associates Financial Advisors, Inc. is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $354 million across more than 1,000 client accounts. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside fixed-fee financial consulting services.

Stephen Garvin is a financial advisor with Sandhill Investment Management in Buffalo, MN, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Sandhill since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Garvin is involved in several business ventures, including ownership of a family apple orchard and participation as a limited partner in a restaurant. Sandhill Investment Management serves individual and high-net-worth investors, institutions, retirement plans, and trusts, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, model delivery for UMA programs, and sub-advisory services. The firm employs a research-driven investment process focused on fundamental analysis and valuation, generally pursuing long-term equity positions and cyclical entry points.

Daniel Dougherty is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with over 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Dougherty & Associates Financial Advisors, Inc. since 2015 and is a 50% owner of the firm. The firm is a team-based registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. Dougherty & Associates manages approximately $354 million across more than 1,000 client accounts, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with an investment approach that includes mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income.

Lisa Geyen is a financial advisor at Dougherty & Associates Financial Advisors, Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked at Dougherty & Associates and Independent Financial Group during her career. Geyen also assists in compliance activities for the firm. Dougherty & Associates Financial Advisors, Inc. is a team-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $354 million across over 1,000 client accounts, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with an investment approach that includes mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income.

Jared Holt is a financial advisor at Ascent Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Triad Advisors and Harbour Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as CEO of Ascent Financial, an insurance and consulting business. Ascent Advisors provides portfolio management and advisory services to pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and individual investors. The firm uses a multi-method investment process combining fundamental, quantitative, technical, and charting analysis, and offers specialized consulting on Delaware Statutory Trusts and 1031 exchange planning.

Dillon Dougherty is a financial advisor at Dougherty & Associates Financial Advisors, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked primarily at Dougherty & Associates since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent offering various insurance products. Dougherty & Associates Financial Advisors, Inc. is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $354 million across more than 1,000 client accounts. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with an investment approach that includes mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and other securities.

Kerry Schmitz is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Dougherty & Associates Financial Advisors, Inc. since 2013 and also works with Independent Financial Group. Dougherty & Associates Financial Advisors, Inc. is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $354 million across more than 1,000 client accounts. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with an investment approach that includes mutual funds, ETFs, equities, debt instruments, and other strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

David Zumbusch is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving at Inspire Advisors, LLC since 2020. He previously worked with Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. from 2002 to 2020 and has operated his own practice, LBZ Investments, since 2006. Outside of advising, he is involved in managing agricultural rental land and commercial office space with his wife. Inspire Advisors, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing over $1 billion for individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates Biblically Responsible Investing through proprietary tools and employs a range of portfolio strategies, including model allocations and proprietary ETFs.

Beau Zumbusch is a financial advisor at Inspire Advisors, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc. since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, Zumbusch is also engaged in insurance sales. Inspire Advisors, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.03 billion for around 3,800 clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm incorporates Biblically Responsible Investing using proprietary scoring and screening tools and employs a range of investment strategies including index-based, strategic, and tactical allocations.

Ryan Sheets is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. His career includes over a decade with various Transamerica entities. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner of a storage shed business near Lake Traverse, Minnesota. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves employer-sponsored retirement plan participants and IRA owners, providing managed and non-discretionary investment advice supported by proprietary software and model portfolios developed with Morningstar Investment Management.

Hiedi Hendrickson is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience, currently with OSAIC since 2024. She previously worked at Securities America Advisors Inc. and Securities America, Inc. for over two decades. In addition to her advisory role, Hendrickson owns and manages an independent insurance agency specializing in fixed insurance products, including health insurance and Medicare plans. OSAIC serves a diverse client base ranging from individual and high-net-worth investors to corporations and charitable organizations, offering a range of financial planning, brokerage, and advisory services. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios that include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, options, and alternative investments.

Derek Larson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Buffalo, MN, with seven years of industry experience. He has held his current role since 2018 and previously worked for Suburban Manufacturing Group from 2013 to 2018. Larson holds a Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated products through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Denver Colgrove is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and having one year of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Osaic and Fish & Richardson, as well as prior employment outside the financial industry. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including various types of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Kurt Stein is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Annandale, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including households across various net-worth levels, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Jack Magrum is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Lake Central Bank and LPL Financial. He also has experience in education and retail sectors, including a decade working with schools and four years at O'Brothers Wine & Spirits. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, brokerage services, and retirement plan consulting with access to discretionary and non-discretionary management and model portfolios supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Steven Novacek is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Buffalo, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he has worked in physical therapy and wellness, lumber and millwork, and spent time at Marquette University. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of NoMa LLC, a fitness business, and serves as the head volleyball coach for Buffalo High School’s varsity team. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of advisors and branches across the United States.

Luke Gagnon is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Annandale, MN, bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, Gagnon coaches football at a local school. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides detailed retirement income planning and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Mary Stang is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2012, including six years at the current firm location in Annandale, MN. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning, combining proprietary investment research and third-party data to guide asset allocation, withdrawal strategies, and Social Security options.

Jena Cox Backes is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Buffalo, MN, where she has worked for seven years. In addition to her advisory role, she is an ordained minister and teaches group fitness classes at the Becker Community Center and YMCA. She also has a long-standing involvement with Young Living as a product distributor. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Eric Reiner is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Monticello, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2024, he worked for Beckhoff Automation LLC for 15 years. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports focused on income sources, Social Security options, and withdrawal strategies.

Thomas Steidl is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2014. He owns Steidlbros LLC, which provides payroll services, and serves on the Board of Directors for the Delano Athletic Club. Additionally, he volunteers pro bono CFP® services through the Angel Foundation’s Financial Cancer Care Program and the Coordinated Assistance Network, assisting veterans and military families. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing tailored recommendations on income sources, Social Security, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic automation to deliver these services through a centralized consulting team in partnership with financial advisors.

Mark Rethman is a CFP® and ChFC® professional with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry, all of which have been with Edward Jones. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Buffalo, 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 investment strategies and advisory services under a fiduciary standard, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Stephanie Novacek is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016 and has been involved with Wright Lumber & Millwork, a retail building materials and contracting business, since 1992. Novacek holds a role as secretary at Wright Lumber & Millwork and is co-trustee of a family trust managing a cabin property. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s approach is grounded in modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Michael Kloubec is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Ameriprise since 1993, currently serving as an advisor in Buffalo, MN. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a committee chair on the board of Wright County Ducks Unlimited. Ameriprise is an institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendation reports, supported by a centralized consulting team and automated processes overseen by an internal committee.

Robert Stark is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Buffalo, MN, holding the ChFC® designation and a Series 66 license with eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked at Skybridge Americas from 2016 to 2018. Stark serves as a board member for Spectrum High School in Elk River, MN. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and provides discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment options.

Eric Ebeling is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Buffalo, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its affiliated entities since 2017 and previously worked at Marco Inc and Neil's Plumbing. Outside of his advisory role, he manages the finances of land enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program. 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 but does not provide portfolio management for institutional clients, focusing instead on delivering written recommendations across a wide range of financial topics.

Brandon Walters is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Buffalo, MN, holding ChFC® and Series 66 designations and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Walters serves as a board member of Impact Christian Academy in Buffalo, MN. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, investment solutions, and affiliated services under a fiduciary standard.

Ross Udell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of finance, he has experience working with Youth With A Mission San Diego Bja and Grand Canyon University. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, incorporating a broader range of financial products than typical for large institutional advisers.

John Volden Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Annandale, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 38 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2020, he worked at Cetera from 2014 to 2020 and has been associated with Lake Central Bank since 2011. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Desiree Campbell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has been with Wells Fargo Bank, nA since 2021 and joined Wells Fargo Clearing in 2025. Prior to her financial services career, she held various roles in retail and food service industries. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Jordan Kretsch is a financial advisor at OSAIC with eight years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 65 and 63 licenses. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he worked at Securities America Advisors and AIS Planning. He also operates a separate business under the name Riverstone Financial Group & Insurance Services. OSAIC serves a broad range of clients including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services utilizing multiple advisory platforms and asset-allocation tools.

Michael Cich is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, tailoring strategies to each client's risk profile.

Kenneth Basten is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. Prior to this, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. He is also the owner and manager of Kenneth J Basten LLC, a business unrelated to investment activities. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets. The firm provides advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored retirement income recommendations.