I'm the founder of SCM Investment Services in Lake Elmo, MN — a fee-only, fiduciary advisory firm built on one belief: everyone deserves honest financial advice from someone legally required to put their interests first. My path here started on the trading floor at the Chicago Board of Trade, where I transacted over $1 billion in US Treasury Notes daily and later served as VP and Director of Discretionary Trading Operations. With degrees in Computer Science and Chemistry, I've always approached investing as a hard science — not a sales pitch. I earned my MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, the epicenter of evidence-based investing. No commissions. No exceptions. I've been quoted as a financial expert in CNN Money, Fortune, the Chicago Tribune, US News, and Investment News.

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.

Peter O'Brien is a financial advisor with MPM Financial Corporation in Maplewood, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at MPM Financial Corporation since 2005 and previously held roles at Voya Financial Advisors and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. In addition to his advisory work, he is a licensed agent involved in the sale of fixed insurance products. MPM Financial Corporation provides discretionary asset management and advisory services to individual clients and qualified retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis to tailor portfolios to clients’ goals, time horizons, and risk tolerances, and offers financial consulting on retirement, insurance, budgeting, and legacy planning at no additional cost.

Justin Munger is a financial advisor at VIP Financial Associates with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Premier Capital Management, LLC dba VIP Financial Associates since 2016 and previously at Sawtooth Solutions LLC. In addition to his advisory role, Munger is an independent life and health insurance agent licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin and owns a pet sitting and cleanup services business. VIP Financial Associates provides financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates. The firm’s investment process focuses on individualized asset allocation and uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, relying on third-party model managers and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Paula Lilly is a financial advisor at Ramsey Hill Asset Management LLC with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Ramsey Hill since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she is a non-voting member of Mojave Color, LLC, a technology and software development company. Ramsey Hill Asset Management provides discretionary investment supervisory and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis and uses long- and short-term trading strategies to build individualized portfolios aligned with clients’ objectives.

Britt Clanton is the principal of Clanton Financial Partners, LLC in Saint Paul, MN, with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at MML Investors Services, LLC and Transamerica-affiliated firms. Outside of his advisory role, Clanton serves as Chief Financial Officer for Visibility Innovations, providing financial consulting services. Clanton Financial Partners is a state-registered investment adviser offering customized investment management and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and ERISA retirement plans. The firm utilizes fundamental analysis with a primarily long-term investment strategy while allowing tactical adjustments and sponsors a wrap-fee program that consolidates custodial, trading, and administrative costs.

Thomas Thompson is the principal of Thompson Financial Transitions Inc. in White Bear Lake, MN, with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 65. Thompson has a background that includes roles at SagePoint Financial and Kristi Seifert, LLC, and he also works as an independent insurance agent selling life insurance, long-term care, and annuities. Additionally, he assists with tax preparation and serves as power of attorney managing investments and financial affairs for a family member. Thompson Financial Transitions Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and consulting for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory approach, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, with discretionary trading authority and direct management of insurance contract assets alongside platform-based solutions.

Joseph Brill is a financial advisor at Knox Avenue Financial Corp. in St. Paul, MN, with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Principal Life Insurance Company and Princor Financial Services Corporation from 2007 to 2017. Outside of his advisory work, Brill serves as president, treasurer, and board member of the Kappa Sigma Building Association, which provides housing and guidance to fraternity undergraduates at the University of Wisconsin. Knox Avenue Financial Corp. offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors and small businesses, providing discretionary and non-discretionary managed portfolios along with written financial plans. The firm tailors investment strategies to client objectives and risk tolerance, utilizing asset allocation, dollar-cost averaging, technical analysis, and various trading approaches, with accounts reviewed quarterly.

Christopher Saxton is a financial advisor at Aberdour Investments with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked in marketing management at Smart Care Equipment Solutions since 2018. He also advises Jo Saxton LLC, a business focused on inspirational communication for women in faith and leadership. Aberdour Investments provides individualized investment management and financial planning services to private individuals and a diverse set of institutional and corporate clients. The firm primarily employs a passive investment approach using index mutual funds and ETFs, complemented by fundamental and technical analysis, and emphasizes client education through seminars, speaking engagements, and newsletters.

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 Series 65 licenses and has 23 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America. Wilkinson has managed his own advisory business since 2016. Wilkinson Capital Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates. The firm focuses on long-term, customized portfolio construction using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, with portfolios managed on a discretionary basis tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Jesse Sell is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Prevail Financial Partners, LLC since 2019. Prior to founding Prevail, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 11 years. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer and Secretary for his neighborhood Homeowners Association in West Lakeland, Minnesota. Prevail Financial Partners is a state-registered independent advisory firm that provides portfolio management, investment advice, and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages approximately $63.7 million across 70 client relationships, employing a client-driven investment process that includes asset allocation, dollar-cost averaging, and both long- and short-term trading, with a focus on non-discretionary account management.

Nancy Narusiewicz is a financial advisor with Minder Narusiewicz, Inc. in Mendota Heights, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and Osaic Wealth, Inc. In addition to advisory services, she is involved in tax preparation and life, health, and annuity sales through her firm. Minder Narusiewicz, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual clients, including both non–high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals. The firm operates on a non-discretionary basis using the VISION2020 Wealth Management Advisor Managed Portfolios platform and also offers tax preparation and consulting services.

White Turf Financial was founded by Todd Moritz with the aim of ensuring the client’s interests are put first. White Turf operates on a fee-only basis so that you know all advice is given because it is best for your individual situation. White Turf will not receive any kickbacks, commissions, or incentives, for directing you in one direction or another. At the end of the day, everyone wants to feel confident and secure, and White Turf aims to do the worrying for you, so you don’t have to. Todd is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®), a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and a Personal Financial Specialist (PFS). He has a background in public accounting, working on tax planning for high net worth individuals, nonprofits, and small businesses, as well as complex investment taxation situations. After spending some time in the investment world, Todd transitioned to financial planning, where he feels his true calling in doing the financial worrying for you, so you don’t have to. He is supported by his wife, Hilary, and through copious dog cuddles from their Great Dane, Jaxson, and fond memories of their late Boxer/Lab, Duncan.

Richard Shulman is a Series 65-licensed advisor at GB Associates, Inc. in Shoreview, MN, with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with GB Associates since 1982. GB Associates provides discretionary investment management and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and trusts. The firm emphasizes long-term, customized portfolios using diversified mutual funds and ETFs, with ongoing monitoring and tax-aware strategies.

Andrew Wagner is the principal advisor at Wagner Road Capital Management, LLC in St. Paul, MN. He holds a Series 65 designation and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to founding his firm in 2018, he worked at St Clair Properties and Mauldin Economics. Outside of his advisory role, Wagner serves as a volunteer manager at Free Geek Twin Cities, a nonprofit focused on addressing the digital divide and electronic waste. Wagner Road Capital Management provides discretionary investment management and consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, and other entities. The firm employs a bottom-up fundamental analysis approach to build concentrated, long-only equity portfolios primarily focused on U.S. businesses, avoiding leverage and derivatives, and maintains a small client base with personalized governance.

Cynthia Turkington is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Fair Trust Financial LLC since 2019. She previously worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. for eight years. In addition to her advisory role, she operates Fair Trust Divorce Solutions LLC, providing financial settlement analysis and planning for divorce cases. Fair Trust Financial LLC offers non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and ERISA plan services to individuals, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes retirement plan consulting and employs individualized investment strategies that require client approval before execution, with regular account reviews and educational seminars.

Jay Radke is a financial advisor with Investors Choice in Stillwater, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Investors Choice from 1999 to 2018. In addition to his advisory role, Radke has been a licensed life insurance agent since 1984, providing insurance products to clients as needed. Investors Choice is an independent firm offering financial planning, investment advisory, and portfolio management services to individual clients. The firm manages approximately $1.41 million across a limited number of accounts, using a customized investment approach that incorporates various analysis techniques and a range of instruments, including mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, bonds, options, CDs, and annuities. The firm also sells insurance products and offers fixed and variable annuities, combining fee-based advisory and insurance services.

David Hammer is a financial advisor and principal of Hammer Advisory Services, Inc. in Woodbury, MN, with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has led his independent firm since 2010. Hammer Advisory Services provides portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm oversees approximately $51 million in non-discretionary assets across about 72 client relationships, using fundamental analysis and long-term strategies implemented through mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and government securities.

Jeffrey Schumacher is the principal of Schumacher Financial, LLC, an independent firm based in Eagan, MN. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 10 years of industry experience, including prior roles at CommonWealth Financial Network and Haas Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers as a mentor for middle school students with the nonprofit organization Hope For Tomorrow. Schumacher Financial provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a combination of investment strategies, including cyclical, fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, and incorporates options strategies to adjust equity exposure and manage downside risk.

Dean Cummings is a financial advisor at Pilot Capital Management Corp with over 30 years at the firm and 12 years of industry experience overall. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work history at T. Rose & Associates, Inc. and Webster Partners. Pilot Capital Management Corp provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm also offers ERISA plan services, including acting as a 3(38) investment manager, and utilizes sub-advisory and third-party manager platforms to tailor investment programs based on client objectives and risk tolerances.