intellicents’ Brandon Budd and Kyle Nelson Named to 2026 Aces: Top 100 Retirement Plan Advisors Under 40

ALBERT LEA, Minnesota—intellicents is proud to announce that two of its retirement plan advisors, Brandon Budd and Kyle Nelson, have been named to NAPA’s 2026 Aces: Top 100 Retirement Plan Advisors Under 40, a national industry recognition that highlights emerging talent in the retirement advisory space.
Selected from more than 500 peer nominations, this year’s Aces list recognizes professionals under 40 who demonstrate exceptional commitment to advancing retirement outcomes and elevating industry standards. Budd and Nelson were included based on their dedication to serving employers and participants, their efforts to promote fiduciary best practices, and their passion for helping American workers pursue long-term financial wellness.
“Brandon and Kyle exemplify what intellicents is all about—meeting people where they’re at, simplifying the complex, and supporting organizations in their efforts to improve retirement outcomes,” said Matt Twedt, President of intellicents. “They are valued partners to our clients and strong advocates for the employees they serve. We’re proud to see them included among this distinguished group of advisors.”
As key contributors to the intellicents retirement plan team, Budd and Nelson work with employers across the country to provide plan design consulting, fiduciary support, participant education, and long-term strategic planning. Known for their proactive communication and educational approach, they aim to make retirement planning more understandable—and more accessible—for the American workforce.
This national recognition reflects intellicents’ broader commitment to developing a new generation of advisors who bring together technical knowledge and a people-first mindset, grounded in a strong understanding of what today’s workers need to achieve their financial goals.
About the NAPA Aces Award
NAPA’s “Aces: Top 100 Retirement Plan Advisors Under 40” is compiled by the National Association of Plan Advisors based on peer nominations and qualitative review by an expert panel. Advisors were selected from over 500 nominations nationwide. Inclusion on this list is not indicative of future performance. No compensation was provided by intellicents or its representatives in exchange for placement or consideration.
About intellicents
intellicents is on a mission to help every American worker pursue their financial dream. By offering retirement plan consulting, group insurance solutions, wealth management, and financial wellness programs, intellicents partners with businesses and individuals to help build a stronger financial future. With a focus on innovation, fiduciary support, and participant success, intellicents is redefining what’s possible in workplace financial planning. To learn more about intellicents and its advisory services, visit intellicents.com.
