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Thomas Deppe Jr. is the sole advisor at Coast Advisory LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. for over a decade and has engaged in insurance and tax preparation activities through Breakthru Financial Services LLC. Coast Advisory LLC provides asset management and financial planning services to individuals, small businesses, trusts, estates, high-net-worth clients, and charities. The firm employs a variety of analytical methods and investment strategies, including options and alternative investments, and may appoint sub-advisors to manage client accounts.

Nicholas Mowry is a financial advisor with FIAT LUX Capital Management, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to founding FIAT LUX in 2025, he worked at Lauer Financial Services and MWA Financial Services Inc. Outside of finance, he teaches private music lessons through his Nicholas Mowry Music business. FIAT LUX Capital Management is an independent advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, small businesses, partnerships, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $51.6 million in client assets with a focus on customized investment management, cash-flow analysis, and planning.

Sarah Kopesky is a financial advisor at Coast Advisory LLC with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. In addition to her advisory role, she is the owner of K2 Financial LLC, a business involved in tax preparation and insurance. Coast Advisory LLC provides asset management and financial planning services to individuals, small businesses, trusts, estates, high-net-worth clients, and charities. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and tools, offers discretionary portfolio management, and may appoint sub-advisors to manage client accounts.

James Kramer is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Kramer Investment Services, LLC and has been self-employed since 2013. Kramer also owns and operates Kramer Investment and Insurance Services, Inc., where he spends a significant portion of his time as an insurance agent. Kramer Investment Services, LLC provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and liaison services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm uses fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct and monitor portfolios and is notable for its use of derivatives and futures within separately managed accounts, as well as for serving a large client base without a firm account minimum.

Timothy Spyrnal is a financial advisor with Spyrnal Financial Group in Lake Geneva, WI. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 18 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Spyrnal Wealth Management, Spyrnal & Associates, Inc., Global Financial Private Capital, and Thrivent Investment Management. Outside of investment advisory, he is an independent insurance agent involved with Spyrnal Insurance, LLC and serves as the registered agent and manager of Snowbird Insurance Group, LLC. Spyrnal Wealth Management provides investment management, financial planning, and advisory services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm creates individualized investment plans and employs discretionary portfolios using model-based managed account and UMA platforms, incorporating various investment analysis methods and oversight of third-party managers and sub-advisers.

William Lauderdale is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving at Form Wealth Advisors, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and Primex Inc. Lauderdale has worked in various capacities outside finance, including roles at a restaurant and a country club. Form Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, business entities, and retirement plans. The firm employs a rule-based investment process tailored to client goals, combining model allocations with individualized recommendations and offering event-driven financial planning and retirement plan consulting.