David Alan Briest

P. Paul Albano is the principal and sole advisor at Jefferson Asset Management with 27 years of industry experience. He has led the firm since its founding in 1999. Outside of his advisory role, Albano serves as president and CEO of Quonset Corporation, a hospitality and recreation business. Jefferson Asset Management provides discretionary investment management primarily for individual and retirement accounts, as well as a variety of institutional clients. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis with a focus on long-term holdings and conducts regular portfolio reviews.

Dwight Schaefer is the sole advisor at Schaefer Wealth Management, Inc. in Waterloo, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Schaefer Wealth Management since 2008 and previously spent seven years with LPL Financial. Outside of advising, Schaefer is an independent insurance agent for various companies. Schaefer Wealth Management offers discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business owners. The firm provides customized portfolios and two planning approaches, combining ongoing portfolio management with comprehensive wealth planning.

Brian Skrobonja is the owner and president of Skrobonja Wealth Management, LLC, with over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He holds the ChFC® designation and is registered with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His career includes roles at Kalos Management, National Planning Corporation, and American General Securities Incorporated. Outside of his advisory work, he is an author of books, blogs, and podcasts related to finance and insurance education. Skrobonja Wealth Management serves primarily individual clients, providing discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and sector analyses along with duration management for fixed-income portfolios, and uses sub-advisory relationships and platform-specific implementations to execute client strategies.

Tennessee Ervin is a financial advisor with Skrobonja Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Skrobonja Financial, Tennessee worked in educational roles at Southwest Baptist University and the Jefferson R-7 School District. Skrobonja Wealth Management primarily serves individual clients, offering discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and sector analyses, as well as duration management for fixed income, to manage portfolios that include stocks, bonds, ETFs, and mutual funds.

Tyler Skrobonja is an investment advisor representative with Skrobonja Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Madison Avenue Securities and Kalos Capital and serves as a college pastor and guitar instructor at First Baptist Church of Arnold. Skrobonja Wealth Management serves primarily individual clients and offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analyses with regular portfolio monitoring and rebalancing, and it also utilizes sub-advisory relationships and platform-specific implementations.

Hi, I’m Ethan, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and co-founder of Bridgewater Advisory Group LLC. My passion is helping people align their financial decisions with their personal goals and dreams. At Bridgewater, we focus on empowering you to find the joy possible in every moment by creating financial plans that provide the clarity and confidence to live the life you’ve earned. Our approach is rooted in collaboration. We take the time to understand what matters most to you—your hopes, dreams, and goals—and work alongside you to develop a financial strategy that reflects the life you envision. By helping you step back from the busyness of life, we guide you to think intentionally about your priorities and move forward with a plan that brings meaning, joy, and peace of mind. We specialize in retirement distribution planning, tax planning, and healthy aging support. Our goal is to help you maximize the potential of your assets so you can fully embrace a life that sparks joy. At the same time, we work to help you avoid costly tax mistakes and develop a healthy aging plan that ensures you get the most out of your retirement—both financially and personally.