James Kopsa

“Am I on the right track?” Whether you’re saving for a big goal or just want a reality check, I’ll give you a clear, straightforward assessment to build your confidence or or steer you back on course. “Are there things I should be doing differently?” From fine-tuning your investments to rethinking overall strategy, I’ll pinpoint opportunities and develop strategies that fit your unique life. “Who will be my thought partner when things change?” Life throws curveballs. Whether it be new jobs, market shifts, or family changes, I’m your flexible, hourly go-to, ready to adapt with you whenever you need me. “Who will I turn to if something happens to my spouse?” Losing a partner is overwhelming, and the financial questions can feel endless. I’ll step in with steady, compassionate advice to help you navigate what’s next.

Brian Brown is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at PlanVest, LLC, an independent firm based in Blair, Nebraska. Prior to founding PlanVest in 2020, he worked at Securities America, Inc. for six years. Outside of his advisory role, Brian is co-owner of Blair Training Center and holds a Nebraska insurance license, through which he may sell insurance products to clients. PlanVest, LLC provides investment management and project-based financial planning primarily for individual clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement plans and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis in discretionary portfolio management and offers services including retirement and tax-aware planning, cash flow analysis, and client education.

Timothy Kutsch is a financial advisor at Brilliant Financial Advisors LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, with prior roles at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, Western Wealth Builders, Foresters Equity, and Omaha Insurance & Investments. He is also a licensed insurance agent and sells life, health, and annuity insurance. Brilliant Financial Advisors LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth individuals, and business clients. The firm’s investment approach incorporates fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and technical analysis, offering tailored strategies that include long- and short-term trading and various investment vehicles.

Tyler Clark is a financial advisor at Clark Wealth Strategies, Inc. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of experience in the industry. Prior to joining Clark Wealth Strategies, he worked at Gallup and has experience in educational roles at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and Westside High School. Clark Wealth Strategies, Inc. serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, and retirement plans by providing investment management, retirement-plan and pension consulting, variable annuity sub-account management, and 1031 real estate exchange consulting. The firm manages approximately $43 million in discretionary assets for about 68 clients and emphasizes customized model portfolios with a focus on asset allocation, tax management, and continuous portfolio monitoring.

William Kizer Jr. is a financial advisor with The Premier Advisory Group, LLC in Omaha, Nebraska, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with nine years of industry experience. He has also been involved with The Premier Group, LLC and William Kizer & Associates, where he serves as a principal and insurance agent. Kizer spends a significant portion of his time working in insurance-related business activities. The Premier Advisory Group, LLC provides fee-based financial planning primarily to individual and high net worth clients, delivering fixed-fee financial plans and referring clients to third-party money managers for discretionary portfolio management. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to develop client investment strategies and serves as a liaison with third-party managers.

William Altman is a financial advisor with The Premier Advisory Group, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with The Premier Advisory Group since 2014 and is also involved with TPG Properties, LLC. Outside of advisory services, Altman is an owner and agent of an insurance agency. The Premier Advisory Group, LLC is a fee-based financial planning and advisory firm serving primarily individual and high net worth clients. The firm provides fixed-fee financial plans and refers clients to third-party money managers for discretionary portfolio management, using a process that incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.