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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 licenses and has worked at multiple firms, including Woodbury Financial Services Inc. and K2 Financial LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she owns K2 Financial, LLC, which provides tax preparation and insurance services. Coast Advisory LLC offers asset management and financial planning to individuals, small businesses, trusts, estates, high-net-worth clients, and charities. The firm employs a variety of investment methods and tools, provides 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 Neenah, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Spyrnal Wealth Management, Spyrnal & Associates, and Global Financial Private Capital. Outside of advisory services, he is an independent insurance agent involved with Spyrnal Insurance, LLC. Spyrnal Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and referrals to third-party money managers. The firm employs a client-specific investment approach combining discretionary management, model portfolios, and outside managers, while also integrating insurance services through affiliated agencies.

Loren Cook is a financial advisor with Geneva Partners, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Geneva Partners since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a CPA firm, providing individual tax preparation services. Geneva Partners manages approximately $423.6 million for about 550 clients, offering discretionary investment supervisory services and portfolio management to individuals, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis to implement tailored long- and short-term strategies and maintains an affiliation with an outside accounting practice that supports some clients' tax and accounting needs.