Thomas Leroy Deppe Jr.

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.

Austin Nelson is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at Toptier Wealth Management since 2018 and previously spent two years with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. Toptier Wealth Management advises individual and high-net-worth clients, providing financial planning, wealth management, and discretionary portfolio management services. The firm manages approximately $175 million in discretionary assets primarily through mutual funds and ETFs, utilizing fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory, and offers specialized employer-related and business planning services.

Michael Brusko is a financial advisor at Toptier Wealth Management with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Heartland Advisors and ALPS Distributors, Inc. Brusko has been with Toptier Wealth Management since 2018. Toptier Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, providing financial planning, wealth management, and discretionary portfolio management. The firm manages approximately $176 million in discretionary assets using mutual funds, ETFs, and model portfolios, with a focus on employer-related and business planning services.

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 firms including Woodbury Financial Services and K2 Financial LLC. Outside of advisory services, she owns K2 Financial, LLC, a tax preparation and insurance business. Coast Advisory LLC provides asset management and financial planning to individuals, small businesses, trusts, estates, high-net-worth clients, and charities. The firm uses a range of analysis methods and investment strategies, offers discretionary portfolio management, and may appoint sub-advisors to manage client accounts.

Shaun Williams is a financial advisor with Avaii Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Avaii in 2026, he worked for Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC and Ameritas Investment Company, LLC for 20 years. He is also president of Williams Financial, LLC, a business focused on insurance and business planning, and is involved in farming activities. Avaii Wealth Management provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $603 million with an 11-person advisory team, integrating financial planning and portfolio management using a mix of active and passive investments and third-party managers when appropriate.

James Pfeil is a financial advisor at Harbour Investments, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Thrivent Financial and Calton & Associates. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in insurance through Sierra Financial Services, focusing on fixed annuities and various insurance products. Harbour Investments serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and multiple investment execution options tailored to individual advisors’ strategies.