Aaron Moore is a financial advisor at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has held roles at several firms including Vantage Point Private Wealth, Littrell Financial, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC. Prior to his advisory career, he worked for 14 years at the United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering investment advisory, financial planning, pension consulting, and managed account programs through both proprietary and third-party solutions.

Stephanie Giacomini is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Madison, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and has also worked with World Financial Group since 2004. She is involved in the sale of insurance products affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a model portfolio and third-party manager approach to investment advisory services, supporting its advisors with multiple program platforms such as Transamerica ONE and the TFA365 Advisory Program.

Sherry Pingel is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 12 years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. Her prior experience includes roles at Wipfli Financial Advisors, Cleary Gull Advisors, Johnson Bank, and Filbrandt Investment Advisers. She is based in Madison, WI. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and corporations. The firm follows a financial-planning-led investment approach emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by direct indexing, tax-loss harvesting, and selective private market exposure.

Ryan Gresmer is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Madison, WI, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, BMO Harris Bank, and U.S. Bancorp Investments, among others. Outside of his advisory work, he is employed part time in firearms sales at Bass Pro Outdoor World. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a Portfolio Solutions Strategist Digital Offering that uses algorithmic risk assessments and discretionary model accounts implemented with mutual funds and ETFs.

Jonathon Frey is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Edgerton, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2020 and maintains ongoing roles with NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life dating back to 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers with the Economic Development Committee of the Capital Off-Road Pathfinders, a nonprofit focused on mountain bike trail development in Dane County, Wisconsin. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm delivers tailored advice and solutions across multiple program types, with a significant portion of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Lauren Vieth is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group based in Stoughton, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. She has worked with firms including GWFS Equities, Kestra Financial, Valmark Securities, and Kelly Financial. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and select retail brokerage clients. The firm offers integrated services connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups chosen by plan sponsors.

John Handy Jr. is a financial advisor at Farther with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at SignalPoint Asset Management, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a strategic advisor and board member for CodaWorx, a company specializing in tools for managing commissioned art projects, and he owns Jay Handy Ink, LLC, where he sells his personally created artwork. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a combination of digital platforms and in-person meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach using proprietary model portfolios, algorithmic rebalancing, and AI tools while focusing on exchange-traded funds, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income.

Dustin Mongler is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently serving at Creative Planning since 2020. Prior to joining Creative Planning, he worked at Thun Financial and spent over a decade at Phillips 66. Outside of his advisory work, he receives book royalties for previously written and edited publications. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a financial planning-led investment process emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by supplemental approaches and a range of affiliated non-investment businesses, including legal and trust services.

Kyle Hyland is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and has prior experience with LPL Financial, Private Client Services, and SII Investments Inc. Hyland holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Madison, WI. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets and employs a diversified investment approach that blends passive and active strategies overseen by an internal Investment Committee.

Tyler Nafziger is a CFP® and Series 66-registered advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc., based in Madison, WI. He has three years of industry experience, including prior roles at Zendesk and Mattel. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through over 500 advisors. The firm provides a range of services including wrap-fee advisory programs, financial planning, retirement and investment management consulting, brokerage, insurance products, and M&A advisory services.

Breanna Klepoch is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Madison, WI, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Empower Financial Services, Bankers Life and Casualty, Fifth Third Bank, and CASE Credit Union. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a restaurant host at Tupelo Honey. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage clients. The firm’s services integrate with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and focus on long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and client savings rates.

Douglas Giageos is a CFP® and CFA® with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. and previously worked at RMR Financial Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for Middleton Youth Hockey, Inc., where he manages financials to support youth athletics. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, small business owners, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach featuring globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios with multi-factor tilts and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside comprehensive financial planning and consulting services.

Maciej Szewerniak is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and also has a background with World Financial Group starting in 2009. He is involved in the sale of insurance products affiliated with his firm. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to individual investors, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses a model portfolio approach implemented through third-party managers and platform sub-advisors and maintains regulatory assets under management of approximately $1.7 billion.

William Schumaker is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services based in Monona, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and Great Lakes Retirement Plan Consultants. He also maintains an insurance agency focusing on fixed life, annuities, disability income, long-term care, and group benefits. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions.

Clancy Cramer is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Madison, WI, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has five years of industry experience and previously worked at firms including WEA Member Benefits, WEA Financial Advisors, Thrivent Financial, and Brookstone Capital Management. Outside of his advisory role, he assists 403(b) and IRA program members with questions related to retirement planning. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Joshua McMahon is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with four years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 65 license. Prior to joining Creative Planning, he worked at Wipfli Financial Advisors and has a background that includes roles at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the Menomonee Falls School District. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a licensed wrestling official for the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a financial planning–led investment process focused on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by various portfolio management techniques, and offers integrated retirement plan services alongside affiliated legal, trust, and recordkeeping businesses.

Michael Larson is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Madison, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Transamerica since 2012 and has held various other roles including driving for ride-sharing and delivery services. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios with both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Thomas Hanson is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Madison, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and also serves as president of Dream Team Financial LLC, which he operates primarily for tax purposes without additional time commitment. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm provides both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party investment models, offering discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Ryan Behling is a financial advisor with Sanctuary Advisors, LLC in Madison, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Sanctuary Advisors in 2022, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for Domestic Abuse Intervention Services, a nonprofit focused on prevention and shelter. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm supports its advisors with a variety of portfolio management solutions, employing multiple analytical approaches and acting as a fiduciary when a written advisory agreement is in place.

David Kuenzi is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Creative Planning since 2020. Prior to that, he spent 12 years with Thun Financial Advisors, LLC. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Madison, WI. Creative Planning is an enterprise firm managing approximately $217 billion in client assets, providing investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a financial planning–led investment process focused on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, complemented by supplemental approaches such as direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting, supported by a large advisory team and integrated investment infrastructure.