Katherine Shalbrack is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 42 years of industry experience, including 33 years at her current firm. She holds a Series 63 designation. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Finance Committee of St. Joseph Congregation in Racine, WI, contributing to financial decisions affecting the church and school. Robert Baird’s DDK Group, where she works, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services supported by internal research, manager selection, and innovative investment strategies.

Jacob Harmann is a financial advisor at Cetera with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms, including MGA Wealth Management, Avantax Investment Services, and Cetera Wealth Services. Outside of advising, he serves as a substitute custodian at Union Grove Elementary School in Wisconsin. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large national network of independent advisors serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, with access to third-party money managers, model portfolios, and various program options.

Jeffrey Pieters is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 37 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliate Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2004 and has concurrent experience at Northshore Bank since 2002. Based in Racine, WI, he has been with Cetera in its current form since 2014. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, financial planning, and access to third-party managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Meredith Weber is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Baird since 2021. Her prior experience includes roles at Avantax Investment Services, ProEquities, Inc., and Lifetime Trusted Advisors. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party managers across a range of investment strategies.

Christina Peterson is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. in Racine, WI, holding a Series 63 designation with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert Baird & Co. since 1999. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers a range of consulting and portfolio services, tailoring investment strategies to client goals and risk tolerances through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Andrew Starosta is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Milwaukee, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Landmark Credit Union and LPL Financial since 2011, with prior experience at Cetera Investment Services, J. W. Cole Advisors, and Chase Investment Services. Starosta is also involved with Landmark Investment Center, a DBA associated with Landmark Credit Union. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing advanced technology tools to support its network of over 22,800 advisors.

Andrew Due is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Milwaukee, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Educators Credit Union for six years, The Walt Disney Company for one year, and the University of Wisconsin - Parkside for three years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms.

Chad Durfey is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Mount Pleasant, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2011. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a member of the Finance Ministry Team for Grace Church, where he reviews and votes on the budget, liabilities, and project spending. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Kyle Erickson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in South Milwaukee, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, he worked at Revolution PR and has been involved with several other businesses, including Meter Music, LLC and Cascade Built LLC. Outside of advising, he teaches virtual trumpet lessons. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Marc Messinger is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Hales Corners, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. In addition to his advisory work, he volunteers as a grief counselor and speaker, managing a website that provides resources for those coping with loss and caregiving in Southeastern Wisconsin. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Scott Gregory is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Racine, WI, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Johnson Bank, Invest Financial Corporation, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Cetera Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is a part-owner of a full-service beauty salon, where he assists with maintenance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Piper Meek is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Baird, Piper worked in education and community-oriented roles, including positions at Gonzaga University and Generation Alive. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services, utilizing a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies along with specialized investment tools and ongoing manager oversight.

Melissa Hofmeister is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent since 2016, following eight years at Stadia New Church Strategies. Outside of her advisory role, she is active as a public speaker in ministry settings and serves on the board of Catapult, an organization focused on expanding gospel outreach. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering holistic, goal-based financial planning that covers a wide range of topics. The firm separates planning from managed-account services and does not accept discretionary trading authority for its planning engagements.

Chris Bloxdorf is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Racine, WI, and has nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Lacey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Johnson Financial Group, MidwestOne Investment Services, Prudential, and Global Portfolio Strategies. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Theresa Kratochvil is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. She has been affiliated with BMO Bank since 2013. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including access to model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and institutional platforms.

Jason Atwater is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Scottrade, Inc., TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC, and Charles Schwab & Co. since 2021. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves mainly high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary client advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, delivering investment guidance via multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

Patrick Buss is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including U.S. Bank and Cambridge Investment Research. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers these advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Michael Grabowski is a financial advisor with Cetera in Milwaukee, WI, holding a Series 63 designation and over 40 years of industry experience. His previous roles include long-term tenures at Avantax Advisory Services and related entities. He is also the owner of Insight Accounting & Financial Consulting, Inc., where he provides tax and accounting services to clients. Additionally, he serves on the board of Synergy CME Resource Group, Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, and manages over $256 billion in assets through more than 10,000 advisors nationwide.

John Brandt is a financial advisor at National Accounting and Business Solutions, SC, with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has been a CPA at his firm since 1989. In addition to his advisory role, he provides a range of accounting services through his CPA practice. His firm offers investment management referral services alongside accounting and tax services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and other business entities. It facilitates client introductions to third-party managed account programs rather than providing discretionary portfolio management directly.