Aaron Hager is a financial advisor at Harbour Investments, Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Harbour Investments and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an independent insurance agent, which may include work with equity indexed annuities. Harbour Investments provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, charitable and corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to create customized strategies using a variety of investment instruments and also offers model-based solutions through a subscription platform.

James Ewing is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors in Madison, WI, with 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Harbour Investments, Inc., Woodbury Financial Services Inc., and Mennenga Tax & Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for the 7591 Foundation, a nonprofit supporting veteran organizations. Merit Financial Group is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion and serving a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, and institutions. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and modular sleeves, overseen by a central investment team and adaptable by advisors to meet client needs.

Leslie Oliversen is a financial advisor at Madison Investment Advisors, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been associated with Madison Investment Advisors since 2011. Oliversen is also involved with affiliated entities including Madison Investment Holdings, Inc. and Mfd Distributor LLC. Madison Investment Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and financial intermediaries, providing fixed-income management, risk-managed equity strategies, and customized multi-asset portfolios. The firm follows a risk-sensitive investment philosophy with a focus on high-quality fixed income and fundamental equity analysis, supporting its strategies through a range of separately managed accounts, wrap programs, and model portfolios.

Jessica O’Shea is a financial advisor at UMB Financial Services, Inc. in Madison, WI, with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Heartland Financial, Ameriprise, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors. UMB Financial Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers a range of managed account programs through both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies and is affiliated with UMB Bank, integrating fixed-income expertise and municipal advisory services.

Natalie Johnson is a financial advisor at Madison Investment Advisors, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and CUNA Mutual Group. Johnson is employed by Madison Investment Holdings, Inc., providing services to its affiliated investment adviser firms. Madison Investment Advisors serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, offering fixed-income management, risk-managed equity strategies, and customized multi-asset portfolios. The firm follows a risk-sensitive investment philosophy and manages assets through various account structures, including separately managed accounts and model portfolios.

John Cress IV is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Madison Partners since 2024. Prior to this, he spent 17 years at Practical Portfolios LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is the president of Access Management Corp, a real estate holding company, and serves as treasurer for the Lakeshore Amateur Radio Service Club. Madison Partners provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach is customized and primarily long-term oriented, utilizing ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, fixed income, and alternatives, often through third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios.

Lukas Mcelhenie is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at NorthRock Partners, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at MML Investor Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, Principal Securities Inc, Principal Life Insurance Company, and CUNA Mutual Group. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner and owner of Rome Homes LLC, a business involved in acquiring and marketing rental properties. NorthRock Partners provides comprehensive wealth management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. The firm employs a tailored investment approach emphasizing broad asset allocation, diversification, and the use of Independent Managers, while incorporating private market investments and AI-supported portfolio monitoring.

Katherine Megna is a financial advisor with ON Investment Management Co in Middleton, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 14 years of industry experience. She has worked with the ON Equity Sales Company, Madison 56er's, Ohio National Financial Services, and operates Megna Financial, LLC. Outside of advising, she coaches youth soccer players and has been involved in developing training programs for youth and Olympic team initiatives in the Wisconsin region. ON Investment Management Company is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, businesses, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of investment programs through third-party managers and maintains a dual-registration model with broker-dealer activities.

Bailey Buhr is a financial advisor at Harbour Investments, Inc. with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Harbour Investments in 2023, Buhr worked at Menards as a plumbing sales associate and has additional experience in retail. At Menards, Buhr assisted customers with plumbing needs outside of trading hours. Harbour Investments serves a wide range of clients including individuals, trusts, pension and 401(k) plans, and institutional entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various investment strategies through both internal and third-party managers.

Kyle French is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Harbour Investments, Inc. He has worked at Harbour Investments and Wealth Distribution Strategies LLC since 2017 and previously spent two years at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. French is also an independent insurance agent, which includes activities related to equity-indexed annuities. Harbour Investments provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse clientele, including individual investors, charitable and corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to create customized investment strategies and offers model-based solutions through a subscription platform.

Elena Bonilla is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merit Financial Advisors, Mennenga Tax & Financial, and Harbour Investments, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in tax return preparation and tax planning through Mennenga Tax & Financial. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $10.6 billion and serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, businesses, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and customizable sleeves, overseen by a central Investment Management team and Investment Committee.

Nicholas Schreck is a financial advisor at AlphaStar Capital Management with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been involved with Expedition Retirement and The Retirement Classroom, the latter of which provides free educational classes on retirement-related topics. Schreck co-owns The Retirement Classroom and operates Expedition Retirement with licensed down-line agents. AlphaStar Capital Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients, offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, and subadvisory services. The firm utilizes model portfolios and advisor-directed strategies incorporating various asset types and third-party technology, managing approximately $2.5 billion in assets across more than 8,400 client relationships.

Mark Zierath is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. and Mennenga Tax & Financial Services. In addition to his advisory role, he provides tax planning and filing services at Merit Tax Advisors. Merit Financial Group, LLC manages approximately $10.6 billion and serves a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment strategy using model portfolios and customizable modular sleeves, supported by an investment management team and committee.

Jeremy Argue is a financial advisor with Harbour Investments, Inc. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Harbour in 2017, he worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. from 2012 to 2017. He is also an independent insurance agent, selling and servicing life insurance, long-term care insurance, and annuities. Harbour Investments provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, charitable and corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to create customized investment strategies and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Thomas Brien is a financial advisor at Harbour Investments, Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Massmutual and MML Investors Services, Inc. before joining Harbour Investments in 2017. He is also an independent insurance agent through Wealth Distribution Strategies. Harbour Investments provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, charitable and corporate clients, retirement plans, and other financial advisors. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to create customized strategies and offers model-based solutions through a subscription platform.

Christopher Ridberg is a financial advisor at Madison Investment Advisors, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining Madison Investment Advisors in 2018, he worked at Van Eck Associates Corporation and Van Eck Securities Corporation from 2015 to 2018. Madison Investment Advisors serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, offering fixed-income management, risk-managed equity strategies, and customized multi-asset portfolios through various account structures. The firm follows a risk-sensitive investment philosophy and employs a proprietary Sustainability Scorecard for its sustainable equity strategy.

Michael Grimes is a financial advisor at Madison Investment Advisors, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has previously worked at Reinhart Partners for 10 years. He currently provides services through Madison Investment Holdings, Inc., supporting affiliated investment adviser firms. Madison Investment Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, municipalities, and insurance companies. The firm employs a risk-sensitive investment philosophy called “Participate and Protect®,” offering fixed-income management, risk-managed equity strategies, and customized multi-asset portfolios through various delivery methods.

Connor Stewart is a financial advisor with Sound Income Strategies, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. He also serves as a financial advisor at Crystal Lake Tax and Financial. Sound Income Strategies is a fee-based investment adviser serving individuals, corporate and pension clients, registered advisors, and retirement plans with asset management, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and co-/sub-advisory arrangements. The firm emphasizes fixed-income and income-oriented strategies combined with fundamental and technical analysis, actively managing portfolios and allocating to third-party managers when appropriate.

Coty Hainsey is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Madison Partners since 2021 and previously spent five years with Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory work, he is a principal of CH90 LLC, a passthrough LLC used for tax purposes. Madison Partners provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a customized, long-term investment approach that typically incorporates ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, fixed income, and alternatives, often using third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios.

Brent Welch is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Madison, WI, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at ValMark Advisers and related entities since 2018 and founded Welshire Capital, where he continues in an advisory role. Welch is also involved in nonprofit activities as president of Mountain Men Revival, Inc., a religious organization promoting men's ministry events, and serves as treasurer for Great Lakes Tres Dias, Inc., a Christian men's and women's retreat organization. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients, delivering solutions through a network of representatives and utilizing diversified, goal-based model portfolios and asset allocation strategies. The firm is also noted for its involvement with investment-company products, including ETFs and index licensing arrangements.