Mark Graber is a financial advisor at Sound Income Strategies, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Sound Income Strategies since 2015 and at Senior Advisors Inc. since 2005. Outside of advisory services, he is president of Senior Advisors Inc., where he conducts sales of life, health, and Medicare insurance, as well as fixed and indexed annuities. Sound Income Strategies, LLC manages approximately $4.0 billion in client assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, corporations, and other advisers. The firm emphasizes fixed-income analysis combined with equity fundamental and technical review, offering customized managed portfolios and a range of advisory services including financial planning and ERISA plan services.

Cindy Bojanski is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. She has 20 years of industry experience and has previously worked at firms including LPL Financial and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of advising, she is co-owner of 4-3 Health, an orthotic and bracing company, and serves on the Endowment Committee at St. Patrick's Church in Fremont, NE. Additionally, she will teach a course on Financial Institutions and Markets as an adjunct professor at Midland University in Fall 2024. ValMark Advisers serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional entities. The firm employs a goal-based investment approach centered on diversified model portfolios and asset allocation, utilizing both proprietary and third-party platforms to deliver advisory and financial planning services.

Nicholas Digilio is a financial advisor with Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. in Omaha, NE, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mutual of Omaha Investor Services since 2018 and previously held roles at Arbor Point Advisors and Securities America. Mutual of Omaha Investor Services provides advisory services to individuals, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, offering financial planning, third-party money manager relationships, managed account programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm delivers managed solutions primarily through a platform relationship with Envestnet and operates alongside broker-dealer and insurance businesses within the Mutual of Omaha group.

Dustin Zuck is a financial advisor at Mutual Advisors, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Wealth Enhancement Group, Securities America, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Mutual Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients, offering services such as asset management, financial planning, and ERISA plan consulting. The firm employs both active and passive investment strategies and manages approximately $9.45 billion through 154 advisors.

Ryan Mcquillan is a financial advisor at Avior Wealth Management, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Pruco Securities, LLC and Prudential Insurance Company of America from 2013 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and realtor at MO PROPERTIES, LLC, focusing on bookkeeping and analysis. Avior Wealth Management is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser managing over $5 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable and corporate entities, and banking institutions. The firm employs a fundamental analysis-based investment approach with both long- and short-term strategies, offering comprehensive financial planning and business consulting services.

Shruthi Manjunath is a CFA® charterholder with 24 years of experience at First National Advisers, LLC. She is based in Omaha, NE and has worked exclusively with the firm since 2002. First National Advisers, LLC provides discretionary investment management to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The firm is a subsidiary of First National Bank of Omaha and manages approximately $7.3 billion in discretionary assets, offering services that include asset allocation, fund screening, and risk monitoring through its Private Wealth Reserve platform.

Cody Forbush is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Grimes & Company and has previously worked at Dickinson Investment Advisors, TS Capital, and TD Ameritrade. Grimes & Company provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to both individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, pension plans, and governmental entities. The firm utilizes customized investment strategies supported by proprietary research and portfolio management systems, offering a range of services that include acting as a sub-advisor to other advisers and providing estate-planning support through the Vanilla platform.

Michael Hansen is a financial advisor at IAMS Wealth Management, LLC in Omaha, NE, holding a Series 65 credential with seven years of industry experience. He has been with IAMS Wealth Management for 10 years. IAMS Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management using proprietary and third-party models, ERISA 3(21) plan services, and standalone financial planning, employing a range of investment instruments and operational tools including AI for research and meeting transcription.

Anthony Cerone is a CFP® with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Avior Wealth Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2021. Prior to that, he was with Nelson Van Denburg & Campbell Wealth Management Group, LLC for five years. Avior Wealth Management is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser managing over $5 billion in client assets through approximately 120 financial professionals. The firm serves individuals, pension and retirement plans, charitable and corporate entities, and banking institutions, offering investment management, financial planning, and business consulting with a focus on fundamental analysis and both long- and short-term strategies.

Lee Martin is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience. He is currently with Avior Wealth Management, LLC, having joined in 2023 after ten years at Financial Advocates Investment Management and thirteen years at LPL Financial, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he has operated a sole proprietorship selling fixed annuities in Bellevue, WA. Avior Wealth Management is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser managing over $5 billion in client assets through approximately 120 financial professionals. The firm serves individual, pension, charitable, corporate, and banking clients using a fundamental analysis-based investment process that includes both long- and short-term strategies, with services spanning discretionary management, financial planning, and business consulting.

Jared Knobbe is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with ValMark Advisers, Inc. He has worked with Valmark Securities, Inc. since 2023 and previously held roles at LPL Financial and Waddell & Reed Inc. Outside of financial advising, he operates JK Horseshoeing Services and serves on the Engler Alumni Board, focusing on business development and entrepreneurial support. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 advisors. The firm emphasizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, alongside a range of proprietary platforms and advisory services.

Brett Badalucco is a financial advisor at First National Advisers, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including BMO Nesbitt Burns Securities Ltd., BMO Bank N.A., Bancwest Investment Services Inc., and Bank of the West. First National Advisers, LLC, a subsidiary of First National Bank of Omaha, provides discretionary investment management to individuals and institutions. The firm offers diversified equity and fixed-income models, managed mutual fund and individual equity strategies, and a team-based wealth service called Private Wealth Reserve.

Kai Meacham is a financial advisor at SageSpring Wealth Partners with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has a diverse background including roles at Recreational Equipment Inc and multiple positions at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. SageSpring Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $6.5 billion in discretionary assets through a team of 75 advisors. The firm serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, offering personalized investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting with a goals-based, discretionary approach.

Adriane Washburn is a financial advisor at Lutz Financial with 22 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones and Principal Life Insurance Company. In addition to her advisory role, she is an Independent Insurance Agent. Lutz Financial serves individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, financial planning, and a digital Automated Investment Program. The firm’s approach includes tailored portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and individual bonds, with ongoing monitoring and client-directed restrictions.

Mark Powell Sr. is a financial advisor with Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc., holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and over a decade of experience in the financial services industry. His career includes roles at New York Life Insurance Company and NYLIFE Securities LLC, as well as involvement with Lasting Legacy Collaborative and Oxbow Life Strategies, LLC. Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory services to individuals, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, offering financial planning, managed account programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes a platform relationship with Envestnet and Pershing to deliver managed solutions, combining advisory, broker-dealer, and insurance services within the Mutual of Omaha group.

Corby Mastalir is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Belpointe Asset Management LLC since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Prairie Wealth Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research Inc. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in fixed insurance sales, including life insurance, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities. Belpointe Asset Management serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to corporations and other registered advisers. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing customized portfolios and a range of investment strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Jeremy Palensky is a financial advisor with Avior Wealth Management, LLC in Omaha, NE, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Avior in 2024, he worked at First Investments and Planning and Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of finance, Palensky owns JerPal Sports Cards & Collectibles, LLC, where he buys, grades, and sells sports cards. Avior Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension and retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and banks or thrift institutions. The firm employs a fundamental investment approach with a combination of direct portfolio management and separately managed accounts, offering both modular and comprehensive financial planning services.

Charles Aikins Jr. is a financial advisor with Mutual Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mutual Advisors since 2021, with prior roles at Securities America Advisors and Mutual of Omaha Investor Services. Mutual Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of services such as asset management and financial planning, employing both active and passive strategies tailored through various analytical methods and specialized platforms.

Samantha Rathje is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Bridges Investment Management Inc. in Omaha, NE, bringing five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Bridges in 2021, she worked six years at Lincoln Mattress & Furniture Company. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a distributor of essential oils and as a beauty influencer for personal care products. Bridges Investment Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $11.3 billion in assets, offering investment management, financial planning, pension consulting, and related services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, and institutional investors. The firm employs a client-driven, long-term investment process grounded in fundamental analysis and provides various fiduciary and operational services, including advisory roles for proprietary vehicles and affiliated trust companies.

Michelle Smithberg is a CFP® professional at First National Advisers, LLC with two years of industry experience. She previously worked at First National Bank of Omaha for 26 years. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as President of the Board of Directors for the Omaha Theater Company, a nonprofit focused on engaging youth and families in theater. First National Advisers, LLC is a subsidiary of First National Bank of Omaha providing discretionary investment management to individuals and institutions. The firm manages approximately $6.6 billion in assets, offering diversified equity and fixed-income models, managed mutual fund and equity strategies, and a team-based wealth service called Private Wealth Reserve.