Katherine Licau Gifford is a CFA® charterholder with three years of industry experience. She has been with KLCM Advisors, Inc. since 2004. KLCM Advisors, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management to high-net-worth individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a fundamental, value-oriented investment approach focused on equity research and traditional credit analysis, managing roughly $1.9 billion in assets with a small advisory team.

Sandra Miller is a financial advisor at Ellenbecker Investment Group with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Ellenbecker Investment Group since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, Miller serves on the fundraising committee for Calvary Baptist School. Ellenbecker Investment Group serves a diverse client base including individual households, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management, combining model portfolios and independent investment analysis with customized asset allocation tailored to client objectives.

Matthew Drvaric is a financial advisor at Riverwater Partners LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Riverwater Partners since 2016. Prior to this, he was involved in Sound By Design for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he has a fee-sharing arrangement related to insurance commissions on structured settlements through referrals to Ringler Associates. Riverwater Partners provides investment management, wealth management, and financial planning services to individuals, families, nonprofit institutions, and other entities. The firm employs a value-oriented, responsible-investing approach known as the Three Pillar Approach® and offers proprietary equity strategies alongside full-service wealth management and managed model portfolios.

William Morrison is a financial advisor at Highland Investment Advisors LLC in Brookfield, WI, holding a Series 65 designation with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Highland Investment Advisors since 2013. Highland Investment Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and non-profit organizations. The firm employs a “GRIP” investment framework centered on Growth, Risk Reduction, and Inflation Protection, utilizing model portfolios influenced by academic research and Modern Portfolio Theory, with a focus on small-cap and value equities.

Zachary Nowatzki is a financial advisor with Haese Financial Group Inc, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and four years of industry experience. He has held roles at Superior Financial Services, Inc., Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, Northwestern Mutual, and other financial firms. Zachary is also registered as a representative with Superior Financial Services, Inc. Haese Financial Group provides investment supervisory services, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm manages approximately $47 million for around 100 client households, generally on a non-discretionary basis, using strategic, globally diversified asset allocations implemented primarily through no-load or low-load mutual funds and ETFs.

Jeffrey Wozniak is a financial advisor with Spectrum Investment Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Spectrum, he worked at Principal Securities, Principal Life Insurance, and Wells Fargo Investments. Spectrum Investment Advisors serves institutional retirement-plan sponsors and individual clients with services including plan consulting, wealth management, and financial planning. The firm emphasizes written investment policies, periodic portfolio monitoring, and employs a proprietary investment analysis system alongside the use of AI tools under human oversight.

Michael Peters is a CFA® charterholder with 15 years of industry experience and has been with Entasis Asset Management LLC since 2016. He is based in Brookfield, WI, and works as part of a five-advisor team. Entasis Asset Management provides investment advisory, financial planning, tax planning, and related services to individuals, institutions, retirement plans, and other entities. The firm employs a Core/Completion investment approach driven by in-house research and a documented manager selection process, offering discretionary, tax-aware portfolio management alongside technology-enabled options and a range of specialized consulting services.

Bryan Becker is a financial advisor at Richardson Capital Management, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Landaas & Company and Richardson Financial Group. Richardson Capital Management serves individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with a range of investment management and wealth planning services. The firm employs diversified strategies across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs, and offers family office services and account aggregation tools to provide clients with consolidated views of their investments.

Debra Melvin is a financial advisor with IAG Wealth Partners, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has been with IAG Wealth Partners and LPL Financial since 2014. In addition to her advisory work, Melvin authored a financial workbook for women titled *Finding Your Worth & Wealth*. IAG Wealth Partners manages approximately $1.585 billion in client assets across 2,210 relationships with a 14-advisor team. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients using a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach, offering both model-based and custom portfolio strategies along with financial planning and consulting services.

Jean Golla is a financial advisor at Sikich Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Morgan Stanley, LPL Financial, Johnson Bank, BMO Harris Financial Advisors, and other firms. Sikich Financial is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm combines financial planning with portfolio management and uses an asset-allocation approach informed by modern portfolio theory, employing both in-house and third-party managers across multiple platforms.

Charles Eichner is a financial advisor with Transcend Advisor Group, LLC in Milwaukee, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Principal Life Insurance Company and Princor Financial Services Corporation, among others. Outside of advising, he manages a tax preparation service as Managing Member of No Worries, Tax. Transcend Advisor Group provides portfolio management, financial planning, and institutional consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment process and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Christopher Mitchell is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with IAG Wealth Partners, LLC and has worked at LPL Financial LLC since 2009. IAG Wealth Partners manages approximately $1.585 billion in client assets, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach using both model-based and custom strategies, and frequently utilizes third-party managers and LPL-sponsored advisory programs.

Ignatius Smetek is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Arcataur Capital Management LLC since 2003. Arcataur Capital Management provides discretionary investment management and ongoing financial advice to individuals, trusts, pension plans, foundations, and other institutional and nonprofit clients. The firm serves both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals using a top-down investment approach that blends economic, fundamental, and technical analysis across diversified equity, fixed income, and balanced portfolios.

Catherine Watson is a financial advisor at Ellenbecker Investment Group with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked at FSR Wealth Management, Ltd and Raj Vora CPA. Ellenbecker Investment Group provides financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities. The firm integrates independent research and technology, including AI-assisted tools, into its investment approach and maintains an affiliated tax and accounting unit staffed with CPAs and enrolled agents.

Marcos Rosado is a financial advisor at Spectrum Investment Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 65 designation and has experience working at Spectrum Investment Advisors and HSA Bank. His background also includes roles at Taylor University and Eastbrook Academy. Spectrum Investment Advisors serves retirement plan sponsors and individual investors by providing 401(k) and other plan consulting, wealth management, investment consulting, and standalone financial planning. The firm uses balanced equity and fixed-income strategies informed by charting, fundamental, and cyclical analysis, and constructs portfolios primarily from no-load mutual funds and ETFs.

John Maresh is a financial advisor with LaSalle Investment Advisors, Inc. in Pewaukee, WI, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked with LaSalle Investments since 1995 and has also been associated with Superior Financial Services, Inc. since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he provides insurance services, including life, disability, and long-term care policies. LaSalle Investment Advisors offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning for individuals, trusts, and retirement plans, managing approximately $119 million in assets. The firm uses client-specific asset allocation models and a combination of analytical approaches, with an internal investment committee guiding decisions and quarterly portfolio reviews.

K. Robert Batchelor is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Entasis Asset Management LLC since 2016. He is also President of CSC Investments LLC, a non-investment business focused on personal real estate project oversight. Entasis Asset Management provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors, employing a Core/Completion philosophy with in-house research and a documented manager selection process.

Anthony Drake is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Drake & Associates, LLC since 2010 and previously worked at Redhawk Wealth Advisors, Inc. from 2008 to 2010. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent in Wisconsin, offering insurance products to clients. Drake & Associates, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm manages approximately $607 million in assets through a multi-advisor team, employing a model-driven investment process that incorporates technology and AI tools to support client service and administration.

Lucas Cahalane is a financial advisor with Operose Advisors LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Operose, his work experience includes roles at TKO Miller LLC and various other positions outside of the financial industry. Operose Advisors LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, families, family offices, trusts, retirement plans, foundations, and closely held businesses. The firm offers a range of services including investment policy development, asset allocation, portfolio construction, and access to private funds through the Operose Capital Funds.

Adam Stoeckler is a CFP® and Series 65-registered financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He currently works at Highland Investment Advisors LLC, where he has been since 2022, and previously operated Stoeckler Financial Advisory Services, LLC for 13 years. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Deacon of Finance and a member of the Finance Committee at Lakewood Baptist Church, overseeing budgeting and financial management. Highland Investment Advisors provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and non-profit organizations. The firm uses a “GRIP” framework focused on growth, risk reduction, and inflation protection, employing model portfolios informed by academic research and Modern Portfolio Theory, with investment strategies that include Dimensional Fund Advisors funds, direct indexing, option-based hedging, and tax-aware trading.