Daniel Stafford is a financial advisor with AssuredPartners Investment Advisors, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at IFP Securities, LLC, Independent Financial Partners, and LPL Financial. Stafford has also held leadership roles in consulting related to employee benefits and life insurance placement. AssuredPartners Investment Advisors provides portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and employee benefit plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and other entities. The firm manages several billion in discretionary assets and serves clients through a team of advisors across multiple offices.

Samuel Anhalt is a financial advisor at Johnson Wealth Inc. in Madison, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual and Scott Wedige. Johnson Wealth is an SEC-registered investment adviser and subsidiary of Johnson Financial Group, managing over $10 billion in assets for high-net-worth individuals and various institutional clients. The firm employs a long-term, purpose-driven investment approach based on asset allocation, model portfolios, and manager selection supported by qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Tony Mennenga is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Harbour Investments, Inc and Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he provides tax preparation and planning services through Merit Tax Advisors. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion and serving a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and modular sleeves, with oversight by a central investment team and committee.

Brian Cleven is a Series 66 credentialed advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Pillar Wealth Management Co since 2011. Brian is based in Middleton, WI, and is affiliated with Merit Financial Advisors. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion for a diverse client base that includes individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and modular sleeves, with a centralized Investment Management team overseeing standard models and rebalancing while allowing advisors flexibility in portfolio customization.

Marshall Mennenga is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 37 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including Woodbury Financial Services, Inc., Harbour Investments, Inc., and Mennenga Tax & Financial Service. He serves on the board of the Madison College Foundation, participating in its Governance and Finance and Investments committees. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion and serving a diverse client base, including individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and modular sleeves, with oversight by a central Investment Management team and an Investment Committee.

Julie Nelles is a financial advisor at Harbour Investments, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Harbour Investments and its affiliated entities since 2004. In addition to her advisory work, she is an independent insurance agent, including activities related to 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 uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to create customized investment strategies, offering a range of products and model-based solutions monitored and reviewed regularly.

James Tarp is a financial advisor with Harbour Investments, Inc. in Middleton, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Harbour Investments since 2018 and previously held positions at Legacy Wealth Advisors and Mennenga Tax & Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent. Harbour Investments serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension and 401(k) plans, and institutional entities. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services, employing multiple investment approaches tailored by advisors and third-party managers.

Matthew Weiss is a financial advisor at Madison Investment Advisors, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Investacorp Inc and Klaas Financial Asset Advisors LLC. His background also includes academic experience at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Madison Investment Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and financial intermediaries. The firm employs a risk-sensitive investment approach with a focus on high-quality fixed income and fundamental equity analysis, offering customized multi-asset portfolios through various managed account and model programs.

Jacob Schiessl is a financial advisor at Harbour Investments, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at JL3 Financial, UW Madison, SECURA, Pick n Save, and Kimberly High School. 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 develop customized investment strategies across various asset classes and offers model-based solutions through a subscription platform.

Julie Grosso is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Johnson Wealth Inc. in Madison, WI, where she has worked since 2017. She has eight years of industry experience, including four years at SVA Plumb Trust Company prior to joining Johnson Wealth. Grosso also serves as an officer and wealth advisor at Johnson Bank. Johnson Wealth Inc. provides investment advisory and consulting services to high-net-worth clients, foundations, and other institutions, emphasizing long-term, goal-driven asset allocation and manager selection through proprietary methodologies. The firm offers a range of strategies, including model portfolios and private investment options, and supports specialized programs such as discretionary management for airline pilots’ 401(k) accounts.

Brett Staaland is a financial advisor with Johnson Wealth Inc. in Madison, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at United Bankers' Bank, Bankers' Bank of Madison, Raymond James Financial Services, and B. Riley Wealth Management. Staaland is a dual employee and full-time Wealth Advisor at Johnson Bank and Johnson Wealth Inc. Johnson Wealth is an SEC-registered investment adviser and a subsidiary of Johnson Financial Group, managing approximately $10.35 billion in assets for a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and institutions. The firm emphasizes a long-term, purpose-driven investment approach focusing on asset allocation, model portfolios, and manager selection using both qualitative and quantitative analyses, and offers specialized programs such as a pre-retirement pilot program and access to private investments.

David Mcevoy is a financial advisor at Johnson Wealth Inc. in Madison, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with nine years of industry experience. He has served as a Vice President Wealth Portfolio Manager at Johnson Bank since 2013 and has worked at Johnson Wealth Inc. since 2016. Johnson Wealth Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and a wholly owned subsidiary of Johnson Financial Group, managing over $10 billion in assets for a diverse range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, foundations, and institutions. The firm’s investment approach is long-term and purpose-driven, combining qualitative and quantitative analysis to guide asset allocation, model portfolios, and manager selection.

Robert Sawicki is a financial advisor with Harbour Investments, Inc. and Innovative Financial, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 26 years of industry experience. He also operates a small tax and accounting service focused on personal and business tax return preparation and small business consulting. Additionally, Sawicki serves as a volunteer board member of the nonprofit Work Plus, Inc. Harbour Investments serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, trusts, pension and 401(k) plans, and institutional entities. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing various investment approaches tailored by individual advisors and approved third-party managers.

Michelle Slawny is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently with Associated Investment Services, Inc. and Associated Trust Company since 2024. Her prior experience includes roles at U.S. Bank and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. from 2020 to 2024 and TIAA-CREF from 2014 to 2020. Associated Investment Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services primarily to individual investors, as well as to small corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable institutions. The firm offers model portfolio and separately managed account programs through third-party managers and its affiliate Kellogg Asset Management, delivering advisory services via the Envestnet/NFS platform.

William Gardner is a financial advisor at Harbour Investments, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in various capacities from 2013 to 2024. Gardner is also an independent insurance agent, which may include activities related to equity indexed annuities. Harbour Investments provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual, charitable, corporate, and retirement plan clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to construct customized portfolios and offers model-based solutions through a subscription platform.

Kelsey Berndt is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm supports over 400 independent advisor representatives and offers a range of portfolio management options, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services.

Mitchell Mancusi is a financial advisor with Guardian Life, holding a Series 66 designation and currently in his first year in the industry. His prior work experience includes roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, as well as non-financial positions at Dairy Queen and the Oregon School District. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients with a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services.

Nicholas Parker is a financial advisor with Creative Planning, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Creative Planning provides wealth management and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach emphasizing low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure while offering institutional and retirement plan services.

Nicholas Fink is a financial advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Everlight Solar and American Marine, as well as experience in education at Middleton High School and the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a combination of passive and active investment managers guided by an internal Investment Committee.

Dennis Crow is a CFP® professional affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network, with six years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Milestone Investment Management LLC since 2019 and previously at International Business Machines Corp. from 2017 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of Redemption Outdoors LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs and services including wealth management and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers a platform with discretionary portfolio management and various program structures, backed by a centralized operations, trading, and compliance infrastructure.