Michael Birschbach is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He previously worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Michael is also involved as an associate at Gentian Financial, Inc., where he focuses on financial planning and client relationship management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse clientele, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm uses analytical tools and fact-finding processes to deliver non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Kevin Gerard is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2011. In addition to his advisory role, Gerard serves on the boards of two residential condominium associations, Mariners Pointe Condominium Association and Tower 100 at Kalea Bay Condominium Association. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management options alongside brokerage, custody, and financial planning services.

Kenneth Flannery is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2016 and previously spent over a decade with Compass Benefit Specialist. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Compass Benefit Specialists, referring clients for Medicare Supplement and health insurance services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, leveraging analytical tools and risk profiling to support client goals.

Peter Klein is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at MillerCoors for nine years. Outside of his advisory work, Klein writes and sells books on Amazon and co-owns an Etsy store with his daughter. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and fiduciary advisory services through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Anthony Vetter is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, he worked at Equitable Financial Life Insurance Co and Equitable Advisors LLC. Outside of finance, his work history includes roles in the hospitality and retail sectors. 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 services alongside brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities through a combination of institutional advisory operations and market-facing registrations.

Ashley Amstadt is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Germantown, WI, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. Her prior work history includes roles at BMO Harris Bank, Morgan Stanley, and U.S. Bancorp Investments among others. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services along with access to model portfolios and research from LPL and third-party sources.

Edward Scherr is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Grafton, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Michael Nowack is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Robert W. Baird since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director on the board of the Threshold Foundation, overseeing the management and distribution of the foundation's assets. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises a diverse client base including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group provides tailored investment advice and portfolio management services using a combination of in-house and third-party managers across a range of traditional and alternative strategies.

Kayla Krieser is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. In addition to her financial career, she has been involved with Riverside Brewery and Restaurant since 2007. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory guidance with other financial product offerings.

Charlene Strauss Wilson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Mequon, WI, holding a Series 66 designation with 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017, following positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs for individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research from its Global Investment Committee. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct and employer-based financial planning agreements.

Robert Bacskai Jr. is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc. since 2009. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and advisory services. Its investment approach relies on proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group that use forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling.

Kyle Mc Mann is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Port Washington, WI. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 11 years of industry experience, having been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee portfolios, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, with a fiduciary standard for its advisory services.

Mark Filla is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Germantown, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services since 2016 and previously held positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security claiming options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations, primarily for clients with assets in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Steven Craig is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Mequon, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutions with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning services.

Matthew Witkowski is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Milwaukee, WI, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial and its affiliated entities since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Witkowski serves as a board member for Athletes Before Christ, coaches varsity basketball at Catholic Memorial High School, and is president of the Rolling Meadows of Vernon Homeowners Association. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial analyses without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers integrated planning and managed-account solutions under a consolidated billing option known as “WealthPlan.”

Dirk Robichaud is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Milwaukee, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside his advisory role, he serves as co-trustee for family trusts in Wisconsin and Florida. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Michael Thometz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2009, including the Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct individual relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Don Dahlman is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His career includes positions at BMO Harris Financial Advisors, BMO Harris Bank, and multiple M&I financial services firms. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research.

Dana Larsen is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2013. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a mix of in-house and third-party managers.

Paul Purifoy Robertson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Milwaukee, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Northwestern Mutual, and UMB Fund Services. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.