Nikita Kibardin is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving at Ellenbecker Investment Group since 2026. His prior roles include positions at Madison Partners, Annex Wealth Management, Tri City National Bank, and U.S. Bancorp Investments. Ellenbecker Investment Group provides financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm integrates independent research, model portfolios, and technology-driven tools, including AI-assisted processes, while offering affiliated tax and accounting services through a separate unit.

George Schmidley is a financial advisor with Affiliated Financial Advisors Inc in Milwaukee, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Affiliated Financial Advisors since 1992. Outside of advisory work, he is the owner and president of a tax preparation and insurance business and serves as founder and president of the nonprofit Hope Community Foundation, a 501(c) organization. Affiliated Financial Advisors, Inc. provides non-discretionary investment supervisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and trust clients. The firm manages approximately $462 million in assets across a four-advisor team, using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to develop recommendations that require client approval before execution.

Erica Bourquin is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed advisor at Granite Harbor Advisors, INC. with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Granite Harbor Advisors in 2026, she worked for five years at Bank of America Private Bank. Granite Harbor Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm sponsors multiple private funds and employs a range of investment strategies including public and private securities, derivatives, and alternative investments.

Scott Schwartz is a financial advisor at Spectrum Investment Advisors, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has been with Spectrum since 2014. Spectrum Investment Advisors serves institutional retirement-plan sponsors as well as individuals, trusts, and estates, offering plan consulting, pooled-employer plan services, wealth management, investment consulting, and standalone financial planning. The firm employs a patented color-coded cyclical system and discloses the use of AI tools with human oversight as part of its portfolio management approach.

Justin Bertzyk is a financial advisor at Ellenbecker Investment Group with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ellenbecker, he worked at Wisconsin Firearms Training Center and held roles at Johnson Wealth Inc and Johnson Bank. His background also includes positions in manufacturing and education. Ellenbecker Investment Group serves a diverse range of clients including individual households, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning, discretionary investment management, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios and independent investment analysis tailored to each client’s objectives and risk tolerance.

Amy Bremmer is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience. She is currently an advisor at Ellenbecker Investment Group and has previously worked at H. Beck, Inc. and Annex Wealth Management, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Purple Penny Soap Company LLC, which manufactures and sells bar soap at farmers markets and craft fairs. Ellenbecker Investment Group serves a diverse range of clients, including individual households, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning, discretionary investment management, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios and independent investment analysis while tailoring strategies to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Kristin Stanek is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor at Operose Advisors LLC with six years of industry experience. She has been with Operose Advisors since 2018 and previously worked at Geneva Capital Management LLC for 13 years. Operose Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice to individuals, families, family offices, trusts, closely held businesses, foundations, retirement accounts, and private funds. The firm offers customized asset allocation strategies using mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and independent managers, and manages over $1.9 billion in client assets with a small advisory team.

Brendan Christiansen is a financial advisor at Drake & Associates, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Senglaub Financial Group and Northwestern Mutual. Christiansen is also licensed as an insurance agent in Wisconsin, offering insurance products alongside his advisory role. Drake & Associates is a multi-advisor team serving individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs a model-driven investment process using LSA Portfolio Analytics and primarily implements portfolios with ETFs, mutual funds, and equities, while incorporating AI-enabled tools to support client service.

Manuel Rosado is a financial advisor at Spectrum Investment Advisors, Inc. in Mequon, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Spectrum Investment Advisors since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Rosado serves as a bank director for Port Washington State Bank and is a member of the school board at 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 employs balanced equity and fixed-income strategies informed by charting, fundamental, and cyclical analysis, constructing portfolios primarily from no-load mutual funds and ETFs.

Michael Hoelzl is a financial advisor at Landaas & Company with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Landaas & Company since 2012. Hoelzl is also a licensed insurance agent in Wisconsin, providing insurance and annuity services exclusively to the firm's clients as part of his role. Landaas & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm uses both fundamental and technical analysis to build diversified portfolios tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance, and combines investment advisory, broker-dealer, and insurance services within a multi-team structure.

Emma Curtsinger is a financial advisor at PJS Wealth Partners in Cedarburg, WI, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at KeyBank and various service industry positions. PJS Wealth Partners provides discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning to individuals, institutional retirement plans, and charitable and corporate clients. The firm manages approximately $852 million in assets across about 454 client relationships, using a disciplined investment process overseen by a Chief Investment Officer and an Investment Committee.

Steven Muzzey is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed advisor with four years of industry experience, currently with Capital Investment Services of America Inc. Prior to joining the firm, he worked at the University of Wisconsin and Lake Country Lutheran High School. Capital Investment Services of America provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, endowments, non-profits, retirement plans, and businesses. The firm uses a research-driven, team approach with individualized portfolios managed through stocks, bonds, and ETFs.

Paul Muzzey is a CFA® charterholder with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving at Capital Investment Services of America Inc since 1989. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Milwaukee, WI. Capital Investment Services of America provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to a range of clients including individuals, trusts, estates, endowments, non-profits, retirement plans, and businesses. The firm employs a research-driven, team approach with individualized portfolios managed through stocks, bonds, and ETFs, and it is notable for disclosing performance results and maintaining a team of nine advisors overseeing over $1.3 billion in assets.

William Weber is a financial advisor at Arcataur Capital Management LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at Arcataur since 2008. Arcataur Capital Management provides discretionary investment management and financial advice to individuals, trusts, pension plans, foundations, and other institutional and nonprofit clients. The firm serves both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth individuals and employs a top-down investment process that combines economic, fundamental, and technical analysis to construct diversified portfolios across equities and fixed income.

Kyle Bence is a financial advisor at IAG Wealth Partners, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Integra Machine Tool and ZIN - Uncommon California Italian. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a registered representative of LPL Financial, providing brokerage products to clients. IAG Wealth Partners manages approximately $1.585 billion in client assets and serves individual and high-net-worth clients with financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management services. 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 to implement client strategies.

Jacob Newlin is a financial advisor with Drake & Associates, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Drake & Associates, he worked at Edward Jones and has background experience in other non-financial roles. Drake & Associates serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and related services. The firm employs a model-driven investment process focused on tailored asset allocation portfolios and utilizes technology, including AI tools, to support client servicing.

Charles Evans is a financial advisor at Marietta Investment Partners, LLC in Milwaukee, WI, holding a Series 65 credential with 7 years of industry experience at the firm. He is a member of Beltway Angels Tidewater LLC, an investment-related venture. Marietta Investment Partners is an employee-owned investment adviser providing discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, including insurance companies. The firm emphasizes proprietary research and incorporates ESG considerations in its investment strategies.

Joshua Hines is a financial advisor at Drake & Associates, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab, HTLF/UMB Bank, Wisconsin Bank & Trust, and LPL Financial. Drake & Associates serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and related services. The firm employs a model-driven investment process focused on tailored asset allocation portfolios and utilizes technology, including AI tools, to support client servicing and administration.

Jesse Kutz is a financial advisor with IAG Wealth Partners, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Stifel Financial, Altra Federal Credit Union, and teaching at Viterbo University and Fort Atkinson High School. IAG Wealth Partners provides financial planning, discretionary investment management, and consulting services to both individual and business clients, utilizing a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach. The firm offers model-based and custom portfolio strategies and supports access to various third-party money managers and LPL-sponsored programs.

Kathleen Oberneder is a CFP® professional at Forefront with 22 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at J. W. Cole Advisors, LPL Financial, and Principal Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer for Independent Housing Initiative, Inc., a nonprofit focused on creating supported housing for adults with special needs. Forefront Wealth Partners is a team-based SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, business owners, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and estate-planning coordination, utilizing third-party managers and multi-advisor resources across several offices.