Derek Schanhofer is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ameriprise since 2012. His background includes roles within Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. He is involved in independent insurance brokering and holds board positions with MHO, Inc. and LALPOA. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, written recommendations. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Ben Schoenebeck is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with a Series 66 credential and one year of experience at the firm. Prior to joining Baird, he worked in the education sector for 15 years, including roles with the Hortonville Area School District and the Wake County Public School System. Baird’s DDK Group serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients with a range of financial planning and portfolio management services. The firm utilizes a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, internal research, and technology tools, managing approximately $394 billion in assets as of the end of 2025.

Kaylee Graefe is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked as an independent Tupperware consultant and a childcare assistant at the Appleton YMCA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment services supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Ryan Pomerening is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at MFL-MarMac Community School District as a football coaching consultant and has experience with Community Insurance of Iowa and Isle of Capri Casinos Inc. He has been involved as a coach at MFL MarMac High School for four years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Kari Hartjes is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Appleton, WI, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. She has worked at Thrivent Financial and Edward Jones during her career, with multiple roles at Thrivent since 2017. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing goal-based financial analyses and written recommendations across various planning topics. The firm’s approach separates planning from portfolio management and allows clients to integrate planning with managed accounts through a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Sean Wilkinson is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Appleton, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing seven years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2018. Prior to his advisory career, he worked at Black Hills Trucking and within the Campbell County School District. In addition to advisory services, he engages in sales of loan products and home security referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program that utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers, supported by custodial and trade execution services from Pershing and BNY Mellon Advisors.

Julie Cassiani is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 28 years of industry experience. She previously worked for Woodbury Financial Services Inc. for 22 years before joining OSAIC in 2024. Cassiani holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is located in Appleton, WI. She is also an insurance agent specializing in health insurance and fixed products. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers and advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to construct diversified portfolios managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Kelly Eisch is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Green Bay, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. She is co-owner of DP380 LLC, through which she manages her Ameriprise advisory business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals near or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm serves clients through a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Nathan Lacoursiere is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo and Thrivent Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he operates an Etsy shop that produces and sells 3D printed miniatures for tabletop games. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers a range of planning topics and integrates planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Cavan Metzler is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. Prior to joining LPL Financial and Capital Credit Union in 2026, he worked at Ameriprise from 2017 to 2026. Outside of his advisory work, Metzler is involved with First Choice Talent Agency, a modeling agency. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services via a large network of investment adviser representatives, supported by various advisory platforms and third-party asset management options.

Mark Lowery is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Appleton, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2011. Lowery also manages his own advisory business through MC Lowery LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations delivered in partnership with its financial advisors.

Cassandra Rentmeester is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in De Pere, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise in various roles since 2017 and previously worked at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital. Outside of advising, she manages a tax preparation business and is involved with a health insurance solutions company. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a Premier Retirement Income service that provides personalized retirement income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Michael Hamilton is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Appleton, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. 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 IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Bobbi Sue Smits is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in De Pere, WI, holding a Series 66 credential with 22 years of industry experience. She has worked exclusively at Edward Jones since 2004. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jesse Fenske is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent Financial since 2016. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm provides holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option, while keeping planning and investment management services separate.

Matthew Marcinske is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Appleton, WI. He holds the Series 66 designation and has recently started his career in the industry. Prior to joining Cambridge, he worked at Legacy Financial Services and the Bank of Luxemburg. Outside of finance, he has experience with RunAway Shoes and Tagalong Golf Course. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing both proprietary and third-party model strategies tailored to client objectives.

Laura Sorenson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with over 11 years of experience, holding a Series 66 designation. Prior to her role at Edward Jones, she performed administrative duties in public relations for Sorenson Builders, Inc., a new construction and remodeling company. She has also worked seasonally as an administrative assistant for Reliance Accounting and Tax Services. 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, supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors.

Rick Groeschl is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Depere, WI, holding a Series 63 designation and 37 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2017, he worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of several businesses related to health insurance solutions, tax preparation, and continuity planning. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Charles Butler Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Stifel and B.C. Ziegler and Company. Outside of finance, he serves as a senior pastor at Breakthrough Covenant Church in Appleton, WI, where he preaches and teaches the Bible. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Bethany Fischer is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Appleton, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Thrivent Investment Management Company since 2020 and was previously with Thrivent Investment Management Inc. from 2014 to 2019, maintaining a continuous relationship with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2013. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority, allowing clients to integrate planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”