Kristin Braska is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at City National Bank, Charles Schwab, LPL Financial, INVEST Financial Corp., and Johnson Bank. She serves as a committee member of the Steeplechase Condominium Association, where she participates in auditing spending and investment discussions. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations with a range of advisory programs that include portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm offers tailored investment strategies implemented through a mix of in-house and third-party managers, and is supported by the resources of RBC Capital Markets and its affiliated asset managers.

Andrew Lochner is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Madison, WI, holding a Series 66 designation with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a trustee for Veterans of Foreign War Post 1318, where he attends monthly meetings and audits financial transactions. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services for individuals nearing or in retirement, focusing on those with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations primarily for clients maintaining Ameriprise-managed accounts.

James Hodge is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 1996 and has also been affiliated with Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for Cargill Methodist Church and Wellntel, Inc., and is a 50% owner of The Good Acres, LLC farmland. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory services supported by in-house research and a variety of manager-traded and model-traded strategies.

Sandra Woods is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience, currently with Edward Jones since 2009. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., and Invest Financial Corporation. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in a rental business in North Port, Florida. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm is noted for its extensive network of advisors and branch offices, as well as affiliated services including a trust company and proprietary mutual funds.

Mark Murray is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

Sean Wayne is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Waunakee, WI, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1998. Wayne serves on the Board of Directors for the UW-Whitewater Foundation. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services tailored for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized recommendations. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Maximilian Benrud is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Madison, WI, bringing six years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019, following prior roles at Brady Corporation and the University of Wisconsin Platteville. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

David Hayward is a financial advisor with Merrill in Madison, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Equitable Advisors, Axa Advisors LLC, Joshua Kosnick, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC. Merrill, along 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Peter Cavi is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in areas including divorce transition planning, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Peter’s approach emphasizes thorough diligence in developing financial strategies tailored to his clients’ goals, focusing on preparation for future financial uncertainties and coordinating efforts with other professionals such as accountants and estate planning attorneys. Peter holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification, the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor designation, the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ and Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist™ designations, as well as credentials as a Personal Investment Advisor and Retirement Benefits Consultant. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Master of Management degree from the J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University. Within his community, Peter serves on the Community Grants and Foundation Investments Committees of the Rotary Club of Madison and is a board member of the Wisconsin Association of Charitable Gift Planners, supporting its programming. Outside of his professional and volunteer commitments, he enjoys golfing, music, and traveling.

Adam Schinke is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Madison, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and its affiliate Thrivent Investment Management since 2006. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, focusing on goal-based financial planning and offering a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan” that separates planning from managed-account services.

Daniel Record is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked in education at ConVal Regional High School and Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Megan Mitby is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2011. She is also associated with the Princeton Club. Megan is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and overlay services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Elizabeth Gawronski is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2020. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she was employed at Essence Global and Brand Networks. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools, with clients responsible for implementation and updates.

Michael Patterson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Middleton, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 51 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and also works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis methods. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct client engagement and corporate financial planning agreements.

Kira Harris is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Madison, WI, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Johnson Financial Group and LL Financial LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting supported by model portfolios and research.

Darci Kruchten is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Middleton, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2007. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a range of retail and institutional investment products.

Molly Geary is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Neider & Boucher, S.C. for five years and held a position at Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano for one year. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Roth III is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Sun Prairie, WI. He has one year of industry experience and has previously worked with UW Credit Union among other roles. 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 offers a wide range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Scott James is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Middleton, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Dane Zaher is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Equitable Advisors, Axa Advisors, and Paramount Financial. Outside of finance, he operated a lawn service business for ten years. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.