Nina Severini is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Madison, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She joined RBC Capital Markets in 2018 after two years with Morgan Stanley. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, supported by RBC’s capital markets capabilities and affiliated asset management firms.

David Kraus is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and prior work history includes roles at Mastery Logistics Systems, Reckitt Benckiser, Target Corporation, and Mondelez International. Kraus serves as president of Kennedy Little League, a nonprofit youth baseball organization affiliated with Little League International. 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 planning without discretionary trading authority, and allows clients to combine planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Aaron Lawry is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Middleton, Wisconsin, holding a Series 66 license and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012 and also works at the University of Wisconsin Credit Union in an investment services capacity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers diverse financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Timothy Schiefelbein is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Madison, WI. He has held roles at several firms, including Securities America Advisors, Cetera Advisor Networks, and Baer Insurance Services. Since 2018, he has also been involved with the University of Wisconsin-Credit Union. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement consulting, employing various portfolio management strategies supported by research from in-house and third-party sources.

Michael G. Bell is a CFP® and ChFC® professional with 32 years of experience in financial services, currently serving at UBS Financial Services since 2013. He is a member of Pension Consulting Group, LLC, which provides qualified plan services. Bell also serves as an advisory group member for the Foundation for Madison's Public Schools, reviewing financial performance and budgets. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and proprietary research to tailor client plans.

Forrest Gilbertson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC prior to joining Ameriprise. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds. The firm provides written Recommendation Reports addressing income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies, supported by a centralized consulting team that combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis.

Christopher Spaith is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Madison, WI, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at firms including Empower Advisory Group, Madison Investments, and TIAA-CREF. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendations and ongoing annual advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Lauri Sperfslage is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has operated Lauri Sperfslage LLC since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in agricultural land management in Iowa. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and consultative approaches supported by advanced analytical tools and maintains specialized programs in municipal and public finance as well as SIMPLE IRA employer advisory services.

Jonathan Burns is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, based in Madison, WI, with 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Metlife Securities Inc. and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he is an associate at Tactical Financial Group, where he meets with and services clients. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary advice using analytical tools and supports client implementation through various advisory programs.

Kay Kapets is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent Financial and its affiliates since 2007. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based financial planning but does not offer portfolio management for institutional clients.

Leo Urzagaste is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He is focused on connecting clients with ideas, tools, resources, and strategies to help build personalized financial plans and achieve their objectives. Prior to this, he served as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024. Before joining Fidelity Investments, Leo worked as a Financial Specialist at the University of Wisconsin Credit Union from 2020 to 2022. Throughout his career, he has developed expertise in understanding clients' unique needs and tailoring financial plans accordingly.

Guy Stratton is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Waunakee, Wisconsin, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at BMO Private Bank/Wealth Management for 16 years before joining Edward Jones in 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and proprietary mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Scott Peters is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Madison, WI, holding a Series 63 designation and 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 1994. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, offering detailed written Recommendation Reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm combines advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies and utilizes algorithmic tools alongside a consulting team to support its retirement-income planning.

Tim Keogh is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He began his career at Fidelity Investments in 2012 and has served in various roles including Workplace Planning and Advice, Financial Representative, and Planning Consultant. Tim focuses on a holistic wealth planning approach tailored to meet clients' financial needs. He emphasizes building personal relationships with clients to provide service that aligns with their individual goals.

Kevin Patterson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Middleton, WI, bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and advisory programs supported by structured planning tools and investment committee guidance. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a wide range of retail and institutional investment services.

Scott Whitcomb is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Middleton, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2012. Whitcomb also owns Scott Whitcomb, LLC, a financial practice based in Verona, WI, and is involved with Integrity Wealth Advisors and Princeton Harriman Insurance Solutions. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including niche financial planning areas, supported by proprietary research and planning tools.

Benjamin Falk is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2015. He is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and separately managed account programs, utilizing manager-traded and model-traded strategies alongside internal research and tools to support client advice.

Orsan Kharbush is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. Prior to this, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2012 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate ownership. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized retirement-income consulting team.

Noelle Hatleberg is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Madison, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliates since 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients meeting specific net-worth thresholds.

Debra Klinzing is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2013. In addition to her advisory work, she is a jewelry sales representative for Silpada Designs, a role she has held since 2005. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and a broad platform that includes brokerage, custody, underwriting, and capital markets operations.