Michael Benash is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Waukesha, WI. He holds the Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at LSEG and Fis. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded SMA strategies, internal research—including AI tools—and maintains approximately $394 billion in regulatory assets under management as of December 31, 2025.

Sarah Damsgaard is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC, Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, and Reinhart Partners, LLC. From 2021 to 2023, she was involved with The Invictus Collective, LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm provides structured planning approaches supported by proprietary tools and extensive resources while managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

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.

Scott Derus is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Waukesha, WI, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2018 and previously was with Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and custody, using a mix of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, with ongoing manager selection and investment research supported by internal tools and artificial intelligence.

Nolan Ott is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. He has held roles at Rush River Wealth Management and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2025 and operates Ott Holdings dba Rush River Tax Navigation. Before entering the financial sector, he worked at CentroMotion and Johnson Controls. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers multiple portfolio management programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a large nationwide network of independent advisors.

Liam O Callaghan is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a general board member for Summit Players Theater, a nonprofit organization that provides free Shakespeare performances in Wisconsin state parks. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on goal-based analyses across topics such as retirement, income tax, and estate planning. The firm allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs while keeping those services separate.

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 with Edward Jones in Grafton, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, he worked at MillerCoors for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, he 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, including various types of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

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.

Jennifer Ewert is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Wind Lake, Wisconsin, holding a Series 66 credential and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert W. Baird since 2003. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a Girl Scouts troop leader and treasurer and manages a local youth soccer team. She is part of the DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises a range of clients including individuals, families, and institutions. The group offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers to implement strategies aligned with client goals and risk tolerances.

Jeffrey Cardenas is a financial advisor at Osaic with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. for 17 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of VIZANCE, Inc., an independent insurance agency specializing in property and casualty as well as life and health insurance. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across multiple investment types.

Robert Zyzo is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Osaic and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc., SSN Advisory, Inc., and has owned a tax preparation and planning business, Focused Tax Solutions, since 2002. He also owns a fixed insurance agency and a personal S-Corp managing staffing and administrative services. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on using asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and access to various managed-account solutions.

Neal Ignatowski is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2017, Cambridge Investment Research since 2016, and Cetera Wealth Services from 2014 to 2016. Outside of advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of clients including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, employing a variety of platform arrangements and investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Naryan Leazer is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms including Edward Jones and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Outside of advising, he teaches business, management, and finance courses at Milwaukee Area Technical College and serves on the advisory board of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a multi-manager platform serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with various portfolio management and consulting services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across numerous program structures.

Ashley Amstadt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Germantown, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at BMO Harris Bank, Morgan Stanley, U.S. Bancorp Investments, and Kroll. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and extensive operational resources.

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.

Christine Kennedy is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Brookfield, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 16 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Morgan Stanley, Sendiks Food Market, and R&M Rehabilitation. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm employs a centralized consulting team to deliver tax-efficient, research-driven retirement income recommendations, combining modeling techniques and algorithmic automation to support client planning.

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.

Michael Knutson is a financial advisor at Stifel with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Stifel since 2018, following four years at B.C. Ziegler and Company. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group for asset allocation and planning analyses, while clients retain discretion over implementation.