Matthew Arkfeld is a financial advisor at CWM, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at OSAIC, Sagepoint Financial, and Wells Fargo. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through a network of more than 600 advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, typically managing accounts on a discretionary basis using model portfolios overseen by an internal Investment Committee.

Todd Clarke is a financial advisor with Orion Portfolio Solutions, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Northstar Financial Services Group, Northern Lights Distributors, and CLS Investments. Outside of financial advising, he manages a rental property management company. Orion Portfolio Solutions primarily serves independent investment advisory firms, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional sponsors. The firm focuses on model-driven and managed-account solutions, supporting approximately 198 advisors and over 185,000 client relationships with about $64.8 billion in assets under administration.

Joseph Niederee is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Omaha, NE, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2016 and previously held roles at Amerivest Investment Management, LLC and TD Ameritrade. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and separate broker-dealer services to individuals and entities, often serving clients with pre-existing relationships through employer retirement plans. The firm distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund while operating within a vertically integrated structure.

Gerald Matzke III is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Orion Portfolio Solutions, LLC, having previously worked at Brinker Capital Securities, Lincoln Financial Advisors, and First Westroads Bank. Orion Portfolio Solutions serves independent investment advisory firms, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate sponsors. The firm focuses on model-driven and managed-account strategies, supporting approximately 198 advisors and over 185,000 client relationships with about $64.8 billion in assets under administration.

Jack Herman is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab, Pacific Life Insurance Company, and FBL Financial Group. Herman is located in Omaha, NE. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers customized discretionary portfolios supported by an investment committee, combining in-house research with third-party managers, and provides integrated tax, accounting, and financial wellness services.

Richard Homan is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and previously operated Homan Wealth Advisors, LLC for over two decades. In addition to his advisory work, he provides tax planning and consulting services through his part-time role at Hancock & Dana, P.C. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients, offering wealth management, financial and tax planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs an investment approach that combines active and passive strategies within a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive framework.

Alicia Baxter is a financial advisor at CWM, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Cetera Wealth Services, Next Financial Group, BancWest Investment Services, and Securities America. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved seasonally as a team member at Vala's Pumpkin Patch in Nebraska, where she contributes by baking cookies. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, foundations, corporations, and institutional clients through more than 600 advisors. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, often managing accounts on a discretionary basis using model portfolios overseen by an in-house Investment Committee.

Karina Kovalcik is a CFA® charterholder with experience at Orion Portfolio Solutions, where she has worked since 2026. Prior to this, she held roles at Lockton Re and Chaikin Analytics. She is based in Omaha, NE. Orion Portfolio Solutions primarily serves independent investment advisory firms and their clients, offering model-driven and managed-account solutions along with technology-enabled services. The firm supports a large client base across multiple platforms and focuses on portfolio management and platform services.

Marc Haiar is a CFA® charterholder with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors. His prior roles include positions at Concorde Asset Management, Kalos Capital, Ladenburg Thalmann, and Securities America. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers as a flag football coach with the YMCA in Omaha, NE. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a model portfolio approach supported by third-party managers and platform sub-advisors to deliver its services across multiple program platforms.

William Stinnett III is a financial advisor at Orion Portfolio Solutions, LLC with seven years of experience in the industry. He holds a Series 65 license and has worked previously at Citi Bank, Payless, and Old Navy. Orion Portfolio Solutions primarily serves independent investment advisory firms, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional sponsors, providing model-driven and managed-account solutions through multiple delivery platforms. The firm supports a large client base and offers services including sub-advisory, outsourced trading, and technology-enabled portfolio management tools.

Robert Keller is a CFA® charterholder currently with Orion Portfolio Solutions, LLC. He has eight years of prior experience at Clark Capital and joined Orion in 2025. His background also includes time at Pacer ETFs and a brief period as a job seeker. Orion Portfolio Solutions serves independent investment advisory firms, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional sponsors. The firm focuses on model-driven and managed-account solutions, offering technology-enabled portfolio management and specialized services for high-net-worth households.

Josh Mikus is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has two years of industry experience and is also affiliated with inSource Financial Advisors, where he is involved in insurance and annuity sales. Josh's work history includes roles at Ameritas and The Experience Company, and he has been involved with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln since 2020. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers various managed account programs and fee-based management of variable annuity and variable universal life subaccounts, supported by an Investment Committee and third-party partners to align portfolios with client objectives.

Isaiah Jones is a financial advisor with CWM, LLC in Omaha, NE, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securities America, Inc. and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he develops reporting applications for business data insights within affiliated firms. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through a network of over 600 advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis using model portfolios overseen by an in-house Investment Committee.

Matthew Pinkerton is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Edward Jones and Prudential Insurance Company of America, and currently serves with Principal Financial Services. His background includes roles in insurance and brokerage services. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and third-party money manager solutions through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Daniel Tucker is a CFP® professional with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2018. He has also been involved with Msec, LLC since 2012. Tucker serves on the board of directors for Chariots 4 Hope, a nonprofit providing vehicles to low-income families. Mariner Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering services such as investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm utilizes discretionary, customized portfolios supported by internal research and third-party managers, and provides specialized offerings including ERISA 3(38) retirement plan solutions and integrated tax and accounting services.

Brian Storey is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Orion Portfolio Solutions, LLC and has previously worked at Brinker Capital Investments, First Citizens Asset Management, and First Citizens Bank. Orion Portfolio Solutions primarily serves independent investment advisory firms, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional sponsors. The firm focuses on model-driven and managed-account solutions, offering a range of services including separately managed accounts, wealth advisory for high-net-worth households, and technology-enabled custom indexing.

Chad Peterson is a financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Brokers International Financial Services, LPL Financial, and Cetera Advisors LLC, and has been involved with The Tagger Rutherford Group since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President and Owner of CRP Wealth Management. Integrity Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of 164 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of services including asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party manager programs, utilizing various portfolio management approaches and custodial platforms.

Michael Shonsey is a financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and over 54 years of industry experience. He has worked at Brokers International Financial Services, LPL Financial, and Cetera Advisors LLC, and has operated Shonsey Wealth Management since 2007. In addition to advisory work, he is also licensed as an insurance agent. Integrity Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of 164 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm provides asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various third-party manager programs, employing a range of portfolio management approaches and custodial platforms.

Daniel Gorman is a financial advisor at Orion Portfolio Solutions, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Envestnet Asset Management and Nordstrom. His career includes roles at several investment services firms prior to joining Orion Portfolio Solutions. Orion Portfolio Solutions serves independent investment advisory firms, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional sponsors. The firm focuses on model-driven and managed-account solutions and operates multiple delivery platforms, supporting a large advisor base and a high level of assets under administration.

Alexandra Lenihan is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and having two years of industry experience. She has worked at Principal Financial Services and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2023 and has prior experience with DC Retirement Strategies, State Nebraska Bank & Trust, and in academia at Wayne State College and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm’s advisory services include financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.