David Christensen is a financial advisor at Cetera with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Cetera and its affiliates since 1999. Prior to his financial advisory career, he spent seven years with the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options, financial planning, and access to third-party managers, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Dante Vogel is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Waukesha, WI. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked at University Prep Schools for three years. 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 both one-time and ongoing planning engagements, addressing a broad range of topics and allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

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.

Patrick Bortz is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC from 2012 to 2020 before joining Ameriprise. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary advice, primarily for clients with assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

Neal Ignatowski is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2017, and previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC from 2014 to 2016. Outside of advising, he is also an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning and investment management services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a variety of portfolio management platforms and strategies tailored to client objectives.

Tim Christen is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. He previously served as a Financial Advisor at Thrivent from 2021 to 2023. In his professional role, Tim focuses on developing personalized financial strategies by understanding clients' financial goals and individual circumstances. Tim's approach involves collaborating with clients to craft sound financial plans tailored to their unique situations. He emphasizes getting to know clients on a personal level to provide guidance that aligns with their values and empowers them to achieve their financial objectives. Outside of his professional work, Tim's personal interests include attending concerts, fitness activities, football, golf, and reading.

Patrick Schultz is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wales, WI, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2003. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

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.

Chad Gruett is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Waukesha, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Salsa Verde, LLC, an investment-related business based in Midland, Texas. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and investment committee insights to support their advisory services.

Matthew Xiong is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Educators Credit Union and has additional background in various roles including at Russ Darrow Nissan and John Brown University. He is also a commissioned notary in Wisconsin. 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 broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Brett Lange is a Series 66 registered advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co., based in Oconomowoc, WI, where he has worked since 2019. He has six years of industry experience and previously worked at Pierce Manufacturing. Outside of his advisory role, Lange has been a basketball official for the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association since 2013, officiating at local high school and youth tournaments. The DDK Group at Robert W. Baird & Co. serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients through a range of financial planning and portfolio management services. The firm employs a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, with ongoing manager selection and monitoring supported by internal research and advanced tools.

Taven Sandstrom is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Oconomowoc, WI, holding a Series 66 designation. He began his career at Edward Jones in 2025 and has prior experience in healthcare and corporate roles. Outside of financial advising, his background includes positions at Aya Healthcare and multiple medical centers. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jase Atwater is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity in 2025, he worked at Meijer and Charles Schwab Independent Branch. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm serves a range of clients including registered investment companies and offers services that include discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and consulting.

Joel Merritt is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors and also serves as president of Merritt Wealth & Retirement Advisors, Inc. in Waukesha, WI. Merritt has held various roles in financial services, including at Diversified Management and Thrivent Financial. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services and a specialized SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services program for small businesses.

Keith Van Vreede is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 credential and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2010 to 2016 and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances, including a Plan Level Investment Selection 3(38) discretionary option.

Charles Barrow is a CFP® certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Delafield, WI, bringing five years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2020 and previously held positions at Reliable of Milwaukee, Legendary Whitetails, and Kohl’s Corporation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment strategies and affiliated services, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a national network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Matthew Gill is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, with prior experience at Bank One and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of his financial career, he serves as an assistant varsity baseball coach at Waukesha North High School. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Heidi Schilling is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets based in Brookfield, WI, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2006. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, tailoring strategies to clients' risk profiles through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.