Julie Plutchak is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Kenosha, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2026, she worked at Johnson Bank and LPL Financial LLC from 2018 to 2026, Gateway Mortgage Corporation from 2017 to 2018, and Southport Bank from 1997 to 2017. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Stefanie Theuer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and has a long tenure with BMO Harris Financial Advisors, Inc., BMO Harris Bank, and affiliated entities dating back to 2009. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including retirement plan consulting and managed portfolio options supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Gavin Carlson is a financial advisor at Osaic with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Spectrum Wealth Advisors, First American Bank, and Amazon. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers across multiple advisory platforms.

Cheryl Angelini is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Racine, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has worked with CUSO Financial Services and Educators Credit Union, where she currently serves as a program assistant. Angelini is also a notary and has a role as vice president in a home-based for-profit business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management, leveraging research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Steven Van Dusen is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Spring Grove, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at BMO Harris Bank and as a self-employed consultant. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and manages a three-unit rental property in Chicago. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory services. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Benjamin Klenke is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Racine, WI, holding a Series 66 credential and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. since 2016. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, including high net worth clients, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and separately managed account programs, supported by internal research, manager selection, and the use of artificial intelligence in client advice.

Darren Dewing is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. and holds a Series 66 designation. He has two years of industry experience, including prior roles at Associated Bank and Rinka Architecture. Dewing is a limited partner in a limited liability company focused on constructing and operating a residential apartment complex in Oak Creek, WI. He is part of the DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and custody and brokerage services, utilizing a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies alongside tax-management and direct-indexing capabilities.

Timothy Cerny is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His career includes extensive tenure at BMO Harris Financial Advisors, BMO Harris Bank, and M&I Trust Company, where he has held various roles since 2007. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers diverse advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing research from multiple sources and providing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Christopher Leberfing is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the Steinle Foundation, a charitable organization, and volunteers with Junior Achievement of Racine. Baird’s DDK Group operates within the firm’s Private Wealth Management department, serving individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and custody, utilizing internal research and a combination of investment strategies.

Bruce Melling is a CFP®, PFS™, and Series 63 credentialed advisor at Cetera with 35 years of industry experience. He has operated his own CPA firm, Bruce H. Melling Accountancy Corporation, since 2006, providing tax preparation, consulting, and IRS representation services. Melling has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2004. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform supporting various investment strategies.

Joshua Kassulke is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including CUNA Brokerage Services, CUNA Mutual Group, Ameriprise Financial Services, and Southport Bank. 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 range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, with access to model portfolios, research, and multiple management strategies.

Bradley Roe is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Burlington, WI. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Waznik Heike Group, Merchants Bank, and Geneva National. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Troy Ackman is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. He has worked with Fidelity Investments since 2021 and previously spent four years at Edward Jones. He holds a Series 66 designation. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, with additional roles in advisory services for registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

John Boyle is a CFP® professional with over 31 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and is also affiliated with Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2002. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering non-discretionary investment recommendations supported by an in-house manager solutions team and a centralized due-diligence framework.

Kevin Newton is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Baird since 2023. Prior to joining Baird, he was with Farmers Insurance and Farmers Financial Solutions from 2016 to 2023. Robert W. Baird & Co. serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients through its Private Wealth Management department, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and custody services. The firm employs a mix of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, tax-management techniques, and ongoing manager oversight, managing approximately $394 billion in regulatory assets as of the end of 2025.

Sarah Borchardt is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at BMO Bank, Re/Max Leading Edge The Fabiano Group, Johnson Financial Group, and TCF Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she works part-time for DoorDash in a non-investment capacity. The DDK Group, where she works, is part of Baird’s Private Wealth Management department and serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services, utilizing a mix of manager-traded and model-traded strategies with ongoing manager selection by internal investment professionals.

Mario Caprio is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation. He has experience working at Edward Jones since 2025, following prior roles at Sliccily Pizza Pub, Millennium Trust Company/Inspira Financial, and Forest Park Bank. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Joel Beck is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Racine, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 2009. Joel is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that advises a broad range of clients including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a mix of in-house and third-party managers across traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Diane Nopenz is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Thrivent Financial since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of Side by Side, a nonprofit that provides emergency financial assistance to working poor families in the Lake Geneva area. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses across a broad range of financial topics. The firm’s approach separates planning from managed-account services and does not involve discretionary trading authority for planning engagements.

Jacob Follis is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 credential and has less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at FORM Wealth Advisors and the University of Alabama, along with positions in public works and education sectors. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.