Benjamin L'empereur is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving at Ellenbecker Investment Group. He previously worked at Madison Partners and Russell Investments, among other firms. Ellenbecker Investment Group provides financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm utilizes model portfolios and independent research to tailor investment allocations, integrates technology and AI for research and reporting, and offers affiliated tax and accounting services through a subsidiary staffed by CPAs and enrolled agents.

Courtney Witthuhn is a financial advisor at Ellenbecker Investment Group with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Ellenbecker Investment Group since 2016. Ellenbecker Investment Group offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates model portfolios, independent research, and technology, including AI-assisted tools, to provide tailored investment solutions and also includes an affiliated tax and accounting unit staffed by CPAs and enrolled agents.

Nicholas Ziarek is a CFP® and CFA® with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Shakespeare Wealth Management, LLC since 2018 and previously spent five years at P.J. Schmidt Investment Management, Inc. He serves on multiple boards, including the FPA of Wisconsin (where he is president), the CFA Society of Milwaukee, and is involved with the UW-La Crosse Spellman Fund Advisory Board and a youth baseball league in Wauwatosa. Shakespeare Wealth Management is a six-advisor team managing approximately $642 million across more than 300 accounts. The firm serves individuals and corporate clients with discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning, using a model-driven, allocation-focused investment approach that emphasizes diversified holdings and academic return factors.

Kristina Schnuckel is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience currently serving at Ellenbecker Investment Group since 2014. Her prior roles include positions at SII Investments Inc and Landaas & Company. She is a board member and treasurer of West African Mercy Ministries and serves on the finance committee at Brooklife Church. Ellenbecker Investment Group provides financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting for individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm uses model portfolios guided by independent research and integrates technology, including AI-assisted tools, while maintaining human oversight for client services.

Scott Heins is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with IAG Wealth Partners, LLC in Waukesha, WI. He has been with IAG Wealth Partners since 1999 and concurrently with LPL Financial LLC since 2009. IAG Wealth Partners manages approximately $1.585 billion in assets for individual and high-net-worth clients, offering financial planning, hourly consulting, and portfolio management services. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach with both model-based and custom strategies, often utilizing third-party managers and LPL-sponsored advisory programs.

Joseph Salomone is a financial advisor at Nest Egg with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Bankers' Bank, LPL Financial, and Invest Financial Corp. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Salomone Associates LLC, where he provides consulting services for bank and credit union programs. Nest Egg delivers discretionary investment management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, non-profit organizations, and retirement plans primarily through an internet- and kiosk-based advisory program. The firm uses proprietary quantitative and qualitative models to generate and rebalance portfolios, focusing on ETFs, mutual funds, annuities, and 401(k) solutions.

Katie Murphy is a financial advisor at Ellenbecker Investment Group with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Ellenbecker since 2017. Prior to that, she was employed at Russell Investments and took a four-year break for homemaking. Ellenbecker Investment Group offers financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm utilizes model portfolios and independent research to tailor client allocations, incorporates technology and AI in its operations, and features an affiliated tax and accounting unit staffed by CPAs and enrolled agents.

Anne Sapienza is a financial advisor with IAG Wealth Partners, LLC in Waukesha, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial and IAG Wealth Partners since 2009. Sapienza serves on the board of Shorehaven, a nonprofit continuing care retirement community. IAG Wealth Partners provides financial planning, discretionary investment management, and consulting services to individuals and business entities, utilizing both model-based and custom investment strategies. The firm primarily services clients through LPL-sponsored programs with a focus on long-term, buy-and-hold investment approaches.

Kiefer Baumbach is a financial advisor with IAG Wealth Partners, LLC in Waukesha, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Robert W. Baird and LPL Financial, as well as positions with the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Athletic Department and the Milwaukee Admirals. IAG Wealth Partners provides financial planning, discretionary investment management, and consulting services to both individual and business clients. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold strategy and offers model-based and customized investment portfolios, often utilizing LPL’s Strategic Wealth Management program.

Michael Kutz is a financial advisor at IAG Wealth Partners, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with IAG Wealth Partners and LPL Financial since 2011. IAG Wealth Partners provides financial planning, discretionary investment management, and consulting services to individuals and business entities, favoring a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach. The firm offers both model-based portfolios and custom strategies, and many client relationships are managed through LPL’s Strategic Wealth Management program.

Nikita Kibardin is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving at Ellenbecker Investment Group since 2026. His prior roles include positions at Madison Partners, Annex Wealth Management, Tri City National Bank, and U.S. Bancorp Investments. Ellenbecker Investment Group provides financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm integrates independent research, model portfolios, and technology-driven tools, including AI-assisted processes, while offering affiliated tax and accounting services through a separate unit.

Erica Bourquin is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed advisor at Granite Harbor Advisors, INC. with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Granite Harbor Advisors in 2026, she worked for five years at Bank of America Private Bank. Granite Harbor Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm sponsors multiple private funds and employs a range of investment strategies including public and private securities, derivatives, and alternative investments.

Justin Bertzyk is a financial advisor at Ellenbecker Investment Group with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has previously worked at Johnson Wealth Inc, Johnson Bank, and the Wisconsin Firearms Training Center. Ellenbecker Investment Group provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting for a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm employs a model portfolio approach supported by independent research and incorporates technology and AI-assisted tools while maintaining human oversight.

Amy Bremmer is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience. She is currently an advisor at Ellenbecker Investment Group and has previously worked at H. Beck, Inc. and Annex Wealth Management, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Purple Penny Soap Company LLC, which manufactures and sells bar soap at farmers markets and craft fairs. Ellenbecker Investment Group serves a diverse range of clients, including individual households, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning, discretionary investment management, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios and independent investment analysis while tailoring strategies to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Kyle Bence is a financial advisor with IAG Wealth Partners, LLC in Waukesha, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at IAG Wealth Partners and LPL Financial since 2022 and previously held roles at Integra Machine Tool and ZIN - Uncommon California Italian. Kyle is also a registered representative with LPL Financial. IAG Wealth Partners provides financial planning, discretionary investment management, and consulting services to individuals and business entities. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach, offering both model-based and custom strategies, and utilizes multiple LPL-sponsored programs including Strategic Wealth Management.

Jesse Kutz is a financial advisor with IAG Wealth Partners, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Stifel Financial, Altra Federal Credit Union, and teaching at Viterbo University and Fort Atkinson High School. IAG Wealth Partners provides financial planning, discretionary investment management, and consulting services to both individual and business clients, utilizing a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach. The firm offers model-based and custom portfolio strategies and supports access to various third-party money managers and LPL-sponsored programs.

Jayme Heineck is a financial advisor with IAG Wealth Partners, LLC in Waukesha, WI. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience, including roles at LPL Financial, LLC since 2014. IAG Wealth Partners provides financial planning, discretionary investment management, and consulting services to individual and business clients. The firm generally employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach, offering both model-based core portfolios and custom strategies, and utilizes a range of LPL-sponsored programs and third-party money managers.

Jason Ganiere is a financial advisor with IAG Wealth Partners, LLC, holding a CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 12 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at LPL Financial LLC, H. Beck Inc., and Annex Wealth Management, as well as a long career at the New Berlin Police Department. He is also involved with Waukesha County Technical College in a non-investment capacity. IAG Wealth Partners provides financial planning, discretionary investment management, and consulting services to individuals and business entities. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach and offers both model-based and customized strategies, serving many clients through LPL’s Strategic Wealth Management program.

Brian Cayon is a CFA® charterholder with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fortress Planning Group since 2022, following roles at Northern Trust Company and Waukesha State Bank. He holds a Series 63 license. Fortress Planning Group is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $345 million for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a four-step consultative process and primarily uses broadly diversified mutual funds and ETFs with a tilt toward value and small-cap exposures, implementing portfolios mainly with Dimensional Fund Advisors funds.

Scott Wellens is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Fortress Planning Group since 2011. Fortress Planning Group is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $345 million for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm follows a four-step consultative process and employs a fiduciary standard while using a diversified investment approach focused on value and small-cap exposures through Dimensional Fund Advisors funds.