Gregory Branson is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Waukesha, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior work includes seven years at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of finance, he serves as a member of the Elm Grove Fire Department. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, providing tailored financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Jacob Michalski is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2021. Prior to that, he was employed by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and has experience with companies including Routine Baseball and Complex Solutions. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm delivers services on a non-discretionary basis, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Kayla Lukehart is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at TD Ameritrade and Charles Schwab entities since 2016. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, combining multi-asset model portfolios with alternative investment due diligence and centralized custody and order-routing capabilities.

Maiti Quill is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Waukesha, WI, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Merrill, Stifel, and UMB Fund Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct individual plans and corporate financial planning services.

Kenneth Malczewski is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Brookfield, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2005 and was previously involved with Cross Plains Brewing Company for nine years. He is also a 15% co-owner of Polski Investments, operating as Bull & Bear Associates. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Amanda Barwick is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in New Berlin, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years at Ameriprise following five years at Briggs & Stratton. She has two years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Pickled Oak, a retail business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering written recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Gennell Warner is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding a Series 66 credential and over one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Stifel in 2023, Warner worked for Edward D. Jones and Co. for 15 years. Outside of advisory work, Warner is involved with Pruvit Ventures Inc., a dietary supplements company engaged in direct sales. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support client decisions in asset allocation and financial planning.

Michael Goertz is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Douglas Dynamics, Fiserv, and Johnson Financial Group. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Bear Authority, a small business in Milwaukee that sells handcrafted goods and t-shirts at campgrounds and craft shows. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving millions of individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Katie Jackson is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Robert W. Baird. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, with investment strategies tailored to each client’s risk profile.

Gregory Dietz is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and is concurrently associated with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and MetLife Securities Inc. Since 1984, he has also operated as an independent insurance agent selling fixed annuities and Medicare-related life, accident, and health products. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analysis tools, with optional implementation through brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Peter Kontich is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Ameriprise since 2018, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic automation to generate personalized retirement income recommendations, primarily for clients with assets managed within Ameriprise.

James Stefl Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked in educational roles at the University of Alabama, Arrowhead High School, and North Shore Middle School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in assets and offers services through various platforms, including direct individual plans and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Rafaella Seifert is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Merrill and The Northern Trust Company. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering financial planning based on structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Mark Wildeman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Waukesha, WI, holding a Series 66 credential and 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Waddell & Reed, Cincinnati Life, and Chase Investment Services. Wildeman has also been involved with Fox River Christian Church for over a decade. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

Joshua Nett is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Grove Point Advisors, LLC, Grove Point Investments, LLC, and Piggly Wiggly Midwest. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a variety of advisory services, including financial planning and institutional platforms, utilizing both model portfolios and customized strategies across a broad range of investment options.

Derek Jelinski is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Waukesha, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Harbour Investments, Inc., LPL Financial, and The Advisors Group, Inc., prior to joining Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide array of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by advanced modeling tools.

Sharon Staley Smith is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2019 and previously worked at Thrivent Financial from 2015 to 2018. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on annual collaborative planning engagements without discretionary investment authority.

Benjamin Barrette is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Brookfield, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Outlier AI, Under Armour, and Purdue University Northwest. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, using a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified model portfolios. The firm serves retail and institutional investors and maintains a distinctive role in delivering model portfolios and advising registered investment companies.

Leo Lesch is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC since 2024. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Waddell & Reed, and owns Sky Guard Planning, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Lesch is a commercial pilot and member-owner of Vortex Leasing, LLC, which leases helicopters to commercial pilots and helicopter businesses. He also serves as Past Council President and Chair of the Nominating Committee for the Potawatomi Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services supported by a wide range of investment platforms and third-party managers.

Thomas Nowalis Jr. is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to that, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for multiple family trusts and holds power of attorney responsibilities related to family financial matters. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines brokerage and advisory solutions while utilizing research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.