Jefferson Batt is a CFP® professional with over 22 years of industry experience currently affiliated with Cetera. He has held roles at Cetera and VOYA Financial Advisors and is the president of Batt Financial Group, Inc., a financial services firm he has led since 2013. Batt also serves as a board advisor for IncubatEDU, a charitable organization supporting student entrepreneurship through strategic mentorship. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a multi-manager platform providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm supports a large network of independent advisors and offers a range of investment program structures, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Christine Kusher is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Gurnee, IL, and has 23 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. and Cuna Mutual Insurance Society, where she has worked for over a decade. Outside of her advisory work, she is also a self-employed musician. 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 provides a wide range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Christopher Byers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in McHenry, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2020, he has held various roles across different sectors. Outside of his advisory work, he is associated with Shady Dragon LLC, a non-investment-related business in McHenry. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Elizabeth Mengo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Burlington, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management Inc, where she spent over a decade. Mengo is also involved with United Health Care in a non-variable insurance capacity. 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 financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both proprietary models and third-party strategies while supporting advisors with research and operational tools.

Christina Zalapi is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Union Grove, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a distributor in the essential oils business DoTerra for personal use. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and over 15,000 branches.

Sara Putz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Salem, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 15 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions with Wells Fargo Clearing and Community State Bank. Putz also manages a farmland homestead as a side activity. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced research tools.

Scott Herrmann is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Herrmann is involved in community activities as a board member of both the Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce and Racine County United Way. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial analyses across various planning areas. The firm provides ongoing and one-time planning engagements but does not offer discretionary portfolio management for institutional clients.

Liset Acosta is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 14 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Principal Securities Inc., and Robert W. Baird & Co. Outside of finance, she was involved with LV Energy Healing. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad client base, including individuals and institutions, and manages over $1 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of advisors.

Michael Ranieri is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Gurnee, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation and having 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2005 and with Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based planning covering various topics and offers the option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing program called “WealthPlan.”

Colleen Kehoe is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has nine years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Company, Ameriprise, American United Life, Wela Financial, and Thrivent Financial. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative annual planning relationships and offering specialized services such as divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Carolyn Rowland is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2015 and has additional roles within affiliated firms dating back to 2014. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with CJ&K Training Services in an administrative capacity within the environmental services industry. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and estates. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through independent financial professionals, utilizing multiple custody platforms and proprietary as well as third-party investment strategies.

Kira Cole is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and JP Morgan Securities LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Michael Pascucci is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Burlington, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones in 2019, he worked at PharMEDium, Catalyst Exhibits, Iguana Wana, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, and Fis. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient services, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

William Smith is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked at Allstate for seven years. Smith serves as a board member for the Arc of Racine County, a nonprofit advocating for students with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning covering topics such as retirement and estate planning, with ongoing reviews but does not manage portfolios for institutional clients.

Jamie Young is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2024, Jamie worked for Woodbury Financial Services for nine years and has operated a sole proprietorship for fixed life insurance and annuity sales since 1986. Jamie is also a board member of the Kenosha Community Foundation. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services along with access to third-party money managers and various managed account solutions. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and risk assessment methods to construct portfolios across multiple asset classes, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Johnny Johnson Jr. is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2024. He previously served as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024. His professional background includes roles as a Financial Advisor at Thrivent Financial Services from 2020 to 2021, an Insurance Producer at THG Financial Strategies, LLC from 2018 to 2020, and a Personal Banker at JP Morgan Chase from 2003 to 2014. Johnny partners with individuals and families to develop personalized financial strategies aligned with their values and long-term objectives. He emphasizes listening, clear communication, and long-term relationship building, aiming to assist clients with retirement planning, wealth building, and navigating financial changes. Outside of his professional work, Johnny enjoys board games, family activities, fishing, football, golf, and reading.

James Griggs is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2013, including time at AXA Advisors prior to its rebranding. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in outside insurance sales through his business Griggs and Griggs. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party advisory solutions delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Chavonta Parker is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Parker worked at Jeniko Machine Works and 3d Industries. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Macklin Larsen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Fox Lake, IL, with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked at i3 Group from 2015 to 2018. He holds the Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Tyler Prickett is a financial professional with Cetera and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and has worked with several firms including Batt Financial Group Inc. alongside his current roles. Outside of his financial services work, he is an Associate Manager in retail phone sales at T-Mobile. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide advisory platform serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers.