Ryan Benton is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones from 2016 to 2020 before joining Thrivent. Outside of his advisory role, Benton creates product review content for Amazon and TikTok. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses across various financial planning topics. The firm offers ongoing or one-time engagements without discretionary trading authority and combines planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Genise Brandt is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Janesville, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert Baird & Co. since 1997. Brandt serves as a board member and secretary for the LPGA Amateurs Stateline Chapter. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that advises a diverse range of clients, including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services utilizing both in-house and third-party managers, and provides municipal advisory and public finance services alongside its investment management capabilities.

Gary Pankonien is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 32 years of industry experience. His work history includes over two decades at Avantax in various advisory and insurance roles as well as ongoing involvement with Alt Tax and Financial Services, where he personally prepares individual income tax returns for clients. He also serves as power of attorney for his mother’s finances. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party model portfolios and strategies.

Tammy Schindler is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she assists occasionally with office duties at River Bend Builders, a general contracting business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Lisa Mccue is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera since 2011 and concurrently serves as a personal banking officer at First Community Bank, where she manages deposit services and supervises staff without involvement in investment decisions. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base, including individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and emphasizes scale, with over 10,000 advisors and $256 billion in assets under management.

Jennifer Schwarze is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. in Janesville, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 25 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Bates Financial Group, Bates Financial Advisors, Bates Securities, and Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and tax-management capabilities, supported by internal research and ongoing manager oversight.

Erik Bunderson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Janesville, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at BMO Harris Financial Advisors, Inc. and BMO Harris Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a small business buying and selling sports cards. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Ellietta Dahle is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Janesville, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and four years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at BMO Bank NA, Roehl Transport Inc, and the Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with various investment strategies and technology tools.

Deaken Bush is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Janesville, WI. He has experience working at Johnson Financial Group and LPL Financial since 2026. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Bodihow Brewing Company and Headquarters Bar and Grill. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing a wide range of strategies and technology tools to support its network of over 22,800 advisors.

Michael Schoeder is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Janesville, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2011 and Old National Bank since 2016. 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 such as the Bank Wealth Program.

Megan Mc Carthy Cline is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2020 and previously spent 14 years at Blain Supply, Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, affiliated mutual funds, and other financial services through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Kari Drascic is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with nine years of industry experience. She has been with Robert Baird & Co. since 2016 and holds a Series 66 designation. Kari is part of the DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, institutions, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored consulting and portfolio management services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, separately managed accounts, and a range of traditional and alternative investment strategies.

Cari Henning is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Milton, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and having 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory services supported by a network of approximately 23,701 advisors and 15,121 branches. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including access to separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Anne Schumacher is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, she worked at Direct Supply for six years and has held positions at the University of Wisconsin La Crosse and Kwik Trip. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Thomas Lindell is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Janesville, WI, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He worked at Invest Financial from 2013 to 2017 before joining Edward Jones in 2017. 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 and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Gabriel Szerlong is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Janesville, WI, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at The Mens Wearhouse and held positions with the State of Wisconsin and a political campaign. He has concurrent business activities with The Mens Wearhouse. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients across a broad range of financial needs. The firm offers various investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions, and operates under a fiduciary standard with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Branden Johnson is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Beloit, WI, and has six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, he worked at World Cup Packing for six years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Stacey Wiedenmeier is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2018 and previously at BMO Harris from 2010 to 2018. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services that include cash-flow, retirement, education, and specialized planning areas, using proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Joel Otto is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Beloit, WI, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on multiple nonprofit boards in the Beloit area, including Beloit Cares, Willow Women’s Center, and Outdoor Outreach, and occasionally sells sports cards through online platforms. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management or institutional client services.

Michael Rowley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Janesville, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Johnson Financial Group and Retirement Income Strategies. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services with various investment strategies and operational support tools.