Sarah Damsgaard is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at several firms including JPMorgan Securities LLC, Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. From 2021 to 2023, she was involved with The Invictus Collective, LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Michael Birschbach is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He previously worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Michael is also involved as an associate at Gentian Financial, Inc., where he focuses on financial planning and client relationship management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse clientele, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm uses analytical tools and fact-finding processes to deliver non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Edward Defrance is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. in Milwaukee, WI, with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 2003 and holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. He is part of the DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group offers a combination of consulting and portfolio services, including financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and separately managed account programs tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Frank Wilson is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Whitefish Bay, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and over 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2003. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group offers customized consulting and portfolio services, including financial planning and discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across a range of investment strategies.

Brianna Hoskins is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 license and has previously worked at Taylors, Connected Technology Solutions, Explorium Brewpub, and UW-Milwaukee. Outside of her advisory role, Hoskins works as a sales representative for U.S. Lawshield, providing legal defense insurance related to self-defense in the greater Milwaukee area. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations through a variety of financial planning and portfolio management services.

Nolan Ott is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. He has held roles at Rush River Wealth Management and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2025 and operates Ott Holdings dba Rush River Tax Navigation. Before entering the financial sector, he worked at CentroMotion and Johnson Controls. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers multiple portfolio management programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a large nationwide network of independent advisors.

Liam O Callaghan is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a general board member for Summit Players Theater, a nonprofit organization that provides free Shakespeare performances in Wisconsin state parks. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on goal-based analyses across topics such as retirement, income tax, and estate planning. The firm allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs while keeping those services separate.

Kevin Gerard is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2011 and Investment Solutions Holdings, Inc. since 2012. Gerard serves as a board member for residential condominium associations in Wisconsin and Florida. 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 guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and provides custody, brokerage, and cash-sweep services within an integrated structure.

Mary Levar is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. in Oak Creek, WI, holding a Series 66 designation with 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2007. The DDK Group, part of Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients by providing tailored consulting and portfolio services that include financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary management, and separately managed account programs.

Connie White is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Milwaukee, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having five years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at R.W. Baird & Co. and First Financial Services, as well as entrepreneurial work with Mary Kay Cosmetics. She has also been involved with community organizations such as People Helping People and Embassy Center MKE. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm provides goal-based, holistic planning that covers a wide range of topics without including implementation, allowing clients to combine planning with managed accounts via a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Kenneth Flannery is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2016 and previously spent over a decade with Compass Benefit Specialist. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Compass Benefit Specialists, referring clients for Medicare Supplement and health insurance services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, leveraging analytical tools and risk profiling to support client goals.

Gary Tsoumas is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Management and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of BME Enterprises, where he consults and advises other financial professionals on business and practice development. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of programs including wrap accounts and educational seminars, with planning engagements centered on collaborative, goal-based analysis and written recommendations.

Robert Allbright is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2021, following prior roles at BMO Harris Financial Advisors, M&I Trust Company, and Merrill. He serves as a non-profit board member for St. Joseph Congregation in Brookfield, WI. 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 a range of solutions including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and retirement advice, supported by a network of over 22,000 advisors and advanced research and operational tools.

Seth Haag is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Principal Securities, Principal Life Insurance, and UMB Fund Services. Outside of his advisory role, Seth engages in sales of fixed insurance products through various vendors. He is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients using a range of portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm employs a mix of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, alongside tax-management and direct-indexing capabilities, with oversight from home-office investment professionals and resources including internal research and AI tools.

Craig Kennison is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Cedarburg, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, Kennison serves as a senior advisor on the advisory board of goHomePort Repairs, LLC. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group offers a range of consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers with options for discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Allison Sloggy is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. in Milwaukee, WI, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. She has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2016. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services, supported by internal research and tools including the use of artificial intelligence in client advice.

Timothy Bartelt is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James since 2008 and has been involved with vestedfortomorrow.com as an independent contractor since 2018. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to support client goals and is noted for its municipal advisor affiliation and specialized advisory programs.

Brayden Naef is a financial advisor at OSAIC with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services and MPC Advisers, as well as work outside the financial sector at Woofmans Lodge Pet Resort and Red Oak Restaurant. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by a range of programs and affiliated relationships.

Tyler Giddings is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth Inc with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Osaic, he worked at MPC Advisers and Good Karma Brands. Outside of finance, he occasionally bartends at Blackstone Creek Golf Club in Germantown, WI. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment approach centered on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and risk management tools.

David Lownik is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 36 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.