Ryan Michala is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Harbour Investments, Inc. and e2 Retirement Consulting. Outside of his advisory role, he operates PKGU Trading Cards, a business focused on buying and reselling trading cards. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across a broad investable universe.

Carly Dreger is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Mt Pleasant, WI, holding a Series 66 designation with 17 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2009. 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 discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and operates under a fiduciary standard, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Kristine Rossiter Slamka is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2010. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Joseph Cronin is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Robert W. Baird since 2012. 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 range of consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Jacob Michalski is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2021 and concurrently associated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2020. Prior to this, he worked at Routine Baseball and Complex Solutions from 2018 to 2020. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research supported by a manager solutions team and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities through affiliated entities.

Lynne Blodgett is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Racine, Wisconsin, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert W. Baird since 2009. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Kevin Lenci is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities. He has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and with affiliated entities since 2005. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory process combines centralized due diligence, quantitative and qualitative research, and uses forward-looking capital market assumptions to develop model asset allocations, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Dustin Rakowiecki is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at North Shore Bank and Walgreens. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, with access to multiple program structures and third-party money managers.

Nicholas Johnson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, Grove Point Investments, Elmbrook Associates, and several other firms. He also serves as a notary and is involved with a tax preparation and accounting business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Suzanne Yde is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Racine, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Raymond James in 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer and trustee on the finance council for Saint John Nepomuk Parish and is a committee member on the finance committee for St. Monica's Senior Living. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and non-profits, offering financial planning and consulting services primarily on a non-discretionary basis, supported by diverse investment strategies and affiliate resources.

Rachel Lutze is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Oak Creek, WI, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and having 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent Investment Management since 2006 and has worked with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2005. Outside of her advisory work, she is a wellness advocate with doTERRA essential oils, conducting classes and managing an online sales site. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering detailed written recommendations on a wide range of financial planning topics. The firm combines holistic, goal-based analyses with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing approach while maintaining separate planning and portfolio management services.

Mark Berghuis is a CFP® with 16 years of experience at Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2010. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Kenosha, WI. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households, plans, and organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a variety of investment strategies and affiliated products through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Christopher Lowe is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Racine, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at VOYA Financial Advisors for five years before joining LPL Financial in 2020. Outside his advisory role, Lowe serves as president of an insurance agency and acts as a fiduciary trustee managing finances for his disabled son. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, wrap and model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with various tools and a broad range of investment strategies.

Emily Lanham is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Racine, Wisconsin, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She has worked with Johnson Financial Group Financial Advisors and TD Auto Finance, and has been involved with Washtenaw Community College’s PowerWellness program. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research tools and extensive asset management capabilities.

Charles Winn is a CFP® certificant with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. He has a background that includes roles at Avantax and Mass Mutual Investors Services, and he is a managing member of DB Wehring Wealth LLC, where he focuses on practice management, financial planning, and investment advisory services. Winn is also involved in project management through LegUp Investments. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and consulting services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Amanda Goelz is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has worked at Baird since 2022 and has prior experience at Tuckaway Country Club, Umb, and other firms. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Elventures LLC, a business that creates and sells handmade goods related to the Elf on the Shelf Christmas tradition. She is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing manager-traded and model-traded SMA strategies, tax management, and internal research tools to support client advice.

Joseph Pirozzolo is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 17 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and related entities since 2011, including roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and Morgan Stanley. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Justin Mager is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fifth Third Securities, Edward Jones, and Johnson Financial Group. Outside of his advisory work, he is a business owner of My Pro Pulse and has worked as a delivery driver for DoorDash. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with investment strategies that include strategic and tactical allocations, direct indexing, and alternative exposures.

Joseph Torcaso is a financial advisor at Stifel with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Carthage College, Success Realtors, and Johnson Financial Group. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Secretary of the Kenosha Country Club Foundation. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to inform asset allocation and planning analyses.

John Bianchi is a financial advisor at Cetera with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cetera since 2023. Prior to that, he was with LPL Financial for 10 years and has owned Oakwood Wealth Management since 2017. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services across various program structures and custodial relationships.