Nicholas Ziarek is a CFP® and CFA® with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Shakespeare Wealth Management, LLC since 2018 and previously spent five years at P.J. Schmidt Investment Management, Inc. He serves on multiple boards, including the FPA of Wisconsin (where he is president), the CFA Society of Milwaukee, and is involved with the UW-La Crosse Spellman Fund Advisory Board and a youth baseball league in Wauwatosa. Shakespeare Wealth Management is a six-advisor team managing approximately $642 million across more than 300 accounts. The firm serves individuals and corporate clients with discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning, using a model-driven, allocation-focused investment approach that emphasizes diversified holdings and academic return factors.

Thomas Neumann is a financial advisor at Drake & Associates, LLC in Waukesha, WI, with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Huntington Investment Company, Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, Wells Capital Management, and Allspring Funds Management. Neumann serves as a board member of the Long Lake Protection District and is also a licensed insurance agent with Loft Financial Advisory Group, where he offers insurance products to clients. Drake & Associates provides discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a top-down, model-driven investment process with technology tools and manages approximately $607 million in client assets.

Ryan Radecki is a financial advisor at Drake & Associates, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in various capacities. Outside of finance, his background includes work with Chicago Trivia Guys and G4S Secure Solutions. Drake & Associates serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs a model-driven investment process using technology and AI-enabled tools to tailor portfolios primarily composed of ETFs, mutual funds, and equities.

Kristina Schnuckel is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience currently serving at Ellenbecker Investment Group since 2014. Her prior roles include positions at SII Investments Inc and Landaas & Company. She is a board member and treasurer of West African Mercy Ministries and serves on the finance committee at Brooklife Church. Ellenbecker Investment Group provides financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting for individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm uses model portfolios guided by independent research and integrates technology, including AI-assisted tools, while maintaining human oversight for client services.

Scott Heins is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with IAG Wealth Partners, LLC in Waukesha, WI. He has been with IAG Wealth Partners since 1999 and concurrently with LPL Financial LLC since 2009. IAG Wealth Partners manages approximately $1.585 billion in assets for individual and high-net-worth clients, offering financial planning, hourly consulting, and portfolio management services. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach with both model-based and custom strategies, often utilizing third-party managers and LPL-sponsored advisory programs.

Joseph Salomone is a financial advisor at Nest Egg with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Bankers' Bank, LPL Financial, and Invest Financial Corp. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Salomone Associates LLC, where he provides consulting services for bank and credit union programs. Nest Egg delivers discretionary investment management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, non-profit organizations, and retirement plans primarily through an internet- and kiosk-based advisory program. The firm uses proprietary quantitative and qualitative models to generate and rebalance portfolios, focusing on ETFs, mutual funds, annuities, and 401(k) solutions.

Katie Murphy is a financial advisor at Ellenbecker Investment Group with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Ellenbecker since 2017. Prior to that, she was employed at Russell Investments and took a four-year break for homemaking. Ellenbecker Investment Group offers financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm utilizes model portfolios and independent research to tailor client allocations, incorporates technology and AI in its operations, and features an affiliated tax and accounting unit staffed by CPAs and enrolled agents.

Anne Sapienza is a financial advisor with IAG Wealth Partners, LLC in Waukesha, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial and IAG Wealth Partners since 2009. Sapienza serves on the board of Shorehaven, a nonprofit continuing care retirement community. IAG Wealth Partners provides financial planning, discretionary investment management, and consulting services to individuals and business entities, utilizing both model-based and custom investment strategies. The firm primarily services clients through LPL-sponsored programs with a focus on long-term, buy-and-hold investment approaches.

John Majewski is a financial advisor at Drake & Associates, LLC in Waukesha, WI. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been in the industry since 2022, with prior experience at DBHW Wealth Partners and Zarletti. Drake & Associates serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning, managing approximately $607 million in client assets. The firm employs a top-down, model-driven investment process and utilizes technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support client service and administrative workflows.

William Berrall is a financial advisor at BKM Wealth Management with 47 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors from 2009 to 2023. BKM Wealth Management is a team of five advisors managing approximately $651.8 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, family entities, and businesses. The firm offers wealth management services based on formal financial planning and employs a mix of active and passive investment strategies, including independent manager selection and insurance consulting.

Kiefer Baumbach is a financial advisor with IAG Wealth Partners, LLC in Waukesha, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Robert W. Baird and LPL Financial, as well as positions with the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Athletic Department and the Milwaukee Admirals. IAG Wealth Partners provides financial planning, discretionary investment management, and consulting services to both individual and business clients. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold strategy and offers model-based and customized investment portfolios, often utilizing LPL’s Strategic Wealth Management program.

Anthony Trindade is a financial advisor with Drake & Associates, LLC in Waukesha, WI. He holds a Series 65 credential and has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at Kingdom Financial Group, Fullerton Financial Planning, and Charles Schwab. Drake & Associates serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs a model-driven investment process supported by technology and manages approximately $607 million in client assets across several thousand relationships.

Michael Kutz is a financial advisor at IAG Wealth Partners, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with IAG Wealth Partners and LPL Financial since 2011. IAG Wealth Partners provides financial planning, discretionary investment management, and consulting services to individuals and business entities, favoring a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach. The firm offers both model-based portfolios and custom strategies, and many client relationships are managed through LPL’s Strategic Wealth Management program.

Nikita Kibardin is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving at Ellenbecker Investment Group since 2026. His prior roles include positions at Madison Partners, Annex Wealth Management, Tri City National Bank, and U.S. Bancorp Investments. Ellenbecker Investment Group provides financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm integrates independent research, model portfolios, and technology-driven tools, including AI-assisted processes, while offering affiliated tax and accounting services through a separate unit.

Erica Bourquin is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed advisor at Granite Harbor Advisors, INC. with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Granite Harbor Advisors in 2026, she worked for five years at Bank of America Private Bank. Granite Harbor Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm sponsors multiple private funds and employs a range of investment strategies including public and private securities, derivatives, and alternative investments.

Justin Bertzyk is a financial advisor at Ellenbecker Investment Group with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has previously worked at Johnson Wealth Inc, Johnson Bank, and the Wisconsin Firearms Training Center. Ellenbecker Investment Group provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting for a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm employs a model portfolio approach supported by independent research and incorporates technology and AI-assisted tools while maintaining human oversight.

Amy Bremmer is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience. She is currently an advisor at Ellenbecker Investment Group and has previously worked at H. Beck, Inc. and Annex Wealth Management, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Purple Penny Soap Company LLC, which manufactures and sells bar soap at farmers markets and craft fairs. Ellenbecker Investment Group serves a diverse range of clients, including individual households, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning, discretionary investment management, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios and independent investment analysis while tailoring strategies to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Brendan Christiansen is a financial advisor at Drake & Associates, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Senglaub Financial Group and Northwestern Mutual. Christiansen is also licensed as an insurance agent in Wisconsin, offering insurance products alongside his advisory role. Drake & Associates is a multi-advisor team serving individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs a model-driven investment process using LSA Portfolio Analytics and primarily implements portfolios with ETFs, mutual funds, and equities, while incorporating AI-enabled tools to support client service.

Kyle Bence is a financial advisor with IAG Wealth Partners, LLC in Waukesha, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at IAG Wealth Partners and LPL Financial since 2022 and previously held roles at Integra Machine Tool and ZIN - Uncommon California Italian. Kyle is also a registered representative with LPL Financial. IAG Wealth Partners provides financial planning, discretionary investment management, and consulting services to individuals and business entities. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach, offering both model-based and custom strategies, and utilizes multiple LPL-sponsored programs including Strategic Wealth Management.

Jacob Newlin is a financial advisor with Drake & Associates, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Drake & Associates, he worked at Edward Jones and has background experience in other non-financial roles. Drake & Associates serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and related services. The firm employs a model-driven investment process focused on tailored asset allocation portfolios and utilizes technology, including AI tools, to support client servicing.