Earl Gauger is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Harbour Investments, Inc. He has worked at Harbour Investments and E Retirement Consulting since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of the Wisconsin Financial Literacy Foundation and serves on the advisory board for the University of Wisconsin Whitewater. Harbour Investments provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, charitable and corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to develop customized investment strategies and offers model-based solutions through a subscription platform.

David Schoenfeldt is a financial advisor with First Heartland Consultants, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 38 years of industry experience. He has been with First Heartland Capital Inc. since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sales and distribution of fixed insurance products and operates DS Financial LLC, a business entity for tax purposes. First Heartland Consultants serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan participants, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers financial planning, model-based management for 401(k) accounts, and various asset management solutions through a network of independent investment adviser representatives.

Daniel Benedum is a financial advisor with Gladstone Wealth Partners and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 25 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Morgan Stanley and LPL Financial. Benedum also provides investment advisory services through Silverleaf Advisor Group, an independent advisory firm. Gladstone Wealth Partners serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations through a network of nearly 100 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various investment solutions, with an emphasis on retirement-plan services and institutional manager relationships.

Micah Hoehner is an advisor at Harbour Investments, Inc. with one year of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His background includes roles at E2 Retirement Consulting and involvement with Concordia University Wisconsin Student Government. Outside of finance, he has experience in the hospitality industry with Water Street Brewery and Bavarian Bierhaus. Harbour Investments serves a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, pension and 401(k) plans, and institutional entities. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, employing various investment approaches tailored by individual advisors and approved third-party managers.

Nicholas Stephan is a financial advisor at Belpointe Asset Management LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Robert Baird & Co. and MassMutual Wisconsin. Belpointe Asset Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser with more than 160 advisors managing over $7.5 billion for individuals, corporations, trusts, and other advisers. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, implementing customized portfolios through various advisor-specific styles and third-party manager relationships.

Jared Thompson is a financial advisor with Mutual Advisors, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Valmark Advisers, Inc., Wealth Partners, and Valmark Securities, Inc. Thompson is also involved with Wealth Partners Financial, LLC, an entity managing compensation and vendor payments related to his advisory work. Mutual Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and third-party money manager selection for a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional investors such as sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a mix of active and passive strategies supported by third-party tools and combines institutional capabilities with operational flexibility, managing approximately $8.5 billion in assets.

David Pagel is a CFP® with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Harbour Investments, Inc. and Pagel Wealth Management since 2021. He previously worked at R.M. Stark & Co., Inc. for 12 years and operated Pagel Financial Group from 1994 to 2021. Pagel serves as one of seven commissioners of the Cedarburg Light and Water Utility Company and is a non-family board member of the Blakney Corporation. Harbour Investments provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, charitable and corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to create customized strategies across various investment vehicles and offers model-based solutions through a subscription platform.

Richard Fischer is a financial advisor at Sequent Planning, LLC in Jackson, WI, holding a Series 65 credential with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Sequent Planning, he worked at Ellsworth Adhesives for nine years and Trans International for three years. Outside of his advisory role, Fischer is an owner of two real estate entities involved in property management. Sequent Planning, LLC, operating as Futurity First Wealth Management, serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plan sponsors, small to medium-sized businesses, endowments, and nonprofits. The firm emphasizes a structured risk framework, diversified manager exposures, and tax-aware placement, delivering advisory services through a network of independent investment adviser representatives using a combination of firm models, third-party managers, and customized allocations.

Patrick Herkert is a financial advisor with Founders Financial Securities LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 14 years of industry experience, including roles at Herkert & Associates Inc. and Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as an executor and trustee of multiple estates. Founders Financial Securities serves a broad client base, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting through various advisory programs and a platform that integrates advisory, brokerage, and insurance services.

James Schaeve Jr. is a financial advisor at Intellicents Investment Solutions Inc. with a Series 65 credential. He has one year of experience with Intellicents and previously worked at Annex Wealth Management, Associated Bank, Paycor, Direct Supply, American Family Insurance, and Marquette University. Intellicents Investment Solutions Inc. serves retirement plan sponsors, individual clients, and various institutions by offering retirement plan consulting, HSA consulting, sub-advisory arrangements, and individual wealth management. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach led by a CFA Chief Investment Officer and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Zachary Campbell is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, LPL Financial LLC, Woodbury Financial Services, and JPMorgan Chase. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a board member for Senior Citizens Activities, Inc. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with 264 advisors serving approximately 20,040 clients across 66 offices. The firm offers coordinated wealth-management services and employs a long-term, diversified investment approach supported by an internal Investment Management team and customizable model portfolios.

Sameer Chowdhury is a financial advisor at Harbour Investments, Inc. with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at E2 Retirement Consulting LLC and positions at UW Whitewater. Harbour Investments serves a diverse client base including individual investors, trusts, pension and 401(k) plans, and institutional entities. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches with investment strategies tailored by individual advisers and third-party managers.

Timothy Reis is a financial advisor with Merit Financial Advisors in West Bend, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for 22 years and has been with Merit Financial Group and PKS Investments since 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in fixed insurance sales. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion with 144 advisors serving individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and modular sleeves, combining mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, liquid alternatives, and third-party managers.

Kevin Hyde is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Thrivent Investment Management and West Bend School District. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm offers integrated services tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

John Augustine is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 33 years of industry experience. He has operated Augustine Financial since 2006 alongside his role at Commonwealth. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in fixed insurance sales and has ownership interests in private entities related to his securities business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and support services, including discretionary model portfolios and multiple program structures, positioning itself as a platform and operations provider for affiliated advisors.

William Taylor is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, Principal Advised Services, Principal Securities, Principal Life Insurance Company, and WaterStone Bank. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a broad client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies for long-term goals, supplemented by direct indexing, tax-loss harvesting, and selective private market exposure.

John Van Eerden is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in West Bend, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Great West Financial Empower, Legacy Research Group, and US Bancorp Fund Services. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders, delivering services through an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Kennadi Haythorne is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC based in Saint Louis, MO. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked in the financial industry since 2019, with experience at firms including Buckingham Strategic Wealth and Correct Capital Wealth Management. Outside of her advisory role, she has been involved in a family childcare business, Ages & Stages Childcare, where she assists with administrative tasks. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC provides wealth advisory and investment management services to individuals, families, retirement plans, institutions, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term investment approach that emphasizes tax- and fee-sensitivity within an enhanced open architecture framework, combining active and passive strategies and offering a range of specialized investment programs.

Samuel Kruschel is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes roles at Hogan Financial, MML Investors Services, and Mass Mutual. He serves as a board member for the WELS Retirement Program Commission, a nonprofit retirement plan organization, with no compensation. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning-led investment process that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by additional portfolio management techniques and integrated retirement plan services.

Nicholas Wendt is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC. He previously worked with Waddell & Reed, Inc. and is involved with Straight Arrow Financial Group, an entity through which he provides investment advisory services. Outside of his advisory work, Wendt serves as a high school wrestling coach for Cedar Grove-Belgium School District. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management strategies and leverages technology platforms to enhance client services.