Michael Benash is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Waukesha, WI. He holds the Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at LSEG and Fis. 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 and portfolio management services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded SMA strategies, internal research—including AI tools—and maintains approximately $394 billion in regulatory assets under management as of December 31, 2025.

Sarah Damsgaard is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC, Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, and Reinhart Partners, LLC. From 2021 to 2023, she was involved with The Invictus Collective, LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm provides structured planning approaches supported by proprietary tools and extensive resources while managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Scott Derus is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. who holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and has 27 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Allspring Funds Management, and Strong Capital Management. He is based in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals—including high net worth clients—corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed account programs, and brokerage services, with investment approaches supported by internal research and manager oversight.

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.

Joel Leibengood is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera in Milwaukee, WI. His prior roles include positions at Purdue University and various organizations in education and community sports. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple investment strategies through a large nationwide network of independent advisors.

Paul Nowak is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 35 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including Ameriprise Financial Services, Annex Wealth Management, and Waterstone Financial Group. He is also licensed as a non-variable insurance agent. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a range of investment solutions including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

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.

Kenneth Schimpf III is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., and Stifel. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Wisconsin Basketball Officials Association and works as an independent contractor assigning officials to sporting events. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service. The firm’s approach includes written recommendation reports and ongoing annual advice focused on steady income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies, with investment recommendations supported by internal research and third-party data.

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® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2021. His prior roles include positions at BMO Harris Financial Advisors, Inc. and Merrill. He is also a board member of the 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 institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions through a large network of advisors and utilizes research-supported platforms and technology tools.

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.

Wende Wozny is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Waukesha, WI, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Melissa Wahlen is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for 10 years before joining Raymond James in 2025. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting through non-discretionary advisory programs and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Brayden Naef is a financial advisor at OSAIC with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at OSAIC, Woodbury Financial Services Inc., and MPC Advisers. Outside the financial sector, he has experience working at Woofmans Lodge Pet Resort and the Red Oak Restaurant. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers a variety of integrated brokerage and advisory services and employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct customized investment portfolios.

Tyler Giddings is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked in various roles including previous positions at MPC Advisers and Good Karma Brands. Outside of his advisory work, he occasionally bartends at Blackstone Creek Golf Club in Germantown, WI. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Ross Skeen is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2025. Prior to joining RBC, he was affiliated with FORM Wealth Advisors and has experience in various roles including positions at the University of Wisconsin and Enterprise Wood Products. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs tailored to client risk profiles and employs a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Michael Schiek is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2014. He is based in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and access to various investment platforms.

Colleen Lamb is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Waukesha, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial and estate planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes proprietary planning tools alongside its Financial Advisors and specialized groups.

Anthony Vetter is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, he worked at Equitable Financial Life Insurance Co and Equitable Advisors LLC. Outside of finance, his work history includes roles in the hospitality and retail sectors. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers these services alongside brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities through a combination of institutional advisory operations and market-facing registrations.

David Christensen is a financial advisor at Cetera with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Cetera and its affiliates since 1999. Prior to his financial advisory career, he spent seven years with the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options, financial planning, and access to third-party managers, managing over $256 billion in assets.