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 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.

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 at Cetera with three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Cetera Investment Services LLC, North Shore Bank, and various positions in education at Purdue University. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating as a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, and manages over $256 billion in assets through a large 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.

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.

Brian Carter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in New Berlin, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over a decade of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and previously held positions at BMO Bank NA and BMO Harris Bank. 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 investment management programs, utilizing a combination of model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

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.

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 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.

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.