Mercedes Jensen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and five years of experience at LPL Financial. She has also worked at BMO Harris Bank since 2017 and was previously with Bank Mutual from 2015 to 2017. Based in Waukesha, WI, Jensen’s career spans both banking and investment advisory roles. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning and various advisory programs, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management, and employs diverse strategies supported by in-house and third-party research.

Steven Winter is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Waukesha, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Kathleen Langston Forbes is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jeffrey Sitzman is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, based in Hartford, Wisconsin, with two years of industry experience. He has held various roles within Thrivent Financial and its affiliates since 2023. Outside of his advisory role, Sitzman serves as an umpire for youth baseball leagues and provides music for worship services at Crown of Life Lutheran Church. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management.

Alan Barnes is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Brookfield, WI. His prior roles include positions at Landmark Credit Union, Park Bank, Cuna Mutual Group, and Cuso Financial Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning services, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Robert Groth is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Oconomowoc, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, he worked at Cetera Advisor Networks from 2013 to 2018. He also owns and operates Groth Accounting, Inc., a tax preparation and accounting business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research and various portfolio management options.

Julie Brandt is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 28 years of industry experience. She has held positions at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. and Global View Capital Management, Ltd prior to joining RBC in 2017. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Scott Freeze is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Menomonee Falls, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sun Life Financial (DentaQuest), SpringFour, and Kohl's Department Stores. Freeze is a shareholder of MortgageKeeper Referral Services, an S-Corp based in Chicago, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Jeffrey Rotfeld is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Waukesha, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Mark Stoffel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Robert W. Baird and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in property management through ownership of Stowan Farms, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and access to model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

Susy Suarez Lemcke is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently working at Edward Jones since 2014. She holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Waukesha, WI. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Erik Stowers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pewaukee, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for five years before joining LPL Financial in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Verdant Capital Inc, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Wendi Hall is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 21 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Avantax and various wealth and tax planning firms. She serves as president of Hall Wehring CPAs and participates as a director/officer with the Accounting and Financial Women's Alliance, a nonprofit supporting women in accounting and finance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services with access to affiliated and third-party managers, supporting various program structures and account authorities.

Alison Aquino is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a trustee for two family trust accounts. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Lisa Pugel is a financial advisor at Cetera with over 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with multiple firms, including Avantax Investment Services and DB Tax & Financial Services. Outside of advising, she is involved in tax preparation and consulting through Hall Wehring CPAs. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, providing advisors access to both affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Michael Dearing is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he was affiliated with Grove Point Investments, LLC and Grove Point Advisors, LLC from 2021 to 2025, and has worked with Elmbrook Associates and H. Beck, Inc. He also has a background with Johnson Controls spanning over a decade. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house research and third-party subadvisors.

Nadya Tenges is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Baird since 2024. Her prior experience includes roles at New York Life Insurance Company and several positions outside the financial industry. She is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across a range of traditional and alternative investment strategies.

Emmanuel Sona is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Brookfield, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, he worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC for six years and held roles at Massmutual Life Insurance Co and WFG. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates an investment club called NOWIJE GROUP focused on real estate investment, and he manages a property maintenance business, Four Sons Realty Group LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm is notable for its extensive network of advisors and branches, as well as its additional services such as trust and securities-based lending options.

Conner Beres is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Waukesha, WI. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been active in the industry since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at The Legend at Brandybrook and Equitable Advisors LLC, as well as employment outside the financial sector. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized programs in municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA advisory services.

Brandi Hahn is a financial advisor at Osaic with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Woodbury Financial Services Inc. and BMO Harris Bank. Outside of advising, she serves as an administrative assistant at D&L Financial Advisors LLC and acts as a licensed life insurance and funeral trust agent. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to multiple investment platforms and third-party money managers.