Thomas Bode is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with over 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2005 and is also president and owner of Bode Financial Group, Ltd. In addition to his advisory work, he is a CPA providing tax preparation and planning services and serves as the 2nd Vice Chairman of the 1st Congressional District Republican Party of Wisconsin. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm supports discretionary and non-discretionary management and maintains proprietary model strategies through its Founders Gate Capital brand.

Nicholas Pruhs is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Wauwatosa, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2008. The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group offers a range of consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across traditional and non-traditional strategies.

Ilija Potkonjak is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 42 years of industry experience. He has held his current position at LPL Financial since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he referees high school basketball games. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

David Bier is a financial advisor at Merrill with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 1983, also working with Bank of America since 2011. He serves as a director of the Broom Tree Foundation, a charitable organization focused on acts of mercy, discipleship, and evangelism. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michaela Keefe is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles including at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Marquette University, and South Shore Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s process combines quantitative and qualitative research and includes access to broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Nicholas Dreyer is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth Inc. with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. and CC&N. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services including comprehensive financial planning, managed portfolios, Unified Managed Accounts, third-party manager programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach utilizes model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and multiple custodial and legacy programs.

Kathleen Beronja is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Franklin, WI, holding a Series 63 designation and over 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert Baird & Co. since 1985. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a trustee on her family's accounts. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group provides customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a variety of in-house and third-party managers to address client goals and risk tolerances.

David Wahl is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 32 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc and BMO Harris Financial Advisors. He serves on the Board of Directors for Share the Gospel, a nonprofit organization. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing tailored recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with advisory and brokerage solutions through affiliated entities.

Brett Dawsey is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. in Milwaukee, WI, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the investment committee for Civic Music Milwaukee. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services, utilizing a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies along with ongoing manager selection and monitoring by home-office professionals.

Ethan Arneson is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Ameriprise and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, he participates in an investment club with friends. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies, and emphasizes ongoing manager selection supported by internal research and technology.

Amanda Ignasiak is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Milwaukee, WI, where she has worked since 2013. She has 12 years of industry experience. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services using a combination of in-house and third-party managers across a range of traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Judy Villegas is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Milwaukee, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. for 28 years. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals—including high net worth clients—corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and brokerage services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and internal research tools.

Alexa Robinson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she held roles at Bottle House 42, Trader Joe's, Lake Tribe Brewing Co., and other businesses. She works within Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a variety of portfolios, including registered investment companies and model portfolios for intermediary platforms.

Laurence Kachel is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera and its affiliates since 2004 and leads Kachel Financial Group since 2012. Outside of advisory services, he serves as chairman of the board for the Greater Whitewater Committee, a nonprofit focused on local business attraction, and holds board roles in education and charitable organizations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform featuring affiliated and third-party model portfolios, providing a wide range of program structures and investment solutions.

Elijah Crooker is a financial professional at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked with Cetera and The Milwaukee Bucks. Outside of his advisory role, he has experience as a sales associate for the Milwaukee Bucks. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutions such as pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services across multiple platforms and custodians.

Tricia Uttech is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2016. Uttech serves on the Board of Elders at Watertown Moravian Church in Wisconsin. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Lauren Vollrath is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. in Milwaukee, WI, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert W. Baird & Company since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the boards of the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra and the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center Foundation, participating in their investment and finance committees. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises a broad range of clients including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored consulting and portfolio management services, utilizing both in‑house and third‑party managers to implement a variety of traditional and non‑traditional investment strategies.

Paul Wickert is a financial advisor with Cetera in Milwaukee, WI, holding a ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 33 years of industry experience, including roles at Fiduciary Trust, Avantax Insurance Agency, and Avantax Investment Services. Outside of advisory work, he is a partner in Root Creek Investments of Greenfield LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options, combining affiliated and third-party model strategies across various program structures.

Aaron Cross is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Milwaukee, WI, holding the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 22 years of industry experience, including long-term tenure at BMO Bank NA and M&I Trust Company in various financial services roles. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with advanced research and operational tools.

Alexandria Simons is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. in Milwaukee, WI, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert W. Baird since 2011. Alexandria serves as a Finance Committee Member for Friends of Lakeshore State Park. She is part of the DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group provides a range of consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and customized investment strategies.