John Nowak CFP® practitioner specializes in retirement planning for seasoned professionals; providing guidance to turn decades of saving into a Tax-Wise, Income-Smart, Experience-Rich retirement. He is a fiduciary who focuses on all aspects of your retirement journey: - turning savings into a retirement paycheck - reducing expected taxes over time - claiming Social Security and Medicare - aligning your portfolio with your lifestyle and bucket lists - enjoying your life while reducing regrets - leaving a legacy, not a burden and confusion for your family John works primarily with couples and single-women across the country who are looking for personalized planning and holistic advice for their retirement. Your ideas, vision, and concerns are our primary focus. John founded Alo Financial Planning in 2018 after becoming a planner in 2007, and following a career in accounting. He is a proud alum of the University of Illinois, graduating with honors in 1999 and a degree in Accountancy.

Michael Hunter is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience. He currently works at Retire Right Planning, LLC and has prior experience at Motley Fool Wealth Management and Personal Capital Advisors. Retire Right Planning serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management, written financial plans, and one-time or hourly financial planning engagements. The firm employs a diversified investment approach combining value, safety, quality, momentum, volatility, and economic-indicator strategies, with a focus on risk control and regular account reviews.

Brian Amato is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lebenthal Global Advisors LLC, Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., and American Investment Planners LLC. He is also involved in tax preparation and accounting through American Taxes Inc. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of investment solutions supported by an in-house research team and accommodates both advisory and brokerage needs through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Based in Olympia, Washington. Serving clients statewide. Seth Deal is a CPA and fee-only fiduciary financial advisor who helps Washington State public employees retire with confidence. He holds the PFS credential, the financial planning designation built for CPAs. That makes him a tax expert first, with full financial planning on top. In retirement, where every pension and Social Security choice carries a tax bill, that order matters. Seth understands public sector retirement because he lived it. He worked in municipal finance with the City of Olympia before serving public employees as a CPA since 2018. He joined LifeFocus as an advisor in July 2024, working alongside his father and firm founder, Bob Deal, CPA/PFS. They keep the practice small and high-touch.

Retirement isn’t just a date—it’s the life you’ve earned. Andrew Polzin helps clients turn decades of planning into a retirement that feels intentional, full, and uniquely theirs. Whether it’s traveling the world, spoiling grandchildren, or supporting causes close to the heart, he focuses on helping clients make the most of their money—and their lives. As a fee-only, independent advisor, Andrew prioritizes transparency and trust. He takes a big-picture approach to financial planning, connecting investments, insurance, taxes, and cash flow into a strategy that works together, not in pieces. The goal is simple: clarity, confidence, and control so clients can make bold choices without worry. A University of Wisconsin–Madison graduate with a degree in Personal Finance: Financial Planning and a Certificate in Entrepreneurship, Andrew earned his CFP® designation early in his career. He helps clients navigate the tough decisions—Social Security, taxes, legacy planning—so retirement becomes a chapter of purpose, freedom, and peace of mind. Outside the office, Andrew can be found exploring the great Wisconsin outdoors with family and friends, cheering on the Brewers and Badgers, catching live music, or honing his golf game.

Bob Ellis is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He is the principal of Amherst Financial Group, LLC, which he founded in 2021. In addition to his advisory work, Bob serves as an on-call firefighter with the Amherst Fire Department. Amherst Financial Group provides asset management and financial planning primarily to individual and small-business clients, offering tailored investment strategies ranging from income preservation to aggressive growth. The firm integrates a broader set of affiliated financial services, including insurance, mortgage brokering, and tax preparation, to deliver a comprehensive approach beyond traditional portfolio management.

30+ yrs in Finance • MIT MBA '02 • CFA Charterholder '99 • UC Berkeley '95 • Series 7 '92 • Certified Tax Preparer '87 Jason is Chief Investment Officer at ImpactAdvisor LLC I started my career on the buy-side at Seneca Capital in 1995, an institutional investment advisor that also managed customized portfolios for high-net-worth clients. I was responsible for equity trading, research, and portfolio management, including the design and implementation of our integrated portfolio trading and rebalancing software. This technology enabled us to scale assets under management 10x to $10B+ with only a 50% increase in headcount over five years, allowing our small team to manage a thousand portfolios with customizations for impact, compliance, and tax-efficiency. Other expertise: multiple hedge-fund styles — long, short, and quantitative strategies — with an emphasis on deep-dive equity analysis. More on LinkedIn → To balance the uncertainties in the markets, I strive for optimal tax strategy: a variable we can influence to boost net returns. I was a certified tax preparer at age 14. In my free time I add to update our tax bracket optimizer and organize finance events for the MIT Club of N.California. I live in San Francisco with Vesna and our three-year-old son, Milan. ImpactAdvisor LLC is a boutique advisory firm with four advisors managing approximately $90 million for around 65 households, including individuals, business owners, retirement plans, and nonprofits. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, employing fundamental, cyclical, and quantitative analysis. Also available are values-aligned and sustainable investing alongside a broader range of alternative and tax-aware investment solutions.

Counterweight Private Wealth is an independent, fee-only fiduciary wealth management firm based in Raleigh and Wilmington, NC, serving clients virtually nationwide. Founded in 2021 by Nick Murphy, CFP®, the firm specializes in tax-forward retirement and business-exit planning, helping executives, business owners, and professionals turn decades of accumulated wealth into a tax-efficient, purpose-driven retirement. Counterweight is one of the few advisory firms that prepares client tax returns in-house, allowing deep integrated tax planning strategies for lifetime tax optimization to be directly implemented with precision into the financial plan. Clients typically range from $2 million to $30 million or more in investable assets. Who We Serve Our clients are successful individuals and families in the later stages of their careers who desire a collaborative partner to help them transition through significant professional and personal milestones. We typically partner with clients who have $2 million or more in investment assets, a threshold that reflects the level of complexity where our deep, tax-integrated planning and wealth management approach delivers the most value. Most of the families we serve generally have between $2.5 million and $30 million or more in assets, and are often navigating retirement transitions, business sales, or other major financial milestones. Our Services Our team provides expertise in the areas of Retirement Planning, Investment Management, Tax Planning, Business Succession Planning, Sudden or Inherited Wealth, Legacy and Philanthropic Planning, Executive Compensation Strategies, and Social Security Income Strategies.

Bryan Wisda is the President of Almega Wealth Management, a fee-only fiduciary financial planning and investment advisory firm with offices in Arizona, Kentucky, and North Carolina. With more than three decades of experience in financial services, investment management, and financial planning, Bryan helps families coordinate their wealth, taxes, retirement planning, and long-term legacy goals. Bryan has been a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional since 2006 and is also an Enrolled Agent, a NAPFA-Registered Financial Advisor, a Dave Ramsey SmartVestor Pro, and a member of Ed Slott’s Elite IRA Advisor Group. His path into financial services began in high school, when he worked as a bank teller and discovered an early interest in helping people navigate financial decisions. After college, he worked in the insurance industry before being recruited by PaineWebber. His first day as a financial advisor was September 10, 2001. The events of September 11th, and the questions clients asked in the days following, shaped his belief that financial advice is ultimately about helping families make wise decisions in uncertain times. That belief became more personal after Bryan watched inherited wealth create strain within his own extended family. Today, much of his work centers on helping families build multi-generational wealth without allowing money to damage the relationships it was meant to support. Like a well-built bridge, good planning should help one generation cross safely while leaving the next generation on firmer ground. Prior to founding Almega, Bryan held roles with Bank of America, Farmers Insurance, UBS PaineWebber, and Summit Wealth Management. He also served as a Deputy Sheriff and received the Purple Heart after being wounded in the line of duty. Bryan studied Economic Philosophy at the University of Arizona and Financial Planning through Boston University, and he has completed additional coursework in Adult Education through Rio Salado College. He lives in Scottsdale, Arizona, with his wife, Sarah. Their youngest son attends Notre Dame Preparatory, and their oldest son attends High Point University.

Frederick Talbot is a financial advisor at Artham Advisors in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 65 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at firms including Deloitte Consulting and Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in separate real estate and wellness businesses. Artham Advisors provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation framework incorporating both passive and active investment approaches and offers discretionary and non-discretionary account management with regular client reporting.

Brian founded Behl Wealth Management to build a firm where clients truly come first. He became frustrated at other financial firms where most conversations were about how to make the firm more money instead of helping their clients make more money. Brian cares about your success and dedicates himself to continual learning. He tracks the ever-changing markets, tax regulations, and planning strategies so you don’t have to feel confused by the financial decisions you face. His clients often comment on how much greater detail he goes into than other advisors they have previously worked with. Brian feels it only makes sense to take advice from someone who is committed to acting in your best interest. He adheres to the fiduciary standard because you deserve unbiased advice. One of Brian's favorite parts of his job is the opportunity to build deep and long-term relationships with his clients and the rewarding trust they place in him. Brian has worked as a trusted financial guide and helped his clients make better financial decisions for over a decade. He is a Certified Financial Planner® and a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor®. He graduated from Carroll College with a Business Management degree with a Finance emphasis and also has a Certificate in Financial Planning from Boston University. When not in the office or meeting with clients, Brian is likely to be golfing or traveling, often with his wife Kayla. He is a member of the Badgerland Water Ski Team based in Waukesha and has been part of multiple world records for show skiing acts. Brian is also an avid Wisconsin sports fan and can always be found cheering on the Packers, Brewers, Bucks, and Badgers. To schedule a no-obligation introductory phone call, please use this link: https://calendly.com/brianbehl/intro_call

Gregory Bronson is a financial advisor at Hill Country Kingdom Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has held roles at Tek-Wise Financial, Hill Country Financial Services LLC, and several insurance and advisory firms. Bronson is also involved with the Catholic Order of Foresters and owns Hill Country Financial Services, an insurance agency offering health and property/casualty lines. Hill Country Kingdom Advisors operates under Tek-Wise Financial Planners LLC and provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consultation to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm uses fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory to guide asset allocation and selection, manages accounts on a discretionary basis, and incorporates active trading strategies including margin and options.

John VanWeelden, MBA, CAP, AIF, and Principal at VanWeelden Wealth Management, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at SIGMA Financial Corporation and SPC for ten years each before founding his current firm in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of an educational book on retirement titled The Real Deal on Retirement. VanWeelden Wealth Management, LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and estates, including high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a long-term investment strategy with tactical adjustments, using a three-pronged portfolio framework and may incorporate third-party defensive strategies as appropriate.

Alex Alonso, MBA, is the founder of Alonso Financial Planning, a fee-only independent advisory firm in Tampa, FL serving business owners and entrepreneurs. A lifelong entrepreneur who started his first company at sixteen, Alex helps founders turn their businesses into assets that can fund a lifetime of financial freedom. Whether they plan to sell, keep building, or anything in between. He specializes in S-corp distribution strategy, business cash management, tax-aware investing, and retirement plan design. Alex is a member of the XYPN network and holds an MBA with the ChFC designation in progress.

Mitchell Bordelon is a financial advisor at Dumaine Investments LLC in New Orleans, LA, holding the CFP® designation and Series 66 license with 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Crescent Sterling, Ltd and Hancock Bank, where he also worked with Hancock Investment Services, Inc. Mitchell’s background spans both banking and investment services. Dumaine Investments provides investment management, wealth advisory, and financial consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm customizes advice and portfolio allocations based on client objectives, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs, with a focus on both public and private investment opportunities, including private real estate placements and tailored portfolios.

Zachary Sirota is a financial advisor at IRON Financial LLC with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at CAMPAIGN Capital LLC and B. Riley Securities, Inc., and has credentials including Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. IRON Financial LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, charities, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm manages approximately $472 million in assets, employing a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis across various equity, fixed-income, and multi-asset strategies.

In his role at Oldfield Wealth Partners, Alex works with clients to support the financial planning process and help them make thoughtful decisions about their financial future. He is passionate about helping individuals and families gain clarity and confidence in their financial lives. Alex earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Financial Planning from Liberty University in 2023. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and also holds the Certified Kingdom Advisor® designation. He joined Oldfield Wealth Partners in 2026. Alex lives in Levant with his wife, Kara, and their dog, Oakley. In his free time he enjoys fishing, playing hockey, and spending time outdoors. He and his wife are proud members of the Rock Church.

Connor Oak is a financial advisor at Crane Capital Management LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at several firms, including Larson Financial and Intrua Financial. Crane Capital Management provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, families, business owners, corporations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm uses a “Family CFO” approach that integrates investments with tax strategy, estate planning, insurance, and business-transition planning, typically implementing client strategies through model portfolios or custom allocations using ETFs and individual securities.

Ledly Jennings is an advisor at CapRock Wealth Management in Little Rock, Arkansas. He joined the firm alongside its founder, having previously worked at Stephens Inc. and the Stan Miller Law Group. He also maintains his own law practice at L. Jennings Law, PLLC. CapRock Wealth Management provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals and generational families. The firm combines passive and active investment strategies — applying fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory tailored to each client’s objectives — and offers discretionary portfolio management.

Brooks Jewett is a CFP® professional. Outside of his Wealth Leader role, Brooks previously coached lacrosse at Forsyth Country Day School and serves on the boards of several community organizations, including the Winston-Salem Police Foundation, Whitaker Elementary Circle and the Financial Planning Association of Charlotte.