Robert Swanson is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameritas-related entities since 2007 and serves as Executive Vice President of Central Financial Services, focusing on financial advising and fixed insurance products. Swanson has also managed and supervised insurance agents and was previously involved in property and casualty insurance operations. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and variable product subaccount management through various program platforms, blending model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities.

Susan Benton is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. in Lincoln, NE, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She previously worked at RBC Capital Markets and Wachovia Securities, LLC. Benton has a 40% ownership interest in a new restaurant venture providing financing for a business to be opened by her son. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through over 500 advisors. The firm offers advisory programs, financial planning, investment management consulting, brokerage services, and M&A advisory services using both proprietary and third-party model strategies.

Marcus Wernke is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameritas Investment Corp and Ameritas Life Insurance Corp since 2015 and was previously employed by United Parcel Service and Midwest Medical Transport Company. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a range of investment strategies through model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, operating multiple program platforms and leveraging both proprietary and third-party technology and managers.

Dale Ellwanger Jr. is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has nine years of industry experience. He has worked with Bankers Life Advisory Services since 2018 and has been associated with Bankers Life and Casualty, Inc. since 2004 as an insurance agent. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals. The firm emphasizes customized asset allocation, tax efficiency, and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to guide investment decisions.

Gary Pettitt is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameritas Advisory Services since 2021 and has a longstanding association with Market Force, a national secret shopper program, since 2014. Pettitt has also held roles at Ameritas Investment Corp and Mutual Of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm utilizes a range of investment strategies and platforms, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary programs while leveraging third-party technology and maintaining a unique corporate structure that includes affiliated broker-dealer and insurance entities.

Matthew Olson is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors in Lincoln, NE, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining NewEdge Advisors and NewEdge Securities in 2025, he spent 15 years at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc. Olson is a co-founder and wealth partner at Cleartrek Wealth Partners, a registered investment advisor, and serves as a board member for the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity chapter in Lincoln. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a broad range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party managers, utilizing multiple program structures and technology tools to support both advisors and clients.

Andrew Benton II is a CFP® with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. since 2020. His prior roles include positions at City National Bank, RBC Capital Markets, Wells Fargo Clearing, A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., and Merrill. Benton serves on the board of the Lamp of Learning Educational Foundation and holds a 40% ownership interest in New Standard Hospitality LLC, a restaurant business in Lincoln, Nebraska. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through over 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of services including wrap-fee advisory programs, financial planning, and investment management consulting, combining proprietary strategies with third-party models and managing portfolios through both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Loy Olson is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 49 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 15 years at Stifel Nicolaus and Company, Inc. Olson also serves as chairman of Cleartrek Wealth Partners and 9BarO, both investment advisory businesses. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisers. The firm offers comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to various advisory programs, employing centralized due diligence and technology tools to support both advisors and clients.

Julie Schadt is a financial advisor at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameritas Investment Corp since 2000 and Ameritas Advisory Services since 2021. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC offers investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a range of investment options and program platforms, including model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, supported by third-party technology and sub-advisers.

Hank Harris is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bellwether Wealth and Axos Clearing and has experience in regulatory and educational roles at the Nebraska Department of Insurance and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Bradley Freidel is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked in construction and parks and recreation, as well as in educational settings including the University of Kansas and local high schools. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and portfolios aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Kale Consbruck is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Kale worked in various roles including education and service positions. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Matthew Mullin is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Questar Asset Management. Mullin is also president of Mullin Financial Services, an LLC offering fixed life, long-term care, disability insurance, and fixed annuities. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and a variety of investment products to manage portfolios on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Dustin Addison is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. from 2007 to 2008. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Lincoln, NE. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary retirement plan services using research and analytics guided by diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Thomas Novotny is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 33 years of industry experience, including roles at City National Bank since 2019 and RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2010. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in businesses related to stadium seat rentals and arena reserved seating in Lincoln, Nebraska. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs tailored to clients’ risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers to implement customized portfolio strategies.

Mitchell Becker is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Lincoln, NE, with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2003. Outside of advisory work, he owns a seasonal sideline business involved in buying and selling sports memorabilia and event tickets. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products. The firm is notable for its extensive advisor network and integrated capabilities, including trust services and securities-based lending.

Donald Svoboda is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 47 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial for 20 years before joining OSAIC in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, Svoboda is involved in the sales and service of fixed and traditional insurance products through his ownership and directorship positions in related businesses. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk management, and access to multiple investment platforms and third-party managers.

Jack Ehrke is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Lincoln, NE, holding the CFP® designation and Series 66 license with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014 and is also affiliated with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment options supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies alongside affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Brittany Earl is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bryan Medical Center and Southwest Baptist University. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to tailor plans based on proprietary research and capital market assumptions.

Curtis Le Valley is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Lincoln, Nebraska, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. He has operated LeValley Wealth Management since 2017, where he also serves as an insurance broker focused on fixed annuities and non-variable insurance products. Curtis has been with Osaic Wealth since 2018 and previously worked at Sii for one year. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, 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 offer diversified portfolio management and investment solutions.