Richard Fischer is a financial advisor at Sequent Planning, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Ellsworth Adhesives for nine years and Trans International for three years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing two real estate holding companies that are not investment related. Sequent Planning, LLC serves individuals, retirement plan sponsors, businesses, endowments, and nonprofit organizations, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services. The firm employs a structured risk framework and combines firm-developed models with third-party managers, supported by platforms such as AdvisorEngine and Charles Schwab custody.

Patrick Herkert is a financial advisor with Founders Financial Securities LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 14 years of industry experience, including roles at Herkert & Associates Inc. and Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as an executor and trustee of multiple estates. Founders Financial Securities serves a broad client base, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting through various advisory programs and a platform that integrates advisory, brokerage, and insurance services.

James Schaeve Jr. is a financial advisor at Intellicents Investment Solutions Inc. with a Series 65 credential. He has one year of experience with Intellicents and previously worked at Annex Wealth Management, Associated Bank, Paycor, Direct Supply, American Family Insurance, and Marquette University. Intellicents Investment Solutions Inc. serves retirement plan sponsors, individual clients, and various institutions by offering retirement plan consulting, HSA consulting, sub-advisory arrangements, and individual wealth management. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach led by a CFA Chief Investment Officer and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Sameer Chowdhury is a financial advisor at Harbour Investments, Inc. with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at E2 Retirement Consulting LLC and positions at UW Whitewater. Harbour Investments serves a diverse client base including individual investors, trusts, pension and 401(k) plans, and institutional entities. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches with investment strategies tailored by individual advisers and third-party managers.

Kevin Hyde is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Thrivent Investment Management and West Bend School District. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm offers integrated services tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Adam Brophy is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services based in Menomonee Falls, WI. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 19 years of industry experience. He is a 50% owner and active manager of Union Financial, Inc., and is a managing member of Bad Partners, LLC. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money manager solutions, with investment implementation generally handled on a discretionary basis by the third-party managers.

John Augustine is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 33 years of industry experience. He has operated Augustine Financial since 2006 alongside his role at Commonwealth. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in fixed insurance sales and has ownership interests in private entities related to his securities business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and support services, including discretionary model portfolios and multiple program structures, positioning itself as a platform and operations provider for affiliated advisors.

Jason Koch is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Royal Alliance Associates, INC., Sii, and Axa Advisors, LLC. He has been with Independent Financial Group since 2021. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutional plans. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through various platforms, using a combination of firm- and third-party models to develop tailored client strategies based on risk tolerance.

William Taylor is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, Principal Advised Services, Principal Securities, Principal Life Insurance Company, and WaterStone Bank. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a broad client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies for long-term goals, supplemented by direct indexing, tax-loss harvesting, and selective private market exposure.

John Van Eerden is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in West Bend, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Great West Financial Empower, Legacy Research Group, and US Bancorp Fund Services. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm delivers services through an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Kennadi Haythorne is a Series 65-registered advisor with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC, based in Brown Deer, WI. She has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at Buckingham Strategic Wealth, Correct Capital Wealth Management, Edward Jones, and other firms. Outside of advising, she assists with administrative duties at a family childcare business. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, corporate and institutional clients, offering a broad range of wealth management and advisory services. Their investment approach combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework that incorporates proprietary tools and legacy strategies.

Samuel Kruschel is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designated advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Creative Planning in Germantown, WI, and previously worked at firms including Hogan Financial, MML Investors Services, Mass Mutual, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Kruschel serves as a board member of the WELS Retirement Program Commission, a role involving oversight in accordance with WELS governance documents. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a wide range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment strategy that emphasizes low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold approaches for long-term goals, and tailored solutions such as private market investments and tax-efficient strategies.

Shawn McMahon is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. He has 24 years of industry experience, including more than a decade with Principal Financial Services and Principal Life Insurance Company. McMahon serves as treasurer for the Glendale River Hills School District Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on raising and distributing charitable contributions to support local education. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides access to direct advisory programs, financial planning, and third-party money manager solutions under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Nicholas Wendt is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC. He previously worked with Waddell & Reed, Inc. and is involved with Straight Arrow Financial Group, an entity through which he provides investment advisory services. Outside of his advisory work, Wendt serves as a high school wrestling coach for Cedar Grove-Belgium School District. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management strategies and leverages technology platforms to enhance client services.

Gerald Jones is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Raymond James Financial Services. Jones is also involved as an insurance agent and a member of O'Hare Wealth Management. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets and serving individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and financial planning services through both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management solutions.

Isaiah Zuleger is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Augustine Financial. Outside of finance, he is involved with Wapi Bricks, an entrepreneurial venture he has been part of for several years. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $210 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad range of investment and advisory services, including managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, retirement consulting, and custody/clearing services.

Sarah Schultz is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation. She has five years of experience at Augustine Financial and six years of prior experience at SSM Health. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm offers various advisory programs and services, providing operational, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support to affiliated advisors.

Joshua Leber is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services, Merrill, Russell Investments, and Wells Fargo. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a part-time pickleball instructor for the Grafton Parks and Recreation Department. Steward Partners Investment Advisory is an enterprise-scale, SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations with various portfolio management and financial planning services through both proprietary and third-party solutions.

Betty Wellhoefer Hill is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.W. Cole Advisors since 2017 and previously spent four years with LPL Financial. In addition to her advisory role, she is a licensed insurance agent. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisors and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to multiple third-party manager platforms for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm utilizes both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches, including fundamental and technical analysis and digital advice solutions.

Elizabeth Plotkin is a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management for 11 years, followed by Empower Financial Services, Inc. for one year. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations through a network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing multiple program structures and technology tools to support advisor and client needs.