Kenneth Gehl is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Oak Creek, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert Baird since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, Gehl serves as the 5th District Alderman and Common Council President for the City of Oak Creek and is a Commissioner on the Board of Public Works. He 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 financial planning and portfolio management services using a variety of strategies and managers, and the firm also provides municipal advisory and public finance services alongside its investment banking and trust capabilities.

Anne Hatton is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019 and previously held roles at BMO Harris Financial Advisor and BMO Harris Bank from 2011 to 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements with employers.

Bret Dietz is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. in Milwaukee, WI, with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2014 and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He 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 a combination of in-house and third-party managers across traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Nathan Westphal is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Advisors in Minocqua, WI. His career includes roles within Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Westphal owns Heritage Private Wealth LLC and Westphal Asset Management, LLC, both investment-related practices based in West Bend, WI. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Benjamin Didier is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His background includes multiple roles in the Milwaukee area, including positions at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Blue Mound Golf and Country Club. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations. Baird provides a range of advisory services using both manager-traded and model-traded strategies, along with tax management and portfolio customization, supported by internal research and ongoing manager monitoring.

Sabrina Wolf is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with the Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Baird in 2022, she worked at Wacker Neuson, Techniblend, Inc., PPG Industries, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and Walgreens. The DDK Group, where Sabrina is part of the team, operates within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serving individuals, corporate and business clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, employing a mix of manager-traded and model-traded strategies alongside tax-management and direct-indexing capabilities.

Jason Lettenberger is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Wauwatosa, WI, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 2014. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in individual and group life and health insurance sales. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software to develop written recommendations aligned with client goals.

Carter Kauth is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Milwaukee, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and having seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. He serves as a board member and investment committee member of the Milwaukee Domes Alliance, a nonprofit supporting educational and cultural programs at the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Neil Dunham is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Financial Independence Group and Global Atlantic Financial Company. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of advisers, utilizing various asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to construct tailored portfolios across multiple investment types.

Christopher Blair is a financial advisor with Merrill in Milwaukee, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Incorporated since 2014. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Merissa Slowik is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Milwaukee, WI. She previously worked at Johnson Bank and Johnson Wealth Inc., and has held roles outside finance, including at Walt Disney World and the Center for Students with Disabilities at UW-Whitewater. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and manager options.

Erin McGrath is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Waukesha, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a variety of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools without providing individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning services.

Scott Wick is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Brookfield, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and previously at City National Bank from 2018 to 2025. Outside of his advisory role, Scott serves as an officer and treasurer on the board of a private family charitable foundation focused on community organizations related to school choice, health and wellness, and religious endeavors. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs offering portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm utilizes both in-house and third-party investment managers and offers customizable investment strategies tailored to each client’s risk profile.

Michael White is a CFP® certificant with 38 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Cetera and has held roles at First Allied Advisory Services and First Allied Securities, among others. White serves as a director of the Just Fore Kids Foundation, a nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm supporting a large network of independent advisors. It offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts.

Erik Schleicher is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience and has been with Robert Baird & Co. since 2015. He is based in Milwaukee, WI. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a residential real estate business. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients by providing tailored consulting and portfolio management services across a range of traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

John Persa is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brookfield, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Kiersten Banaszak is a financial professional affiliated with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 18 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Benevest & Associates, Cetera Wealth Services, and The Benefit Companies. Outside of advisory work, she is involved as an independent beauty guide and serves as a notary public. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, with access to multiple program structures and external money managers.

Ryan Boyd is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing. His prior experience includes roles at Lincoln Investment, LPL Financial LLC, UW Credit Union, and CUNA Mutual Group. He volunteers as a tax preparer with the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and integrates research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third parties to support its investment selection and portfolio strategies.

Suzanne Cienkus is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Milwaukee, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is co-owner of a family-run mobile home park business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutions with a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and offers both retail and corporate financial planning solutions.

Alex Kratz is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Milwaukee, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at UMB Fund Services from 2016 to 2019 before joining Baird in 2019. Kratz 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 range of services including financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and separately managed account programs, supported by ongoing manager selection and internal research tools.