Brenda Schafer is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Brookfield, WI, and has 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Elizabeth Praeger is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Speedway, Michael's, and as a self-employed consultant. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as an independent contractor consultant with doTERRA and Mary Kay, where she buys and sells products. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Mark Filla is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2016, following seven years at Morgan Stanley. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing planning focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Amanda Balistreri is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with a Series 66 designation. She has prior experience at Brady Corporation and Trade Press Media Group. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that combine discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with financial planning and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Steven Craig is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Mequon, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutions with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning services.

Joseph Matrise is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Brookfield, WI. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Woodbury Financial Services, MPC Advisers, and Girard Securities, and he is also involved as a sales agent for fixed insurance products through Midwest Planning Company LLC. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm uses proprietary asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios that may include various asset classes and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Dianna Davis is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Milwaukee, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert W. Baird since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates Davis Jewelry Designs, a jewelry design and sales business. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored consulting and portfolio management services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, separately managed accounts, and comprehensive financial planning.

Mark Kindler is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Milwaukee, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert Baird & Co. since 1993. Outside of his advisory role, he performs as a drummer in a rock band called Crazy Man's Basement. Mark is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, institutions, and charitable organizations. The group provides customized financial planning and portfolio management services using a variety of strategies and managers, including traditional and non-traditional investments, along with municipal advisory and public finance services.

Charles Jessup is a Series 66-registered advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Milwaukee, WI, where he has worked since 2018. He has seven years of industry experience and prior roles include positions at Miller's Liquor, Direct Supply, and Gordon Dining and Event Center. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department that serves a range of clients, including individuals, corporations, pensions, and charitable organizations. Robert W. Baird & Co. offers comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and custody services, utilizing a blend of manager-traded and model-traded strategies supported by internal research and investment tools.

James Bitter is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Milwaukee, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of North Shore Creative LLC and serves as the head coach for the Whitefish Bay High School lacrosse team. Baird’s DDK Group provides wealth management services to individuals, corporate clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and custody and brokerage services. The firm uses a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, ongoing manager oversight, and internal research tools, supporting approximately $394 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2025.

Grant Uitti is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC prior to joining LPL Enterprise. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm uses a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated trust and insurance services.

Christopher Calvelli is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. in Milwaukee, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert Baird & Co. since 1999. Calvelli also serves as a co-trustee in a trustee role. Robert Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, including the DDK Group, serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, separately managed accounts, wrap programs, and custody and brokerage services, supported by ongoing manager selection and internal research including artificial intelligence.

Brooklyn Levenhagen is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. and holds the Series 66 designation. Brooklyn joined Baird in 2024 and has prior experience working at Walgreens and in educational roles. Brooklyn is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations using a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory services.

Matthew Witkowski is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Milwaukee, WI, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial and its affiliated entities since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Witkowski serves as a board member for Athletes Before Christ, coaches varsity basketball at Catholic Memorial High School, and is president of the Rolling Meadows of Vernon Homeowners Association. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial analyses without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers integrated planning and managed-account solutions under a consolidated billing option known as “WealthPlan.”

Susan Walton is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Brookfield, WI. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 34 years of industry experience. She has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies that incorporate both in-house and third-party managers, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Rochelle Wacker is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages roughly $671 billion in assets and employs more than 14,000 advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Elizabeth Weinkauf is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Robert W. Baird since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a yoga instructor on a part-time basis. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of strategies and overlays tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Dirk Robichaud is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Allspring Funds Management, LLC and Strong Capital Management Inc. He serves as co-trustee of family trusts in Wisconsin and Florida. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and utilizes research and analytics to support its investment strategies.

Michael Thometz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2009, including the Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct individual relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Colton Whitaker is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Milwaukee, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Before joining Equitable Advisors in 2022, he held various roles including positions at Miura Boiler and Generac Power Systems. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a variety of asset-management programs. The firm’s approach involves assessing client risk tolerance and matching clients to advisory models or discretionary managers, with a significant reliance on third-party program sponsors and TAMPs.