David Manke is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Wauwatosa, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird Incorporated since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member on the investment and finance committee of Holy Cross Lutheran Church. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which provides tailored consulting and portfolio management services to individuals, families, institutions, and charitable organizations using a range of traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Matthew Shapiro is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Robert Baird since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with USA Hockey as a Coach Developer. He is part of the DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients with tailored financial planning and portfolio management services. The group offers a range of investment strategies and overlays, including discretionary management and access to traditional and non-traditional asset classes.

Jeffrey M. Steffes is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1991 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers a broad range of capital markets services.

Sondra Safer is a financial advisor with Cetera in Brookfield, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera since 2004. Safer also operates an income tax and accounting service and is a certified public accountant who performs notarial acts. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary services through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Nathan Schmidt is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2026. Prior to this, he served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2026. His professional experience also includes a five-year tenure as a Financial Advisor at Raymond James & Associates from 2019 to 2024. Nathan focuses on guiding clients to develop financial habits and co-creating plans that build confidence in reaching their financial goals. He emphasizes clear guidance and partnering with clients to implement plans they feel assured in. Outside of his professional work, Nathan enjoys family activities, fitness, golf, movies, museums, and reading.

Gregory Sommersberger is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. in Mequon, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 23 years of industry experience, all spent at Robert W. Baird. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner/member of GTS Farms, an LLC unrelated to investment activities. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients through tailored consulting and portfolio services that include discretionary management and separately managed accounts.

Andrew Gusho, Jr. Jr. is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is part of The Gusho Wallace Group, which follows a disciplined, goals-based wealth management process. They focus on understanding clients' whole life situations, unpacking their concerns and priorities before making financial decisions. This approach allows them to develop personalized strategies that consider risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, investment objectives, and the cost of recommendations. The group conducts regular reviews with clients to monitor progress and adjust strategies as needed based on life or business changes. Andrew holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a focus in Finance from the University of Denver. He also has a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Originally from Marquette University High School, he currently resides in Lakeview East, Illinois. Outside of his professional duties, he enjoys golfing, skiing, spending time with family and friends, and remains active in his community.

Megan Roraff is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Wells Fargo entities since 2012 and has maintained a role at Abrasive Specialties since 2000. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning for business-owner transitions, sports and entertainment, special needs, and divorce.

Phillip Pratt is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 registrations and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services for four years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a committee chair for Trail Life USA Troop 1689, a nonprofit organization. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and utilizes multi-asset model portfolios supported by its in-house research and alternative investments platform.

Mitchell Steiler is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at Charles Schwab and other non-financial firms. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients with tailored investment and financial planning services. The group employs a range of strategies including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and overlay services, addressing both traditional and complex investment needs.

Sally Falci is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Milwaukee, WI, where she has worked since 2015. She has nine years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board and finance committee of Milestones Programs for Children. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises a diverse client base including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group provides tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a variety of strategies and managers to meet client goals and risk tolerances.

Matthew Blank is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Baird in 2024, he worked for four years at Concordia Golf Club, Troon Golf, and spent five years in full-time education. The DDK Group is part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serving individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of services including financial planning, portfolio management through separately managed account programs, and municipal advisory services, supported by internal research and technology tools.

Valeriya Malevany is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. She worked at Charles Schwab from 2017 to 2024 before joining Fidelity in 2024. Prior to her financial services career, she was involved with New Health Services/Supportive Home Care from 2008 to 2017. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and discretionary management.

James Pietrzak is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2022. In his position, he focuses on helping clients develop comprehensive financial plans that align with their goals and visions for future success. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2016, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Relationship Manager. Prior to joining Fidelity, James worked as an Investment Consultant at Scottrade from 2014 to 2016 and as a Financial Representative at New England Financial from 2013 to 2014. He is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), committed to providing financial guidance tailored to enrich every stage of his clients' lives. Outside of his professional work, James enjoys activities such as going to the beach, camping, cooking and baking, football, and parenthood. He is also involved in volunteering.

Matthew Mahoney is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Milwaukee, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Thomas Gagliano is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2007. His current role includes work at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and investment committee analyses.

Nicole White is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Carisa Oppermann is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Milwaukee, WI. She holds a Series 63 designation and has 21 years of industry experience, having been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2003. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group provides consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing a range of investment strategies and management approaches.

Jeffrey Novak is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Waukesha, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 10 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Inspire by Fire, LLC, a technology company based in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning solutions. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm‑approved tools and modeling techniques.

Thomas Zignego is a financial advisor at OSAIC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at OSAIC since 2020. Prior to that, he was employed at IC Advisory Services Inc and The Investment Center Inc. Outside of advising, he is the owner of Mr. and Mrs. & Co., a custom woodworking business. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage diversified portfolios across various investment types.