Edward Defrance is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. in Milwaukee, WI, with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 2003 and holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. He is part of the DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group offers a combination of consulting and portfolio services, including financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and separately managed account programs tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Scott Derus is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Waukesha, WI, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2018 and previously was with Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and custody, using a mix of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, with ongoing manager selection and investment research supported by internal tools and artificial intelligence.

Frank Wilson is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Whitefish Bay, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and over 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2003. 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, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group offers customized consulting and portfolio services, including financial planning and discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across a range of investment strategies.

Brianna Hoskins is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 license and has previously worked at Taylors, Connected Technology Solutions, Explorium Brewpub, and UW-Milwaukee. Outside of her advisory role, Hoskins works as a sales representative for U.S. Lawshield, providing legal defense insurance related to self-defense in the greater Milwaukee area. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations through a variety of financial planning and portfolio management services.

Nolan Ott is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. He has held roles at Rush River Wealth Management and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2025 and operates Ott Holdings dba Rush River Tax Navigation. Before entering the financial sector, he worked at CentroMotion and Johnson Controls. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers multiple portfolio management programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a large nationwide network of independent advisors.

Joel Leibengood is a CFP® with three years of industry experience currently advising clients at Cetera in Milwaukee, WI. His prior experience includes roles in education at Purdue University as well as work in banking and small business. He has also been involved with community organizations such as Harris Junior Baseball and Softball Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and provides advisors with access to multiple investment platforms and third-party managers.

Paul Nowak is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for a combined ten years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and investment management solutions supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Liam O Callaghan is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent Financial and its affiliates since 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a general board member for Summit Players Theater, a nonprofit that provides free Shakespeare performances in Wisconsin state parks. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, providing comprehensive planning across various financial topics without discretionary trading authority. The firm combines goal-based analyses with optional managed-account programs under a consolidated billing system called “WealthPlan.”

Kevin Gerard is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2011. In addition to his advisory role, Gerard serves on the boards of two residential condominium associations, Mariners Pointe Condominium Association and Tower 100 at Kalea Bay Condominium Association. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management options alongside brokerage, custody, and financial planning services.

Kenneth Schimpf III is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Wisconsin Basketball Officials Association and works as an independent contractor officiating and assigning officials for sporting events. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research-driven recommendations with a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Mary Levar is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. in Oak Creek, WI, holding a Series 66 designation with 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2007. The DDK Group, part of Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients by providing tailored consulting and portfolio services that include financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary management, and separately managed account programs.

Connie White is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at R.W. Baird & Co and a long-term self-employed business with Mary Kay Cosmetics. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based analyses and written recommendations across various financial planning topics. The firm combines planning with managed-account programs through a consolidated billing option while maintaining planning and portfolio management as separate services.

Kenneth Flannery is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2016 and previously spent over a decade with Compass Benefit Specialist. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Compass Benefit Specialists, referring clients for Medicare Supplement and health insurance services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, leveraging analytical tools and risk profiling to support client goals.

Gary Tsoumas is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Management and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of BME Enterprises, where he consults and advises other financial professionals on business and practice development. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of programs including wrap accounts and educational seminars, with planning engagements centered on collaborative, goal-based analysis and written recommendations.

Robert Allbright is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2021. He has held roles at BMO Harris Financial Advisors, BMO Harris Bank, and several M&I entities since 2010. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of the St. Joseph Congregation in Brookfield, WI, and participates as a poll worker for the City of Brookfield. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with research support from multiple sources.

Craig Kennison is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Cedarburg, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, Kennison serves as a senior advisor on the advisory board of goHomePort Repairs, LLC. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group offers a range of consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers with options for discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Allison Sloggy is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2016. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and custody and brokerage services, utilizing a combination of manager‑traded and model‑traded strategies supported by internal research and tools.

Timothy Bartelt is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James since 2008 and has been involved with vestedfortomorrow.com as an independent contractor since 2018. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to support client goals and is noted for its municipal advisor affiliation and specialized advisory programs.

Wende Wozny is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Waukesha, WI, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Melissa Wahlen is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for 10 years before joining Raymond James in 2025. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting through non-discretionary advisory programs and institutional fiduciary solutions.