John Woodin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Shorewood, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Equitable Advisors, Axa Advisors, and COURI Financial. He serves as Board Chairman of the Wisconsin Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver personalized retirement planning through a centralized consulting team.

Robert Teofilo is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 47 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including Grove Point Investments, H. Beck, Inc., and Beacon Benefits Group. Teofilo is also involved with Elmbrook Associates, a business connected to his LPL activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisers. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party research to support diverse investment strategies.

Erin Keller is a Planning Consultant with experience in the financial services industry. She has held several roles at Fidelity Investments, including Investment Consultant from 2020 to 2021, Financial Representative in 2020, and Client Experience Associate in 2020. Erin focuses on understanding the unique personal and financial goals of clients to identify strategies that fit their lifestyles. She works collaboratively to analyze current strategies, create comprehensive plans aimed at achieving long-term objectives, and implement clear and manageable courses of action.

Michael Thelen Jr. is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2013. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group provides a range of consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers and offering various discretionary and non-discretionary management solutions.

Shane Evans is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2019 and previously worked in finance and promotions roles. Outside of his advisory work, Evans is involved in buying and selling collectible cards, managing a small for-profit business. Merrill, together 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 institutions.

Julie Rafenstein is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cedarburg, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having eight years of industry experience. She has worked at BMO Harris Financial Advisors Inc since 2014 and joined LPL Financial in 2021. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Timothy Windler is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. His work history includes several roles within Cetera and affiliated firms since 2015. Outside of advising, he serves as a referee and board member for the Wisconsin Basketball Officials Association and works as an insurance agent selling life and fixed annuities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports over 10,000 advisors nationwide, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of investment program options, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and access to third-party money managers.

Steven Koch is a financial advisor at Osaic with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Sagepoint Financial, Mass Mutual Investors Services, MetLife Securities, and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. He is also a shareholder of High Point Capital Group, Inc. and operates as an independent insurance agent offering fixed products. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base comprising individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers, utilizing asset allocation tools and risk assessment to manage portfolios across various investment types.

Brian Thiet is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Milwaukee, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Equitable Advisors since 2007, including during its prior iteration as Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an administrator or executor of estates and trustee of trusts for family and non-family members. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, operating as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Jeffrey Dorward is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC in Brookfield, WI. His prior work includes roles at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., Signator Investors, Inc., and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a sole proprietorship focused on the sales and marketing of fixed annuities, insurance, securities, and investment advisory products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated financial services with an emphasis on asset allocation, risk management, and portfolio construction using a range of investment vehicles and third-party solutions.

Joseph Stanislawski is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. He is also active as a non-variable insurance agent in Sussex, WI. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering advisory and brokerage services. The firm provides access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of financial products, including insurance through an affiliated agency, using an integrated platform for investment advice and client support.

Scott Layeux is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 35 years of industry experience. He is currently associated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has prior experience with Nettworth Financial Group and Financial Partners, LLC. Layeux also operates as an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies along with both proprietary and third-party model solutions.

Craig Nichols is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with J.P. Morgan entities since 2005, including roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Monica Nichol is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2024, she worked at Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. for seven years. She is also the owner of Monica Minor Solutions LLC, a non-investment related business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Colin Kavanaugh is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. in Milwaukee, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2015. 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 a range of consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across various investment strategies.

Clayton Morris is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Mary Lee Hope is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. in Milwaukee, WI, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Her prior work history includes roles at Williams Sonoma and Cleary Gull Advisors/Johnson Financial Group. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and custody and brokerage, utilizing a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies along with internal research and tools such as artificial intelligence.

Matt Schouviller is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on fostering an environment where associates and clients feel valued in every interaction. He leads a team of financial professionals dedicated to partnering with clients to help them achieve their retirement goals. Prior to his current role, Matt served as the Director of the Investment Solutions Team at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2022. Before joining Fidelity, he was the Director of the Affluent Client Program at Wells Fargo Investments from 2011 to 2021. His experience spans leadership roles focused on investment solutions and client programs. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Matt has personal interests that include baseball, cars, food, golf, and music.

Erin Schmidt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mequon, WI, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, she worked at BMO Bank NA and was involved with St John's Lutheran Church Preschool and Childcare. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and model portfolios.

Mark Gregory is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cedarburg, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at BMO Harris Financial Group from 2015 to 2020 before joining Edward Jones in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he owns rental properties in Wisconsin. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment options. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.