William Evans is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. based in Milwaukee, WI. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Baird in 2024, he held various roles across multiple sectors including retail and education. The DDK Group at Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services utilizing a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, with ongoing manager selection supported by internal research and tools.

Ryen Ryba is a financial advisor at Stifel with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His background includes roles in education and retail, such as positions at University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, Madison Area Technical College, and Ace Hardware. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and nonprofit organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services guided by proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Tyler Parks is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2018 and previously spent two years at Third Bridge. He holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and scenario modeling.

Kevin Barry is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Brookfield, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2012 and previously worked with Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee and financial power of attorney for his parents. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Matthew Roffers is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2017, following a one-year tenure at HC Technologies. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, relying on research and diversification principles in its investment approach.

Alan Sternberg is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm delivers its program on a non-discretionary basis and combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Kellcy Anderson is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with nine years of industry experience. She has held positions at Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2017 and worked at Wells Fargo Funds Distributor, LLC from 2016 to 2017. Anderson holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individual clients, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. 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.

Reed Albinger is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial professional with four years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and has prior experience at Prime Financial Services and GE Healthcare. Outside of his advisory role, Albinger is also active as an actor and model, participating in photo shoots, print work, and radio/film projects. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers, supported by a network of over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Jennifer Haldemann is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving at Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2003. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Milwaukee, WI. In addition to her advisory role, she acts as a co-trustee of the Hannah Hoch 2018 Trust. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers a range of consulting and portfolio management services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers and a variety of investment strategies.

Brynne Simpson is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been serving since 2022. In her role, she emphasizes strong financial planning through active listening, understanding clients' goals and concerns, and collaborating to develop actionable strategies tailored to their financial journeys. Simpson aims to support clients in making confident financial decisions at every stage. Prior to her current position, she held roles including Associate Regional Director at Russell Investments from 2021 to 2022, Internal Wholesaler Advisor at Insurance Solutions Center - AIG from 2019 to 2021, and Internal Wholesaler at Jackson National from 2015 to 2018. These positions have contributed to her experience in financial consulting and advisory services. Outside of her professional work, Simpson's interests include cooking and baking, fitness, football, reading, and yoga.

Maureen Patterson is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at UBS Financial Services and Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. Prior to her advisory career, she held positions in education and hospitality. The DDK Group at Robert W. Baird & Co. serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and a variety of separately managed account programs. The firm combines manager‑traded and model‑traded strategies with ongoing investment research and utilizes both internal tools and strategic partnerships to support client advice.

Tyson Abert is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo & Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Abert Asset Management LLC, a firm involved in real estate investment. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm employs structured planning processes and broad investment offerings while managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

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.

Jacob Taylor is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Brookfield, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, he worked for the City of Waukesha for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Midwest Agave Spirits, Inc., a tequila brand based in Guadalajara, Mexico. Ameriprise serves clients with a focus on retirement-income planning, offering specialized services for individuals with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary retirement recommendations 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.

Laurie Ufnowski is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in New Berlin, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley and UBS Financial Services. Laurie serves on the boards of the Polish Heritage Alliance and Polanki, nonprofit organizations based in Wisconsin. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional financial services provider.

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.