Ricky Pickle is a CFP® and Series 63-licensed financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Pro Advisors, Ltd., operating as R J Pickle Financial Services, and has been president of R.J. PICKLE, CPA, CFP, PC since 2013, providing tax preparation services. The firm offers investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses, using a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to guide portfolio construction and ongoing monitoring. It integrates investment advisory services with tax preparation and planning, reflecting the advisor’s dual credentials as a CPA and CFP®.

Jesse Sell is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently operating as the sole advisor at Prevail Financial Partners, LLC since 2019. Prior to founding Prevail, he spent 11 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. He serves as Treasurer and Secretary for his local homeowners association in West Lakeland, Minnesota. Prevail Financial Partners, LLC is an independent, state-registered advisory firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients through managed accounts and financial planning. The firm employs a client-driven investment process that integrates asset allocation, dollar-cost averaging, technical analysis, and both long- and short-term trading, typically managing assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Abbey Spoo is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience in financial advising. She is the sole advisor at 808 Investments, an independent firm she joined in 2024 after eight years at Marquette Asset Management, LLC. 808 Investments is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals and business owners. The firm provides discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning, emphasizing customized Investment Policy Statements and a blend of fundamental and charting analysis with both passive and active strategies.

Angela Tille is a financial advisor at Portfolio Design Services, LLC with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 designation and has been with Portfolio Design Services since 2019, prior to which she worked in the family business for 13 years. Portfolio Design Services provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates, as well as qualified retirement plans. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in constructing tailored portfolios using equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs, and offers specialized ERISA 3(38) plan-management services for plan sponsors.

Bradley Olson is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Portfolio Design Services, LLC since 2007. Portfolio Design Services provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers tailored portfolios using equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs, employing fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and serves as an ERISA 3(38) investment manager for plan sponsors.

Sarah Braunshausen is an investment advisor representative at Fencl Advisory Services, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Fencl Advisory Services since 2015 and previously was affiliated with Dominion Investor Services, Inc. and Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. She is also involved in selling fixed life insurance and disability products. Fencl Advisory Services is a state-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, corporations, and other professional clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning with a planning-driven, long-term buy-and-hold investment approach, emphasizing client education and regular portfolio reviews.

Zachary Lindquist is a financial advisor at Laureate Wealth Management, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Laureate Wealth Management since 2021. Lindquist is also the Director of Operations for Pure Crypto, LP and Pure Crypto II, private fund-of-funds vehicles. Laureate Wealth Management provides investment advisory, portfolio management, financial planning, estate planning, and family office coordination to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach that includes individual securities, mutual funds, ETFs, separate account managers, and alternative investments, and manages both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Joshua Hawkins is a financial advisor with Leverty Financial Group, LLC in Hudson, WI. He holds CFP® and ChFC® designations and has 15 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and Leverty and Associates. Outside of advisory work, he co-owns LFG Tax, LLC, a tax preparation and filing service. Leverty Financial Group, LLC serves individuals, small businesses, retirement plans, and non-profit organizations through portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm customizes advice to client objectives and utilizes model portfolios, third-party sub-advisers, and separately managed accounts in its investment approach.

Luke Keene is a CFP® and ChFC® with 18 years of industry experience. He is a financial advisor at Leverty Financial Group, LLC, where he has worked since 2017 across affiliated entities, including roles at Keene Wealth Management and LFG Tax, LLC. Prior to joining Leverty, he spent over a decade with Northwestern Mutual in various investment and wealth management capacities. Outside of advising, Keene is also involved as an associate in an insurance agency. Leverty Financial Group is a six-advisor team managing approximately $567 million for over 600 clients, including individuals, small businesses, retirement plans, and nonprofits. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services, employing a range of investment strategies and technology solutions tailored to client objectives.

Michael Leverty is a financial advisor with Leverty Financial Group, LLC in Hudson, WI, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 23 years of industry experience, including roles at Northwestern Mutual and Leverage & Associates LLC. Outside of advising, he is involved in forest preservation and recreational land management and participates in farming operations annually. Leverty Financial Group is a six-advisor SEC-registered firm managing approximately $567 million for over 600 clients, serving individuals, small businesses, retirement plans, and nonprofits. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement advisory services, utilizing a diverse investment approach that includes model portfolios, third-party managers, ESG factors, and borrowing strategies.

Seth Blum is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed advisor at Leverty Financial Group, LLC with three years of industry experience. He has held roles at ISC Financial Advisors and Strategic Tax & Business Consultants, LLC. Outside of investment advising, he is involved with LFG Tax, LLC, providing tax preparation and filing services. Leverty Financial Group, LLC is a SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, small businesses, retirement plans, and non-profit organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary services, using model portfolios and third-party sub-advisers to tailor advice to client objectives.

Michael Nelson is a financial advisor with Leverty Financial Group, LLC in Hudson, WI, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC. He is also involved in a seasonal tree business, Leverty's Traditional Trees, assisting with preparing trees for sale. Leverty Financial Group, LLC serves individuals, small businesses, retirement plans, and non-profits, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary services. The firm customizes advice based on client objectives and utilizes model portfolios, third-party sub-advisers, and separately managed account strategies.

Mark Kuhne is a financial advisor with Horter Investment Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms including Stirton Consulting, LLC, Kingdom Defense Solutions, LLC, and Guardian Wealth Strategies, LLC. Kuhne is also involved in insurance sales as an agent with Croix River Wealth Management. Horter Investment Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plans, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm employs an Investment Committee–driven multi-manager approach that includes tactical and passive portfolios, custom solutions, and affiliated proprietary mutual funds.

Matthew Gendreau is a ChFC® credentialed advisor at Leverty Financial Group, LLC, with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Leverty Financial Group, he worked at Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association and Proprietors Capital Holdings. Leverty Financial Group is a SEC-registered advisory firm with a six-person team managing approximately $567 million for over 600 clients. The firm serves individuals, small businesses, retirement plans, and nonprofits, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services tailored to client objectives.

Michael Pepin is a financial advisor at CX Institutional, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Securities America Advisors, First Allied Advisory Services, and Edward Jones. In addition to his advisory role, he volunteers as an adult community education instructor on financial topics and serves on the board of a local nonprofit addressing homelessness and hunger. CX Institutional serves individuals, charitable organizations, business entities, and retirement plan sponsors with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a multi-strategy asset allocation approach combining fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, supported by third-party technology platforms for consolidated reporting and tax efficiency.

Michael Kojonen is a financial advisor with AlphaStar Capital Management, holding a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. He is also the owner of Principal Wealth Services, LLC and Principal Preservation Services, LLC, managing both investment-related and non-investment businesses concurrently. AlphaStar Capital Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients, offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, and subadvisory services. The firm employs a mix of strategic and tactical investment approaches across diverse asset types and supports ERISA-related plan services.

Harrison Falteisek is a CFP® with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently serves as an Investment Adviser Representative at CreativeOne Wealth, LLC, and has held roles at firms including Woodbury Financial Services and Cetera Advisor Networks. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of HSF Financial LLC. CreativeOne Wealth, LLC provides fee-based asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, corporations, and other RIAs. The firm primarily manages discretionary accounts using a combination of proprietary models and third-party managers, employing diverse strategies including ETFs, mutual funds, and options.

John Ladick is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Associated Investment Services, Inc. and previously worked at LPL Financial, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, and Woodbury Financial. Associated Investment Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services primarily to individual investors as well as small corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable institutions. The firm uses model portfolios and separately managed accounts from third-party providers and its affiliate Kellogg Asset Management, delivering services mainly through the Envestnet/NFS platform.

Roger Peterson is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with seven years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at Peterson Financial Planning since 2018 and previously spent 24 years at Thomson Reuters. He is affiliated with CGN Advisors, LLC, a multi-team firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, businesses, pension plans, and charitable organizations. CGN Advisors offers financial planning, investment consultation, and portfolio supervisory services using a variety of asset-allocation strategies and tax-aware investment vehicles, and it maintains unique governance and service arrangements compared to similar-sized firms.

Nicole Andrews is a financial advisor with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She has previously worked at LPL Financial, Swan Financial, and Drazan, Henke, and Associates. Andrews also provides administrative support to Great Valley Advisor Group, Inc., an independent investment advisor firm. Great Valley Advisor Group is an SEC-registered, multi-team adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, using a combination of in-house strategies and third-party managers across various platforms.