Alongside, LLC

Brian Elliott is a financial advisor with Alongside, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Thrivent Advisor Network, Primerica Advisors, Lone Star Financial Network, and BBVA entities. Outside of advisory work, he is a partner in a real estate investment group and holds a passive ownership interest in a spouse’s salon business. Alongside, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to institutional clients, plan sponsors, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs a disciplined, long-term diversified asset allocation approach, incorporates model portfolios and third-party managers, and offers fractional family-office services through an affiliated entity.

Joseph Brandenburg is a CFP® with 13 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently serves as an advisor at Alongside, LLC, having previously worked at Thrivent Investment Management Inc., Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Thrivent Advisor Network. Outside of his advisory role, he is the president of a homeowners association, where he manages quarterly meetings and maintenance coordination. Alongside, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to institutional clients, plan sponsors, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm emphasizes disciplined, long-term diversified asset allocation and routinely selects and monitors third-party managers and model providers while maintaining oversight to align with client objectives.

Brandon Boyer is a financial advisor at Alongside, LLC based in New Berlin, WI. He holds a Series 65 designation and has recent experience at Keil Financial Partners. Prior to entering the financial industry, he worked in education and retail. Alongside, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to institutional clients, plan sponsors, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm uses a disciplined, model-based investment approach with oversight of third-party managers and offers fractional family-office services.

Sarah Villalobos is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience. She is currently with Alongside, LLC and has previously worked at firms including Charles Schwab and VM Wealth Partners. Alongside, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $878.6 million for over 2,100 client relationships through an 18-advisor team. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan consulting, and fractional family office services, using a diversified, long-term asset allocation approach informed by multiple analytical methods.

Patrick Scanlan is a financial advisor at Alongside, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Thrivent Investment Management, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Wells Fargo. Outside of his advisory role, Scanlan is also the owner of a wedding and family portrait photography business serving the Seattle area. Alongside, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $879 million for over 2,100 client relationships through a 16-advisor team. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan consulting, and fractional family office services, using a diversified, long-term asset allocation approach informed by multiple analytical methods.

Kevin Christensen is a financial advisor at Alongside, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. In addition to his advisory role, Christensen is involved in life insurance and fixed annuity sales through Ash Brokerage. Alongside, LLC manages approximately $878.6 million for over 2,100 client relationships through a 16-advisor team. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan consulting, and fractional family office services, employing a diversified, long-term asset allocation strategy informed by a blend of analytical approaches.

Travis Penfield is a financial advisor at Alongside, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including AXA Advisors, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Thrivent Advisor Network. Penfield serves as CEO of 818 Family Office, LLC and is involved with charitable planning through his role as CEO of 25 Giving, a company focused on structuring charitable giving and partnering with nonprofits. He also serves as a board member of a nonprofit kids' camp and represents athletes for NIL contracts through Acts of Athletes. Alongside, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $878.6 million for over 2,100 clients through a 16-advisor team. The firm emphasizes diversified, long-term asset allocation using a blend of fundamental, cyclical, technical, and behavioral analysis, offering services including financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan consulting, and fractional family office solutions.

Lucas Winskowski is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Alongside, LLC and serves as President of 49 Wealth Management and 818 Family Office, both investment-related entities. Winskowski also holds a board position at Benilde-St. Margaret's School. Alongside, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm with a 16-advisor team managing approximately $878.6 million across about 2,103 client relationships. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan consulting, and fractional family office services, utilizing a diversified, long-term asset allocation process that incorporates multiple analytical approaches and a range of investment instruments.

Jeremy Keil is a CFP®, CFA®, and ChFC® with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with Alongside, LLC, having previously worked at Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC, and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Outside of his advisory role, Keil contributes as a member of the Missional Finance Team at Lakepoint Church, serves on the City of Muskego Board of Review, and writes bi-monthly articles for Kiplinger Adviser Intel. Alongside, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to institutional clients, plan sponsors, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs a disciplined, long-term diversified asset allocation approach, using model portfolios and third-party managers while maintaining oversight of manager alignment with client objectives.

Daniel Sinnen is a financial advisor at Alongside, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Thrivent Advisor Network, THRIVENT FINANCIAL for Lutherans, and Thrivent Investment Management. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of TDK LLC, a building management business. Alongside, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $878.6 million across more than 2,100 client relationships through a team of 16 advisors. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan consulting, and fractional family office services with a diversified, long-term investment approach incorporating multiple analytical methods and tactical strategies.

Matthew Swarbrick is a financial advisor at Alongside, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Thrivent Financial and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in selling and servicing fixed insurance contracts and serves as president of an LLC that supports his former firm’s business operations. Alongside, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to institutional clients, plan sponsors, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs a disciplined, long-term diversified asset allocation approach, often using model portfolios and third-party managers while overseeing their alignment with client objectives.

Peter Lee is a financial advisor at Alongside, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Oakwood Capital Securities. Outside of advising, he owns PLEE, LLC, an entity used for managing payroll expenses related to his business activities. Alongside, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to institutional clients, plan sponsors, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs a disciplined, long-term diversified asset allocation strategy and is notable for its role in selecting and supervising other advisers and model providers, including outsourced CIO and model services.

Jason Jupiterwala is a financial advisor at Alongside, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Thrivent Investment Management Inc and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Outside of advisory services, he is also involved in selling and servicing fixed insurance contracts and serves as owner and secretary of an LLC established for business expenses. Alongside, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to institutional clients, plan sponsors, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs a disciplined, long-term diversified asset allocation approach and offers model-based and outsourced CIO solutions, including oversight of third-party managers and model providers.

Noel Soderblom is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with one year of industry experience, currently with Alongside, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Thrivent Advisor Network, Global Market Innovators, and Harbortech Mobility, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is a licensed real estate broker representing buyers and sellers of residential properties through Blue Pacific Real Estate. Alongside, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to institutional clients, plan sponsors, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm emphasizes disciplined, long-term diversified asset allocation and routinely selects and monitors third-party managers and model providers while maintaining oversight to align with client objectives.

John Kurcz is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Alongside, LLC and previously worked at Thrivent Advisor Network, Thrivent Financial, Cabot Lodge Securities, and Premier Legacy Wealth Management. He is also active as an insurance agent through Keli Financial Partners. Alongside, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to institutional clients, plan sponsors, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers fractional family-office services and emphasizes disciplined, long-term diversified asset allocation using model portfolios and third-party manager oversight.