La Crosse, WI Office

Jon Ellefson is a financial advisor at Stifel with 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2009 and previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2006 to 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Ellefson serves as Vice President of the Landings Condo Association board and holds a voluntary leadership position as a district representative for Al-Anon Family Groups. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services built on a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Paul Skarie is a financial advisor at Stifel in La Crosse, WI, with one year of industry experience. Before joining Stifel in 2025, he worked at S&S Cycle, Inc. for three years and spent 14 years at Harley-Davidson Motor Company. He also operates a consulting business focused on the motorcycle industry. Stifel serves a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Ilene Kernozek is a financial advisor at Stifel with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Stifel in 2019, she worked at Gundersen Medical Foundation and Trust Point Inc. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and state and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and planning analyses.

Michelle Mcgraw is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Stifel with 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she is also a notary. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Kevin Mclain is a financial advisor at Stifel with 36 years of industry experience and holds a Series 63 license. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2013 and has operated Jd Mclain since 1984. Outside of his advisory work, he has ownership interests in Cary Specialty Services and farmland in Wisconsin. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and nonprofit entities, providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Michael Linse is a financial advisor at Stifel with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2011. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, providing both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is supported by proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, offering analysis and allocation guidance for financial planning and asset management.

Breanna Malin is a financial advisor at Stifel with 23 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2013. Outside of her advisory work, Malin serves as Vice President of the Winona Figure Skating Club and participates in leadership and advisory roles with local Methodist church committees. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support asset allocation and financial planning based on probabilistic modeling.

Thomas Monson is a financial advisor at Stifel with 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Monson serves on the Endowment Fund Committee of the English Lutheran Church and is Treasurer of the City of La Crosse International Committee. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group and offers fee-based financial planning alongside other advisory services.

William Pritchard is a financial advisor at Stifel with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Stifel since 2009, following three years at UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Rotary International District 6250 Board of Directors focusing on youth issues and sits on the advisory board for the La Crosse Community Theater. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, using forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support asset allocation and financial planning analyses.