Five Star Wealth Managers
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Five Star Wealth Managers
Special Research and Advertising Section Five Star Wealth Managers In a consumer study about dynamics between wealth managers and their clients, Five Star Professional polled wealth managers and consumers about communications. Both groups said that connecting three to four times a year is the right communications strategy, but expectations are not aligned in all areas: are financial advisors, financial planners, investment advisors, tax advisors and estate planning attorneys. • 2 9 percent of consumers want to be contacted by their wealth manager whenever events require an update; only 7 percent of wealth managers say they contact clients based on the impact of events. Milwaukee Magazine and Five Star Professional partnered to find wealth managers who satisfy 10 objective eligibility and evaluation criteria that are associated with wealth managers who provide quality services to their clients. Among many distinguishing attributes, the average oneyear client retention rate for this year ’s award winners is more than 96 percent. • 63 percent of consumers say they receive the right amount of communication from their wealth manager. From research conducted by Five Star Professional, April 2011. Wealth managers, broadly defined, are those individuals who help you manage your financial world and/or implement aspects of your financial strategies. Common examples of wealth managers How do you find a wealth manager with experience, who has a good base of clients with high retention rates, and who has undergone a regulatory and complaint review? And when you find them, are they accepting new clients? Don’t listen to other people. Investigate for yourself. Be wary of advisers who say they never had a down year.” — Five Star Wealth Manager A Select Award The 2013 Five Star Wealth Managers are a select group, representing less than 6 percent of the wealth managers in the Milwaukee area.(1) Although this list is a useful tool for anyone looking for help in managing their financial world or implementing aspects of their financial strategies, it should not be considered exhaustive. Undoubtedly, there are many excellent wealth managers who, for one reason or another, are not on this year’s list. Award In order to consider a broad population of high-quality wealth managers, award candidates are identified by one of three sources: firm nomination, peer nomination or pre-qualification based on industry standing. Self-nominations are not accepted. Milwaukee award candidates were identified using internal and external research data, including a survey to more than 4,700 registered financial services professionals and all identified financial service companies in the area that are registered with FINRA or the SEC. Candidates www.fivestarprofessional.com — FS 1 2013 Five Star Wealth Managers 2013 Milwaukee Special Research and Advertising Section 2013 Five Star Wealth Managers Determination Of Award Winners Award candidates who satisfied 10 objective eligibility and evaluation criteria that are associated with wealth managers who provide quality services were named 2013 Five Star Wealth Managers.(2) Eligibility Criteria – Required(3) 2013 1. C redentialed as an investment advisory representative (IAR), a FINRA-registered representative, a CPA or a licensed attorney. 2. Actively employed as a credentialed professional in the financial services industry for a minimum of five years. 3. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review.(4) 4. Fulfilled their firm review based on internal firm standards. 5. Accepting new clients. The Five Star award goes to less than 7 percent of wealth managers. Evaluation Criteria – Considered (3) 6. One-year client retention rate (the average one-year client retention rate of this year’s award winners is more than 96 percent). 7. Five-year client retention rate. 8. Non-institutional discretionary and/or non-discretionary client assets administered (this year’s award winners administer an average of $110 million in client assets). 9. Number of client households served (on average, this year’s award winners serve 308 households). 10. Education and professional designations. Research Disclosures • Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. Insights from Five Star Wealth Managers Wishful thinking is not planning. If you plan for the worst, you will never be unpleasantly surprised.” • The Five Star award is not indicative of the wealth manager’s future performance. • Wealth managers may or may not use discretion in their practice and therefore may not manage their clients’ assets. • The inclusion of a wealth manager on the Five Star Wealth Manager list should not be construed as an endorsement of the wealth manager by Five Star Professional or Milwaukee Magazine. • Working with a Five Star Wealth Manager or any wealth manager is no guarantee as to future investment success, nor is there any guarantee that the selected wealth managers will be awarded this accomplishment by Five Star Professional in the future. • F ive Star Professional is not an advisory firm, and the content of this article should not be considered financial advice. For more information on the Five Star award and the research/ selection methodology, go to www.fivestarprofessional.com. • (1) 2,672 award candidates in the Milwaukee area were considered for the Five Star Wealth Manager award. 524 (approximately 20 percent of the award candidates) were named 2013 Five Star Wealth Managers. (2) (3) (4) Wealth managers were required to certify that any information they provided was accurate. Criteria 4, 8 and 9 do not apply to attorneys or CPAs. As defined by Five Star Professional, the wealth manager has not: • Been subject to a regulatory action that resulted in a license being suspended or revoked, or payment of a fine. • Had more than a total of three customer complaints filed against them (settled or pending) with any regulatory authority or Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process. • Individually contributed to a financial settlement of a customer complaint filed with a regulatory authority. • Filed for personal bankruptcy. • Been convicted of a felony. Clients don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” Only invest in something that you understand.” What matters most is how you recover from setbacks.” Five Star Professional conducts a regulatory review of each nominated wealth manager using the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure (IAPD) website. Five Star Professional also uses multiple supporting processes to help ensure that a favorable regulatory and complaint history exists. Data submitted through these processes was applied per the above criteria: • Each wealth manager who passes the Five Star Professional regulatory review must attest that they meet the definition of favorable regulatory history, based upon the criteria listed above. • Five Star Professional promotes via local advertising the opportunity for consumers to confidentially submit complaints regarding a wealth manager. • Five Star Professional contacted approximately 1 in 12 households identified as having a high propensity to use the services of wealth managers in order to provide consumers the opportunity to submit complaints regarding a wealth manager. More than 14,500 households in the Milwaukee area were contacted. The Five Star Wealth Manager selection criteria was updated for the 2012 award year. 2005 – 2011 Five Star Wealth Managers scored highest in overall satisfaction based on feedback from clients, peers and industry experts. No more than 7 percent of wealth managers receive the award each year. Contact Five Star Professional at [email protected] for additional information regarding the selection process for 2005 – 2011 award winners. FS 2 — www.fivestarprofessional.com Special Research and Advertising Section Business Planning Gordon Miller ∙ Michael Best & Friedrich Jim Cantrell ∙ Financial Strategies Daniel Christensen ∙ Feld Schumacher & Company Philip Miller ∙ Weiss Berzowski Brady Anthony Carini ∙ Benevest Susan Minahan ∙ Michael Best & Friedrich Paul Christian ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Thomas Kosler ∙ Kosler & Company David Patzer ∙ Godfrey & Kahn Roger Clark ∙ MWA Financial Advisors Robert Storm ∙ Storm Balgeman Miller & Klippel J. Lewis Perlson ∙ Michael Best & Friedrich Anthony Consiglio ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Lisa Wood ∙ McNally Maloney & Peterson Laura Petrie ∙ Petrie & Stocking Estate Planning Catherine Priebe ∙ Davis & Kuelthau Dana Conway ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Page 12 & 13 John Affeldt ∙ Affeldt Law Offices Stephanie Rapkin ∙ Stephanie G. Rapkin Thomas Aul ∙ Aul Law Mark Rogers ∙ Angermeier & Rogers Page 39 Page 37 Page 33 Page 19 Richard Dallen ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Page 12, 13 & 18 David Demore ∙ Westbury Wealth Management Carl Baehr ∙ Franklin Financial Planning Page 35 Katherine Shalbrack ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Thomas Balgeman ∙ Storm Balgeman Miller & Klippel Mark Shiller ∙ Godfrey & Kahn John Bannen ∙ Quarles & Brady John Stocking ∙ Petrie & Stocking Jeffrey Billings ∙ Godfrey & Kahn William Swendson ∙ Swendson Fey Law Christopher Doughty ∙ Alliance Wealth Management Andrew Brusky ∙ Brusky & Associates Eido Walny ∙ Walny Legal Group Robert DuCharme ∙ Global View Capital Advisors Scott Burns ∙ Burns Law Offices Jeff Cady ∙ The Private Client Group/U.S. Bancorp Investments Page 8 & 9 Peter Sommerhauser ∙ Godfrey & Kahn James Daly ∙ Quarles & Brady Karl Anderson ∙ Morgan Stanley Jennifer Damato ∙ Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren Mike Arnow ∙ Sattell Johnson Appel Financial Advisory Daniel Dettlaff ∙ Dettlaff & Company Kenneth Fleck ∙ Fleck Law Office Page 14 George Audley ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Page 12 & 13 John Augustine ∙ Augustine Financial Page 39 George Evans ∙ Von Briesen & Roper Page 35 Thomas Dornoff ∙ Morgan Stanley James Dummert ∙ H Beck Daniel Aiken ∙ Ziegler Laurie Aleksandrowicz ∙ A to Z Financial Planning Page 39 Kevin Demet ∙ Demet Law Firm Greg Dietz ∙ New England Financial Ellen Duhamel ∙ Morgan Stanley Financial Planning Terry Campbell ∙ Moertl, Wilkins, & Campbell Page 22 Jeffrey Day ∙ The Day Wealth Management Group James Dennik ∙ U.S. Bank Investments Page 8 & 9 Anthony Barbeau ∙ Kyle Financial Services Scott Dziubek ∙ Annex Wealth Management Page 10 & 11 Julie Ellenbecker-Lipsky ∙ Ellenbecker Investment Group David Epstein ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Brian Faracy ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Page 12 & 13 Dana Felton ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Page 12 & 13 Patrick Fennelly ∙ Morgan Stanley Gerard Flood ∙ Davis & Kuelthau Brian Barber ∙ AXA Advisors Tim Fitzpatrick ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Page 12 & 13 Kathleen Gray ∙ Quarles & Brady Patricia Beine ∙ Global View Capital Advisors Ken Flannery ∙ New England Financial Carl Holborn ∙ O’Neil Cannon Hollman Dejong & Laing Randall Benedict ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Page 12 & 13 Spencer Frank ∙ Ziegler Wealth Management Leonard Jastroch ∙ Jastroch & Labarge Kathleen Berndt ∙ First Allied Securities Robert Johnston ∙ Special Needs Planning/ Principal Financial Group Halien Besaw ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Charles Jones ∙ Jones Law Offices Page 40 John Bleidorn ∙ Bleidorn Tax & Investment Services James Franke ∙ Franke Martens Group Page 35 Jose Freyre ∙ Monarch Wealth Management Page 36 Tom Gagliano ∙ Morgan Stanley Mike Kaiser ∙ Kaiser Holahan Douglas Bolter ∙ Integrity Financial Advisors Jeffrey Gawelski ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Robert Kuelthau ∙ Davis & Kuelthau James Bors ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Daniel Geigler ∙ Morgan Stanley Stephen Lasky ∙ Moertl, Wilkins & Campbell Page 22 Christopher Brackman ∙ Brackman Financial Strategies Dennis Geigler ∙ Morgan Stanley Kristi Leswing ∙ Godfrey & Kahn Kathryn Braun ∙ Jannsen Company Julie Luedtke ∙ The Insurance Shoppe/Principal Financial Group Chris Brennan ∙ B.C. Ziegler and Company Gregg Brzeski ∙ Allstate Financial Services Thomas McGinn ∙ Miller McGinn & Clark Michael Grabowski ∙ Insight Accounting & Financial Consulting Carol Busche ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Page 12 & 13 Sharon Green ∙ Storm Fischer Investment Group Page 20 Sally Merrell ∙ Von Briesen & Roper Dan Gilipsky ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Matthew Goihl ∙ SJA Financial Advisory www.fivestarprofessional.com — FS 3 2013 Five Star Wealth Managers Award winners listed by primary services and listed alphabetically by last name. Special Research and Advertising Section 2013 Five Star Wealth Managers Award winners listed by primary services and listed alphabetically by last name. Marvin Groom ∙ U.S. Bancorp Page 8 & 9 Jeffrey Lehrer ∙ Northland Securities Kevin Reardon ∙ Shakespeare Wealth Management Page 33 Daniel Gundrum ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Amy Ley ∙ MPC Advisers Jennifer Haldemann ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Page 29 Donald Lindgren ∙ Epping Lindgren & Ketchpaw Financial Services Michael Halvey ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Page 12 & 13 Shannon Lutze ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Page 12 & 13 Michael Haubrich ∙ Financial Service Group John Luy ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Scott Richardson ∙ Richardson Financial Group Allen Heckendorf ∙ Principal Financial Group Terence Lynch ∙ RBC Wealth Management Andrew Richman ∙ Richman Financial Services Scott Herrmann ∙ Thrivent Financial Randall Malone ∙ Malone Financial Services Christopher Heus ∙ John Hancock Financial Network Amanda Manske ∙ Prime Financial Services Page 24 John Richmond ∙ Richmond Investment Services Page 32 Tom Hille ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Page 12 & 13 Thomas Massnick ∙ Thrivent Financial Cory Hoffman ∙ U.S. Bancorp Investments Page 8 & 9 Paula Hogan ∙ Paula Hogan Page 29 Mark Homan ∙ Diversified Management Rick Hopf ∙ LPL Financial Jessica Mathias ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Page 12 & 13 Eric Mazemke ∙ 1 Investment Services st Maureen McCabe ∙ Maureen McCabe Patrick McCabe ∙ New York Life Megan McCulloch ∙ Paladin Partners Andrew Houte ∙ MetLife Resources Michael McKillip ∙ The Financial Centre Jerry Huggett ∙ AXA Advisors Bill Meier ∙ Morgan Stanley Steven Indermuehle ∙ Morgan Stanley James Meyer ∙ Thrivent Investment Management Terry Jannsen ∙ Jannsen Company Bryan Johnson ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Joleen Kane ∙ Ellenbecker Investment Group Mark Karpfinger ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Page 12 & 13 Jeremy Keil ∙ Thrivent Financial Scott Keith ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Steven Kellogg ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Mark Kelly ∙ Raymond James Yogesh Khatri ∙ Eagle Strategies Christine King ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Page 12 & 13 Robert King ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Suzanne King ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company David Klapatch ∙ SII Investments Page 23 Page 30 Justin “Cody” Klawitter ∙ Thrivent Financial Linda Koch ∙ Koch Financial & Investment Services Michael Koerner ∙ Annex Wealth Management Page 10 & 11 Michael Meyer ∙ Thrivent Financial Jason Miller ∙ Diversified Management Richard Reinbold ∙ Cent Wealth Management Page 32 Dominic Rice ∙ MPC Advisers Page 23 Michael Richardson ∙ Richardson Financial Group Skip Riley ∙ Riley and Lowe Financial Solutions Page 32 Brian Roell ∙ Roell Capital Management Jason Ryan ∙ U.S. Bancorp Investments Page 8 & 9 Andrew Schaser ∙ Thrivent Financial Joseph Schilz ∙ Annex Wealth Management Page 10 & 11 Nathaniel Schlotthauer ∙ FNB Hartford Investment Services Jonathan Schomberg ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Page 12 & 13 Gregg Shaffer ∙ Morgan Stanley Kevin Shepard ∙ Merrill Lynch Christopher Mitchell ∙ Investors Advisory Group David Spano ∙ Annex Wealth Management Page 10 & 11 Daniel Morrisey ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Patricia Stapelkamp ∙ Morgan Stanley Van Mueller ∙ New England Financial Russell Stoeckler ∙ Stoeckler Financial Richard Nagel ∙ Nagel Wealth Management Page 37 Eugene Szaj ∙ Disciplined Financial Services Rick Napholz ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Page 12 & 13 Thomas Tenuta ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Robert Teofilo ∙ Annex Wealth Management Page 10 & 11 Kevin Nemoir ∙ Annex Wealth Management Page 10 & 11 Brian Thiet ∙ AXA Advisors Michael Nowack ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company David Thuli ∙ Morgan Stanley Paul Nowak ∙ Annex Wealth Management Page 10 & 11 Paul Tourville ∙ Next Level Planning & Wealth Management Scott Nowak ∙ H Beck Deb Trapman ∙ Cambridge Investment Research Sarah Oberhofer ∙ Investors Advisory Group Wade Ullsperger ∙ New England Financial Chad Osmanski ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Thomas Waldkirch ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Francis O’Toole ∙ MetLife Securities Lori Watt ∙ Investors Advisory Group Greg Pauly ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Betty Wellhoeferhill ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Page 38 Susie Kostrivas ∙ Ziegler Wealth Management Christopher Peck ∙ Franklin Financial Consulting Page 37 Michael Kratzer ∙ MK Financial Group Sara Pitcel ∙ Morgan Stanley Paul Westphal ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Daniel Krueger ∙ Annex Wealth Management Page 10 & 11 Kelly Randa ∙ KFM Financial Consultants Brian White ∙ Spectrum Investment Advisors Jean Range ∙ Ellenbecker Investment Group Michael White ∙ Prime Financial Services Page 24 Bernadette Lanser ∙ Morgan Stanley FS 4 — www.fivestarprofessional.com Don Weltzien ∙ RBC Wealth Management Special Research and Advertising Section Scott Wick ∙ RBC Wealth Management Mark Bisbach ∙ Morgan Stanley Joseph Wilson ∙ Morgan Stanley Michael Bishop ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Page 39 Andrew Wiziarde ∙ B.C. Ziegler and Company Gregory Bisser ∙ U.S. Bancorp Kenneth Wolfe ∙ Raymond James Melvin Blann ∙ U.S. Bancorp Mark Zalewski ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Karen Bliske ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Jake Zarling ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Page 12 & 13 John Bodden ∙ Annex Wealth Management Page 10 & 11 Russ Zarling ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Page 12 & 13 Aris Bofiles ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Page 12 & 13 Insurance Thomas Bongard ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Steven Clasen ∙ Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Steve Jaeger ∙ M Barrington Corporation Page 8 & 9 Page 8 & 9 Peggy Boris ∙ Richmond Investment Services/ LPL Financial Page 32 Daniel Bowerman ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Kurt Roemer ∙ AXA Advisors Andrew Boyd ∙ RBC Wealth Management Jana Schoberg ∙ MWA Financial Services Clay Brandt ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Investments Gregory Branson ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Charles Albrecht ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Page 28 Curt Brewer ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Deborah Albright ∙ Morgan Stanley Gregory Britsch ∙ Tri City Investments James Alioto ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Robert Brooks ∙ Cleary Gull Marc Amateis ∙ Landaas & Company Mary Brown ∙ Campbell Newman Asset Management David Andera ∙ Capital Investment Services of America Donald Anderson ∙ Morgan Stanley Page 14 Dennis Ansay ∙ B.C. Ziegler and Company Michael Aschberger ∙ ING Financial Partners Page 35 James Baker ∙ MetLife Laura Barry ∙ Baker Tilly Investment Advisors Page 15 Jeffry Brigman ∙ Legacy Capital Partners Joseph Buday ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Daniel Buehrle ∙ Principal Financial Group Frank Busalacchi ∙ Integrity Wealth Management Diane Byrne ∙ Ellenbecker Investment Group Chuck Cairns ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company David Carroll ∙ Cleary Gull Doug Chellevold ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Allen Dearing ∙ Annex Wealth Management Page 10 & 11 Michael Debbink ∙ RBC Wealth Management Daryl Devorkin ∙ Morgan Stanley Robert Di Donato ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Page 12 & 13 Jeffrey Diel ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Page 16 Adam Drake ∙ Highland Investment Advisors Thomas Duffey ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Gary Dunco ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Page 12 & 13 Thomas Eck ∙ Cortina Asset Management Justin Eigner ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Eric Elias ∙ AXA Advisors Kevin Ellis ∙ Kyle Financial Services Dennis Engel ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company John Ethington ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Charles Evans ∙ Marietta Investment Partners Sean Fahey ∙ Investment Center of Grafton Jerry Faust ∙ Edward Jones Cindy Storm Fischer ∙ Storm Fischer Investment Group Dina Fliss ∙ Global View Capital Advisors Michael Friedrich ∙ Alliance Wealth Management John Gamache ∙ Gamache Retirement Account Management Ali Garba ∙ Morgan Stanley James Gehring ∙ Edward Jones Barbara Baron ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Robert Chernow ∙ RBC Wealth Management Lori Gervais ∙ The Gervais Group/Robert W. Baird & Company Lori Baumann ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Michael Cleary ∙ Cleary Gull Philip Geygan ∙ RBC Wealth Management Anthony Beadell ∙ Ad Beadell Investment Counsel Nan Cleveland ∙ Cleveland Hauswirth Investment Management Blaine Gibson ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Jim Beaudoin ∙ BCP Paul Becht ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Edward Behling ∙ U.S. Bancorp Page 8 & 9 Michael Bell ∙ U.S. Bancorp Investments Page 8 & 9 Susan Bellehumeur ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Gregory Berg ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Page 16 Antony Close ∙ B.C. Ziegler and Company Page 40 John Cobey ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Paul Coldagelli ∙ Landaas & Company Jim Collicott ∙ The Mutual Fund Store JoAnn Corrao ∙ Morgan Stanley Steven Craig ∙ Morgan Stanley Kathleen Beronja ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Penny Cruse ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company William Berrall ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Jay Czarapata ∙ Baker Tilly Investment Advisors Page 15 David Bier ∙ Merrill Lynch John Bill ∙ Manchester Investments Christopher Czarnecki ∙ Morgan Stanley Steven Giles ∙ Landaas & Company Randy Godsell ∙ Godsell & Hughes Financial Michael Goldammer ∙ Morgan Stanley Craig Gonn ∙ Vision Financial Services Dave Gordee ∙ Edward Jones Christopher J. Grant ∙ Grant Koehler & Levin Scott Grittinger ∙ McCarthy Grittinger Weil Financial Group David Gwidt ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC James Habanek ∙ Pennant Management Joel Hassler ∙ Charter Capital Management Page 17 www.fivestarprofessional.com — FS 5 2013 Five Star Wealth Managers Award winners listed by primary services and listed alphabetically by last name. Special Research and Advertising Section 2013 Five Star Wealth Managers Award winners listed by primary services and listed alphabetically by last name. Jean Hauenstein ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Page 36 Dan Hawley ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Bradley Heberlein ∙ U.S. Bancorp Investments Page 8 & 9 Joseph Heil ∙ Morgan Stanley Mark Heinen ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Page 36 Clifford Henrickson ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Jeffrey Krause ∙ Morgan Stanley Joseph Moore ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC William Krohn ∙ RBC Wealth Management Bary Morgan ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Mary Ellen Krueger ∙ Aspiriant Timothy J. Moriarty ∙ Morgan Stanley Bradley Kudick ∙ U.S. Bancorp Investments Page 8 & 9 David Morris ∙ RBC Wealth Management Kurt Kuettel ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Susan Kuhlenbeck ∙ Investors Advisory Group Denison Kummrow ∙ Morgan Stanley Ronald Morris ∙ Retirement Plan Solutions David Moxom ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Dean Muller ∙ Morgan Stanley Trent Muller ∙ Morgan Stanley Robert Lagrant ∙ Charles Schwab Alan Henry ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Robert Landaas ∙ Landaas & Company Dan Murphy ∙ Great Midwest Financial Center Page 30 Luke Hesprich ∙ Hartford Savings Bank Robert Lapointe ∙ Jacobus Wealth Management Gregory Nebel ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC William Hienz ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Dante Laporte ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Mark Neitzel ∙ Edward Jones Stephen Hoch ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Page 29 Peter Lautmann ∙ Kitzinger Lautmann Capital Management Hollie Nelson ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Page 40 James Hodge ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Christopher Leberfing ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Meilyn Nelson ∙ Nelson Financial Group Scott Howard ∙ Edward Jones Peter Hundt ∙ Hundt Financial Services/SII Investments Charles Hurtgen ∙ MPC Advisers Page 23 Paul Jackson ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Page 36 Jeffrey Jaeger ∙ RBC Wealth Management Boyd Janto ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Brian Lehky ∙ Dana Investment Advisors Randal Leonard ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Joan Lerose ∙ Morgan Stanley Kate Lewis ∙ ING Financial Partners Page 27 Roberta Lewis ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Darren Liberski ∙ Disciplined Financial Services Derek Jelinski ∙ Brookhill Financial Ken Lobins ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Page 12 & 13 Steven Jensen ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Lisa Lopacinski ∙ ISB Financial Services Robert Joehnk ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC James Luecke ∙ The Sterling Group Michael Jungen ∙ Jungen & Company Financial Advisers Steve Luterbach ∙ Ziegler Wealth Management Dan Kern ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company James Kieckhaefer ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Robert Kieckhefer ∙ LPL Financial Page 21 Kevin Kiesig ∙ U.S. Bancorp Investments Page 8 & 9 Mark Kindler ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Peter Kirsch ∙ Kirsch Financial Kathy Klein ∙ Marietta Investment Partners Jeff Kleine ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Gordon Knutson ∙ Ziegler Wealth Management Page 40 Daniel Kolb ∙ RBC Wealth Management Peter Kontich ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Gregory Kostka ∙ Morgan Stanley Jeffrey Kralovec ∙ Next Generation Wealth Management Michael Kramer ∙ Ziegler Wealth Management FS 6 — www.fivestarprofessional.com David Nevinski ∙ First Midwest Securities Bradley Niswonger ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company William Oberbeck ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Bradley Olson ∙ Oak Tree Financial Services Kevin Omeara ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Richard Ormsby ∙ Merrill Lynch William Otto ∙ Investors Advisory Group Joshua Palleon ∙ BMO Harris Private Bank Lynn Pavlic ∙ Morgan Stanley Dean Pennebecker ∙ Planners Financial Group Gary Peppel ∙ Morgan Stanley Ron Luthra ∙ U.S. Bancorp Investments Page 8 & 9 William Perry ∙ Perry Capital Management Geoffrey “Rip” MaClay ∙ Cedarwinds Investment Management Page 28 Jeffrey Peterson ∙ Landaas & Company Brian Magennis ∙ ING Financial Partners Page 27 Sherry Plevak ∙ Edward Jones Craig Peterman ∙ Morgan Stanley Robert Phelps ∙ Oarsman Capital Page 31 Gregory Mahalick ∙ Amp Wealth Management Scott Pochowski ∙ Patriot Financial William Manders ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Thomas Portz ∙ Sterling Capital Management Keith Martens ∙ Morgan Stanley Eli Potkonjak ∙ LPL Financial David Massart ∙ Next Generation Wealth Management Timothy Prasch ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Dan Matola ∙ Jacobus Wealth Management Florence Prospero ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Katherine McCombe ∙ Morgan Stanley Alan Purintun ∙ Oarsman Capital Daniel McKelvey ∙ Investment Center of Grafton Peter Quehl ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Brian Menzel ∙ American Portfolio Financial Advisors Ramu Ramiah ∙ Ramiah Investment Group Page 37 Paul Presti ∙ Fund Management Corporation Anthony Mescher ∙ Talmer Financial Thomas Ramsett ∙ Rozman Wealth Management Page 25 Mark Mirsberger ∙ Dana Investment Advisors Michele Randall ∙ Randall & Pobar Page 31 Special Research and Advertising Section Darryl Witkowski ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Page 40 Timothy Reynolds ∙ Aspiriant Alan Sternberg ∙ U.S. Bancorp Investments Rebecca Richardson ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company George Stewart ∙ ING Financial Partners Page 27 Matthew Richmond ∙ Richmond Investment Services Page 32 Frank Stockinger ∙ Elm Grove Investment Group Todd Zaeske ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Max Stoka ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Adrian Zilvetti ∙ Disciplined Financial Services Pamela Stubler ∙ Johnson Investment Services Taxation Adam Rick ∙ RBC Wealth Management Joseph Rifelj ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Page 28 Daniel Ringsred ∙ Denali Wealth Management Dirk Robichaud ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Robert Roenitz ∙ Morgan Stanley Scott Sullivan ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company William Svoboda ∙ Hobert & Svoboda Page 34 Allan Carneol ∙ Zetley Carneol & Stein Thomas Sweet ∙ New England Financial David Szatkowski ∙ Northern Oak Capital Management Page 38 Arthur Rothschild ∙ Landaas & Company Paul Tereshchenko ∙ SII Investments Kurt Rozman ∙ Rozman Wealth Management Page 25 Kyle Tetting ∙ Landaas & Company Michael Sadoff ∙ Sadoff Investment Management Ronald Sadoff ∙ Sadoff Investment Management Ryan Savage ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Page 30 Page 23 Eric Thomson ∙ Edward Jones Thomas F. Schmid ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Sharon Schmiedel ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Josh Traudt ∙ Ziegler Kenneth Schneider ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Todd Turowski ∙ MetLife Peter Schumacher ∙ Cleary Gull Joseph Veranth ∙ Dana Investment Advisors Michael Sellinger ∙ Cleveland Hauswirth Investment Management D.J. Verhaalen ∙ U.S. Bancorp Investments Page 8 & 9 Paul Serdynski ∙ Rozman Wealth Management Page 25 David Vollmar ∙ B.C. Ziegler and Company Page 38 Susan Simon ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Page 40 Jack Simpson ∙ Raymond James Financial Services Ignatius Smetek ∙ Arcataur Capital Management Daniel Glaser ∙ Charter Capital Management Page 17 Tim Harris ∙ Kerber Eck & Braeckel, CPA Kyle Thomas ∙ MetLife Peter Tourville ∙ Next Level Planning & Wealth Management Michael Shannon ∙ Morgan Stanley Edward David ∙ Accounting & Business Management Joel Guthmann ∙ Harbour Investments Kirk Thode ∙ Morgan Stanley Craig Thompson ∙ MPC Advisers Don Bristol ∙ Bristol & Company Dennis Bureta ∙ Dennis Bureta, CPA Steven Romagna ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Bryan Sadoff ∙ Sadoff Investment Management Meg Yost ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Mark Jubelirer ∙ Schenck Andrew Komisar ∙ Komisar Brady & Company William Komisar ∙ Komisar Brady & Company Deborah Kossow ∙ CliftonLarsonAllen Bruce Krueger ∙ Andaloro Smith & Krueger Martina Kummer ∙ Kummer Associates James Mohr ∙ James L. Mohr & Associates Jon Neal ∙ The Neal Group Eve Romersi ∙ Scribner, Cohen and Company Page 26 George Vranes ∙ Citizens Investment Services Page 38 Eric Trost ∙ SVA Certified Public Accountants John Wagner ∙ B.C. Ziegler and Company David Werner ∙ Scribner, Cohen and Company Page 26 Gregory Wait ∙ Falcons Rock Investment Counsel Jean Wangard ∙ Wangard Investment Management Daniel Wasserman ∙ Wasserman & Associates Dawn Wittak ∙ Scribner, Cohen and Company Page 26 Chris Smith ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Jeffrey Wangard ∙ Wangard Investment Management Paul Smith ∙ Morgan Stanley Robert Warner ∙ Cleary Gull Christine Smyth ∙ Marietta Investment Partners Paul Wartman ∙ RBC Wealth Management Trust Services Patrick Sommerfield ∙ PJS Investment Management Page 34 Nicholas Webster ∙ RBC Wealth Management Timothy Aik ∙ BMO Harris Private Bank Michael Weil ∙ McCarthy Grittinger Weil Financial Group Diane O’Connor ∙ O’Connor & Sachs Kirk Spano ∙ Bluemound Asset Management Rocky Sperka ∙ U.S. Bank Private Client Reserve Page 8 & 9 Leon Spheeris ∙ RBC Capital Markets Timothy Stasinoulias ∙ Aegis Wealth Advisors Robert Stawicki ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Joseph Zaks ∙ Joseph D. Zaks, CPA Robert Ziegler ∙ Ziegler Taves & Martin Nelson Weine ∙ Landaas & Company Nathan Westphal ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Stacy Williams ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Nicholas Wilson ∙ Jacobus Wealth Management Chuck Winn ∙ Next Financial Group Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, Certified Financial Planner™ and the federally registered CFP (with flame logo) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements. The Chartered Financial Consultant credential [ChFC®] is a financial planning designation awarded by The American College. www.fivestarprofessional.com — FS 7 2013 Five Star Wealth Managers Award winners listed by primary services and listed alphabetically by last name. Special Research and Advertising Section 2013 Five Star Wealth Managers Left to right: Seated: Multi-year winner Jeff Cady, Financial Advisor; 2013 winners Cory Hoffman, Financial Advisor; and Mike Bell, Financial Advisor; Multi-year winner Kevin Kiesig, Financial Advisor; Standing: Multi-year winners Jim Dennik, Financial Advisor; Ed Behling, Financial Advisor; Gregg Bisser, Financial Advisor; and DJ Verhaalen, Financial Advisor; 2013 winner Ron Luthra, Financial Advisor; Multi-year winners Jason Ryan, Financial Advisor; Brad Heberlein, Financial Advisor; Marv Groom, Financial Advisor; Brad Kudick, Financial Advisor; Rocky Sperka, Wealth Management Advisor; and Mel Blann, Financial Advisor FS 8 — www.fivestarprofessional.com Special Research and Advertising Section Congratulations Congratulations toto Our Our Five Five Star Star Wealth Wealth Managers Managers • Comprehensive • Comprehensive wealth wealth management management solutions solutions • Highly • Highly personalized personalized service service and and expert expert advice advice • Long • Long history history of of U.S. U.S. Bancorp Bancorp financial financial strength strength and and stability stability since since 1863 1863 U.S.U.S. Bancorp Bancorp Investments, Investments, Inc.Inc. 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U.S. U.S. BankBank and its andrepresentatives its representatives do not do provide not provide tax and tax legal and legal advice. advice. www.fivestarprofessional.com — FS 9 2013 Five Star Wealth Managers U.S. U.S.Bancorp BancorpWealth WealthManagement Management Special Research and Advertising Section 2013 Five Star Wealth Managers Annex Wealth Management, LLC Left to right: Seated: Two-year winner Michael Koerner; four-year winner Al Dearing; Middle row: Two-year winner Kevin Nemoir, CFP®; 2013 winner Robert Teofilo; three-year winner Dave Spano, CFP®, President/CEO; Mark Beck, Director of Wealth Management Services; three-year winner John Bodden; Back row: Three-year winner Paul Nowak; two-year winner Scott Dziubek, CFP®; Mark Oswald, Managing Partner/CCO; 2013 winner Dan Krueger; two-year winner Joe Schilz; Derek Felske, CFA®, CIO FS 10 — www.fivestarprofessional.com Special Research and Advertising Section 2013 Five Star Wealth Managers Independent Independent Advice. Advice. Complete Complete Financial Financial Solutions. Solutions. • Committed • Committed to to working working forfor youyou onon a fee a fee basis basis as as a fiaduciary fiduciary • Proactive • Proactive management management of your of your investment investment portfolio portfolio • Personalized • Personalized retirement retirement planning planning and and wealth wealth management management solutions solutions Choosing Choosing a financial a financial partner partner is about is about integrity, integrity, expertise expertise andand service. service. At At Annex Annex Wealth Wealth Management, Management, wewe combine combine independence, independence, expertise, expertise, value value andand service service to provide to provide wealth wealth management management services services focused focused on on helping helping ourour clients clients plan plan for for their their personal personal goals goals andand manage manage their their financial financial resources. resources. 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Every Every advisor advisor values values thethe personal personal relationships relationships wewe have have with with ourour clients. clients. WeWe areare proactive proactive in serving in serving thethe needs needs of our of our clients clients andand work work to to earn earn andand keep keep your your trust. trust. Annex Annex advisors advisors work work in ainteam a team environment, environment, so our so our clients clients benefit benefit from from ourour collective collective financial financial planning planning andand investing investing knowledge knowledge andand experience. experience. 12700 12700 West West Bluemound Bluemound Road Road • Elm • Elm Grove, Grove, WI WI 53122 53122 Office: Office: (262) (262) 786-6363 786-6363 [email protected] [email protected] • www.AnnexWealth.com • www.AnnexWealth.com Securities Securities OfferedOffered through through H. BeckH.Inc., Beckmember Inc., member FINRA FINRA and SIPC. and Annex SIPC. 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Beck,areInc. unrelated are unrelated companies. companies. www.fivestarprofessional.com — FS 11 Special Research and Advertising Section 2013 Five Star Wealth Managers Left to right: Back row: 2013 winner Gary Dunco, CFP®, CRPC®, APMASM, Financial Advisor; four-year winner Richard Dallen, CFP®, CMFC®, MBA, Private Wealth Advisor; 2013 winner Jessica Mathias, CRPC®, Financial Advisor; two-year winner Robert Di Donato, CIMA®, Financial Advisor; 2013 winner Aris Bofiles, Financial Advisor; five-year winner Rick Napholz, CFP®, Financial Advisor; three-year winner Carol Busche, CFP®, ADPA, Private Wealth Advisor; two-year winner Russell Zarling, CRPC®, Financial Advisor; 2013 winners Jake Zarling, CRPC®, Financial Advisor; and Jonathan Schomberg, CFP®, CRPC®, AAMS®, Financial Advisor; Front row: Two-year winners Kenneth Lobins, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, Financial Advisor; and Michael Halvey Jr., CFP®, Financial Advisor; three-year winner Mark Karpfinger, CFP®, Private Wealth Advisor; 2013 winner Randall Benedict, CFP®, CRPC®, Financial Advisor; two-year winner Dana Felton, Associate Financial Advisor; five-year winner Tom Hille, CFP®, Branch Manager, Vice President; three-year winner Shannon Lutze, CFP®, CRPC®, Financial Advisor; two-year winner Christine King, CFP®, CRPC®, Financial Advisor; three-year winner George Audley, Financial Advisor (Not pictured: Three-year winner Dana Conway, CFP®, CRPC®, Financial Advisor; two-year winner Brian Faracy, Financial Advisor; 2013 winner Timothy Fitzpatrick, LUTCF, Financial Advisor) FS 12 — www.fivestarprofessional.com Special Research and Advertising Section Ameriprise is America’s leader in financial planning1, and we have helped millions of Americans retire on their own terms. For more than 115 years2, Ameriprise Financial has been there when our clients need us. Through good times and through tough times, we have fought for generations of clients. Ameriprise helped pioneer the financial planning process more than 30 years ago. Our unique Dream > Plan > Track >® approach is about more than just numbers, it is both science and art. We have more financial-planning clients and more CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals than any other company in the U.S.3 The following Ameriprise Financial offices are represented: W I N N E R 16650 West Bluemound Road, Suite 800 Brookfield, WI 53005 Phone: (262) 785-1010 13890 Bishops Drive, Suite 200 Brookfield, WI 53005 Phone: (262) 797-8828 325 North Corporate Drive, Suites 110 and 200 Brookfield, WI 53045 Phone: (262) 754-9444 405 East Forest Street Oconomowoc, WI 53006 Phone: (262) 560-4966 400 North Executive Drive, Suite 110 Brookfield, WI 53006 Phone: (262) 641-4100 740 Pilgrim Parkway, Suite 204 Elm Grove, WI 53122 Phone: (262) 784-9000 Investors should conduct their own evaluation of a financial professional as working with a financial advisor is not a guarantee of future financial success. Brokerage, investment and financial advisory services are made available through Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., Member FINRA and SIPC. Some products and services may not be available in all jurisdictions or to all clients. 1Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements. 2Company founded in 1894. 3Based on data filed at adviserinfo.sec.gov and documented by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. as of Dec. 31, 2012. www.fivestarprofessional.com — FS 13 2013 Five Star Wealth Managers Ameriprise Financial Congratulates Their Milwaukee Area Five Star Wealth Manager Award Recipients! Special Research and Advertising Section 2013 Five Star Wealth Managers The Anderson Group at Morgan Stanley Financial Planning With Common Sense and Experience • We want to thank our clients for their confidence and trust for this distinguished recognition • Experienced in assisting women in transition after a life-changing event • Recommended minimum: $250,000 thousand per household Our Portfolio Management Has an Emphasis on Helping to Preserve Purchasing Power and Retirement Income Left to right: Four-year winners Karl M. Anderson, CFP®, CPM®, Vice President, Financial Advisor; and Donald V. Anderson, Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor Our team has more than 50 years of combined market experience, all with Morgan Stanley (Don – 42 years, Karl – 10 years). We plan to continue the tradition of being there for our clients for a long time to come. Our investment philosophy is as follows: investor experiences below-market returns because of emotion-driven selling at bottoms and buying at tops. 3. Objective — focus on advice, not product. We are independent thinkers, looking at markets dispassionately, debating all sides of an issue. There are roles for both active and passive investments. 1. Preserve, protect and grow — manage portfolio risk through diversification and entry points. Lower volatility can potentially 4. Research — demographic population and aging trends generate higher returns over time; the power of compounding. cannot be stopped — one of the most important aspects of our value added in investment strategy. Risks are non-normal. 2. Contrarian — buy when others panic; sell when others are 5. Opportunistic — we believe in tactical allocation, seizing on euphoric. “Mean reversion” eventually applies. The average market anomalies. 411 East Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 2200 • Milwaukee, WI 53202 Office: (414) 226-3090 • Toll-free: (800) 558-7505 [email protected] • www.morganstanleyfa.com/theandersongroupsb ©2013 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Member SIPC. FS 14 — www.fivestarprofessional.com Special Research and Advertising Section Creating, Enhancing and Preserving Your Wealth • Independent and objective advice for your unique situation • Tailored plan designs and investment consulting for organizations • Specialized retirement readiness and distribution strategies Team Credentials: Investment and Retirement Plan Advisor Representative, CFP®, CFA®, CRPS® $1.6 Billion in Regulatory Assets Under Management* Left to right: Standing: Two-year winner Jay Czarapata, four-year winner Laura Barry, Bruce Laning; Seated: Patty Steingraeber and Stephanie Zydzik Creating, enhancing and preserving wealth is our focus at Baker Tilly Investment Advisors. Through in-depth knowledge and experience, our credentialed professionals help families and organizations clarify financial goals and develop a tailored strategy to meet their objectives. We understand your goals may change over time and will work with you to adapt your strategies, asset allocations and investment vehicles, as needed. With more than $1.6 billion in regulatory assets under management*, we guide clients through the complex investment arena with candid advice. 777 East Wisconsin Avenue • Milwaukee, WI 53202 Phone: (414) 777-5500 • Toll-free: (800) 362-7301 [email protected] • bakertilly.com/investment-advisors Baker Tilly Investment Advisors, LP is a registered investment advisor. Securities are offered through Baker Tilly Capital, LLC, member FINRA and SIPC. Baker Tilly Investment Advisors, LP and Baker Tilly Capital, LLC are not affiliated. *As of 12/31/2012. www.fivestarprofessional.com — FS 15 2013 Five Star Wealth Managers Baker Tilly Investment Advisors Milwaukee Special Research and Advertising Section 2013 Five Star Wealth Managers Greg Berg and Jeff Diel The Berg Investment Consulting Group of Wells Fargo Advisors W I N N E R Left to right: Five-year winner Greg Berg, Managing Director – Investments; Rochelle Wacker, Practice Administration Manager; Tom Scanlan, Associate Vice President – Investments; two-year winner Jeff Diel, Associate Vice President – Investments • Greg Berg, five-year award winner, was also named one of Barron’s 2013 1,000 Top Advisors* • Jeff Diel, two-year award winner We start with your life and plan your money around it. The clients we serve are the foundation of our practice. We know that they entrust us with enormous responsibility in handling their portfolios. Accordingly, we are committed to providing a practice that adheres to a high standard of ethical behavior and to treating every client relationship as a sacred trust. We believe that the basis for successful investing lies in understanding client goals and managing risk. We will strive to understand each client’s needs, investment objectives, return expectations and, most importantly, risk-tolerance levels. Only when this is done can appropriate investments and strategies be employed. We are committed to providing a superior level of service through our group’s years of industry experience for a competitive cost. Now accepting new client relationships with $1 million and above. 111 East Kilbourn Avenue, Suite 2400 • Milwaukee, WI 53202 Phone: (414) 347-3102 • Toll-free: (800) 437-4126, Ext. 3102 [email protected] • www.bergicg.wfadv.com • [email protected] Advisor selection is not reflective of individual client satisfaction or future performance. Please see the introduction section for important information on the scope of the award and the Five Star selection process. Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, Member SIPC. [CAR 0413-04520]. *The Barron’s 1,000 Top Advisors rankings are based on data provided by over 4,000 of the nation’s most productive advisors. Factors included in the rankings: assets under management, revenue produced for the firm, regulatory record, quality of practice and philanthropic work. Institutional assets are given less weight in the scoring. Investment performance isn’t an explicit component because not all advisors have audited results and because performance figures often are influenced more by clients’ risk tolerance than by an advisor’s investment-picking abilities. FS 16 — www.fivestarprofessional.com Special Research and Advertising Section Providing Independent, Fee-Based Advisory Services for More Than 35 Years • Independent, fee-based management • Coordinated tax and financial planning • Retirement and income planning Joel Hassler, CFA®, President Daniel R. Glaser, CPA, CFP®, Partner Left to right: Four-year winner Daniel R. Glaser and 2013 winner Joel Hassler Charter Capital Management, Inc. has been providing independent investment management services for more than 35 years. Our extensive portfolio management experience is enhanced through our tax and financial planning background to provide customized wealth management that is in our clients’ best interests. Joel and Dan are committed to providing each client personalized guidance and to serve as their reliable and trustworthy advisor. 2525 North Mayfair Road, Suite 210 • Wauwatosa, WI 53226 Office: (414) 257-3700 • Toll-free: (888) 434-3323 [email protected] • www.chartercapital.net Charter Capital Management is an SEC-Registered Investment Advisory Firm. www.fivestarprofessional.com — FS 17 2013 Five Star Wealth Managers Charter Capital Management Group Special Research and Advertising Section 2013 Five Star Wealth Managers Richard N. Dallen Helping Manage, Preserve and Transfer Wealth Investments, Retirement Planning, Tax and Estate Planning Strategies Left to right: Ryan Schneider; Tracy Knapp; four-year winner Richard N. Dallen, CFP®, MBA, CMFC®; Eleanor Rogness; and Ann Massaro • Wealth preservation — customized solutions for high-net-worth clients • Retirement planning techniques to help fulfill your retirement dreams • Estate planning — strategies to reduce taxes and efficiently transfer wealth Richard, Private Wealth Advisor, has more than 26 years of practice and values the special relationships he has developed experience as a financial planner. He is a graduate of the with his long-standing clients. He is married with two daughters U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and received his MBA from and a son. Visit www.richarddallen.com for more information. the University of Chicago. He has a passion for his successful Dallen Wealth Management Group, a Private Wealth Advisory Practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. 325 North Corporate Drive, Suite 200 • Brookfield, WI 53045 Office: (262) 754-9444 • Toll-free: (800) 942-6414 [email protected] Investors should conduct their own evaluation of a financial professional as working with a financial advisor is not a guarantee of future financial success. Brokerage, investment and financial advisory services are made available through Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., Member FINRA and SIPC. Some products and services may not be available in all jurisdictions or to all clients. FS 18 — www.fivestarprofessional.com Special Research and Advertising Section 2013 Five Star Wealth Managers Financial Strategies, Inc. Tw W o-Y in ea ne r r Strategies for Those Who Already Know … FSI’s Fee-Only Structure Offers Our Clients the Peace of Mind That We Do What Is Strictly in Their Best Interests Left to right: Jenny Brodzik, two-year winner Jim Cantrell, Jeanne Malkowski • For those who know that financial health is more than a solid stock portfolio • For those who recognize that financial security is what allows them to do the real work of their lives • For those who envision, dare to dream and have the courage to partner with the very best For more than 20 years, the executive team at FSI has been meeting and exceeding the financial needs of clients across the nation. We achieve 100-percent client satisfaction, recognizing it is comprehensive wealth management that opens the doors to ongoing success. This means we are not just symphony players or even “first chair.” We conduct the performance in full — making certain there is true synergy between all advisors, from investments to estate planning to planned giving and so much more. Client Approach: Client-centered approach as unique as each client we serve Compensation Method: Fee-only means we work just for you and only you! Respected by Peers: NAPFA Regional Board Chair, CFP® Accomplishments: Jim Cantrell Five Star Wealth Manager 2011, 2013 Bishops Woods • 13555 Bishops Court, Suite 315 • Brookfield, WI 53005 Office: (262) 821-1664 • Toll-free: (800) 611-7670 [email protected] • www.RetirementAndWealth.com www.fivestarprofessional.com — FS 19 Special Research and Advertising Section 2013 Five Star Wealth Managers Sharon Green Integrity • Confidentiality • Diligence • Excellence Areas of Focus: Life Planning, Investment Management, Retirement Planning Left to right: Ruth Tsakonas, 2013 winner Sharon Green, Juli Drews and Terrence Skelding • 25 years assisting clients in life and financial planning • Personalized financial advice built around your life • Dedicated to exceptional personal service With more than 25 years of investment and financial planning experience, we have developed an approach to investing that is unique and personalized. In the financial world, nearly everyone offers the same investments but not everyone asks the right questions. Asking the right questions, listening to the answers and developing a personalized investment plan creates a course of action that is both satisfying and rewarding for our clients. 16655 West Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 105 Office: (262) 796-8500 • Fax: (262) 796-8410 [email protected] • www.stormfischerinvestmentgroup.com Securities and Advisory Services offered through SII Investments, Inc., member FINRA, SIPC and a Registered Investment Advisor. Storm Fischer Investment Group and SII are separate companies. FS 20 — www.fivestarprofessional.com Special Research and Advertising Section 2013 Five Star Wealth Managers Robert “Rob” Kieckhefer We Are Committed to Your Future Areas of Focus: Qualified Retirement and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plans Left to right: John Persa, JD, CFP®; Janet Ganong, AIF®, PRP; 2013 winner Robert “Rob” Kieckhefer, Managing Partner, AIF®, PRP; Carol A. Roen • We, as a team, focus on retirement planning and individual wealth management • The formula is simple: always do what is in the best interest of our client • Our success is measured by participants reaching their retirement goals The Kieckhefer Group has received national recognition by PLANSPONSOR magazine as one of the three best retirement plan teams in 2007 and one of the five best retirement plan teams in 2009. The Kieckhefer Group is the only team to be recognized twice for this award. The Kieckhefer Group is also recognized every year by PLANADVISER magazine as one of the Top 100 Advisers in the nation. LPL Financial, the nation’s largest independent broker dealer (as reported by Financial Planning magazine, June 1996 – 2012, based on total revenue), has recognized the Kieckhefer Group as a member of their Retirement Professional Group. hold these designations, the additional skills and expertise gained will ultimately benefit their clients. Rob is a member of the Retirement Leadership Council as recognized by the Organization of Retirement Leaders. He currently serves on the EdVest 529 College Saving Board as an appointee of the Wisconsin State Department of the Treasury and the governor. Rob earned a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering and a Bachelor of Arts degree in liberal arts from the University of Pennsylvania in 1972. Rob received a Master of Science degree in environmental engineering under a National Science Foundation Scholarship and EPA traineeship from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1974. Rob and Rob has obtained the Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®) designation and PLANSPONSOR magazine’s Retirement his wife Maryglen have three grown children and reside in Mequon, Wisconsin. Professional (PRP) designations. Although not required to The Kieckhefer Group 13400 Bishops Lane, Suite 70 • Brookfield, WI 53005 Office: (262) 784-0754 • Fax: (262) 784-1018 [email protected] • www.kieckhefergroup.com Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC. www.fivestarprofessional.com — FS 21 Special Research and Advertising Section 2013 Five Star Wealth Managers Moertl, Wilkins & Campbell, S.C. Estate Planning, Taxation and Elder Law Attorneys • Serving southeastern Wisconsin since 1949 • Highly personalized, efficient and resultsdriven service • Knowledgeable, experienced and dedicated attorneys Trusts and Estates, Tax Planning and Preparation, Elder Law Left to right: Four-year winner Terry L. Campbell, Attorney; two-year winner Stephen A. Lasky, Attorney Providing estate planning services optimized for each client’s circumstances involves much more than the ability to properly draft estate planning documents. Clients need help understanding and planning for the impact of income, estate and gift tax considerations on their long-term wealth transfer goals. Further, the rising costs of and the need for skilled long-term care services make it imperative that clients are assisted in a manner that facilitates their ability to meet legacy planning objectives and to receive proper long-term care in the future. Attorneys Terry L. Campbell and Stephen A. Lasky of Moertl, Wilkins & Campbell, S.C. have the knowledge and experience needed to offer clients comprehensive estate planning, tax planning and preparation, and elder law services. Clients seeking counsel in any of these areas can be confident that both Terry and Stephen handle all matters in a prompt, professional and personal fashion. Moertl, Wilkins & Campbell, S.C. 330 East Kilbourn Avenue, Suite 1017 • Milwaukee, WI 53202 Phone: (414) 276-4366 • Fax: (414) 276-1192 [email protected] • [email protected] • lawmwc.com FS 22 — www.fivestarprofessional.com Special Research and Advertising Section 2013 Five Star Wealth Managers MPC Advisers, LLC Multigenerational Teams to Work With Multiple Generations of Clients Left to right: Back row: 2013 winner Craig Thompson, Financial Advisor; three-year winner Charles Hurtgen, Financial Advisor; Lori Baneck, Director of Operations; four-year winner Dominic Rice, Financial Advisor; Bryan Marshall, Financial Advisor Front row: Three-year winner Michael L. Matrise, President; Laurie Thompson, Registered Associate; four-year winner Amy Ley, Financial Advisor • Financial planning, wealth management and estate planning • Local, independent ownership and management • Long-term client relationships that develop into lifelong partnerships Founded 39 years ago, MPC began building multigenerational teams to work with multiple generations of clients. We know that people with wealth want to work with a team that will be there for their lifetime and beyond. These advisors are part of our much larger, highly experienced and caring financial services team. In these days of change and instability, it’s nice to know there is a group of advisors with experience and a long history of wisdom and integrity. To learn more, contact our office at (262) 785-1005 or email [email protected]. 16655 West Bluemound Road, Suite 150 • Brookfield, WI 53005 Office: (262) 785-1005 [email protected] • www.mpcfin.com Securities offered through Girard Securities, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment Advisory Services offered through MPC Advisers, LLC. A Registered Investment Adviser. www.fivestarprofessional.com — FS 23 Special Research and Advertising Section 2013 Five Star Wealth Managers Prime Financial Services Michael White and Amanda Manske — Managing Partners Providing Independent Financial Planning Services for 25 Years Left to right: Seated: Four-year winner Michael White, CFP®; two-year winner Amanda Manske, CFP® Standing: Mary Jo Gottschalk, Client Services and Marketing; Sandra Potter, Office Manager/Administrative Assistant; Laura Michna, Registered Assistant • Retirement, income, mortgage, insurance, estate and tax planning • Lump sum distributions, 401(k) rollovers, 403(b), deferred compensation • Local, independent ownership and management Today’s world is filled with constant change and instability. It is reassuring to know there is a group of financial advisors with experience, wisdom and integrity to help you plan and adapt. At Prime Financial, you receive the personal attention you deserve. Our industry knowledge and dedicated staff allow us to be the single resource for all your financial needs. We strive to guide and educate you to make well-informed decisions throughout all stages of your financial life. Our goal is to maintain the high level of service our clients have depended on for 25 years. 909 North Mayfair Road • Wauwatosa, WI 53226 Phone: (414) 771-7220 • Toll-free: (800) 798-7220 www.primefinancialservices.com Michael White is a Registered Principal and Amanda Manske is a Registered Representative offering securities through First Allied Securities Inc., a registered Broker/Dealer. Member FINRA/SIPC. Michael White is an Investment Advisory Representative offering services through First Allied Advisory Services, Inc. FS 24 — www.fivestarprofessional.com Special Research and Advertising Section 2013 Five Star Wealth Managers Rozman Wealth Management Focused on the Financial Success of Their Clients Investment Planning, Retirement Planning Left to right: Standing: Shannon Smith, Sr. Registered Account Administrator; Shawn Hittman, Financial Advisor; three-year winner Kurt Rozman, President; Robin Rozman, Director of Operations; three-year winner Paul Serdynski, CFP®, Financial Advisor; Seated: 2011 winner Andrew LaFontain, Vice President; Joann Bell, Client Associate; 2013 winner Tom Ramsett, Financial Advisor (Not pictured: Bryan Ratkowski, Registered Associate) • Strategies to help clients build and preserve their irreplaceable capital • Comprehensive team-based approach to retirement planning • Defensive investment management during volatile markets Rozman Wealth Management provides ongoing and disciplined portfolio management, designed to inspire confidence in a secure financial future. “We utilize innovative investment planning tools and the latest technology to help our clients achieve their life’s goals. Our plans are custom tailored to each client relationship, artfully blending client goals and expectations, as well as managing risk,” says Kurt Rozman, President and three-year Five Star Wealth Manager. Investment planning, first-class service and full transparency characterize the client experience at Rozman Wealth Management. “Our dedication and hard work have resulted in a culture focused on the success of our clients. It is with great pleasure we collectively celebrate an award that rates us as Five Star Wealth Managers,” says Rozman. Rozman Wealth Management 675 North Barker Road, Suite 220 • Brookfield, WI 53045 Office: (262) 798-7979 www.rozmanwealth.com Advisor selection is not reflective of individual client satisfaction or future performance. Please see the introduction section for important information on the scope of the award and the Five Star selection process. Investment Products and services offered through Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC (WFAFN), Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and separate non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. Rozman Wealth Management is a separate entity from WFAFN. [CAR 0413-03736]. www.fivestarprofessional.com — FS 25 Special Research and Advertising Section 2013 Five Star Wealth Managers Scribner, Cohen and Company, S.C. CPAs and Advisors A Relationship That Works for You! Left to right: Seated: Three-year winners David Werner and Dawn Wittak Standing: Kelly Miller, two-year winner Eve Romersi, Kevin Richter, Frederick Langer • Solid technical expertise and personalized service • Tailored solutions to meet your goals • Putting your needs first — every step of the way At Scribner, Cohen and Company, S.C., you will find traditional accounting and tax services and some important extras — quick and candid responses to your questions, viable solutions to your concerns and creative planning for your future. Whether you are a business in need of consulting, an individual in need of estate planning or divorce services, or an executive with tax or international planning issues, we can guide you to the right decision. What really sets Scribner, Cohen and Company, S.C. apart is our commitment to serving you. 400 East Mason Street, Suite 300 • Milwaukee WI 53202 Office: (414) 271-1700 • Fax: (414) 271-9925 [email protected] • www.scribnercohen.com FS 26 — www.fivestarprofessional.com Special Research and Advertising Section 2013 Five Star Wealth Managers Stewart Financial Group Putting Clients First Left to right: Front row: 2013 Five Star winner Kate Lewis, CRPC®; Patti Gilgaren Back row: Two-year Five Star winner Brian Magennis, CRPC®, CFS®; Nancy Birk; three-year Five Star winner Dick Stewart, CLU®, ChFC®, CFS® • Highly personalized service • Retirement planning strategies • Wealth management strategies Stewart Financial Group was founded in 1970 on the principles of collaboration and dialogue with our clients. These principles, combined with our depth of experience and industry knowledge, allow us to provide the most personal service available and have earned us a reputation for excellence in our industry. For each of our clients, we strive to help them create financial stability and security to help them work toward financial independence in retirement. ING Financial Partners 10700 West Research Drive, Suite 190 • Milwaukee, WI 53226 Phone: (414) 256-2172 [email protected] • www.StewartFG.com Registered Representatives of and securities and investment advisory services offered through ING Financial Partners (Member SIPC). Stewart Financial Group is not a subsidiary of nor controlled by ING Financial Partners. www.fivestarprofessional.com — FS 27 Special Research and Advertising Section 2013 Five Star Wealth Managers Charles P. Albrecht Joseph Rifelj Committed to Your Success • Integrity, strong values W I N N E R Left to right: Four-year winner Joseph Rifelj, Senior Vice President – Investments; five-year winner Charles P. Albrecht, CIMA®, Senior Vice President – Investments; Ron Leipzig, Senior Registered Client Associate; James A. Cotturone, Jr., CFP®, CRPC®, Financial Advisor More than 90 years of combined experience. Helping clients face the challenges of today while preparing for the future. Providing comprehensive planning. Proactive client interaction. Leading clients from a variety of backgrounds to help them accumulate wealth while managing their risk and helping them find the opportunities in the current marketplace. To learn more about how we can assist you, please don’t hesitate to contact us. • Personalized, comprehensive • Full-service, professional advice Albrecht-Rifelj Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors 111 East Kilbourn Avenue, 24th Floor Milwaukee, WI 53202 Charles: (414) 283-8950 • Joseph: (414) 283-8949 [email protected] [email protected] Advisor selection is not reflective of individual client satisfaction or future performance. Please see the introduction section for important information on the scope of the award and the Five Star selection process. Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, Member SIPC. [CAR 0413-04709 4/24/13]. Cedarwinds Investment Management Team Global Solutions for Intelligent Investors • Effective risk management W I N N E R • Global diversification • Exceptional value Left to right: Donna Barber, Client Services Director; five-year winner Geoffrey G. “Rip” Maclay, Jr., Managing Partner Offering state-of-the-art index portfolio strategies, our investment management process uses a rules-based approach involving all major asset classes across the global markets. Our strategic, “buy-and-hold” portfolios, as well as our tactical, momentum-based models, cover a full range of riskreturn relationships. We are laser focused on delivering investment excellence, unparalleled service and exceptional value. FS 28 — www.fivestarprofessional.com 4650 North Port Washington Road Milwaukee, WI 53212 Phone: (414) 431-7390 [email protected] www.cedarwinds.com Special Research and Advertising Section Proactive, Comprehensive, Relationship Driven • Tax- and risk-conscious investment management W I N N E R • Coordinator of your family’s financial plan • Family legacy development and wealth coaching Left to right: 2013 winner Jen Haldemann; five-year winner Stephen Hoch; Leah Davis, Registered Client Relationship Associate; Anne Gutierrez, Registered Client Relationship Associate With more than 35 years of combined experience, The Hoch Haldemann Group is dedicated to the success and longevity of their client relationships. The group has relationship threads dating back more than 50 years with Baird. They pride themselves on maintaining a high level of personal integrity and transparency while acting as your family’s financial coordinator. The Hoch Haldemann Group is proud to have spent their entire careers at Baird, a conservative, financially sound employeeowned firm. Please visit www.hochgroup.com for more information. Areas of focus: investment and asset management, retirement and estate planning, philanthropic and wealth-transfer strategies. Robert W. Baird & Co. 777 East Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53202 Stephen D. Hoch: (414) 765-3890 Jen Haldemann: (414) 298-7545 [email protected] • [email protected] www.hochgroup.com Robert W. Baid & Co. does not provide tax or legal advice. Member SIPC. Paula Hogan Locally Based, Nationally Recognized and Grateful for This Honor • Portfolio management services tailored to your specific circumstances W I N N E R • Comprehensive, fee-only financial planning • A team of advisors committed to working directly for you Five-year winner Paula Hogan, Owner/Founder, CFP®, CFA® At our firm, our advisors look at your whole financial picture. We help match your money to your life. We are passionate about our work and committed to delivering excellent service. We are a local firm with national recognition for our fee-only financial planning and portfolio management services. Give us a call. Let us know what’s on your mind. We look forward to hearing from you! Paula Hogan 250 West Coventry Court, Suite 202 Milwaukee, WI 53217 Phone: (414) 352-9111 www.paulahogan.com • Twitter @paulahogan www.facebook.com/connectwithpaula www.fivestarprofessional.com — FS 29 2013 Five Star Wealth Managers The Hoch Haldemann Group Special Research and Advertising Section 2013 Five Star Wealth Managers David Klapatch and Paul Tereshchenko Professional Advice, Outstanding Service • Customized personal service Tw W o-Y in ea ne r r • Strategic portfolio management • Comprehensive financial planning Left to right: 2010 and 2013 winner Paul Tereshchenko, CRPC®, Financial Advisor/Co-Founder; 2013 winner David Klapatch, CRPC®, Financial Advisor/Co-Founder We are an independent, full-service investment management and financial planning company. The advice we provide is objective and unbiased. We build client relationships based on trust, expert financial advice, continual communication and prompt service. We were founded with the goal of assisting our clients in every aspect of their financial lives. We provide personal service, thus earning a reputation for excellence in our industry. For each of our clients, we strive to help create financial stability and security to provide financial independence. 19435 West Capitol Drive, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53045 David: (262) 781-0825 Paul: (262) 781-0795 www.siibrookfield.com Securities and Advisory Services offered through SII Investments, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC and a Registered Investment Advisor. SII Brookfield and SII Investments, Inc. are separate companies. Daniel J. Murphy Markets Change — Commitment to Excellence Stays the Same • Recommendations are 100% unbiased Tw W o-Y in ea ne r r • Committed to protecting and increasing wealth • Comprehensive planning strategies Left to right: Two-year winner Daniel J. Murphy, Jennifer Breese Our purpose is to improve the financial security for those who entrust us with their money. Our clientele is built on partnerships rooted in mutual trust, serving generations of families. We personalize strategies that preserve, diversify and develop a wealth plan. The advantage of investing with us is that recommendations are entirely free of any conflict of interest. We do not represent any one investment product and have no product quotas to meet. Let us help you pursue your financial dreams and goals. Located at Great Midwest Bank 15900 West Bluemound Road Brookfield, WI 53005 Direct: (262) 641-1322 • Office: (262) 784-4400 [email protected] • www.greatmidwestbank.com Securities offered though LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC. Insurance products offered through LPL Financial or its licensed affiliates. Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value Not a Bank Deposit Not Insured by Any Federal Government Agency Great Midwest Bank and Great Midwest Financial Center not a registered Broker Dealer. Not affiliated with LPL Financial. FS 30 — www.fivestarprofessional.com Special Research and Advertising Section Balance — the Proven Approach to Investing • Find your optimal mix — proprietary approach to asset allocation • Lower your costs and risk — superior tax control and diversification • Focus on your needs — each account customized for you Left to right: Bud Nackers, AAMS®; three-year winners Bob Phelps, CFA®; and Alan Purintun, CFA®; Tom Nackers, CFP® Oarsman Capital managers have more than 100 years of collective investment experience focused on delivering the results clients expect from their investments. Oarsman Capital’s CORE+ approach combines a core portfolio of individual stocks and bonds with complementary holdings of mutual funds and ETFs. The Oarsman approach harnesses the cost and tax efficiency of individual securities, while gaining diversification and return potential from asset classes such as non-U.S. stocks, real estate, commodities and highyield/hybrid securities. Milwaukee, WI 53202 • Madison, WI 53719 Appleton, WI 54913 Phone: (414) 221-0081 [email protected] • [email protected] www.oarsman.net Richard N. Reinbold Cent Wealth Management Helping You Advance, Protect and Achieve Since 1983 • Asset management • Family wealth and estate planning • Individual and business retirement plans Left to right: Dave Huskin; Jessica Wantland; Four-year winner Richard Reinbold, ChFC®, CLU®, CASL®; 2009 winner Brian Cayon, CPA, CFA® You are not a number. So why focus on the volatile stock market when you can focus on your family benchmark — the rate of return your family needs to achieve your goals. If you or someone you know are tired of the uncertainty of today’s volatile markets, let us help you discover your family benchmark and let that be your guide. Once you do, you will find the only index that matters is yours. Call us today and find out why our clients feel like they are part of the Cent family. 6980 North Port Washington Road Milwaukee, WI 53217 Office: (414) 247-1884 [email protected] www.centwealthmanagement.com Securities offered through Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, member FINRA/SIPC, headquartered at 18 Corp. Woods Blvd., Albany, NY 12211. Cent, Inc. is a Wisconsin-Registered Investment Advisory Firm. Cent is a Cent, Inc. Company. Not FDIC insured, not bank guaranteed and may lose value, including loss of principal. www.fivestarprofessional.com — FS 31 2013 Five Star Wealth Managers Oarsman Capital Team Special Research and Advertising Section 2013 Five Star Wealth Managers Richmond Investment Services Team We Believe Capital Will Go Where It Is Treated Best • John R. Richmond, five-year winner, ChFC®, CLU® W I N N E R • Matthew R. Richmond, four-year winner, MBA • Peggy Boris, three-year winner Left to right: Three-year winner Peggy Boris; four-year winner Matthew R. Richmond, MBA; five-year winner John R. Richmond, ChFC®, CLU® Our independence allows us to address clients’ needs by using high-quality products from a multitude of carriers. We also work in the fee-based model and build portfolios with cutting-edge tools available in today’s marketplace. Our fee-based clients also appreciate proactive changes designed to generate results, not commissions.* 7105 West Mequon Road • P.O. Box 343 Mequon, WI 53092 Office: (262) 242-4200 www.RichmondIS.com Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a Registered Investment Advisor, member FINRA/SIPC. *Transaction charges may apply. *2013 award based on 10 objective criteria associated with proving quality services to clients such as credentials, experience and assets under management among other factors. Prior to 2012, award was based on client satisfaction. Respondents evaluated criteria such as customer service, expertise, value for fee charge and overall satisfaction. The overall score is based on average of all respondents and may not be representative of any one client’s experience. Skip Riley Helps Families Create, Manage and Protect Wealth • Custom strategies for your life • Broadly based knowledge and experience • Dedicated to client satisfaction Left to right: Megan Grider, Thomas Riley, Mike Lowe 2013 winner Skip Riley, CPA, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ In today's world, the only constant is change and uncertainty. "Buy and hold" gave way to "modern portfolio theory" which is now giving way to an "institutional portfolio model." Past investment strategies are now bubbles waiting to burst. Fixed investments do not keep up with inflation. No one can predict the future, but our experience and expertise will help prepare you for uncertainty. There are smart ways to invest to help protect your savings and grow your investments. 1131 Prairie Drive, Suite 300 Racine, WI 53406 Office: (262) 884-8080 Toll-free: (877) 676-1212 [email protected] Securities offered through Allied Beacon Partners, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. 1100 Boulders Pkwy. Dr., Ste. 600, Richmond, VA 23225, (888) 275-2279. Registered Investment Advisor Services offered through Advanced Planning Capital, Corporation, 30 Sturrock Way, E Setauket, NY 11733, (631) 406-7870. Skip Riley, CPA; Riley and Lowe Financial Solutions LLC; Allied Beacon Partners; and Advanced Planning Capital are not affiliated entities. FS 32 — www.fivestarprofessional.com Special Research and Advertising Section “Practical Estate Planning for the Real World” • More than 25 years as an AV® Preeminent™ rated firm • 2008 – 2012 listed as a Wisconsin Super Lawyer Left to right: Seated: Troy Saxe; Standing: Four-year winner Mark Rogers, Jessica Sippel, Roman Chojnacki We believe that teamwork produces results. Our experienced and innovative estate planning team encourages the active involvement of our clients’ trusted advisors. We work together to design well-crafted plans that meet clients’ needs and arm them with the tools to preserve wealth and create a meaningful legacy. Milwaukee, WI 53202 • Waukesha, WI 53186 Office: (414) 289-9200 www.WIestateplanners.com Shakespeare Wealth Management, Inc. ® Planning for Life • Fee-only financial planning Tw W o-Y in ea ne r r • Sophisticated solutions • Providing peace of mind Left to right: Two-year winner Kevin M. Reardon, CFP®; Colleen Schoenike; Mark Ziety, CFP® Your retirement is unique. How will you spend your time? Where will you live? Will you outlive your resources? While you envision your ideal life, let us and our 25plus years of experience worry about generating your retirement income, help you maximize your Social Security, minimize taxes and construct an efficient portfolio to pay for it all. That’s what we mean by “planning for life.” N22 W27847 Edgewater Drive Pewaukee, WI 53072 Office: (262) 814-1600 [email protected] www.ShakespeareWM.com Planning for Life. www.fivestarprofessional.com — FS 33 2013 Five Star Wealth Managers Mark Rogers Special Research and Advertising Section 2013 Five Star Wealth Managers Patrick Sommerfield PJS Investment Management • Customized advice for long-term investors • Multigenerational client relationships • Team-based approach Left to right: Phillip Schmidt, President and 2013 winner Patrick Sommerfield, CFA®, Vice President Patrick and the PJS team would like to thank their clients for making this recognition possible. At PJS Investment Management, we carefully assess the needs, circumstances and goals of each client in order to create uniquely tailored portfolios. We are proud to work with second- and third-generation clients who appreciate our focus on risk control, competitive returns and advisor accessibility. W62 N570 Washington Avenue • P.O. Box 148 Cedarburg, WI 53012 Office: (262) 377-0484 Fax: (262) 375-9250 [email protected] www.pjsinvestment.com Investment advisory services offered through P.J. Schmidt Investment Management, Inc., an SEC-Registered investment advisor. William J. Svoboda “Integrity and Vision” • Independent registered investment advisor • Employer retirement plan solutions • Proactive strategies for both bull and bear markets William J. Svoboda, President and Senior Partner Hobert & Svoboda focuses on managed investment programs for individuals and retirement plans. Hobert & Svoboda, Inc. Hobert & Svoboda is, once again, honored to have William Svoboda recognized as a Five Star Wealth Manager. We thank our clients for more than 30 years of partnership rooted in trust, confidence and personal service. Regarding the future, we look forward to the continued privilege of helping our clients navigate through today’s rapidly changing global environment. Phone: (262) 782-8900 • Toll-free: (800) WLTH-MGT Fax: (262) 782-4784 350 Bishops Way, Suite 206 Brookfield, WI 53005 Hobert & Svoboda, Inc. is an SEC-Registered Investment Advisor. FS 34 — www.fivestarprofessional.com [email protected] www.hspdm.com Special Research and Advertising Section Tw W o-Y in ea ne r r Carl W. Baehr Financial Advisor, CRPC®, CRPS® Financial Representative, CEP®, CSA* 10018 Whitnall Edge Dr., Ste. E Franklin, WI 53132 Office: (414) 235-4088 Toll-free: (800) 694-4620 [email protected] www.AschbergerFS.com 4811 S 76th St., Ste. 315 Greenfield, WI 53220 Phone: (414) 817-9344 [email protected] Retirement Is Your Next Opportunity Putting Clients First Since 1991 • Personalized financial planning • Business retirement plans • Retirement income planning • Investment management: customized portfolio • Retirement planning: IRAs and 401(k)s • Estate planning: probate and T19 planning Retirement isn't a destination, it's your next opportunity. In Michael's work with individuals and small businesses, the process is not just about accumulating assets, it's about optimizing the asset accumulation strategies that can help prepare clients for the opportunities and lifestyle they want in retirement. Call Michael today to begin preparing for the next chapter of your life. Carl has grown his business by putting his clients first. His active listening skills help uncover his clients’ true objectives, risk tolerance and goals. Carl, being an independent financial representative, can utilize the most appropriate investments for each client’s circumstances. Putting clients’ concerns ahead of his own has earned Carl a reputation for being trustworthy amongst his clients. Securities and Investment Advisory Services Offered Through ING Financial Partners. Member SIPC. Kenneth M. Fleck Emeritus President – Wisconsin Counsel of Estate Planning Attorneys Securities offered through Harbour Investments, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. *The CSA designation alone does not imply expertise in financial matters. James R. Franke Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®) Fleck Estate Planning 7269 Hwy. 60 Cedarburg, WI 53012 Phone: (262) 376-2222 [email protected] Helping You Protect Your Family S52 W25258 Poppy Fields Rd. Waukesha, WI 53189 Phone: (262) 547-9494 [email protected] frankemartensgroup.com Partner for Your Financial Life • Quality, personalized estate planning • Caring and knowledgeable experience • Complimentary initial consultation • Personal and business financial planning • Retirement income planning • Financial education Email me for your free copy of my estate planning book “Your Life, Your Legacy — The Fundamentals of Effective Estate Planning.” Practice areas include estate and charitable planning, irrevocable trusts, special needs trusts, Medicaid and veterans planning. Fleck Law — estate planning you can have faith in. Life is about change, and your life course is unique. Our financial planning approach is client centered with three essential roles: 1) partner: we appreciate your individual dreams, goals, fears and questions, and how they impact your finances today and tomorrow; 2) guide: every stage of life requires financial preparation and adjustment. We use our expertise to present viable options to bridge your present to your future; and 3) educator: we teach and coach you on how money affects your quality of life. Securities and Advisory Services offer through Harbour Investments Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. www.fivestarprofessional.com — FS 35 2013 Five Star Wealth Managers Michael Aschberger Special Research and Advertising Section W I N N E R Jean A. Hauenstein CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Financial Advisor 1200 N Mayfair Rd., Ste. 210 Milwaukee, WI 53226 Phone: (414) 935-4900 Direct: (414) 935-4901 [email protected] www.monarchwm.com 111 E Kilbourn Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53202 Guidance • Experience • Integrity Tw W o-Y in ea ne r r 2013 Five Star Wealth Managers Jose Freyre Office: (414) 347-3000 Toll-free: (800) 437-4126 [email protected] Navigate Today’s Economy — Long-Term Perspective • Comprehensive financial advice • Proactive investment management • Hourly consulting services • Retirement planning/income solutions • Developed financial strategy • Customized investment plans I'm proud to receive this award for the fifth consecutive year and would like to say thanks to all my clients for their continued trust and support. I founded Monarch Wealth Management with the goal of helping clients to better manage every aspect of their financial affairs. Supported by LPL Financial, we deliver the strength, expertise and resources of a large financial firm with the level of attention and service only found in smaller, more specialized firms. Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a Registered Investment Advisor, member FINRA/SIPC. I provide wealth management services for financially successful investors that incorporate a personalized strategy, unparalleled service and experienced management. I provide vision and experience along with understanding which suitable, quality investments fulfill your criteria. I can help you achieve financial independence. My goal is to help preserve assets and to meet and exceed established investment goals. Advisor selection is not reflective of individual client satisfaction or future performance. Please see the introduction section for important information on the scope of the award and the Five Star selection process. Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, Member SIPC. [CAR 0513-00243]. Mark Heinen Paul Jackson W I N N E R Financial Advisor Senior Vice President Branch Manager 111 E Kilbourn Ave., Ste. 2400 Milwaukee, WI 53202 10345 N Port Washington Rd. Mequon, WI 53092 Office: (262) 241-2242 Phone: (414) 347-3559 Cell: (414) 232-6661 [email protected] Trusted Advice. Exceptional Service. [email protected] home.wellsfargoadvisors.com/paul.b.jackson Trusted Advice — Exceptional Service • Exceptional service and personal attention • Retirement planning and income strategies • Wealth management services and preservation strategies • Investment planning and asset management • Customized retirement solutions • Comprehensive risk management strategies For more than 25 years, Mark has helped small-business owners and select families manage their investments. Mark’s goal is to provide the best service and knowledgeable advice based upon each client’s unique needs. Advisor selection is not reflective of individual client satisfaction or future performance. Please see the introduction section for important information on the scope of the award and the Five Star selection process. Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, Member SIPC. [CAR 0413-04652]. Investment and Insurance Products: NOT FDIC Insured NO Bank Guarantee MAY Lose Value Why work with me? As a financial advisor with more than 20 years of experience, I am committed to a client-first approach in helping develop and implement customized solutions for your wealth management needs. My practice is dedicated and focused on longterm client relationships with a high level of service. Through every stage of life and every challenge we face, I help guide my clients through the uncharted waters of their financial future. Advisor selection is not reflective of individual client satisfaction or future performance. Please see the introduction section for important information on the scope of the award and the Five Star selection process. Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, Member SIPC. [CAR 0413-05587]. FS 36 — www.fivestarprofessional.com Special Research and Advertising Section Financial Consultant, President Christopher F. Peck Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor, CRPC®, CEP®, LUTCF Franklin Financial Consulting W I N N E R 1045 W Glen Oaks Ln., Ste. 101 Mequon, WI 53092 Office: (262) 478-3000 [email protected] www.nagelwealth.com Listen • Educate • Consult 4811 S 76th St., Ste. 315 Greenfield, WI 53220 Phone: (414) 817-9344 Fax: (414) 817-9342 [email protected] Declaring Financial Independence • Strategies based on client needs • Straightforward, cost-effective solutions • Guiding clients for more than 19 years • Pension/retirement plan rollover consulting • Objective, unbiased investment advice • Estate planning and wealth transfer Financial planning decisions are tough enough without firms making matters seem more complex. We work closely with our clients, so they clearly understand their financial options and potential pitfalls. At Nagel Wealth Management, we have been solving problems in an approachable, down-to-earth manner for 19 years. If you are looking for something uniquely different, give us a call. Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor. Member FINRA/SIPC. Since 1992, Chris has enjoyed operating his business as an independent broker and financial advisor. Being independent allows him to put his clients’ interests first. This enables him to offer objective, unbiased advice regarding estate, tax and investment concerns. He then follows a time-tested process to design, implement and monitor each client’s customized portfolio. Laura J. Petrie Scott Pochowski Securities and Advisory Services Offered Through Harbour Investments, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Petrie & Stocking S.C. Chase Tower at Water and Wisconsin 111 E Wisconsin Ave., Ste. 1500 Milwaukee, WI 53202 Phone: (414) 276-2850 106 N Milwaukee St. Waterford, WI 53185 Phone: (262) 332-7303 [email protected] [email protected] www.petriestocking.com Trust, Teamwork and Integrity Serving Clients for More Than 20 Years • Working with families through generations • Personal service, professional results • Dependable, efficient and accountable • Independent and practical advice • Assisting in Social Security strategies • Identify and manage retirement risks Laura J. Petrie is a third-generation attorney at Petrie & Stocking S.C. where she works with her father, James Petrie, and their team of talented attorneys and legal staff. Laura’s practice focuses on the areas of estate planning, probate and trust administration, and guardianships. Since the firm's founding in 1895, Petrie & Stocking has emphasized planning for the prompt and efficient transfer of property during life and after death, while minimizing taxes. At Patriot Financial LLC, we specialize in helping to make sure our clients don't outlive their money in retirement by providing incomes for life. We strive to understand our clients' objectives, return expectations and risk tolerance. Then and only then will a plan be implemented for our clients. Our philosophy is that retirement should be an enjoyed and without financial stress. Scott and his staff feel that your net worth shouldn’t dictate the level of service you receive. Securities and Investment Advisory services offered through NEXT Financial Group Inc. Member FINRA and SIPC. Patriot Financial LLC is not an affiliate of NEXT Financial Group Inc. Working with a Five Star Wealth Manager is not indicative of the wealth manager’s future performance. The inclusion of a wealth manager on the Five Star Wealth Manager list should not be construed as an endorsement of the wealth manager by Five Star Professional or any other entity. www.fivestarprofessional.com — FS 37 2013 Five Star Wealth Managers Richard Nagel Special Research and Advertising Section 2013 Five Star Wealth Managers Michael R. Shannon David J. Szatkowski CFP®, Financial Advisor, Wis. Life, Annuity and Long-Term Care Licensed Senior Vice President, CFA®, CIC Northern Oak Wealth Management, Inc. 555 E Wells St., Ste. 1625 Milwaukee, WI 53202 N17 W24222 Riverwood Dr., Ste. 150 Waukesha, WI 53188 Office: (262) 523-8397 Direct: (414) 223-1082 [email protected] Integrity and More Than 20 Years of Experience [email protected] www.northern-oak.com Long-Term Perspective Is Invaluable • Comprehensive wealth management • Personally tailored investment management • Retirement income planning • Comprehensive portfolio management • 42 years of experience • Committed to customized client services Mike, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner and first vice president with more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, understands the dynamic relationship that exists between your goals, investment diversification and risk management. Mike has won the Five Star award from 2010 – 2013. Call Mike for a personalized review. In his 42 years in the investment community, David has managed portfolios of individuals, trusts, endowments and foundations, pension and profit-sharing plans, etc. This broad base of experience, over several market cycles, has given him a solid foundation to assist clients in defining their investment objectives and goals. Client service is paramount. © 2013 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC. Northern Oak Wealth Management, Inc.(NOWM) is an SEC-registered Investment Advisor. Copies of the SEC NOWM ADV Part 1 and Part 2 are available on request, posted on our website (see address above) and also on the SEC IARD website. See this information for all of NOWM's business information, policies and portfolio strategies. Past results are no guarantee of future returns. David A. Thuli George M. Vranes Vice President, Financial Advisor, CFP® Series 7, 63, 65, Held Through LPL Financial N17 W24222 Riverwood Dr., Ste. 150 Waukesha, WI 53188 Phone: (262) 523-8316 [email protected] 301 N Rochester St. Mukwonago, WI 53129 Office: (262) 363-6571 [email protected] Advice for Your Life Goals Trusted Advisor for All Clients • Retirement planning for your lifestyle • Portfolio risk matching your risk tolerance • Insurance tailored to reduce your risk • Committed to pursuing your goals • Customized investment strategies • Retirement transition planning As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Dave has the knowledge to help guide individuals and businesses towards their financial goals. Building and managing diversified portfolios that focus on managing risk with a goal of above average performance is essential to all investment advice. Integrating life, disability and long-term care insurance helps you and your loved ones achieve your life goals. Today the single biggest concern for ourselves and our families is our economic health. I believe in acting as a trusted advisor to help families acquire and preserve wealth. My practice is based on an individual and personalized approach focused on my clients' needs, goals and dreams. Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC. Insurance products offered through LPL Financial or it affiliates. © 2013 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC. FS 38 — www.fivestarprofessional.com Not FDIC Insured Not a Deposit No Bank Guarantee May Lose Value Not Insured by any Federal Government Agency Special Research and Advertising Section 2013 Five Star Wealth Managers Joseph C. Wilson W I N N E R Financial Advisor Associate Vice President “Don’t confuse a bull market with brains.” 411 E Wisconsin Ave., Ste. 2200 Milwaukee, WI 53202 Phone: (414) 226-3052 Toll-free: (800) 558-7505 [email protected] — Five Star award winner www.morganstanleyfa.com/the411groupsb Advice That Puts You First • Comprehensive financial planning • Customized investment management • Personalized service You have been successfully accumulating assets your entire life, and now it's up to me to help you capitalize on that success. Whether you are looking for ways to fund a college education for a child or grandchild, create a plan for your retirement, deal with the financial issues surrounding a divorce or caring for an aging parent, the relationship you have with me encompasses all of that and more, for my one and only goal is to help you achieve yours. Joseph has been a Five Star Wealth Manager for the following years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. © 2013 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC. Laurie Aleksandrowicz John Augustine Thomas E. Aul CLU®, ChFC®, AIF® As an independent financial advisor, Laurie provides personalized solutions for your investment and retirement goals using feeonly investments. Laurie and her staff provide confidential and customized management of your portfolio while answering your financial questions from A to Z. 13500 W Capitol Dr., Ste. 202 Brookfield, WI 53005 Phone: (262) 781-8000 Toll-free: (800) 692-0028 www.augustinefinancial.com Our mission: “To inspire our clients to live with passion and purpose, free from financial worry.” Securities and advisory services offered through Commonwealth Financial Network, Member FINRA/SIPC, a registered Investment Adviser. 815 Genesee St. Delafield, WI 53018 Office: (262) 646-5600 [email protected] Tw W o-Y in ea ne r r A to Z Financial Planning LLC 7071 S 13th St., Ste. 104 Oak Creek, WI 53154 Office: (414) 856-9800 Toll-free: (866) 688-7568 [email protected] www.a2zplanning.com In practice for more than 44 years in metro Milwaukee, with the past 20 years in Delafield, Tom’s expertise in estate planning has grown exponentially over his career, allowing him to aid numerous individuals in protecting their assets from taxes, probate and family disputes, and providing peace of mind in wealth transfer. Find a financial planner who will take the time to educate you, eliminate the mystery and put you on the correct path. — Five Star award winner www.fivestarprofessional.com — FS 39 Special Research and Advertising Section Charles Jones Vice President, MBA W233 N2080 Ridgeview Pkwy. Waukesha, WI 53188 Phone: (262) 955-6924 Toll-free: (800) 236-2776 [email protected] Gordon R. Knutson First Vice President, Financial Advisor Jones Law Offices 10303 N Port Washington Rd. Mequon, WI 53092 Phone: (262) 240-9899 [email protected] www.cwjones.com W233 N2080 Ridgeview Pkwy. Waukesha, WI 53188 Phone: (262) 955-6927 Toll-free: (800) 236-2776 [email protected] www.ziegler.com/tony-close Through clear, consistent communication, Tony makes sure clients understand and make the most of the financial tools and investment opportunities available through Ziegler Wealth Management. Tony takes pride in his ability to teach clients about investing. www.ziegler.com/Gordon-Knutson We take the time to understand each client’s personal concerns and objectives. Our clients make well-informed decisions in a professional, friendly atmosphere. We use our knowledge and expertise to provide practical and effective solutions. Your calls and questions are always welcome. Your investment choices should provide a solid foundation for your life. For 30-plus years, Gordon has worked with clients on making sound investment decisions, while helping them maintain control of their finances and create a legacy for their future generations. B.C. Ziegler and Company. Member SIPC and FINRA. B.C. Ziegler and Company. Member SIPC and FINRA. Hollie J. Nelson Susan Simon Darryl S. Witkowski Vice President – Senior Investment Consultant Associate Vice President – Investment Officer Financial Advisor One Main St., Ste. 300 Racine, WI 53403 Direct: (262) 631-5018 Toll-free: (800) 224-7379 [email protected] HollieNelson.com Hollie has dedicated 20 years to helping clients with their financial needs. She focuses on forming strong partnerships based on communication and trust. Her investment advice provides solutions and strategies specifically tailored to the client’s goals. Robert W. Baird & Co. “You will never get rich by just saving money — you must invest in opportunities to build wealth.” — Five Star award winner FS 40 — www.fivestarprofessional.com Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC 9130 W Loomis Rd., Ste. 1000 Franklin, WI 53132 Direct: (414) 425-1005 Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC 9130 W Loomis Rd., Ste. 1000 Franklin, WI 53132 Direct: (414) 425-1007 [email protected] www.wfadvisors.com/susan.simon [email protected] Providing my clients with trusted advice and exceptional service for more than 18 years. I focus on retirement income strategies and written investment plans customized for your retirement goals and dreams. Advisor selection is not reflective of individual client satisfaction or future performance. Please see the introduction section for important information on the scope of the award and the Five Star selection process. Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, Member SIPC. [CAR 0513-00454]. Tw W o-Y in ea ne r r 2013 Five Star Wealth Managers Tony K. Close wfadvisors.com/darryl.witkowski Darryl is a respected investment professional committed to helping clients achieve their financial goals and dreams. He focuses on on retirement and estate strategies. Advisor selection is not reflective of individual client satisfaction or future performance. Please see the introduction section for important information on the scope of the award and the Five Star selection process. Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, Member SIPC. [CAR 0513-00648].