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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 2012 Five Star Wealth Managers are a select group, representing less than 4 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 3,000 registered financial services professionals and all identified financial service companies in the area that are registered with FINRA or the SEC.
Candidates
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2012 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 2012 Five Star Wealth Managers.(2)
Eligibility Criteria – Required(3)
2012
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. 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).
The Five Star award goes to less than 7 percent of wealth managers.
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 $122 million in client assets).
9. Number of client households served (on average, this year’s award winners serve 313 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.
• The Five Star award is not indicative of the wealth manager’s future performance.
Insights from Five Star Wealth Managers Wishful thinking is not planning. If you plan for the worst, you will never be unpleasantly surprised.”
• 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) 1291 award candidates in the Milwaukee area were considered for the Five Star Wealth Manager award. 303 (approximately 23 percent of the award candidates) were named 2012 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 19,500 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. The selection process for the 2005 – 2011 award winners can be found at www.fivestarprofessional.com/2011/wealth_managers_research_overview.php.
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Business Planning
Chris Doughty ∙ Raymond James Financial Services/Alliance Wealth Management
Diane O’Connor ∙ O’Connor & Sachs
Daniel Christensen ∙ Feld, Schumacher & Company, CPAs
David Patzer ∙ Godfrey & Kahn
Jason Dummert ∙ AXA Advisors
J. Lewis Perlson ∙ Michael Best & Friedrich
Peter Sommerhauser ∙ Godfrey & Kahn
James Petrie ∙ Petrie & Stocking
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Robert Storm ∙ Storm Balgeman Miller & Klippel Page 20
Laura Petrie ∙ Petrie & Stocking
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Lisa Wood ∙ McNally Maloney & Peterson
Estate Planning
John Affeldt ∙ Affeldt Law Offices
Thomas Balgeman ∙ Storm Balgeman Miller & Klippel Page 20
Eric Elias ∙ AXA Advisors
David Epstein ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company
John Ethington ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company
Catherine Priebe ∙ Davis & Kuelthau
Sean Fahey ∙ Investment Center of Grafton
Stephanie Rapkin ∙ Law Office of Stephanie G. Rapkin
Spencer Frank ∙ Ziegler Wealth Management
Michael Richardson ∙ Richardson Financial Group
Jose Freyre ∙ Monarch Wealth Management
Katherine Shalbrack ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company
Michael Friedrich ∙ Alliance Wealth Management
Mark Shiller ∙ Godfrey & Kahn
Lori Gervais ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company
John T. Bannen ∙ Quarles & Brady
John Stocking ∙ Petrie & Stocking
Jeffrey Billings ∙ Godfrey & Kahn
William Swendson ∙ Swendson/Fey Law
Craig Gonn ∙ Vision Financial Services
Andrew Brusky ∙ Brusky Sjostrom & Alberts
Eido Walny ∙ Walny Legal Group
Scott Burns ∙ Burns Law Offices
Financial Planning
Ryan Gray ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Page 14
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Peter Giljohann ∙ Prime Financial Services
Karl Anderson ∙ Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Daniel Gundrum ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Page 22
Michael Aschberger ∙ ING Financial Partners
Allan Haupert ∙ AJH Wealth Management
Dan Hawley ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company
James Daly ∙ Quarles & Brady
Carl Baehr ∙ Franklin Financial Planning Page 20
Jennifer D’Amato ∙ Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren
James Baker ∙ MetLife Securities
Paula Hogan ∙ Paula Hogan
Kevin Demet ∙ Demet Law Firm
William Baxter ∙ Paladin Partners
George Evans ∙ Von Briesen & Roper
Joel Beck ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company
Nicholas Ignatowski ∙ Planners Financial Group Page 15
Emily Fey ∙ Swendson/Fey Law
Edward Behling ∙ U.S. Bancorp Investments Page 6 & 7
Michael Jungen ∙ Jungen & Company Financial Advisers
Robert Fricker ∙ Fricker Law Office
Blanche Berenzweig ∙ JK Investment Group Page 22
Susie Kostrivas ∙ B.C. Ziegler and Company Page 13
Kathleen Gray ∙ Quarles & Brady
Kathleen Berndt ∙ Investment Destiny
William Krohn ∙ RBC Wealth Management
Carl Holborn ∙ O’Neil Cannon Hollman DeJong & Laing
Gregory Bisser ∙ U.S. Bancorp Investments Page 6 & 7
Robert LaGrant ∙ Charles Schwab & Company
Charles Jones ∙ Jones Law Offices
Melvin Blann ∙ U.S. Bancorp Investments Page 6 & 7
John Larsen ∙ RBC Wealth Management
Martin A. Kummer ∙ Kummer Associates
Peggy Boris ∙ Richmond Investment Services Page 18
Jeff Lehrer ∙ Northland Securities
Stephen Lasky ∙ Moertl Wilkins & Campbell Page 10
Chris Calvelli ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company
John Lewenauer ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company
Paul Christian ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company
Terence Lynch ∙ RBC Wealth Management
Scott Coenen ∙ John Hancock Financial Network
Randy Malone ∙ Malone Financial Services
Julie Coombs ∙ Storm Fischer Investment Group
Keith Martens ∙ Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Jo Ann Corrao ∙ Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Michael McKillip ∙ The Financial Centre
James Dennik ∙ U.S. Bancorp Investments Page 6 & 7
Scott Measner ∙ B.C. Ziegler and Company
Jeffrey Cady ∙ U.S. Bancorp Investments Page 6 & 7
Terry Campbell ∙ Moertl Wilkins & Campbell Page 10
Kenneth Fleck ∙ Fleck Law Offices
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Robert Kuelthau ∙ Davis & Kuelthau
Kristi Leswing ∙ Godfrey & Kahn
Margaret Lund ∙ Stafford Rosenbaum Steven Mayer ∙ Mayer Galligan Law
Thomas McGinn ∙ Miller McGinn & Clark Sally Merrell ∙ Von Briesen & Roper
Gordon Miller ∙ Michael Best & Friedrich Philip Miller ∙ Weiss Berzowski Brady
Susan Minahan ∙ Michael Best & Friedrich
Patricia Nelson ∙ Nelson Irvings & Waeffler
Tom Hille ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company
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Bernadette Lanser ∙ Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Brian Lauer ∙ Lauer Financial Services
William Meier, Jr. ∙ Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Greg Dietz ∙ New England Financial
Joan Doberstein ∙ Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Thomas Dornoff ∙ Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
James Meyer ∙ Thrivent Financial
Daniel Morrisey ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Robin Muller ∙ Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
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Award winners listed by primary services and listed alphabetically by last name.
Richard Nagel ∙ Nagel Wealth Management
Peter Anderson ∙ Anderson Financial
Rick Napholz ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Page 16
Barbara Baron ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
Kevin O’Meara ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company
Cindy Storm Fischer ∙ Storm Fischer Investment Group Page 12
Lloyd C. Barrickman ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
Francis O’Toole ∙ MetLife Securities
Laura Barry ∙ Baker Tilly Investment Advisors Page 8
Randy Pfingsten ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company
Anthony Beadell ∙ A.D. Beadell Investment Counsel
Craig Pluta ∙ Alliance Wealth Management
David Becker ∙ Northern Oak Capital Management
Andrew Richman ∙ Richman Financial Services
Gregory Berg ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Page 9
John Richmond ∙ Richmond Investment Services Page 18 Matthew Richmond ∙ Richmond Investment Services Page 18
Richard Schilffarth, Sr. ∙ RBC Wealth Management
Nathaniel Schlotthauer ∙ FNB Hartford Investment Services
Carl Fuda ∙ Kitzinger Lautmann Capital Management
Jeffrey Gawelski ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company James Gehring ∙ Edward Jones
Daniel Geigler ∙ Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Steven Giles ∙ Landaas & Company
Kathleen Beronja ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company David Bier ∙ Merrill Lynch
Scott Grittinger ∙ McCarthy Grittinger Weil Financial Group
John Bill ∙ Manchester Investments
David Gwidt ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Page 21
Michael Bishop ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company
Gary Haertlein ∙ Associated Wealth Management
Robert Blair ∙ J.P. Morgan
Maureen Hansen ∙ SVA Plumb Financial Page 21
David Schoenfeldt ∙ First Heartland Capital
Karen Bliske ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
Dennis Skrypchak ∙ Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
James Bors ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company
Joseph Stueber ∙ Roman James Financial
Andrew Boyd ∙ RBC Wealth Management
Thomas Tenuta ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company
David Boyer ∙ Edward Jones
David Thuli ∙ Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Clay Brandt ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
Paul Tourville ∙ Next Level Planning & Wealth Management
Jeffry Brigman ∙ Legacy Capital Partners
David Wahl ∙ U.S. Bancorp Investments Page 6 & 7
Robert Brooks ∙ Cleary Gull
Greg Wenzler ∙ Prime Financial Services
David Francis ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
Jean Hauenstein ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Page 14 Joseph Heil ∙ Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Mark Heinen ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
James Hern ∙ Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Luke Hesprich ∙ Hartford Savings Bank
Gregory Britsch ∙ Tri City Investments
Joseph Hickey, Jr. ∙ Cleary Gull
Robert Brumder ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company
Paul Hindin ∙ Equable Securities Company
Stephen Hoch ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Page 14
Paul Westphal ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company
Robert Bukowski ∙ Alpha Investment Consulting Group
Michael White ∙ Prime Financial Services
Charles Cairns ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company
Patrick Wielgosh ∙ Merrill Lynch
David Carroll ∙ Cleary Gull
Esther Ezekiel Inyang ∙ U.S. Bancorp Investments Page 6 & 7
Joseph C. Wilson ∙ Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Page 22
Bob Chernow ∙ RBC Wealth Management
Robert Jacobsen ∙ Johnson Investment Services
Michael Cleary ∙ Cleary Gull
Jeffrey Jaeger ∙ RBC Wealth Management
Paul Coldagelli ∙ Landaas & Company
Jim Janikowski ∙ Legacy Capital Partners
Penny Cruse ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company
Robert Joehnk ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Page 16
Andy Wiziarde ∙ B.C. Ziegler and Company James Wozniak ∙ RBC Wealth Management
Mark Zalewski ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company
Insurance
Roger Clark ∙ Modern Woodmen of America Steven Clasen ∙ Thrivent Financial
Investments
Charles P. Albrecht ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Page 19
Laurie Aleksandrowicz ∙ A to Z Financial Planning Page 22 Marc Amateis ∙ Landaas & Company
David Andera ∙ Capital Investment Services of America
Christopher Czarnecki ∙ Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Michael Debbink ∙ RBC Wealth Management Jeffrey Diel ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
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Monica Donahoe ∙ Raymond James Financial Services Kevin Ellis ∙ Kyle Financial Services Mike Endres ∙ Edward Jones
Nicholas Enea ∙ WFA Asset Management Corporation
John T. Evans ∙ Marietta Investment Partners Jerry Faust ∙ Edward Jones
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Jim Hodge ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company
James Kalland ∙ RBC Wealth Management
Kevin Kiesig ∙ U.S. Bancorp Investments Page 6 & 7
Mark Kindler ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company Dick Kinney ∙ Legacy Wealth Management
James Kitzinger ∙ Kitzinger Lautmann Capital Management Kathy Klein ∙ Marietta Investment Partners
Gordon Knutson ∙ Ziegler Wealth Management Page 23
Gregory Kostka ∙ Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Page 23
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Mary Ellen Krueger ∙ Aspiriant Investment Advisors
Brad Kudick ∙ U.S. Bancorp Investments Page 6 & 7
Jeff Pieters ∙ North Shore Bank
Max Stoka ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
Jason Pokorny ∙ Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Pamela Stubler ∙ Johnson Investment Services Page 23
Ilija Potkonjak ∙ LPL Financial
Scott Sullivan ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company
Thomas Kueht ∙ Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Alan Purintun ∙ Oarsman Capital
Robert Landaas ∙ Landaas & Company
Michele Randall ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company
Scott Latzke ∙ Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Richard Reinbold ∙ Cent
Christopher Leberfing ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company
Timothy Reynolds ∙ Aspiriant Investment Advisors
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Richard Tinder ∙ Merrill Lynch
Peter Tourville ∙ Next Level Planning & Wealth Management
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D.J. Verhaalen ∙ U.S. Bancorp Investments Page 6 & 7
Glenn Lemmenes ∙ Edward Jones
Joseph Rifelj ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Page 19
Randal Leonard ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company
Glen Ringwall ∙ Merrill Lynch
David J. Vollmar ∙ Ziegler Wealth Management
Geoffrey “Rip” Maclay, Jr. ∙ Cedarwinds Investment Management Page 13
Dirk Robichaud ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
Robert Roenitz ∙ Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Rich Von der Linde ∙ Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Page 23
Brian Magennis ∙ ING Financial Advisers Page 19
Arthur Rothschild ∙ Landaas & Company
Sara Walker ∙ Associated Banc-Corp
Michael Russo ∙ MetLife Securities
Nelson Weine ∙ Landaas & Company
Norman M. Marcus ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
Jason Ryan ∙ U.S. Bancorp Investments Page 6 & 7
Brian White ∙ Spectrum Investment Advisors
David Massart ∙ Next Generation Wealth Management
Bryan Sadoff ∙ Sadoff Investment Management
Stacy Williams ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company
Michael Sadoff ∙ Sadoff Investment Management Ronald Sadoff ∙ Sadoff Investment Management
Darryl Witkowski ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Page 23
Thomas Savage, Jr. ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company
Randall Young ∙ Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Daniel McKelvey ∙ Investment Center of Grafton
Thomas Schmid ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company
Taxation
Debra Mertz ∙ FNB Hartford Investment Services
Todd Schoenwalder ∙ Associated Investment Services
Allan Carneol ∙ Zetley Carneol & Stein
Dr. Jerome Mahalick ∙ AMP Wealth Managment
Maureen McCabe ∙ Maureen McCabe
John McCarthy ∙ McCarthy Grittinger Weil Financial Group
Anthony Mescher ∙ Talmer Financial
Todd Voit ∙ Voit & Hamilton
Thomas Wickman ∙ Legacy Capital Partners
Edward David ∙ Edward David
Peter Schumacher ∙ Cleary Gull
Kevin Moloney ∙ J.P. Morgan
Gregg Shaffer ∙ Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Daniel Glaser ∙ Charter Capital Management Page 11
Timothy J. Moriarty ∙ Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Michael Shannon ∙ Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Page 21
Joel Guthmann ∙ Guthmann Tax Services
Ronald Morris ∙ Retirement Plan Solutions
Ralph Sharafinski ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
William G. Morse ∙ Ziegler Wealth Management
Christopher Shea ∙ Intrinsic Investors
David Moxom ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Marc Mrugala ∙ Edward Jones
Susan Simon ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Page 23
Dean Muller ∙ Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Jack Simpson ∙ Raymond James Financial Services
James Mohr ∙ James L. Mohr & Associates
Paul Muzzey ∙ Capital Investment Services of America
Ignatius Smetek ∙ Arcataur Capital Management
David Werner ∙ Scribner Cohen & Company
Alexander Smith ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company
Dawn Wittak ∙ Scribner Cohen & Company
Hollie Nelson ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company
Paul Smith ∙ Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
David Nevinski ∙ First Midwest Securities
Michael Sonnichsen ∙ Woodbury Financial Services
Bradley Niswonger ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company
Patricia Stapelkamp ∙ Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Gary Peppel ∙ Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Ronald Steimle ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
William M. Perry ∙ Perry Capital Management
Scott Steinke ∙ Ziegler Wealth Management
Jeffrey Peterson ∙ Landaas & Company
George Stewart ∙ ING Financial Partners Page 19
Bary Morgan ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company
Robert Phelps ∙ Oarsman Capital
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Mark Jubelirer ∙ Schenck
Andrew Komisar ∙ Komisar Brady & Company
William Komisar ∙ Komisar Brady & Company Deborah Kossow ∙ CliftonLarsonAllen
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2012 Five Star Wealth Managers
Left to right: Standing: Four-year winner Jason Ryan, 2012 winner Esther Inyang, two-year winners Ed Behling, Brad Kudick and David Wahl, three-year winner James Dennik and four-year winner DJ Verhaalen Seated: Four-year winner Gregg Bisser, two-year winner Jeff Cady and four-year winner Mel Blann (Not pictured: Two-year winner Kevin Kiesig)
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To receive the 2012 Five Star Wealth Manager award, researched and managed by Five Star Professional, a wealth manager must be nominated by either a peer or by their firm. In the case of representatives of U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., firm nominations are made by either the individual’s Region or Division Manager. Nominees are then evaluated using a list of 10 objective criteria and feedback from consumer surveys. Consumer feedback and surveys are promoted via local advertising, through the Five Star Professional website and by Five Star Professional researchers to augment the regulatory review of reported complaints. Those wealth managers whom satisfy the criteria were named a Five Star Wealth Manager. Find full measurement formulas and information on www.fivestarprofessional.com. The 2012 Five Star Wealth Managers do not pay a fee to be included in the research or the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers, but may pay for licensed use of the Five Star emblem and award. 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. The Five Star award is not indicative of the wealth managers 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 Milwaukee Magazine.
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The Private Client Group
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Baker Tilly Wealth Management Team Candor. Insight. Results.
$1.3 billion in regulatory assets under management*
Left to right: Standing: 2010 winner Jay Czarapata, Bruce Laning and three-year winner Laura Barry Seated: Patty Steingraeber, Stephanie Zydzik
• Independent and objective advice for your unique situation • Tailored plan designs and investment consulting for organizations • Specialized retirement readiness and distribution strategies
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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 $1.3 billion in regulatory assets under management*, we guide clients through the complex investment arena with candid advice.
115 South 84th Street • Milwaukee, WI 53214 Phone: (414) 777-5500 • Toll-free: (800) 362-7301
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The Berg Investment Consulting Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
Left to right: Four-year winner Greg Berg, Rochelle Wacker, Tom Scanlan and 2012 winner Jeff Diel
• Greg Berg, four-time award winner, was also named one of Barron’s 2012 “1,000 Top Advisors”* • Jeff Diel, first-time award winner
Greg Berg, Managing Director – Investments; Rochelle Wacker, Practice Administration Manager; Tom Scanlan, Associate Vice President – Investments; Jeff Diel, Associate Vice President – Investments 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 the highest standards 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.
111 East Kilbourn Avenue, Suite 2400 • Milwaukee, WI 53202 Phone: (414) 347-3102 • Toll-free: (800) 437-4126, Ext. 3102
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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 0512-1328]. *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.
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Greg Berg and Jeff Diel
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Terry Campbell and Stephen Lasky Personalized, High-Quality Estate Planning and Elder Law Services
Estate Planning, Probate, Tax Preparation and Elder Law Attorneys
Left to right: Three-year winner Terry Campbell and 2012 winner Stephen Lasky
• Moertl, Wilkins & Campbell, S.C. has been serving clients since 1949 • Located in downtown Milwaukee and practicing throughout southeastern Wisconsin • Superior client service for individuals, families and small businesses
Attorneys licensed to practice law in the state of Wisconsin
Members of the American, Wisconsin and Milwaukee Bar Associations The attorneys of Moertl, Wilkins & Campbell, S.C. work with clients to achieve desired results in a cost-efficient manner and emphasize individual service. This client-centered approach to the practice of law has allowed the firm to serve Wisconsin since 1949, often working and growing with members of a family or business through multiple generations. Terry and Stephen understand that estate planning is not a “one size fits all” enterprise, appreciate the importance of listening to
each client’s goals and work hard to design a plan tailored to meet each client’s unique situation and priorities. They also extend this individualized approach to their work with clients in the areas of probate and trust administration, tax planning and preparation, real estate, elder law (including Medicaid planning) and business matters. Clients seeking counsel in any of these areas can be confident that Terry or 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
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Daniel R. Glaser, CPA S.C.
Providing independent, fee-based advisory services for 35 years
Left to right: Joel Hassler and three-year winner Daniel Glaser
• Independent, fee-based management • Coordinated tax and financial planning • Retirement and income planning
Joel Hassler, CFA, President
Daniel R. Glaser, CPA®, CFP®, Partner
Charter Capital Management, Inc. has been providing independent investment management services for 35 years. Our extensive portfolio management experience is enhanced through our tax and financial planning background to provide
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Charter Capital Management Group
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Storm Fischer Investment Group Financial Advice for Retiring Professionals
Areas of Focus: Investment Management, Retirement Planning
Left to right: Terrence Skelding, Julie Coombs, four-year winner Cindy Storm Fischer, Ruth Tsakonas, Sharon Green, Julianne Drews
• 30 years of history helping clients achieve their goals • Honest and sound financial advice built around what’s most important to you • Dedicated to exceptional personal service Cindy Storm Fischer, CFP®; Sharon Green, Financial Advisor; Julie Coombs, CFP®
Storm Fischer Investment Group is a full-service investment management and financial planning firm in Brookfield. Well known for their sincere, straightforward approach, Storm Fischer is a firm you can depend on. A great deal of time is spent getting to know their clients, and even more time
deepening those close relationships, giving their clients the support, insight and direction they need for a successful retirement. When it comes to maintaining your lifestyle and your life savings, you want to make the right choices and feel good about the choices you make.
16655 West Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 105 • Brookfield, WI 53005 Office: (262) 796-8400 • Fax: (262) 796-8410 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.
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Advancing Health, Wealth and Financial Well-Being
• Holistic planning approach
• Retirement income planning
• Personalized investment strategies Credentials: CFP®, CRPC®, CFS®
Left to right: Angela Hendrickson, Chris Brennan, Five Star award winner Susie Kostrivas
When you travel, you know your destination and having a roadmap is crucial in making sure you get there. We approach financial planning in the same manner, by talking to you about your financial destination then formulating a plan to get there. This leads to ongoing conversations in financial planning and managing assets for your lifestyle, with a focus on client education and empowerment, resulting in a more organized financial life.
W233 N2080 Ridgeview Parkway Waukesha, WI 53188 Phone: (800) 236-2776
[email protected] www.ziegler.com/brennan-kostrivas
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B.C. Ziegler and Company, Member SIPC & FINRA.
Cedarwinds Investment Management Team Global Solutions for Intelligent Investors
• Effective risk management • Global diversification • Exceptional value
Left to right: Andy Kuehn, Bob Shellman, Donna Barber and four-year winner Rip Maclay
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 risk-return relationships. We are laser focused on delivering investment excellence, unparalleled service and exceptional value.
Titles: Andy, Digital Marketing Director; Bob, Institutional Marketing Director; Donna, Client Services Director; Rip, Managing Partner
4650 North Port Washington Road Milwaukee, WI 53212 Phone: (414) 431-7390
[email protected] www.cedarwinds.com
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Brennan Kostrivas Planning Team
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Jean A. Hauenstein Navigate Today's Economy With a Long-Term Perspective
• Retirement planning/income solutions • Developed financial strategy
• Customized investment plans Title: Financial Advisor
Representing world-class money management services for financially successful investors incorporating a personalized strategy, unparalleled service and experienced management. We provide vision and experience based on results along with understanding which suitable, quality investments fulfill your criteria. We can help you achieve financial independence. My goal is to preserve clients' assets and to meet and exceed established investment goals.
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
111 East Kilbourn Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53202 Office: (414) 347-3000 Toll-free: (800) 437-4126
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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 0512-0922].
The Hoch Gray Haldemann Group Proactive, Comprehensive, Relationship Driven
• Tax- and risk-conscious investment management • Coordinator of your family’s financial plan
• Family legacy development and wealth coaching
Left to right: Jen Haldemann, four-year winner Stephen Hoch, three-year winner W. Ryan Gray
With more than 35 years of combined experience, the Hoch Gray 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 Gray Haldemann Group is proud to have spent their entire careers at Baird, a conservative, financially sound employee-owned 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.
Jen Haldemann, CFP® Stephen Hoch, CFP® W. Ryan Gray, CFP®
Robert W. Baird & Co. 777 East Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53202
Stephen D. Hoch: (414) 765-3890 W. Ryan Gray: (414) 298-6208
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Robert W. Baid & Co. does not provide tax or legal advice. Member SIPC. 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.
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Locally Based, Nationally Recognized and Grateful for This Honor
• Fee-only financial planning
• Comprehensive portfolio management
• Celebrating our 20th anniversary serving individuals and families Titles: Owner/Founder Credentials: CFP®, CFA®
At Paula Hogan, we look at your whole financial picture. We work only for you, and we are well informed. The firm has become nationally recognized in the past few years, and Paula Hogan has been named to several media lists of top advisors, including multiple years on Bloomberg Wealth Manager’s national list of the “Top 50 Women in Wealth.” Paula’s volunteer work includes prior service on national boards of both the Financial Planning Association and NAPFA (National Association of Personal Financial Advisors). Her published articles are posted on our website and also on our company Facebook page. Take a look. Give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!
Paula Hogan
250 West Coventry Court, Suite 202 Milwaukee, WI 53217 Office: (414) 352-9111 Fax: (414) 351-9166
[email protected] • www.paulahogan.com www.facebook.com/connectwithpaula
Nick Ignatowski
Planning Your Future, Together
• Lifetime income strategies
• Financial planning and advice • Business retirement plans
Left to right: Mike Taylor, 2010 winner Dean Pennebecker and four-year winner Nick Ignatowski
We understand the unique needs of business owners and individuals. Our team will evaluate your current situation, suggest alternatives and implement recommendations in an unbiased manner. For a formal review of your business or personal retirement plan, we encourage you to contact us. Thank you!
Title: Managing Partner Credentials: CFP®, CRPS®, CFS®, CAS®
10909 West Greenfield Avenue, Suite 201 Milwaukee, WI 53214
Office: (414) 282-4000 • Toll-free: (888) 800-5433
nick@plannersfinancialgroup.com www.plannersfinancialgroup.com Dean Pennebecker is a Registered Representative. Nicholas Ignatowski and Michael Taylor are Investment Advisor Representatives. Securities and investment advisory services are offered solely through Ameritas Investment Corp. (AIC). Member FINRA/SIPC. AIC and Planners Financial Group, LLC are not affiliated. Additional products and services may be available through Planners Financial Group, LLC that are not offered through AIC.
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Paula Hogan
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2012 Five Star Wealth Managers
Robert Joehnk
Professional Comprehensive Wealth Management
• 30 years' experience
• Written customized investment plans • Monthly face-to-face meetings Title: Financial Advisor
For more than 30 years, I have successfully navigated volatile markets for my clients. Retirement planning and wealth management are so important — I believe an experienced, trusted professional is vital. As your family situation changes, you need an advisor to counsel you. Call today for a complimentary financial analysis.
111 East Kilbourn Avenue, Suite 2400 Milwaukee, WI 53202 Office: (414) 347-3561 • Toll-free: (800) 437-4126 robert.joehnk@wellsfargoadvisors home.wellsfargoadvisors.com/robert.joehnk
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 0512-2248 5/14/12].
Rick A. Napholz
Helping You Plan, Manage and Preserve Your Wealth
• Comprehensive financial planning approach
• Dedicated to providing excellent service and advice • Working with families and business owners
Specializations: Insurance, Asset Allocation, Retirement and Estate Planning Strategies Credential: CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner
Rick joined Ameriprise Financial in 1983. Being an experienced financial advisor, Rick knows that everyone’s financial picture is different. He works with each client to design a custom financial plan to help them plan to achieve and maintain what is most important to them. His knowledge, as well as the strong relationships he builds with clients, has led to the continued rapid growth of his financial planning practice. Rick is proud to have received this award for the fourth consecutive year and would like to thank all of the clients who he worked with for their continued loyalty and support.
325 North Corporate Drive, Suite 110 Brookfield, WI 53045 Phone: (262) 754-5504, Ext. 105
[email protected] ameripriseadvisors.com/rick.a.napholz An Ameriprise Platinum Financial Services® practice. 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.
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Balance | The Proven Approach To Investing
• Find your optimal mix — proprietary approach to asset allocation
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Left to right: Two-year winners Alan Purintun and Bob Phelps
Oarsman Capital managers have more than a 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 high-yield/hybrid securities.
• Focus on your needs — each account customized for you Alan Purintun, CFA®; Bob Phelps, CFA®
759 North Milwaukee Street, Suite 605 Milwaukee, WI 53202 Phone: (414) 221-0081
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James R. Petrie and Laura J. Petrie Petrie & Stocking S.C.
• Estate and trust planning since 1895 • Teamwork, client service, integrity • AV-rated law firm
Left to right: Three-year winners James Petrie and Laura Petrie
We emphasize planning for the prompt and efficient transfer of property during life and after death, while minimizing taxes. Our estate-planning team carefully tailors each plan to our clients’ individual needs. We are committed to providing quality legal services and building long-term client relationships. In fact, a number of our current clients are the fourth and fifth generations of families Petrie & Stocking has served over the years.
111 East Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1500 Milwaukee, WI 53202 Phone: (414) 276-2850
[email protected] www.petriestocking.com
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Oarsman Capital Team
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Richard N. Reinbold
Helping You Advance, Protect, Achieve
• Asset management
• Collaborative tax and estate planning
• Retirement plans for personal and business Title: President
Left to right: 2009 winner Brian D. Cayon and three-year winner Richard N. Reinbold
Since 1983, we've helped individuals, families and business owners clarify their personal vision and make wise financial decisions. Our disciplined, proactive investment process focuses on protecting your assets with a strong sell discipline and strategies to grow your portfolio, supported by our core values of integrity, passion and exceptional service. Our clients enjoy a feeling of family, and we make sure the relationship works for everyone.
Credentials: ChFC®, CLU®, CASL®
6944 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 Corporate 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, may lose value, including loss of principal. Not insured by any state or federal agency.
Richmond Investment Services Team We Believe Capital Will Go Where It Is Treated Best
• John R. Richmond, ChFC®, CLU®, four-year winner • Matthew R. Richmond, MBA, three-year winner • Peggy Boris, two-year winner Titles: LPL Financial Advisors
Left to right: Three-year winner Matthew R. Richmond, four-year winner John R. Richmond and two-year winner Peggy Boris
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 market place. Our feebased clients also appreciate proactive changes designed to generate results, not commissions.* Award based on 10 objective criteria associated with providing quality services to clients such as credentials, experience and assets under management among other factors. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of 2012 Five Star Wealth Managers. Matthew, John and Peggy are all 2012 award recipients.
RICHMOND Investment Services LLC Comprehensive Planning & Management
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.
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Committed to Your Success
• Personalized, comprehensive • Integrity, strong values
• Full-service, professional advice
Left to right: Ron Leipzig, four-year winner Charles P. Albrecht, three-year winner Joseph Rifelj and James A. Cotturone, Jr.
More than a combined 90 years of experience. Helping clients face the challenges of today while preparing for the future. Providing investment 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.
Charles P. Albrecht, CIMA®, Senior Vice President – Investments; Joseph Rifelj, Senior Vice President – Investments; James A. Cotturone, Jr., CFP®, CRPC®, Financial Advisor; Ron Leipzig, Senior Registered Client Associate
Albrecht-Rifelj Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors 111 East Kilbourn Avenue, 24th Floor Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: (414) 283-8950 • Phone: (414) 283-8949
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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 0412-3903 4/26/12].
George R. Stewart and Brian Magennis
Congratulations to ING — Milwaukee
• Wealth management strategies • Highly personalized service • Retirement planning
Left to right: Five Star award winner Brian Magennis, Nancy Birk, Patti Gilgaren and Five Star award winner George R. Stewart
We pride ourselves on being a group of financial professionals who put the interest of our clients first. Our team provides a full range of financial services and investment solutions. For decades, we have helped our clients identify their retirement needs and provided innovative solutions to meet those needs.
Credentials: George Stewart, CLU®, ChFC®, CFS®; Brain Maggenis, CFS®
ING Financial Partners
10700 West Research Drive, Suite 190 Milwaukee, WI 53226 Phone: (414) 256-2172
[email protected]
Registered Representatives of and securities and investment advisory services offered through ING Financial Partners (Member SIPC).
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Joseph Rifelj Charles P. Albrecht
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Storm, Balgeman, Miller & Klippel Team More Than 60 Years of Combined Experience
• Providing personal attention to your concerns
• Committed to building lasting relationships by providing quality legal services • AV-rated firm, recognizing ethics and ability as voted upon by peers
Focus: Counseling small businesses, estate planning and trusts, including special needs trusts and elder law
Left to right: Four-year winner Tom Balgeman, Terry J. Klippel, Patrick R. Oszewski and two-year winner Robert Storm
Robert Storm has provided representation in numerous transactions involving the acquisition or sale of a business for more than 32 years. The total value of these transactions has exceeded $500,000,000 and has involved diverse industries and service businesses. An important adjunct to his practice has been his representation of business owners in connection with their succession planning and estate-planning needs. Thomas Balgeman has practiced law for more than 25 years. Prior to that, he worked with a large national accounting firm’s tax department. His practice has concentrated in the area of estate planning, probate and Title XIX planning. His background as a certified public accountant is important to him in connection with the financial analysis he can provide to clients.
Storm, Balgeman, Miller & Klippel, S.C. 1011 North Mayfair Road, Suite 200 Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Phone: (414) 453-8500 • Fax: (414) 453-0604
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Carl W. Baehr
Kathy Berndt
4811 S 76th St., Ste. 315 Greenfield, WI 53220 Phone: (414) 817-9344
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Putting Clients First Since 1991
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Franklin Financial Planning
2511 N 124th St., Ste. 206 Brookfield, WI 53005 Office: (262) 785-6160 Fax: (262) 785-6162
Plan for Your Financial Destiny
• Investment management: customized portfolio • Retirement planning: IRAs and 401(k)s • Estate planning: probate and T19 planning
• The best time to retire • Sources of income in retirement • Health and senior living options
Title: Financial Representative
Credential: Chartered Advisor for Senior Living®
Credentials: CEP®, CSA*
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 offered through Harbour Investments, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. *The CSA designation alone does not imply expertise in financial matters.
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Thank you to my clients for your recognition. It is an honor to be working with you. I appreciate the trust you have placed in me and thank you in advance for sending family and friends like you! Registered Representative offering securities through First Allied Securities, Inc. A Registered Broker/Dealer Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment Advisor Representative offering services through First Allied Advisory Services, Inc. Five Star Wealth Managers do not pay a fee to be included in the research of the final list. The overall survey score reflects an average of all respondents and may not be representative of any one evaluation.
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David A. Gwidt
Fleck Estate Planning
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
7269 Hwy. 60 Cedarburg, WI 53012
10345 N Port Washington Rd. Mequon, WI 53092
Phone: (262) 376-2222
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Helping You Protect Your Family
• Quality personalized estate planning • Caring and knowledgeable experience • Complimentary initial consultation
• Comprehensive wealth management • 24 years of experience • Committed to high-quality service
Kenneth M. Fleck: Emeritus President – Wisconsin Counsel of Estate Planning Attorneys
Senior Vice President – Investments
Email for your free copy of my estate planning book “Your Life, Your Legacy — The Fundamentals of Effective Estate Planning.”
Practice Areas: Estate and Charitable Planning, Irrevocable Trusts, Special Needs Trusts, Medicaid and Veterans Planning.
I want to thank my clients who have worked with me over the past 24 years. They have given me the tremendous responsibility of helping them manage their investments, which took a lifetime to accumulate. The past 12 years have been a challenging period for even the most seasoned investors. Successful investing during these times requires a well-thought-out plan and conscientious implementation.
Fleck Law: Estate Planning You Can Have Faith In.
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 0512-0661].
Maureen E. Hansen
Michael R. Shannon
18650 W Corporate Dr., Ste. 200 Brookfield, WI 53045 Direct: (262) 923-5180 Office: (262) 641-6888
[email protected] www.svaplumb.com
N17 W24222 Riverwood Dr., Ste. 150 Waukesha, WI 53188 Office: (262) 523-8397
[email protected]
A Wealth of Service
Integrity and More Than 20 Years of Experience
• Comprehensive financial planning • Fee-only asset management • Exceptional personal service
• Comprehensive wealth management • Personally tailored investment management • Retirement income planning
Title: Senior Wealth Manager
Areas of Focus: Wealth Management and Retirement Planning
Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU)®
CFP®, Financial Advisor, Wis. Life, Annuity and Long-Term Care Licensed
With more than 20 years of experience, Maureen has built a solid foundation to serve her clients. Her philosophy is to help secure her clients' assets, lifestyle and income so that retirement can be enjoyed without financial stress. Whether she prepares a customized plan, develops a personalized budget, manages investments or collaborates with other trusted advisers, she wants her clients to succeed and feel empowered in the process of achieving their financial goals.
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. Call Mike for a personalized review.
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.
© 2012 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC.
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Kenneth M. Fleck
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411 E Wisconsin Ave., Ste. 2200 Milwaukee, WI 53202 Phone: (414) 226-3052 Toll-free: (800) 558-7505
[email protected] fa.smithbarney.com/the411groupsb
“Respect people’s savings and how hard they worked for it.”
— Five Star award winner
Advice That Puts You First
• Comprehensive financial planning • Customized portfolio management • Personalized service
Titles: Financial Advisor, Portfolio Manager
You’ve been successfully accumulating assets your entire life, and now it’s up to me to help you capitalize on that success. Whether you’re looking for ways to fund college for your children or grandchildren, maintain your standard of living in retirement, or deal with the financial issues of 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. © 2012 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC.
Laurie Aleksandrowicz
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
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.
Blanche Berenzweig
Daniel G. Gundrum
1001 W Glen Oaks Ln., Ste. 108 Mequon, WI 53092 Office: (262) 241-7888
Robert W. Baird & Company 777 E Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53202 Office: (414) 765-1465
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www.jkinvestmentgroup.com President, CFP®
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2012 Five Star Wealth Managers
Joseph C. Wilson
Private Wealth Management, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
As a financial planner, I have been working with my clients, helping them to develop individual portfolios based on their everchanging tolerance to risk, changing needs for growth or income, or a combination of both. Mutual trust is the basis of our success.
Dan believes relationships are built through integrity, honor and trust. With an emphasis on solutions, not products, he helps his clients through a unique planning experience that moves clients toward their financial goals and long-term objectives.
Securities offered through Securities America, Inc., Member FINRA/ SIPC and advisory services offered through JK Investment Group, Inc. JK Investment Group, Inc. and Securities America are unaffiliated.
Member SIPC.
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
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Jones Law Offices 10303 N Port Wash. Rd. Mequon, WI 53092 Phone: (262) 240-9899
[email protected] www.cwjones.com
Gordon R. Knutson
Gregory A. Kostka
W233 N2080 Ridgeview Pkwy., 1st Fl. Waukesha, WI 53188 Toll-free: (800) 236-2776
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411 E Wisconsin Ave., Ste. 2200 Milwaukee, WI 53202 Office: (414) 226-3007
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Title: First Vice President, Financial Advisor
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 and financial stability don’t make you who you are, but they do provide a solid foundation for your life. Gordon has been helping his select family of clients make solid investment choices for more than three generations.
Susan Simon
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www.wfadvisors.com/susan.simon Title: Associate Vice President – Investment Officer
Providing my clients with trusted advice and exceptional service for more than 15 years. I focus on retirement income strategies, portfolio management and estate strategies. Please call me to discuss your financial situation. 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 0512-1610].
Pamela Stubler
5901 Durand Ave. Racine, WI 53406 Office: (262) 554-3939 Toll-free: (877) 295-1531
Creates disciplined portfolio solutions designed to meet specific and often unique client investment objectives.
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B.C. Ziegler and Company | Member SIPC & FINRA.
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC 9130 W Loomis Rd., Ste. 1000 Franklin, WI 53132 Direct: (414) 425-1005
Financial Planning Specialist, Associate Vice President, Financial Advisor
John A. Stocking
Respect people’s savings and how
111 E Wisconsin Ave., Ste. 1500 Milwaukee, WI 53202 Office: (414) 276-2850
[email protected] www.petriestocking.com Shareholder, Officer and Director
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Forty-six years of experience giving asset transfer advice. Minimize costs, taxes and delays. Special interest in using trusts to help families include a loved one with disabilities in their plan without losing that loved one's eligibility for medical assistance and Social Security insurance.
worked for it.
— Five Star award winner
Richard Von der Linde
Darryl S. Witkowski
Waukesha, WI 53188 Office: (262) 523-8307
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Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC 9130 W Loomis Rd., Ste. 1000 Franklin, WI 53132 Direct: (414) 425-1007
[email protected] Title: Vice President
morganstanleysmithbarney.com Titles: Vice President, Financial Advisor
As a trusted advisor for 20 years, Pam has helped clients meet their financial goals by providing comprehensive planning and investment solutions with a long-term personalized approach.
Plan! You are distinctly different from the next investor. Yo u r g o a l s a n d a s p i r a t i o n s a r e m y motivations to help you build a successful financial strategy.
Registered Representative, Investment Advisor Representative, INVEST Financial Corporation (INVEST), member FINRA, SIPC, and a registered investment advisor. Invest is not affiliated with Johnson Investment Services.
© 2012 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC.
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wfadvisors.com/darryl.witkowski Title: Financial Advisor
R e s p e c t e d i nv e s t m e n t p r o fe s s i o n a l committed to helping clients achieve their financial goals and dreams. Focuses 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 0512-1520].
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2012 Five Star Wealth Managers
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