August 2026 Newsletter

From The President

I hope you are enjoying the final weeks of summer! While the grass may be showing signs of the season, the cooler temperatures and beautiful days have certainly been welcome.

As we move into the second half of the year, I would like to revisit the heart of who we are as the FPA of Wisconsin and the purpose that guides our work together:

P.L.A.N.S. Practice • Learning • Advocacy • Networking• Support

This quarter, we are highlighting one of our core missions: Support.

Your FPA of Wisconsin Board remains committed to helping you build meaningful connections with a professional community that understands the unique opportunities and challenges across the wide financial industry landscape. Together with the support of our valued Partners, we continue to create resources, programs, and experiences that enhance your membership and reinforce the value of belonging to a community dedicated to your success.

Support in Action

While your non-profit Board meets throughout the year, August marks our annual strategic planning session. During this important meeting, Board members collaborate to identify innovative ideas, opportunities, and initiatives that will strengthen the member experience and help shape our vision for 2027. Your feedback, engagement, and involvement play a critical role in ensuring we continue to deliver meaningful value to our members. Please reach out email me with any comments, concerns, or interest in volunteering for a talented group on a great mission to support our FPA of WI members! 

Upcoming Events – Mark Your Calendar!

Do not miss this year's September 29th & 30th 2026 Financial Planning Symposium-Registration is OPEN stay with us at the Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake. Book online or call 1-800-876-3399 by August 31st.

Set against Wisconsin's beautiful backdrop of fall trees, it is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow professionals, gain valuable industry insights, and discover ideas that will make us all better practitioners. In addition to excellent educational programming, attendees can enjoy networking opportunities, social happy hour, golf, and even a relaxing pontoon coffee ride.

Year-End Virtual Member Meetings

We heard your feedback that year-end schedules can be especially busy, and we are responding by offering our final two member meetings virtually:

  • November 10, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM
  • December 8, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM

We will share additional details and registration information soon.

Thank you for your continued support of FPA of Wisconsin. I look forward to connecting with you at our upcoming events while continuing to strengthen our vibrant professional community together.

Warm regards,
Shannon Nook, FPQP™
President, FPA of Wisconsin

Welcome New Members

Geoffrey Aster
Matt Brandeen - Freedom Financial Partners
Kaitlyn Carter, CFP® - Northwestern Mutual
Michael Kelsash, CFP® - Affinity Asset Management
Dan Kleytman - Northwestern Mutual
Kaden Kubisz, CFP® - Equitable Advisors
Zachary Lindsley, CFP® - Baird
Steven Pierce, CFP® - Northwestern Mutual
Mike Rodenbaugh, CFP®, CFA, CPA
Keegan Tadych
Quin Van Dyke, CFP® - Northwestern Mutual 

Calendar of Events

Member Meetings – Save the Dates

November 10th - Virtual Event 

December 8th - Virtual Event

Financial Planning Symposium - 

September 29th & 30th - The Osthoff Resort & Spa - Register Now

Kitces IAR Ethics -

August 27th - Register Now - Make sure to identify FPA of Wisconsin when registering!

For more information on each event visit the Events Page.

Partner Spotlight

Prairie Trust is Wisconsin’s premier fiduciary-focused trust company, specializing in personal trust administration, estate settlement services, and special needs trusts. Prairie Trust practices an Advisor-Friendly approach, partnering with financial advisors in the management of trusts. For more information on Prairie Trust, visit www.prairietrust.com.  

Thank You to Our Partners

The success of our year-long programs and community outreach is a direct result of the dedication and generosity of our FPA Wisconsin partners. We extend our deepest thanks for their continued partnership and support.

Platinum Partner

Gold Partner
Luther Group
Prairie Hill Holdings
Prairie Trust

Silver Partners
Capital Group/American Funds
Cliffwater
CPS Horizon Financial
Edvest 529 College Savings Plan
Fidelity Investments
Investors Associated
Nationwide Advisory Solutions
Natixis Investment Managers
Vesta Senior Network
Vizance

Bronze Partner
First Trust
MLG Capital
von Briesen & Roper, s.c.

Did You Know....

Membership

All members who enroll in the auto-renewal program will receive a 10% discount on their annual membership fee. To take advantage of this offer, simply select "auto-renewal" when you join or renew online, or contact FPA Member Services at [email protected] or 800-322-4237 option 2. We are thrilled to provide this added value to our members and hope it will make membership in FPA even more rewarding.

Connect with Your Peers on FPA Connect

Welcome to the next generation of connecting with your financial planning community! FPA Connect is your all-in-one source of connection with FPA members. The upgraded platform features a homepage with an activity feed to make following discussions easier than ever. The improved community library provides easier navigation to find what you want – when you want it. Knowledge Circles, the All-Member Open Forum and your different communities are better than ever. Access to the new FPA Connect is just another great benefit of FPA membership. Check it out today! 

The FPA Marketplace

Savings on the Products and Services you need. 

FPA SUMMIT 2026

FPA SUMMIT 2026 (formerly FPA Annual Conference) is the center of learning, innovation, and collaboration in financial planning.  It will be held on November 9-11 in National Harbor, MD and is ideal for financial planners at any career stage who want to expand their minds and practices by exploring business and career paths and examining trends shaping the profession’s future.  Early Bird registration ends August 17. 

Current Board Members

President - Shannon Nook, FPQP TM
President Elect & Partners Director - Josh Strzelecki, CRPC, APMA
Treasurer - Greg Nebel, CFP®
Secretary - Brittany Falkner, CFP®, EA
Chairman - Luke Kraft, CFP®, AIF®, CAIA
Membership Director - Bethany Canfield
NexGen Director - Ryan Rink, CFP®, EA, CLTC®, ChFC®
Program Director - Deanne Phillips, CFP®, CDFA®
Career Development Director - Tyler McConville, CFP®
Public Relations Director - Jeremy Keil, CFP®, CFA
Symposium Director - Mike Smith, LUTCF, CLTC
College Connections Director - Andrew Scott

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