Our Team
The Prestigiacomo Carroll Casper Manke Group is a multi-generational team built upon the shared values of integrity, hard work, and lifelong learning. We have intentionally developed our team to cultivate diversity of thought, skills, and life experience, while united around the common passion of serving our clients to make a difference in their lives.
Financial Advisors
Client Service Team
Baird Extended Team
Timothy M. Steffen, CPA-PFS, CFP®, CPWA®
Director of Tax Planning
Erica Kroll, CLU®
Insured Solutions Consultant
James Guckenberg
Senior Estate Planner
Kelsey Clair CPA®, CPWA®
Senior Tax Strategist
Laura Ames
Wealth Strategist
Maggie Kordash
Investment Products Associate - Annuities
Melanie Schmieding
Director of Baird Family Wealth
Awards and Achievements
CFP Designation
Meg Prestigiacomo | Tom Carroll | Lindsey Casper
A CFP professional has gone through a rigorous experience and ethical requirements in order to provide the knowledge, integrity and professionalism of a financial planner. You can expect a comprehensive view of your financial needs based on your objectives and goals.
CPWA Designation
Meg Prestigiacomo | Tom Carroll
The Investment Management Consultants Association grants the CPWA credential to advanced wealth managers and advisors who successfully complete the Experience, Education, examination, and Ethics requirements of their program. A CPWA professional is someone who can help you manager your unique tax, estate and investment issues as a part of your broader financial picture.
2025 & 2026 FORBES | SHOOK Research Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams
We are honored to announce that the Prestigiacomo Carroll Group was recently recognized by Forbes/SHOOK Research as a 2025 Best-In-State Wealth Management Team. Thank you for being a part of our success!
2026 FORBES | SHOOK Research Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams. Published 1/7/26, rankings based on data as of 3/31/25.
FORBES | SHOOK Research Best in State Wealth Advisors 2026, 2025, 2024 and 2023
- Meg Prestigiacomo -
The Forbes ranking of America’s Top Wealth Advisors and Best-In-State Wealth Advisors, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative criteria learned through telephone, virtual and in-person due diligence interviews, and quantitative data such as revenue trends and assets under management. The algorithm additionally weighs factors such as service models, compliance records and industry experience, and focuses on those that encompass best practices in their approach to working with clients.
2026 FORBES Best-In State Wealth Advisor.
Published on 4/7/26. Rankings based on data as of 6/30/25.
FORBES Best in State Women Wealth Advisors 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023 & 2022
- Meg Prestigiacomo -
The Forbes ranking of America’s Top Women Wealth Advisors and Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative data, learned through surveys and interviews conducting in-person, by telephone and virtually to evaluate best practices, level of service, investing models and compliance records as well as quantitative data, such as revenue trends and assets under management.
2026 FORBES America's Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In State. Published 2/4/26, rankings based on data as of 6/30/25
Working Mother & SHOOK Research 'Top Wealth Advisor Moms' October 2019 & 2018
- Meg Prestigiacomo -
This list features the top 300 mothers working in wealth management today and is a ranking which measures the best practices of an advisor learned through telephone and in-person interviews, and considers such factors as their service models, investing process, revenue generated for their firms, client retention, and assets under management.
Working Mother/SHOOK Research’s “Top Wealth Advisor Moms”, Multi-Year lists. Published annually Sept – Oct.
Rankings based on data as of Mar 31 of current year.
Giving Back
Our team members enjoy serving on boards, volunteering, and participating in community organizations in various capacities. Organizations supported by our team members include the following:
LPGA Amateur Golf Association, Madison Chapter
Patriot Youth Hockey Association
Marquette University High School