Brian H. Schmucker President and CEO Mr. Schmucker co-founded Pinnacle in 2000. In addition to his duties as CEO, Brian is actively involved in business development and institutional sales and marketing. He has served as an executive officer for over 9 years and has been a featured speaker on topics such Entrepreneurship and Business Administration at the University of Illinois, Illinois State University, Illinois Wesleyan University, and various business seminars. Brian is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University with a B.S., has successfully passed the NASD Series 65 examination, holds an Insurance Producers license and is an Investment Adviser Representative. He is actively involved with Restoring Baseball in the Inner-City (RBI), a youth program in Chicago, Illinois.
	Peter G. Wakker, MBA Director of Investment Strategiesstment Strategies Pete Wakker founded Wakker’s Financial Advisory Service, Inc. in 1990. Previously, he was a broker for eight years with Merrill Lynch in Durham, North Carolina. Pete is a graduate of Atlantic Christian College and he holds an MBA from Central Michigan University. He is active in several professional organizations, including the Market Technicians Association where he presents technical market research projects at regional seminars. Pete is considered an expert in his field and has served as a consultant to other financial advisory firms, including PMFM, Inc. of Atlanta, Georgia, Murphy-Morris Money Management, of Atlanta, Georgia, and Pinnacle Fund Management, Inc. of Champaign, Illinois.
	R. Todd Francisco Vice President and Investment Specialist Mr. Francisco has been with Pinnacle since 2001. Todd oversees all Pinnacle operations and serves on the Investment Committee. Todd began his professional career as a Systems Analyst for the University of Illinois and brings with him over 15 years of managerial and operations experience. His experience in financial services includes investment analysis, qualified plan design/execution and investment advisory operations. Todd is a graduate of Parkland College and is currently pursuing the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation. He has successfully passed the NASD Series 65 examination and holds an Insurance Producers License. Additionally, he is an Investment Adviser Representative and an affiliate of the Market Technicians Association (MTA).
	Brian N. Bollman Director of Enrollment Services and Marketing Mr. Bollman joined Pinnacle in 2002, bringing with him over 20 years sales and marketing experience. Brian is responsible for overseeing the institutional enrollment process as well as marketing. Prior to joining Pinnacle, he served as a Principal and Vice President for Rogards, Inc. located in Champaign, Illinois. Brian is a graduate of Parkland College and successfully passed the NASD Series 65 examination, holds an Insurance Producers License and is an Investment Adviser Representative. He is also actively involved in the Champaign/Urbana, Illinois community and is a member of Rotary, the United Way, and the Don Moyer Boys and Girls Club.
	Denise R. Niemann Operations Specialist Mrs. Niemann joined Pinnacle in 2002, bringing with her over 10 years of banking and accounting experience. Denise is responsible for internal bookkeeping, maintaining the corporate books and serves as Pinnacle’s compliance liaison. She has worked in the investment advisory industry since 1997 in several capacities including customer service, bookkeeping and management. Denise graduated from Parkland College, successfully passed the NASD Series 65 examination and is an Investment Adviser Representative.