Over the years, we have found that a team approach can be an effective method to help clients who have a wide variety of needs as they maneuver through a complex financial-services world. We invite you to discover and experience the power of our services. We believe it has far-reaching benefits for our clients to get opinions from several sources with diverse backgrounds, education, and experience.
No one strategy fits everyone, which is why every client gets our undivided attention—from planning to execution to follow-up. We take a proactive approach to helping you develop a strategy to address your financial goals and objectives, using the most efficient methods available.
Co-Founders
Cody Mares Retired Co-Founder
Co-Founder
Cody is a retired co-founder of Elluvium Financial, where he dedicated over three decades to serving clients and shaping the firm’s mission of helping others achieve financial clarity and confidence. With 35 years in the financial services industry, Cody brought both depth of experience and a genuine passion for guiding individuals and families through life’s financial decisions.
During his tenure, Cody played a pivotal role in onboarding new clients, servicing ongoing relationships, and acting as the firm’s on-site technology resource. He was known for his ability to approach each client’s unique situation with creativity and care—leveraging his extensive industry knowledge to help clients define their goals, assess feasibility, and chart a clear path toward success. His clients often viewed him not just as a financial advisor, but as a teacher, guide, counselor, friend, and personal CFO.
Originally from Appleton, Cody now enjoys the quiet of country living in a restored 1880 Belgian farmhouse with his wife, Tami. Together, they have four children and six grandchildren. Even in retirement, Cody remains actively involved in his community through his local church, the Rotary Club, and by serving on the boards of two local nonprofit organizations. In his free time, he enjoys reading, cooking, traveling, and woodturning.
Samuel D. Sigler, CFP®
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Co-Founder
Sam is one of the firm’s founders at Elluvium Financial. After acquiring a degree in economics from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh he began his career in the financial services industry in 1994 and has been a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ since 1998. Sam specializes in comprehensive financial planning and investment management. He provides each of his clients with a unique, personalized and customized plan built around their prioritized goals and defined by their vision of success. He enjoys working with clients, coming up with solutions for them, and making their dreams and goals a reality. His clients often say that he listens and truly cares about them and their overall financial well-being.
Sam lives in his home town of Appleton, WI with his wife Heidi, their twin boys Sammy and Max and their new puppy Gus. He loves the family-oriented neighborhood and stays involved in the community through his local church and his kids’ activities and sporting events. Outside of the office, Sam enjoys playing guitar, traveling, cooking, coaching his kids and doing triathlons.
Co-Owner
Brent Mares, CFP®, CRPC®, AAMS®
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
Operations Manager
Emily Wieser
Operations Manager
Client Centered
Whether you are investing to build wealth, protect your family, or preserve your assets, our personalized service focuses your needs, wants, and long-term goals.
Our team of professionals have years of experience in financial services. We can help you address your needs of today and for many years to come. We look forward to working with you.