Nicole Mackowiak is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked previously at Avantax Investment Services and 1st Global Advisors, and she currently manages operations at Porte Brown Wealth Management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to various third-party managers and program structures.

Joseph Cane Jr. is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience, currently associated with Cetera. His career includes prior roles at Avantax Investment Services, Avantax Advisory Services, and 1st Global Capital Corp. In addition to financial advising, he is a CPA and partner at Porte Brown LLC, a CPA firm he has been involved with since 1980. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

John Lancaster III is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He is a partner at Porte Brown LLC, where he provides tax preparation, planning, and consulting services to both individual and corporate clients. Lancaster also serves as the treasurer on the board of the Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce, participating in local business events and chamber activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a national SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies, overseeing more than $256 billion in assets through over 10,000 advisors.

Mark Gallegos is a financial advisor at Cetera with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at firms including Porte Brown Wealth Management and Avantax, and he is a partner at Porte Brown LLC, where he leads areas such as international tax, M&A tax, and tax credits and incentives. He also writes and speaks on tax topics. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Megan Angle is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds a Series 66 designation. She has three years of industry experience and has also been a partner at Porte Brown LLC, where she provides tax planning, tax preparation, and accounting services. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as board chairperson for the Tri-Town YMCA and participates in the Illinois CPA Society’s nonprofit committee, contributing to conference planning and education. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to various third-party and affiliated investment options.

Russell Wilson is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently with Cetera since 2025. He has prior experience at Avantax Advisory Services and 1st Global Advisors, and he is a partner at Porte Brown LLC, where he provides tax and accounting services. Wilson also serves on the Board of Directors for the Illinois CPA Society Peer Review Committee. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Jeffrey Smiejek is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 17 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Avantax Investment Services, Porte Brown Wealth Management, and 1st Global Advisors. He is also a partner at Porte Brown LLC, where he manages staff, clients, and new business development, and leads the valuation and transition planning team. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party model portfolios, discretionary and non-discretionary management options, and a range of program structures supported by ongoing supervision and client reviews.

Kelly Switt is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, Switt worked at Avantax Advisory Services and 1st Global Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for parent associations at his sons’ middle and high schools in Illinois. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party investment options.

Kelley Hare is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. She is currently with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, having joined in 2025, and previously worked with Avantax and 1st Global Advisors. In addition to her advisory roles, she is a partner and investor in real estate ventures through Oakton Building Group and Shamrock Building Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large nationwide firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies, overseeing more than $256 billion in assets across over 10,000 advisors.

Genevra Knight is a financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior roles include positions at Avantax Investment Services and 1st Global Advisors, and she has been involved with Porte Brown LLC since 1997. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the board of Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global, a nonprofit focused on educating women business owners internationally. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, employer-sponsored retirement, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, supporting various investment strategies and program structures.