John Busey II is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc., operated as a self-employed advisor, and spent 15 years at Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to offer a wide range of investment options and portfolio management solutions.

Aparna Sarma is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America, N.A./Merrill Lynch for seven years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Bradley Jenks is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Gurnee, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor firm since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports a wide range of clients—including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions—through various advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple investment programs and leverages technology tools for operational and research support while maintaining a broad suite of financial services beyond advisory functions.

Kellie Perrault is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at First Midwest Bank and Old National Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Daniel Sackman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Beach Park, IL, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at First Allied Advisory Services, Inc. and First Allied Securities, Inc. He is also involved in non-variable insurance and operates a notary service under the business name Sackman and Son Financial Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, with investment options spanning strategic and tactical allocations, direct indexing, and alternative exposures.

Thomas Heller is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Woodbury Financial Services and OSAIC. He also operates T. Heller Financial, a firm he founded in 2003. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Paul Sylvia is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Gurnee, IL, holding the CFA® designation and Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. He has 10 years of industry experience with prior roles at firms including Northwestern Mutual and Aon Corporation. Sylvia operates through Ellio Wealth Advisors, LLC, the ownership entity for his practice. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Keith Dreger is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Kenosha, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, Dreger is an agent with Frey-Rude Associates, an independent property and casualty insurance agency. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority and with an option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing structure.

Allen Hall is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill, Bank of America, Edward Jones, and Cetera Advisor Networks. He is also associated with Exemplar Financial Network, operating a related business entity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment management solutions utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, supported by advanced operational tools.

Robert Blameuser is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He is the principal of Blameuser Asset Management, having previously worked for First Midwest Securities, Inc. for 16 years. Outside of finance, he is an active trumpet player in various bands and may also teach music. Blameuser Asset Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services for both institutional clients and individual investors. The firm combines individualized investment strategies with insurance brokerage services and manages approximately $4.5 million in assets across about 25 clients.