John Weber is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Warrenville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked at ED&F Man Services Inc. and spent a decade at SG Americas Securities, LLC and Newedge USA LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Matthew White is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a mobile food trailer business called The Coop and Scoop, LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary program.

Ronald Guidice is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Jewel Osco and Peapod. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities and employs a centralized team to deliver algorithmically supported, non-discretionary retirement recommendations.

Mark Albian is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lisle, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His prior work includes extended tenures at Waddell & Reed and various insurance carriers, as well as a brief period leading EMRJ, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual investors, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and third-party asset management, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Richard Scheele is a financial advisor at OSAIC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for nine years. Outside of his role at OSAIC, Scheele is a partner and manager at The Next Level Planning Group, LLC, where he participates in strategic decision-making and operational management. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting various account types and investment strategies across its affiliated broker-dealer and RIA networks.

Philip Depriest is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Cetera Investment Advisors LLC, Raymond James Financial Services, and Vision Asset Management Inc. He has been with LPL Financial since 2019. 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 portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and oversight of over $819 billion in discretionary assets across a network of more than 22,800 advisors.

James Kingsley is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience at Edward Jones in Oak Park, IL. He has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Stephanie Thompson is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Woodbury Financial Services, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and MetLife Securities. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Special Needs Mom Squad, a consultancy providing special needs planning and resources for families and professionals, and she serves as the current president of its associated nonprofit organization. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients, offering comprehensive financial planning and a range of managed portfolio programs. The firm employs a model-based investment process with support for discretionary strategies, third-party managers, and alternative investments across a multi-advisor platform.

Jared Brooks is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Thrivent since 2020. Prior to his financial career, he spent over a decade at Planes Moving and Storage of Chicago. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering both one-time and ongoing planning engagements. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping these services separate.

Nathan Kraus is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Oak Brook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2014 and previously spent time at Axa Advisors and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in an outside insurance brokerage business. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party program referrals.

Mark Pautsch is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Cetera entities since 2015. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios along with customized strategies.

Ezra Samuels is a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he collaborates with clients to understand their current financial situations and introduces them to the solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America. He aims to empower clients with knowledge and tools to manage their financial lives effectively. Ezra holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Syracuse University.

Michael Doyle is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 35 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior firms include Woodbury Financial Services, Equitable Advisors, and Mony Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a life, major medical, and disability insurance sales business. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services including comprehensive financial planning and managed portfolios. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by risk-tolerance tools and various portfolio management strategies.

Daniel Coil is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Dtc Group, Inc., Mark Karambelas, Chamber630, Flexible Benefit Service Corporation, various insurance carriers, and Waddell & Reed, Inc. Daniel is also involved with DTC Group in a non-investment-related capacity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including access to model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and institutional platforms.

Susan Pedersen is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 1991 and focuses on helping clients develop potential solutions and provide investment guidance for individuals, families, and businesses by understanding their short- and long-term financial objectives. Susan holds the designations of Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). She is a graduate of DePaul University. Susan specializes in areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, and retirement income. She follows a disciplined process that begins with getting to know her clients and their financial situations to craft customized financial strategies aimed at helping them pursue their goals. Susan lives in DuPage County with her husband and two sons. She and her family are active in the community, supporting Christ Church and participating in local missions. She has committed to giving 10% of her time to help others with their financial goals without obligation or cost.

Frances Tillman is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2024, she worked at Woodbury Financial Services and State Farm VP Management Corp. She also has roles supporting financial planning and client services through her work with Northpoint Financial Group and Camaioni Consulting. Osaic Wealth serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach includes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting discretionary strategies and third-party manager selections.

Christina Gilsinn is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Wheaton, IL, with 10 years at the firm and five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Kyle Butson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Roselle, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior work history includes four years at Edward Jones and roles at Itasca Bank & Trust Co and Integrated Facilities Solutions. 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, encompassing financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Richard Lazaro is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. He is also affiliated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process incorporates both quantitative and qualitative research, using forward-looking capital market assumptions to develop model asset allocations.

Derek Meade is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with Charles Schwab in Naperville, IL, returning to the firm after a brief tenure at Fidelity Investments. Outside of financial services, he is a brand ambassador for a business specializing in customized engraving on wine and liquor bottles. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combined brokerage, custody, and advisory platform with a client relationship model that includes both non-discretionary and discretionary managed account options.