Michael Sharples is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2010. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at Edward Jones for four years. He also operates a business entity, MKS Wealth Management. 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 institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Arthur Remiasz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013, also working at JPMorgan Chase Bank from 2012 to 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions, supporting recommendations that may include ESG criteria.

Lisbeth Guerrero Aguirre is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Addison, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities, and Fifth Third Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to deliver written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting.

Louis Pinto is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, while operating under a fiduciary standard.

Marieta Borzym is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience at Edward Jones, where she has worked since 2014. She is based in Elmhurst, Illinois. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a committee member reviewing financial statements for St. Peter's UCC in Elmhurst. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Omar Martinez Ortiz is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes seven years at Guardian Industries and ongoing roles at Merrill and Bank of America. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and other institutions, with portfolio implementation tailored by strategy and client preferences.

Daniel Studebaker is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Geneva, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and John Roland. He serves on the board of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, supporting high school athletes through athletics and discipleship. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses and planning without discretionary trading authority. Their approach includes options for combining planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing program called WealthPlan.

Amanda Fatigati is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside finance, she has experience working in animal-related businesses such as Hill Chester Animal Hospital and The Dog District. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology and research tools.

Scott Selfa is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2020, with prior experience at LPL Financial and Influential. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that include written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Raymond Kalwajtys is a CFP® professional at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience, all spent at the firm since 2014. He serves clients from River Forest, IL. Outside of his advisory role, he is the manager of two family-owned industrial rental property LLCs in Chicago. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment strategies and advisory services, managing over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Caden Blazing is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Downers Grove, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked at Chungdahm Academy and the Mayo Clinic. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations across various financial planning areas. The firm combines goal-based analyses with managed-account options while maintaining planning and portfolio management as separate services.

David Koldras is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-trustee for his deceased mother’s trusts. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by extensive research and analytics.

James Michel is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He is also a trustee for his parents, a role he has held since 2007. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and integrates research and analytics to support its diversified investment approach.

Andrew Ariens is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2016 and has worked at the related entity Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2013. Ariens serves as a board member of the Western Springs Business Association and is a commissioner on the Western Springs Economic Development Committee. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms, with proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Gayle Peterson Gillen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lisle, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2007. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations tailored annually by a centralized consulting team.

Ronald Lambke is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2018 and previously at UBS Financial Services Inc from 2009 to 2018. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary options. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, including a broader range of investment products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Artemio Herrera Jr. is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 securities registrations. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and the State of Illinois. Outside of his advisory work, he is a landlord managing a rental property in Chicago. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

G Mc Loughlin is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2019, Mc Loughlin was involved with CEKA Creative Boutique for four years and spent seven years as a homemaker. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gerald Rife III is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable Advisors, US Waterproofing, and The Flying Locksmiths. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm's advisory process incorporates centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research, supporting a range of eligible investment strategies.

Lindsey Driscoll is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Westmont, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked with LPL Financial since 2021 and previously spent 12 years with Waddell & Reed, Inc. Driscoll is also involved with Driscoll Strategies and One For The Kids. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technology and research resources.