Nicholas Styczen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lisle, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he worked at Spc and Sigma Financial Corporation from 2011 to 2023. He also owns StyCzen Financial Inc., an entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, with discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research and model portfolios.

Gabriel Siracusano is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Naperville, Illinois. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2023 and has a background as a student spanning 20 years. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu and tailored recommendations using Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Cheryl Duncan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Naperville, IL, where she has worked since 2012, accumulating 13 years of industry experience. She is also associated with Nature's Sunshine Products, a nutritional supplements business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Miguel Jimenez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at TIAA and TIAA-CREF for 13 years before joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank in 2019. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Alan Delcorse is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lisle, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2013 and previously at Highpoint Advisor Group for eight years. Delcorse occasionally sells fixed insurance products, including term, whole life, universal life, and long-term care insurance, through outside agencies. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by in-house and third-party research and model portfolios.

Troy Wallace is a financial advisor with Stifel in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for Earthen Vessels Outreach, an inner-city after-school mentoring program in Pittsburgh. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary analysis and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support client decision-making.

Ralph Watson is a financial advisor at Cetera with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Watson is a managing partner at Woodford Financial PLLC, a CPA firm providing accounting, tax, and financial planning services in Versailles, KY. He has held roles at several firms, including Avantax Investment Services and Raymond James Financial Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Yiqing Dong is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. Before joining Ameriprise, Dong worked at the National Immigration Forum and World Relief Corp. Dong serves on the boards of A Rocha USA and World Relief, contributing to nonprofit governance. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research-driven, non-discretionary recommendations with an emphasis on tax efficiency and asset management within Ameriprise accounts.

Darrell Malano is a financial advisor at Osaic with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 18 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of a local nonprofit branch of Western Catholic Union and owns a financial services sole proprietorship focused on agency supervision. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse clientele including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk management, and access to multiple investment platforms and third-party managers.

Michael Mcgriff is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Fidelity Investments and its affiliates since 2012. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves as a registered commodity pool operator with a formal advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

Jason Marrs is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. His prior experience includes roles at Edward Jones and First Site, Ltd, as well as teaching at Illinois State University. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Fortitude Capital Management, a separate business based in Glen Ellyn, IL. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Michael Seagren is a Certified Financial Planner® affiliated with Wells Fargo Advisors in Naperville, IL, with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in musical entertainment through Bradley Hides Music LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services with a broad range of planning options. The firm offers tailored recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research and tools, integrating advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Anna Wright is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2015 to 2023 before joining Avantax Advisory Services and Cetera in 2023 and 2025, respectively. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors and provides access to multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Hugh Coonrod Jr. is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 42 years of industry experience, currently associated with LPL Financial. He has worked at Linsco/Private Ledger Corp since 2010 and is the sole owner of Coonrod Financial Services, through which he provides securities and insurance products. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research.

Melanie Mousheh is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, serving in this role since 2024. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through positions including Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, Melanie worked as an Associate Representative at Thrivent Financial from 2020 to 2021 and as a Member Experience Representative at Consumers Credit Union from 2018 to 2020. Melanie focuses on developing individualized financial plans, emphasizing client-specific circumstances to create strategies aimed at achieving financial freedom and peace of mind. She prioritizes maintaining open communication and nurturing ongoing relationships to support clients throughout their financial journeys. She holds an Arkansas Insurance License.

Geoffrey Wharton is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 41 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2010. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written, non-discretionary recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Terence Foster is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. since 2019. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Foster serves on the finance committee of Harvest Bible Chapel. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises a diverse client base including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored consulting and portfolio services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and management approaches to meet client goals and risk tolerances.

Adam Vietmeier is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Elgin, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and affiliated entities since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using quantitative asset-allocation modeling combined with centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and operates within the broader J.P. Morgan broker-dealer and banking organization.

Deanna Klokkenga is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 23 years of industry experience. She is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors, having joined in 2022, and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Merrill. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

Thomas Hennessy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Naperville, IL, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 40 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and John Matsock & Associates. He is also involved with Matsock Financial Inc., a business related to his advisory activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by research and model portfolios.