Kerry Schwarcz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS for 10 years and Morgan Stanley for one year prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2026. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities uncommon among institutional advisory programs.

Suzanne Hollingsworth is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in McHenry, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2018 and previously held positions at LPL Financial and Uvest Financial Services Group. She is also involved with Dunlap Financial Services Inc. as an employee under a trade name. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm provides services through multiple platforms and custodians, supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management, and offers proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

James Williams is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates ESG eligibility frameworks where applicable.

Rick Melone is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to his current role, he was employed at The High Tech Solution and Capgemini. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory and investment services supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Andrew Kubicsko Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Lake Geneva, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing rental real estate properties with his wife. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles, affiliated research, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Daniel Volk is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Grayslake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wayne Hummer Investments, Merrill, Chase Investment Services Corporation, and Banc One Securities Corporation. He is involved with Wintrust Investments Insurance Agency, focusing on non-variable insurance. 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 and institutional platforms, and supports advisors with research-driven model portfolios and technology tools.

Connor Terry is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Libertyville, Illinois, having three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo Advisors. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, with a centralized due diligence process and a range of derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Anastasia Thermos is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., Cuna Brokerage Services, Inc., and Abbott Laboratories Ecu. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and model portfolio delivery. The firm integrates proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and systematic methodologies in its investment process and serves as an adviser to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Joseph Gleba is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and has held prior roles at Avantax and Porte Brown Wealth Management. Gleba serves as a director on the board of Crystal Lake Bank & Trust Company and is involved with the Illinois Road Builders Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Aparna Sarma is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience, currently with J.P. Morgan Securities in McHenry, IL. She previously worked at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch for seven years and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2024. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to offer written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Derek Hartmann is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has been with LPL Financial since 2019. Outside of his advisory work, he occasionally caddies at a private golf club and is involved in restoration work through a separate business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual and institutional clients through a broad network. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, using model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across various asset classes.

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.

Vicki Nielsen is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Voya Financial Advisors and Integrity Financial Professionals, where she is also president and owner. Nielsen is an alumni member of Leadership Greater McHenry County and participates in local community activities such as the McHenry County Task Force on Aging and serving as a volleyball scorekeeper at Alden-Hebron High & Middle School. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a wide range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by a network of over 10,000 advisors and managing over $256 billion in assets.

Thomas Plummer is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lake Geneva, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering tailored Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies through a centralized consulting team. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to support clients, with a focus on assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

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.