Kenneth Armbruster is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at VOYA Financial Advisors and Mass Mutual Investors Services. He serves as a board member for the Grand Lodge of AF&AM of Illinois and the Scottish Rite Valley of Chicago. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a multi-billion dollar asset base and multiple platform options.

Edgar Wright is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at StoneX Advisors, StoneX Securities, Morgan Stanley, and Edward Jones. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Brett Schaibley is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones in Frankfort, IL, with 10 years of industry experience, all of which has been at Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard, and is notable for its extensive nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Derek West is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. He specializes in collaborating with clients and their families to develop unique financial plans that address their current and future needs. Prior to his current role, Derek gained experience as a Wealth Management Banker at U.S. Bank from 2017 to 2023. His professional background includes working directly with clients to help them pursue their financial goals. Outside of his professional career, Derek enjoys engaging in activities such as baseball, camping, football, golf, and spending time with friends at social events.

Steven Swanson is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2016, following roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and Chase Investment Services Corp. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Exceptional Properties Unlimited, a real estate rental business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, 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.

John Reyes is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. In this capacity, he collaborates closely with clients to align financial and retirement goals, integrating various aspects of their personal and financial situations to support their life objectives. Prior to his current position, John held several roles at Fidelity Investments, including Investment Consultant (2025-2026), Relationship Manager (2024-2025), and Workplace Planning Associate (2023-2024). His professional experience also includes working as an Equity Derivatives Trader from 2022 to 2023 and serving as a Bilingual Senior Benefits Consultant at GoHealth from 2021 to 2022. Outside of his professional career, John engages in family activities, fitness, golf, playing musical instruments, and outdoor adventures.

Timothy Clark is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has held roles at Avantax Insurance Agency and Avantax Investment Services, and he owns Clarkfs, Inc., a tax preparation business serving individuals, trusts, and estates. Clark also operates Kathryn Humecki & Associates, LLC, a financial services firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options and a broad network of over 10,000 advisors.

Nikolaos Doulas is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018. Prior to that, he was employed at Arthur J. Gallagher and operated two businesses, NikMarr, Inc. and Four G’s, for multiple years. 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 deliver customized asset allocation advice and performance reporting, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Delta Jones Walker is a financial advisor at Osaic with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Walker serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including Community Health Net and the Howard University Alumni group, and is Chairwoman of the Trustee Board at St. John Baptist Church. 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 process uses model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting a range of discretionary and third-party management strategies.

Kenneth Schuyler is a financial advisor at Osaic with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. Prior to joining Osaic in 2024, he held roles at Securities America Advisors, Choice Advisors, and B. Riley Wealth Advisors, among others. Schuyler also engages in community education, having spoken on financial responsibility topics at local colleges and maintains a financial education website, FinancialFitness101.org. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering both brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting discretionary and advisor-managed strategies alongside a wide range of investment programs.

Brian Carlisle is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for 14 years before joining Osaic in 2024. In addition to his advisory role, Carlisle operates a sole proprietorship focusing on marketing fixed insurance and fixed annuity products. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, with a range of programs that include comprehensive financial planning and third-party money manager options.

Michael Johnson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2015. Prior to his current role, he operated MJ Photography of NWI LLC for nine years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program that emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research to support its recommendations and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Aleatha Wilson is a financial advisor at Cetera with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with firms including Northwestern Mutual and operates several consulting and advisory businesses. Wilson is the founder and director of Club Blue Wealth, a nonprofit focused on coordinating industry experts and educational content. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various investment program options and manages over $256 billion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Steven Sterchele is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2009, including its predecessor entities, and continues to serve clients through the firm. Ameriprise provides 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. The firm combines research, modeling, and advisory expertise with a broad range of brokerage and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Jill Maybaum Hart is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at PFS Investments Inc., Dowling Legacy, E*TRADE Securities LLC, Primerica Financial Services, Invesco Advisers, Inc., and Van Kampen Advisors Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and research, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

David Ray is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in St. John, Indiana, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera and Foresters Financial Services prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors and utilizes various advisory platforms and tools to support client strategies.

Dirk Brown is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Griffith, Indiana, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Advisors LLC, FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc., and Hobson Financial Group. He is also involved with Lakeshore Indemnity Group, an insurance agency, and participates in mortgage and real estate services through Listing Leaders NW. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, with an emphasis on using research, technology, and multiple asset management options.

Van Robin Jonker is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the PFS™ designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera since 1993 and serves as president of Capital Wealth Management Inc. Outside of advisory work, he is managing partner of Jonker & Associates, a CPA firm, and president of the Lighthouse Pointe Homeowners Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Christopher Janyk is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on providing tailored wealth management strategies that aim to grow, preserve, and transfer wealth based on each client's unique needs. Christopher works closely with individuals and businesses to develop investment products and strategies designed to meet their financial goals while minimizing risk and maximizing tax efficiency. His areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and retirement planning, among others. Christopher begins his client relationships with in-depth conversations to thoroughly understand their background and financial situation, utilizing the resources at Merrill Lynch to design and monitor individualized financial plans. When necessary, he collaborates with firm specialists to address all aspects relevant to clients' families and businesses. Christopher holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned his high school diploma from Mount Carmel High School and attended DePaul University without completing a degree. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys baseball, football, golfing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Marc La Cien is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mokena, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. 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 and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.