Joann Richard is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in South Holland, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica Advisors since 2015 and was previously with ACES Illinois for 24 years. Richard is also an author, contributing a chapter titled "School is in the Home" to the 2022 publication "Encouraging Inspiring & Changing Lives, One Story at a Time." Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Gerardo Del Real is a financial advisor at Cetera with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial and 1st Source Bank prior to joining Cetera. Del Real is based in Merrillville, Indiana. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Matthew Michalik is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1990. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked hourly for NBC Sports in Western Springs, Illinois. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and maintains a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Nanette Gutierrez is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2001. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a tiered wrap fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Timothy Swallers is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Crown Point, Indiana, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as vice-president of the LOFS Softball Board, president of the LOFS Men’s Golf Association, and secretary of the St. John Chamber of Commerce. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors and maintains affiliated capabilities such as a trust company and securities-based lending.

Brad Harber is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Merrillville, IN, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following two years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing several investment-related rental properties and serves as a trustee for a family trust. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process is grounded in modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Pamela Borrmann is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2004 and also has a concurrent role at Centier Bank dating back to 2002. Pamela is based in Merrillville, Indiana. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, financial planning, and access to third-party managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through a large network of advisors nationwide.

Katherine O'Neill is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James since 1994, including service at both Raymond James & Associates, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services Inc. She is also the CEO and president of O'Neill Family Wealth Management, Inc., a separate business entity. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse clientele, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical tools, supporting clients through its advisory programs and partnerships.

Jeannie Ilievski is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Crown Point, Indiana, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and TIAA-CREF. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at clients approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, written recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

David Capitan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and previously at BMO Harris Financial Advisors and BMO HARRIS Bank. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Sam Salameh is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Hobart, Indiana, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a rental property in Lansing, Illinois. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of managed investment strategies and affiliated products, operates under a fiduciary standard, and supports its services with a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Dejan Milev is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, and Merrill. Outside of advising, he is a 10% owner of Struga Properties LLC, which manages a commercial building with tenants including a car wash, restaurant, and vape shop. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research-driven modeling and tax-efficient strategies to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Steven Morzy is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2022, with prior roles at New York Life, Rosemary Lane LLC, and in plumbing companies. Outside of advising, he is a silent partner and co-owner of Rosemary Lane LLC, a rental property business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supporting over 23,000 financial advisors nationwide.

Elisha Porterfield is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at Stifel since 2017 and previously spent eight years at City Securities Corporation. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a room rental within her personal residence. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, 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, providing clients with asset allocation and planning guidance.

Andrew Draper is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC for 14 years. Draper serves as a director of the Merrillville Education Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on school community events. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s approach includes model-driven investment implementation and access to third-party asset managers and insurance products.

Giuseppe Pannarale is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2008, with a brief period at Fifth Third Securities in 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Pannarale is an author focusing on retirement topics and is involved in a car rental business. 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 portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Whitney Trimble is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2012 to 2023. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations and functions.

Michael Ulanowski is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 license and with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2004. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm delivers services on a non-discretionary basis through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Patricia Austgen is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005 and holds a Series 63 designation. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, offering detailed recommendation reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to support its advisory services within a large institutional framework.

Dawn Carrico is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. 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 and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.