Byron Furdge is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at firms including GoHealth, State Farm VP Management Corp, and Morningstar Financial Services. Outside of advising, Byron is involved in teaching budgeting through his consulting business, FKC Enterprises. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment strategies, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jarid Brockman is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 17 years of experience, all of which have been with Edward Jones. He is based in Algonquin, Illinois. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Brockman, Inc., an S-Corp. 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 strategies and investment options, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Clifford Hunn III is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Crystal Lake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1999. Outside of advising, he is involved in independent insurance brokering and manages office expenses through a business ownership entity. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services designed for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and leveraging algorithmic tools under oversight.

Rebekah Berry is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Robert W. Baird since 1999. Berry serves on the board and the Endowment Trust Committee of the Greater Elgin Family Care Center, where she participates in overseeing the overall investment allocation of the endowment trust. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services using a combination of in-house and third-party managers, addressing a broad range of investment strategies and client goals.

Matthew Myre is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Sycamore, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and with 47 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1979. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a partner in real estate investments, including a building housing his Edward Jones office and several other tenants. 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 programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and 15,100 branch offices.

Andrew Minehart is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Elgin, IL, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, Minehart is president of Minehart Enterprises LLC, a rental property business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a network of over 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies with affiliated capabilities such as trust services and securities-based lending.

Patrick Naughton is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliates since 1988 and founded Naughton Financial Services in 2012. Outside of his advisory work, Naughton serves on the Board of Lay Trustees for Marmion Academy, a private high school, and is a board member of the John Paul II Renewal Center, a religious organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports over 10,000 independent advisors and serves a broad client base including individuals, 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 both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Michael Wemple is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at LPL Financial since 2016. Prior to that, he was with Heartland Bank and Trust Co, where he continues to serve as a wealth advisor in their Asset Management and Trust Services division. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by research and third-party subadvisors.

Chad Frantesl is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the Series 66 designation and based in St. Charles, Illinois. He has been with LPL Financial since 2024 and has 16 years of experience as the owner of Penguin Cleaning Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs and brokerage services with access to model portfolios, third-party research, and a range of investment strategies.

Jeremy Eckert is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation. He has experience in accounting and tax services, having worked at Trail CPA Corporation and GPL Tax & Accounting prior to joining LPL Financial. Outside of advisory work, he has a background in agricultural business through his role at Integrated Ag LP. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and nonprofits nationwide. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services, using both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house research and third-party subadvisors.

Frank Petroczky is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in West Dundee, IL, where he has worked since 2012, accumulating 13 years of industry experience. He serves as a director for the Shabbona Lake Sportsmans Club in Shabbona, IL, where he volunteers for club outings. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of investment strategies and affiliated services, operating under a fiduciary standard, with a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Patrick O Connor is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at The Freeze and Northern Michigan University. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Senior Care Volunteer Network and is involved in their Planning and Fundraising Committee. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Patrick O'Connor is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2011. Outside of his work at Wells Fargo, he co-owns Armada Financial Partners Ltd with his spouse. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services that include retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, with specialized services requiring specific advisor credentials.

Nathan Arroyave is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BMO Bank NA and Rogers & Holland's. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Glenn Cohn is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aligned with their individual goals. He works alongside the Wealth Management Team to utilize Fidelity's comprehensive resources and provide goal-oriented guidance. He has professional experience as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2025, and previously served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2025. Prior to that, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2019 to 2022. Outside of his professional role, Glenn enjoys activities such as camping, comedy, exploring food, watching movies, parenthood, and traveling.

Eric Gilmore is a financial advisor at OSAIC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Covenant Financial and Topco Associated LLC. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms.

Anthony Kramp is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in St Charles, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

John Treptow is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank. 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, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Stephanie Johnston is a Benefits & Planning Consultant in Executive Services at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2025. Prior to this, she served as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024. Stephanie has been working in the financial services industry since 2008, with progressive experience including positions at Baird, Exemplar Financial Network, Ameriprise Financial, Raymond James at Blackhawk Bank, and Baird again. Her expertise includes benefits and financial planning, having held multiple consultant and specialist roles throughout her career. Stephanie is committed to partnering with clients to understand their goals and develop personalized financial plans. Outside of her professional work, Stephanie enjoys camping, gardening, military service, reading, running, and volunteering.

Candace Van De Voorde is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. She previously worked at JP Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, and has operated Self/Corey Zeiger since 2009. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.