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 and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial LLC and Centier Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers.

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 at Primerica Advisors in Munster, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2001. Her outside activities include sales of loan products and home security-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, utilizing model-driven investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers. The firm operates at scale with approximately 3,698 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management.

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, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Merrill before joining Wells Fargo in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing investment-related ventures including acting as a trustee and owning investment entities. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to a wide range of clients, including individuals, corporations, and institutions. The firm employs extensive research and analytics and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions across a broad product spectrum.

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.

Darryl Lewis is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc. for 37 years before joining LPL Financial in 2021. Lewis also operates a business entity, D.D.E. Partners, LLC, for tax and investment purposes. 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 variety of financial planning and portfolio management services, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

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.

Shane Karshner is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at various JPMorgan entities since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary written asset allocation advice, manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative due diligence with forward-looking capital market assumptions, incorporating ESG criteria and broader derivatives capabilities.

David Capitan is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked 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 institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services delivered through a large network of advisors who may use model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, or customized strategies.

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 at LPL Enterprise with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Draper serves as a director of the Merrillville Education Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on supporting the local school community. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, third-party asset manager access, and participation in the Model Wealth Portfolios wrap program.

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 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2023. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program. The firm’s process incorporates quantitative screens and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Jose Grajeda is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior work includes over two decades at William Blair & Company L.L.C. before joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2017. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research with a focus on eligible strategies and may include an ESG eligibility framework.