Joseph Backlund is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Yorkville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Connor Group and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a sports collectibles venture, planning to sell items through trade shows and online platforms. 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. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model allocations and incorporates broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Douglas Carr is a CFP® and ChFC® with 31 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and previously worked at VOYA Financial Advisors. In addition to his advisory roles, he has operated as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products for over three decades. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC distributes its services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services.

Cara Alalade is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she and her husband established an LLC intended for future rental property investments. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Nathan Mc Catty is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lockport, IL, bringing eight years of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked in real estate with Century 21 and had brief roles at Wells Fargo and Houlihans Restaurants. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individuals and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Nolen Howe is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Sidney, ME, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Spire Investment Partners, Legacy Wealth Management Inc, JPMorgan Securities LLC, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc, and earlier tenure at Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and a network of around 23,701 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Tricia Bivens is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently with Robert Baird & Co. since 2022. Her prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance, LPL Financial, and Herbst Financial Advisors. Outside of her advisory work, she is an Independent Certified OPTAVIA Wellness Coach, providing health coaching to individuals. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients with consulting and portfolio management services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Robert Intoccia is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with various Fidelity entities since 2005. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory solutions.

John Slawinski is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Bolingbrook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2003. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Scott Segobiano is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Joliet, IL, holding CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at Aerotek from 2015 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Ariel Monsivais Jr. is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience and is currently affiliated with Cetera. His career includes roles at LPL Financial, CUNA Brokerage Services, and Grainger. Outside of financial services, he has experience in customer service at Lowe’s Home Improvement, where he worked for several years. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Kimberly Burbank is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with seven years of experience at Thrivent Investment Management and prior experience at Marquette Bank spanning 17 years. She serves as a board member for Love Smiles, a nonprofit organization supporting pediatric cancer patients and their families through storytelling and care packages. Additionally, she is Vice President and a scholarship committee member of the Lincoln Way Area Business Women's Organization, which awards scholarships to local women pursuing higher education. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm’s planning approach includes a broad range of topics and can be combined with its managed-account program under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Daniel Degraaf is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2019, with prior experience at Stepan Chemical and APC Plumbing Co. Degraaf is also the owner of Athena Capital Management LLC, where he acts in a fiduciary capacity. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by research and advisor-facing technology tools.

Joseph Cerullo Jr. is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for nine years at Allegiant Commodity Group. 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 services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Arthur Karman is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 54 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999. Prior to this, he was associated with Axa Advisors, LLC for 21 years. He also operates a business under the name Karman & Associates. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, utilizing third-party asset managers and LPL-sponsored advisory programs.

Ryan Sharp is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lockport, IL, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

David Teska is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2013. 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 within a non-discretionary program. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research in its advisory process and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities compared to many institutional advisory programs.

Edward Dollinger is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Joliet, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations. He has 39 years of industry experience and has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1986. Outside of his advisory role, Dollinger serves on the Joliet Rotary and the boards of the Joliet Finance Council and the Will County Community Foundation. 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, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jorn Erik Madsen is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Edward Jones and Mutual of Omaha. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm uses a variety of advisory models and third-party managers to deliver services, covering mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Lade Kasim is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Naperville, IL, with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, Kasim worked in various roles including at Blue Rams Technology and founded MISAK LLC, a fragrance line. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors, offering non-discretionary written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Dorian Holmes is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Joliet, IL, holding a CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Holmes has 12 years of industry experience, having worked at firms including Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Fidelity Investments, and Ameriprise Financial Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning, retirement advice, and institutional platforms, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.