Jason Gena is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Munster, IN, where he has worked for 10 years. He serves as the chairperson of the board of education at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, a Lutheran school focused on student development through faith and knowledge. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive, goal-based financial planning on a one-time or ongoing basis without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority.

Kenneth Youga is a financial advisor with Ameriprise who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies, using a combination of research, modeling, and algorithmic automation to support its advisory process.

James Mulkey is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Munster, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1983. 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 solutions through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Gabriela Minotti is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at OSAIC with eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and has operated Minotti Financial Group since 2017. Outside of advisory work, Minotti serves as president of a corporation providing estate planning services and is a notary public. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services featuring model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization across multiple program platforms.

Howard Struble is a financial advisor at Stifel with 60 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Porter County Airport. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services based on proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies.

Eric Himmel is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and possessing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he has served as a past president and board member of the Lions Club, participating in community service and organizational activities. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority.

Jeff Radivan is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored Recommendation Reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Xavier Kon Lopez is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities and has prior experience at Merrill Lynch/Bank of America and Fifth Third Bank. 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. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, with an incorporation of ESG criteria and broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Jack Dehaven is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Crown Point, IN, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. Prior to his current role beginning in 2021, he worked at AstraZeneca LP for 15 years. 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, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Robert Heitz is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. He has experience in various capacities within Fidelity, including Investment Consultant and Planning Consultant positions, demonstrating his involvement in multiple aspects of financial advising and client planning. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor Assistant at Heartland Investment USA from 2021 to 2023. Throughout his career, Robert has focused on guiding clients toward financial clarity and confidence by leveraging his knowledge and Fidelity's resources. He emphasizes building strong client relationships and fostering collaboration to help individuals and families make informed decisions, reduce financial stress, and work toward long-term prosperity. Outside of his professional work, Robert enjoys hiking, movies, museums, outdoor adventures, skiing, and table tennis.

Amber Gonsiorowski is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management based in Crown Point, IN, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Edward Jones, Modern Woodmen of America, and Thrivent Financial. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, offering goal-based analyses and planning without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority. Their services include a consolidated billing option that integrates planning with managed-account programs while maintaining them as separate engagements.

Patrick Hedge is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009 and holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory role, Hedge serves as a licensed Indiana High School Athletic Association basketball referee and is president of the Winfield Chamber of Commerce. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and maintains a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Paula Betts is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services and Merrill, with tenures of six and ten years respectively. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Thomas Van Dellen is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Waddell & Reed Inc. Outside of his financial career, he serves as president of the Kiwanis Club of Frankfort and vice president of the Frankfort Chamber of Commerce, and he has worked as a basketball official since 1993. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of investment programs and portfolio management options, supporting more than 10,000 advisors and overseeing over $256 billion in assets.

Michelle Rachford is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on developing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' individual financial goals and adapting to changing market conditions. Michelle leverages investment insights from Merrill and banking services from Bank of America to provide comprehensive financial solutions. She holds professional designations as a CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Michelle earned a High School Diploma from Merrillville High School. In addition to her professional work, Michelle is engaged in community service and dedicates time to volunteering with local organizations, reflecting the Merrill tradition of community involvement.

Michael Barenie is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Crown Point, Indiana, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones, Wilson, TopBloc, and Brooksource. His other business activity includes work with Oak Partners, Inc., an entity related to his LPL 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Cory Lazart is a financial advisor at Stifel with 12 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner of MFOC, LLC, a rental property business. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach utilizes proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group to inform asset allocation and planning analyses.

Randall Minas is a CFP® with 50 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Stifel since 2017. Prior to joining Stifel, he worked at City Securities Corporation from 2009 to 2017. He serves as president of the Minas Foundation, a nonprofit organization, and holds multiple board roles at Indiana State University, including membership on the Board of Trustees and its finance and investment committees. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Jeff Miller is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015 and at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. 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 selection, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process integrates centralized due diligence with both quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG criteria in their investment recommendations.

Kevin Ribordy is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, having joined the firm as a Financial Advisor in 2014. Based in Northwest Indiana, he works with clients in the Chicagoland area to help them achieve their financial goals. Kevin provides objective advice to high-net-worth individuals and families, focusing on risk management and risk mitigation through portfolio construction as part of their financial planning. Kevin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) certificant awarded by the Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His expertise includes family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. In addition to his professional work, Kevin is actively involved in his community. He serves as President of Union Township Dollars for Scholars, Vice President of Family House of Valparaiso, and coaches for Union Township Robotics. His personal interests include camping, running, and woodworking.