Matthew Dial is a financial advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience, including six years at US Bank prior to joining his current firm. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of fee-based wrap programs, financial planning, and investment management consulting, utilizing strategies managed internally and by third-party managers.

Sarah Garvin is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Geneva, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes five years at ADTRAV Travel Management. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based analyses and written recommendations on a wide range of financial planning topics. The firm allows clients to combine planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option, while keeping the services distinct.

Michelle Martin is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior work includes roles at Merrill, Bank of America, American United Life, OneAmerica Securities, and AXA-Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Ronald Pryer is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

John Abrams is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016 and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics to support investment decisions.

Matthew Krajniak is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at LPL Financial since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Focus Financial, Royal Alliance Associates, and Waddell & Reed, Inc. He has been active in the Leads Organization of Downers Grove Executives for over a decade and owns a non-investment-related business, Midwest Motoring. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, supported by research, model portfolios, and various investment management options.

Eric Saunders is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Aurora, Illinois, with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2000 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 certifications. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and maintains a commercial property in Aurora. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individuals and institutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Seth Wormley is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Yorkville, IL. He has 16 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Association for Individual Development and an elected member of the Kendall County Board. 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 and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Tiffany Francis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked in various capacities within JPMorgan Chase and its subsidiaries since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates a home décor business called The Home Embellisher. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence.

Sharon Piet is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been affiliated with Raymond James since 2022. She is also associated with My Advisor & Planner LLC, where she serves as a wealth manager. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Terence Prokop is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Westpoint/MassMutual Life Insurance Co and Denis Kelly/Wespoint/Mass Mutual. Prior to his financial services career, he was involved in education roles including Teach For America and Chicago Heights SD170. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Manuel Ortiz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Plainfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 12 years of industry experience, including previous roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, U.S. Bank, and JP Morgan Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he has operated a real estate business since 2013. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Jordan Hennings is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management holding a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Wintrust Financial, CUSD 200 Wheaton Warrenville South High School, and Firmatek LLC. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management for institutional clients.

Laura Toms is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience. She is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors, having joined in 2023, following prior roles within Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. In addition to her advisory work, she holds ownership interests in Great Lakes Asset Management LLC and Elesty LLC, both investment-related businesses based in Naperville, IL. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Charles Douglas is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, and he also serves as president of Microtax, a tax preparation and accounting business he has operated since 1994. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser with a large nationwide network of independent advisors, providing a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers multiple program options including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies, managing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Jennifer Mcadams is a Series 66-registered advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent Financial and its investment management arm since 2014. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based analyses and offers planning engagements separate from managed-account services, with an emphasis on periodic reviews and client-driven implementation.

Jacob Owens is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at IBM for six years. Owens has been with Thrivent Financial since 2021. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based analyses and written recommendations across a broad range of financial topics. The firm’s approach separates planning from managed-account services and does not include discretionary trading authority.

John Keeley is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1989. Outside of advising, he is involved in commercial property ownership and management in Naperville and is an investor in the Hard Rock Casino in Rockford, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Michael Olesen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Geneva, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Private Advisor Group, LLC and Advantage Investment Management LLC. Outside of advisory work, he has ownership interests in restaurant management and teaches occasionally. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing research and model portfolios from internal and third-party sources.

John Morgan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 15 years at both New England Schooner, Inc. and Royal Alliance Associates. He is also associated with BULLBUFF LLC, a business entity established for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services, including retirement plan consulting, model portfolios, and technology-driven investment strategies.