Daniel Lagestee is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Fisher Investments, where he has worked since 2017. He has eight years of industry experience, including prior roles at Northwestern Mutual and Walt's Food Centers. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm uses a centralized Investment Policy Committee and a combination of quantitative and qualitative strategies to build diversified portfolios, offering sub-advisory and retirement plan services along with specialized risk management techniques.

Lisa Marek is a financial advisor at Cetera with 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cetera since 2014. Marek also volunteers as a Court Appointed Special Advocate, providing support to children in juvenile court proceedings. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and retirement services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Michael Kosteskie is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Valparaiso, IN, holding a Series 66 designation with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment strategies through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

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.

Albert Miller IV is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James & Associates since 2015. Based in Valparaiso, IN, he holds the Series 66 designation. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

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.

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.

Michael Tiede is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2026. Prior to joining the firm, he was involved with Delaware Bible Church for 14 years. MML Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations by providing ongoing financial planning and asset management services along with educational seminars.

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.

Jill Recknagel is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

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.

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.

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.

Corey Hecht is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Corey works with clients including retirees, business owners, and non-profits, focusing on areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Corey earned his bachelor's degree from Saint Joseph's College. His approach involves developing personalized financial strategies that reflect each client's unique goals, which he categorizes as essential, important, or aspirational. He operates with the resources of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management to assist clients in meeting retirement cash flow needs, purchasing or refinancing homes, college funding, estate planning, and managing concentrated stock positions. Outside of his professional role, Corey is a member of several organizations including the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Emerging Leaders, Duneland Chamber of Commerce, Northwest Indiana Forum, and supports groups such as the Duneland Family YMCA, Meals on Wheels of Northwest Indiana, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository. He resides in Chesterton, Indiana with his wife and four daughters.

Philip Farese Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and also maintains a law practice dating back to 1993. Outside of his advisory role, he provides legal document preparation and business advice for a family medical practice. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm combines in-house research and third-party analytics to support diversified investment strategies and offers a broad range of financial products and services.