Stephen Kavois is a Certified Financial Planner® with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2018 and previously worked at Oak Investment Services for 13 years. He is also involved in the sale of fixed health and life insurance products. LPL Financial is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management along with research and model portfolios from various sources.

Trevor Heide is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Palos Heights, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at City National Bank and BMO Investment Distributors prior to his current role. Outside of his advisory work, Trevor serves on the board of the homeowners association for his condominium and is a junior board member of PAWS Chicago, a nonprofit animal shelter where he participates in fundraising and volunteering. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering tailored advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and custody services. The firm integrates both in-house and third-party investment managers and provides options for tax management, responsible investing, and alternative investments.

Daniel Lewis is a financial advisor at Cetera with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2016. Lewis also has experience with First Merchants Investment Services LLC dating back to 2014. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary services, model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

Luke Larocca is a CFP® with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and has a long history with Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Insurance Agency, among other firms. In addition to his advisory work, he owns and operates Larocca & Company, LTD, a tax preparation and accounting business, and serves as trustee for the Ash Family Irrevocable Trust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a large network of independent advisors utilizing multiple program platforms and investment strategies.

Jeannie Starks is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Matteson, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 7 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 1997. 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, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Bridget Shoemaker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. She previously worked at SII Investments, Inc. for 15 years and has been associated with Oak Investment Services for over two decades. Outside of her advisory role, she serves in a fiduciary capacity for the Ruiz Trust and Ethan Ruiz Supplemental Needs Trust. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources to support diversified and alternative investment strategies.

Anthony Dimiele is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Transamerica Financial Advisors, Wfg, and several entrepreneurial ventures. Outside of advising, he is involved with the Heartland Institute of Financial Education as a certified financial educator and has longstanding ties to community organizations such as the Order Sons of Italy in America and the Burbank Chamber of Commerce. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and utilizes both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research and model portfolios.

Tina Wilson is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with RBC Capital Markets, LLC since 2016. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple wrap fee advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to each client's advisory risk profile.

Lynda Cabrales is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Chicago, IL. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of experience at Primerica Advisors. Prior to this, she worked at Standard Process and Patina Solution, among other positions. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors along with corporate and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Donald Clark Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Munster, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wayne Hummer Investments LLC for 12 years and Natcity Investments, Inc. for a total of three years. Clark serves on the boards of the Bank Insurance and Securities Association and the YMCA Family Camp Nawakwa. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by research and technology across discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

Derric Isensee is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Merrillville, IN, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2021 and concurrently owns and manages Cornerstone CPA LLC, a tax preparation firm. He is also a partner in TI Collective, LLC, involved in real estate subleasing. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

David Moore is a CFP® professional at RBC Capital Markets with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mesirow and William Blair. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, supported by a broad capital-markets platform.

Doug Horne is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations, and has 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Horne serves as Director of Music at Family of Faith Church, is a trustee for the Village of Monee, and is a board member of Provision Theatre, a professional faith-based theatre company. He also leads the Rhythm Makers Orchestra as a bandleader. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors, offering broad-based planning recommendations without implementation services. The firm emphasizes holistic, goal-based analyses and maintains a separation between planning and managed-account services under its “WealthPlan” offering.

Douglas Lewis is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 26 years of industry experience, including 22 years at Edward Jones. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, Lewis serves as president of the Highland Chamber of Commerce and holds leadership positions in local real estate businesses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages more than $1 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branches, offering a range of advisory services including discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and overlay tax-efficient services.

Aakilah Cameron is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, she held roles at Bank of America and Fresh Thyme Farmer Market. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Justin Rizzo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously at Cetera Advisor Networks from 2014 to 2018. He is also involved with Retiresource Wealth Management, which he has been associated with since 2014. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Terrence Trimuel Sr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 65, Series 66, and Series 63 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2009 and has also been associated with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development since 2015. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program that serves primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates through a large network of advisors and utilizes model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers, supported by custodial and trade execution services from Pershing and oversight by BNY Mellon Advisors.

Charles Ranich is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior work includes 16 years at Metlife Securities Inc. and over 25 years in an academic role at Purdue University Calumet. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing technology-driven tools to support client goal analysis and recommendations.

Emily Agresta is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with six years of industry experience. She is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and has prior experience spanning several firms including C2P Capital Advisor Group, Prosperity Capital Advisors, and Innovation Partners LLC. Agresta also has a background in academia, having worked at Purdue University Northwest. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting, employing risk profiling and analytical tools to support client goals, and is notable for its municipal advisor affiliation and specialized SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services program.

Daniel Novosel is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill Lynch and UBS Financial Services before joining Edward Jones in 2026. 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 manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.