Brad Harber is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Merrillville, IN, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following two years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing several investment-related rental properties and serves as a trustee for a family trust. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process is grounded in modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Pamela Borrmann is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2004 and also has a concurrent role at Centier Bank dating back to 2002. Pamela is based in Merrillville, Indiana. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, financial planning, and access to third-party managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through a large network of advisors nationwide.

Katherine O'Neill is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James since 1994, including service at both Raymond James & Associates, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services Inc. She is also the CEO and president of O'Neill Family Wealth Management, Inc., a separate business entity. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse clientele, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical tools, supporting clients through its advisory programs and partnerships.

Jeannie Ilievski is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Crown Point, Indiana, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and TIAA-CREF. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at clients approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, written recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Linda Jody is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tinley Park, IL, bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2010. Outside of finance, she is involved in acting and film production under the stage name "Jodi London." LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Thomas Hentschel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc. for 17 years and has been involved with various nonprofit organizations, including the Northern Illinois Food Bank and the Kankakee Symphony Orchestra, where he performs as a musician. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

David Capitan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Crown Point, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at BMO Harris Financial Advisors since 2014 and at BMO Harris Bank since 2013. 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, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research from LPL and third-party sources.

Fatma Awadalla is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2026, she worked at Bank of America Merrill Lynch for seven years. Outside of her advisory role, she works part-time as a substitute teacher for several local school districts and serves as a personal assistant at the Illinois Department of Human Services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program.

Dejan Milev is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, and Merrill. Outside of advising, he is a 10% owner of Struga Properties LLC, which manages a commercial building with tenants including a car wash, restaurant, and vape shop. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research-driven modeling and tax-efficient strategies to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Steven Morzy is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2022, with prior roles at New York Life, Rosemary Lane LLC, and in plumbing companies. Outside of advising, he is a silent partner and co-owner of Rosemary Lane LLC, a rental property business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supporting over 23,000 financial advisors nationwide.

Elisha Porterfield is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at Stifel since 2017 and previously spent eight years at City Securities Corporation. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a room rental within her personal residence. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary analysis and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing clients with asset allocation and planning guidance.

Andrew Draper is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Draper serves as a director of the Merrillville Education Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on supporting the local school community. LPL Enterprise serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management. The firm integrates advisory services with brokerage and insurance products through an extensive platform.

Giuseppe Pannarale is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with LPL Financial since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, he is an author of retirement-related content and operates a car rental business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and diversified investment strategies.

Peter Rhee is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliated firms since 2015. Outside of advising, he operates a retail sales business and offers consulting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm provides a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options and reported over $256 billion in assets under management across more than 10,000 advisors.

Michael Ulanowski is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 license and with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2004. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm delivers services on a non-discretionary basis through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Patricia Austgen is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005 and holds a Series 63 designation. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, offering detailed recommendation reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to support its advisory services within a large institutional framework.

Dawn Carrico is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than 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, operating under a fiduciary standard.

James Gingerich is a financial advisor with Merrill in Merrillville, Indiana, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1980 and has also worked at Bank of America, NA, since 2009. 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.

Larry Gulotta is a financial advisor at Stifel with 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His other activities include leasing membership affiliations with the Chicago Board of Trade. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and governmental entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies.

Alan Shenker is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Investment Management and Fifth Third Bank. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also serves as a commodity pool operator and provides advisory services to registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.