Nicholas Taviani is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Frankfort, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at New York Life and Hassett Commercial Moving & Storage, as well as teaching positions at Herrick Middle School and Downers Grove North High School. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in a centralized service delivered alongside its financial advisors.

Bryan Zic is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at MassMutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously at MetLife Securities. Outside of advising, he is involved in web design and engages in real estate wholesaling. 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 ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, annual planning relationships.

Kurt Berg is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Frankfort, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property investment through KWDB, LLC, where he manages lot purchases and facilitates home building and sales in collaboration with a family member. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad client base, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Thomas Hohbach is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Frankfort, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2020, he worked at LaSalle St Investment Advisors LLC and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in golf course duties at Copper Canyon Golf Course. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm provides written recommendations based on research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, delivered through a centralized consulting team that collaborates with clients' financial advisors.

Robert Rutkowski is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for 19 years. He is also a registered advisor with The Lineage Group, operating a DBA investment-related business. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services through various platforms and employs asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across a range of asset classes.

Michelle Denoyer is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Channahon, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Mark Szulc is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and also owns Find More, Inc., an online sales business specializing in merchandise such as toys and collectibles. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework.

Maureen Walsh is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2014. In this role, she partners with clients and their Wealth Management Advisors to develop and implement personalized wealth plans designed for growth, preservation, and transfer of wealth. She has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having worked in various roles since 1988. Her previous positions include Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2007 to 2014, Senior Financial Associate at AG Edwards from 2005 to 2007, Client Relationship Associate at William Blair & Company from 1993 to 2005, Client Relationship Associate at Gruntal & Company from 1991 to 1993, and Institutional Municipal Bond Trading Assistant at Mesirow Financial from 1988 to 1990.

Michael Rhodes is a financial advisor at Stifel with 31 years of industry experience. He has held his current position at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2009. Rhodes holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary methodology from its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and planning, offering fee-based financial planning typically on an episodic basis.

Thomas Klover is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2020 and is also a part owner and CPA at Klover & Co. CPAs PC, where he has provided accounting and tax preparation services since 1994. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating as a multi-manager platform with over $256 billion in assets under management.

Alfredo Lopez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2025 and previously spent ten years at Autozone. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Tyler Minetti is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. Prior to this role, he served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2023. His professional experience also includes positions as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated from 2020 to 2022, and as a Licensed Personal Banker and Mortgage Loan Originator at Republic Bank of Chicago from 2017 to 2020. In his role as a Financial Consultant, Tyler focuses on simplifying financial plans and helping clients pursue their financial goals. He emphasizes building relationships based on trust and transparency and collaborates with clients to develop holistic financial plans.

Steven Galminas is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2009 and also serves as president of SG Financial, where he is involved in fixed insurance and annuity sales. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, providing a range of portfolio management options and access to both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Robert Hartwell is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Plainfield, IL, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 51 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and Signator Investors, Inc. Hartwell is also the owner of Hartwell Financial & Insurance Services, a sole proprietorship engaged in life products sales and insurance brokerage. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering brokerage, investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to various managed account platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and multiple third-party solutions to construct diversified portfolios.

Warren Lindsay is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Plainfield, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at Spoken Simply LLC and Infor (US) Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Joseph Purpura Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services since 1991 and with PFS Investments Inc. since 1983. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, with portfolio implementation delegated to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Pamela Hollinger is a financial advisor at Cetera with 41 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Her career includes roles at Marquette Bank since 2010, Invest Financial Corp. from 2010 to 2018, and Citizens Securities, Inc. from 2006 to 2010. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers.

Michelle Mitchell is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets for 13 years before joining Thrivent in 2022. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers goal-based financial analyses and planning on topics such as retirement, tax, estate, and special needs, with the option to combine planning with managed account services under a consolidated billing arrangement.

James Tromp is a financial advisor with Cetera in Manhattan, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 1992 and also owns an accounting and tax practice, James E Tromp PC CPAs, which he has operated since 1981. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual and institutional clients nationwide through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services with multiple program and custodial options, managing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Bryce Martin is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2015. He has over 12 years of experience in the financial services industry, having previously worked as a Financial Advisor at The Heartland Group from 2013 to 2015, Edward Jones from 2011 to 2013, and as a Financial Representative at TD Waterhouse from 2000 to 2001. Bryce specializes in wealth planning and assisting clients in developing, implementing, and maintaining customized financial plans. He is dedicated to helping his clients and their families pursue their financial goals and maintain confidence regardless of market conditions. Bryce values Fidelity's brand of dedication and integrity, which align with his own professional principles. Outside of his professional work, Bryce enjoys art, family activities, golf, movies, music, and skiing.