Michael Kordas is a financial advisor with Cetera in Frankfort, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera and its related entities since 2020 and also owns Nestlehut Financial Services, LLC, which provides financial services. Additionally, he manages Kordas Holdings, LLC, an expense management business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform that includes access to affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers.

Thomas Van Dellen is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Waddell & Reed Inc. Outside of his financial career, he serves as president of the Kiwanis Club of Frankfort and vice president of the Frankfort Chamber of Commerce, and he has worked as a basketball official since 1993. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of investment programs and portfolio management options, supporting more than 10,000 advisors and overseeing over $256 billion in assets.

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.

Brian Rincker is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience currently with LPL Financial since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Waddell & Reed Inc., various insurance carriers, and managing his own entities, Rincker Investments LLC and Brian Rincker Notary Public. He has also served as a notary public. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing various portfolio management strategies and research resources.

Jeff Miller is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in South Chicago Heights, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 10 years of industry experience, including roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2013 and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through a structured process that includes quantitative asset-allocation modeling, centralized manager due diligence, and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm delivers its services on a non-discretionary basis, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

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.

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.

Brett Efimov is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Cetera since 2013. Outside of advising, he owns and operates a CPA firm and serves as president of a company providing credit card processing services. He is also a member of the Illinois CPA Society’s membership committee. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Daniel Mc Hugh is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at Vaunt Fitness. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm is notable for its large national advisor network and affiliated capabilities, including a trust company and proprietary mutual funds.

Cataldo Panici is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Wayne Hummer Investments and Banc of America Investment Services. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Wintrust Wealth Management in non-variable insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-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 and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios and research to support diversified investment strategies.

Stephanie De La Cruz is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 18 years of industry experience. She has worked within various branches of Raymond James since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she is an associate and secretary at O'Neill Family Wealth Management Inc., where she assists clients with documentation, requests, and branch operations. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports advisory programs and institutional consulting across a large advisor network.

Erik Johnson is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines in Mokena, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2016 and previously at Tmfs Advisors, LLC. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services for workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients, managing both model-based and customized portfolios while supporting a large client base through advisor-led and online platforms. The firm is notable for its scale, offering discretionary and non-discretionary programs, employer-facing retirement plan consulting, and a Wrap Fee Program alongside affiliate services.

Daniel Hawtree is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 38 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Sigma Planning Corp. and Sigma Financial Corporation. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates a CPA business focusing on tax preparation and accounting. 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 range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house research and third-party subadvisors.

Sandra Hellstedt is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2006 to 2020. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Jeffrey Tromp is a financial advisor at Cetera with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 credential. He has been with Cetera since 2007 and also serves as a senior financial analyst at Navistar Inc., where he has worked since 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with BMA Management, Ltd. as an accountant. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered adviser that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and oversees more than $256 billion in assets through a network of over 10,000 advisors.

Robert Meyers is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LaSalle St Investment Advisors LLC and Edward Jones. Outside of advising, he serves as treasurer on the board of directors for the Center of Hope and is involved in several business ventures including co-ownership of a retail business and an affiliate marketing company. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendation reports, primarily focusing on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Michael Scanlan is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has nine years of industry experience, including seven years at Edward Jones. Outside of his primary role, he serves as CEO and independent contractor for msm wealth management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports institutional consulting and portfolio management across a large advisor network.

Kimberly Clark is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and First Merchants Investment Services since 2019 and previously held roles at Waddell & Reed and Deborah Chinnappillai. Clark serves as a committee co-chair for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and is a board member of South Chicago Parents & Friends, Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Clint Verhagen is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Verhagen serves as a member of the Lions Club, vice president of a local preschool board, and treasurer of a service organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services with a multi-manager platform that includes model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

David Polimeros is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously spent five years with Cetera Advisor Networks LLC. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting services through Financial Servicenter. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.