Catherine Cooper is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Ameriprise and Iowa State University. Outside of her advisory role, she is employed by Integrity Point LLC as an Associate Financial Advisor on the Sales and Advice team. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on retirement income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

John Silmon is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2019. He has six years of industry experience and previously spent 18 years at KPMG LLP. Outside of his advisory role, he owns residential rental properties in Oak Park, Illinois. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jeffrey Lord is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for four years. In addition to his advisory role, he manages a social media podcast called Shared Connections. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and corporations 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.

David Hubbard is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Crystal Lake, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Cetera Advisor Networks and operates Total Clarity Wealth Management, an independent registered investment advisory firm. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved in several business ventures including financial services, tax preparation, and accounting firms under the Exemplar brand. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm provides diverse advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and model portfolios.

Jeffrey Bruce is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 21 years of industry experience, including five years at Cetera Advisor Networks and eight years with LPL Financial. Additionally, he serves in the United States Army Reserve and is involved in tax preparation and accounting through Exemplar Accounting and Tax, Inc. LPL Financial is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios.

Rachel Schuck is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2015. Prior to Edward Jones, she worked at Pub 222 from 2011 to 2017. She also consults on investment decisions for her husband's company, Chicago Private Air, an airplane management business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non‑high‑net‑worth and high‑net‑worth households. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non‑discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors.

Morgan Kranz is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Algonquin, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he worked in various service positions including as a child-care worker and in fitness and hospitality. Outside of advising, he is involved in catering services as a server for events. 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 investment solutions supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Michelle Todd is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2024. She works closely with individuals and families to assess their financial situations and develop tailored financial plans. Michelle emphasizes regular reviews and adjustments to these plans to adapt to changes in clients' life circumstances or market conditions. Her experience at Fidelity Investments includes positions as Central Relationship Manager from 2023 to 2024 and Financial Representative from 2021 to 2023. Through these roles, she has developed expertise in client relationship management and financial planning. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Michelle has interests in pets, reading, traveling, and volunteering.

Kyle Merkling is a CFP® and holds the Series 66 designation, with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Dustin Remmler is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in St. Charles, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, he worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Citigroup/Citibank. Outside of his advisory role, he is a classical musician who occasionally performs with orchestral and wind groups in the Chicago area. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a quantitative asset-allocation approach combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Vivek Thayalan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Ameriprise Financial Services, Fidelity Brokerage Services, Bank of America, Merrill, and Citibank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Joni Mallory is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Campton Hills, IL, with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she spent over three decades at Allstate Insurance Company. 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 under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Tyler Pesola is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and several other financial services firms. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by research and technology-driven portfolio management.

Timothy Doherty is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Grosvenor Capital Management from 2015 to 2019 before joining Fidelity. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies, and its incorporation of AI and algorithmic techniques in research.

Alexander Lenz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, delivering non-discretionary advisory programs supported by a centralized due-diligence framework.

Joseph Rumbley is a CFP® professional at Edward Jones with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products under a fiduciary standard.

Heather Hilleshiem is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Sycamore, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including managed solutions and separately managed accounts, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Thomas Gaudio is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Sycamore, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at KCT Credit Union and Cornerstone National Bank and Trust Company. He also worked with the Huntley Park District for five years before entering financial advisory. 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 investment solutions, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and extensive affiliated capabilities.

Terrence Maryniw is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 39 years of industry experience and has operated Maryniw Financial since 1985. He is also a partner in Monetary Solutions, LLC, a non-investment-related business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through independent Financial Professionals using a variety of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Kevin Sullivan is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked in a variety of roles, including positions with Topstep LLC and the Chicago Cubs. 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 that includes individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and government entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.