John Silmon is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Edward Jones since 2019. He previously worked at KPMG LLP for 18 years. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jeffrey Lord is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He previously worked at Edward Jones for four years and has been involved with Noble Path Wealth Management and Upstream Investment Partners since 2025. Outside of his advisory roles, he hosts a social media podcast based in Crystal Lake, Illinois. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered primarily by investment adviser representatives using various discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

David Hubbard is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Total Clarity Wealth Management and Cetera Advisor Networks. Outside of his advisory work, he has entrepreneurial involvement in several business ventures, including Exemplar Financial Network and Exemplar Accounting & Tax Advisors. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supporting a large network of advisors who implement a range of investment strategies.

Jeffrey Bruce is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Crystal Lake, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. Before joining LPL Financial in 2018, he worked at Cetera Advisor Networks and Ameriprise, and he concurrently serves in the United States Army Reserve. In addition to his advisory work, Bruce is involved in tax preparation and accounting through Exemplar Accounting and Tax, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, with a focus on providing scalable and customizable investment strategies supported by research and technology tools.

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 Series 66-licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, he worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Citigroup/Citibank. Outside of his advisory role, he is a freelance classical musician who occasionally performs with orchestral and wind groups in the Chicago area. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting with client decision-making retained. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, offering a range of eligible strategies supported by affiliates for implementation and portfolio services.

Vivek Thayalan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Ameriprise Financial Services, Fidelity Brokerage Services, Bank of America, Merrill, and Citibank. J.P. Morgan Securities offers institutional consulting services focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Joni Mallory is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Allstate Insurance Company for 33 years. 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 strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Tyler Pesola is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. He has also worked outside the financial industry, including at Amazon and Olive Garden. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and customized strategies across various account types.

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 with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Fidelity, Wells Fargo Clearing, and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a tailored advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s process combines quantitative and qualitative due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework within its recommendations.

Joseph Rumbley is a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) with over 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 2005, working out of St Charles, Illinois. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

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 at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2014. He is also the owner of Maryniw Financial and a partner in Monetary Solutions, LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through thousands of financial professionals. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management and manages a multi-billion dollar asset base across multiple platforms and custodians.

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.

Wayne Pover is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently advising at LPL Financial since 2018. He has previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks, Total Clarity Wealth Management, Criterion Wealth Advisors, and Cetera Wealth Services. Pover is a founding board member of the Heart and Soul Foundation, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.