Margaret King is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Securities America Advisors, Securities America, Inc., and CBSI/LPL. She is also the president and owner of King Investment Services LLC, which provides investment, insurance, and financial planning services to the public. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm utilizes various asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client needs.

Casondra Rowley is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Resource Bank and Forge Resource Group. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Scott Jeffrey is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Rockford, IL, where he has worked since 2009, accumulating 17 years of industry experience. He is part of a large institutional firm known for serving both individual and institutional clients through a wide range of wealth management services. Edward Jones manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Julie Sandberg is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at BMO Bank, FNIC, Monarch Solutions, Inc., and Arthur J. Gallagher. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers diversified investment programs and advisory platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools, serving over 22,800 advisors nationwide.

Thomas Sullivan is a financial advisor with Merrill in Rockford, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1993 and has also been with Bank of America, N.A. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Daniel Winter is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Beloit, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2000 and previously spent 12 years with Mid States Concrete Industries. Outside of his advisory role, Winter serves on the boards of the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin and Camp Manito-Wish YMCA, and is involved with the 4th of July Fun Run community event. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory models and third-party sponsored programs, serving clients through Investment Adviser Representatives and credentialed fiduciaries.

Shane Stuart is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Rockford, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2021 and has prior experience working with the Rockford Park District. Outside of his advisory role, Stuart coaches high school golf and serves as treasurer for the Tony Steward Scholarship Fund. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse range of clients including individuals, pension plans, charities, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, employing a variety of portfolio management approaches tailored to client objectives.

Joshua Lock is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked with ADVIA Credit Union and Thrivent Financial and has a background that includes entrepreneurial experience with JL Handcraft. 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 offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

David Carter is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Rockford, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2009. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors, offering goal-based analyses and written recommendations on a wide range of financial planning topics. The firm allows clients to integrate planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option while maintaining separate service components.

John Larson is a Wealth Management Advisor and First Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since beginning his financial services career in 2000, John has focused on helping clients build comprehensive wealth management strategies tailored to their individual needs. His client expertise includes college education planning, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. John earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Northern Illinois University. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Born and raised in the Rockford community, John attended Guilford High School. He is actively involved locally, having served on the board of The First Tee of Rockford, as Chair of the Finance Committee and board member of the OSF College of Nursing, and participating in the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign. John is married to his wife Chris and they have two children. His personal interests include golfing, running, and spending time with his family.

Michelle Bowman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Rockford, IL, with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in community organizations, serving as Vice President of the Edgewater Neighborhood Association and as a Board Member and Vice President of the Rockford Network of Professional Women. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large national network of financial advisors.

Scott Englehart is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Englehart is a singer in a local performing band called Rock5ive and serves as a business administrator for SLE Services Inc. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Mrudangi Desai is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and approximately one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, Desai held roles at Questrade Financial Group and FGF Brands Inc, as well as various short-term positions and educational pursuits at the University of Waterloo. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Bradley Gummow is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Rockford, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2012 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is a part-owner of Moving Angels of Madison and serves as a director of the Gummow Family Foundation. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Brittany Metz is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc., holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James since 2017 and previously worked at Scentsy for two years. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a registered associate and chief operating officer at Montgomery Financial Services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to model potential outcomes and supports a variety of advisory programs and specialized services such as municipal advising and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Daniel Block is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a referee for an adult soccer league in St. Augustine, Florida. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering services that include discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and the delivery of model portfolios.

Joseph Reynolds is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Investacorp and Securities America. In addition to his advisory role, he is an insurance agent offering insurance-related products under the DBA Financial Designs. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, utilizing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Kelsey Knudson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2023. Prior to that, she spent seven years at JP Morgan Securities and five years at JP Morgan Chase Bank. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broad range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Andrew Latino is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Rockford, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at 5/3 Bank and Midwest Financial Associates. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored recommendation reports in partnership with advisors.

Grant Heinberg is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. He holds a Series 66 designation and has less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Festival Bakery, American Community Wealth Management, and American Community Bank & Trust, as well as teaching positions at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater and local schools. The DDK Group, part of Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, serves high net worth individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies supported by internal research and technology.