Marc La Cien is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mokena, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Cynthia Wilson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 37 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the financial secretary for CHUMS Incorporated, where she manages the organization’s financial records and scholarship details. 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 incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable breadth of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Maria Abney is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Crete, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked at Farmland Fabrication Co, a small business specializing in steel welding, where she was co-owner and vice president. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors and more than 15,000 branch offices.

Brad Terry is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Frankfort, IL. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Prudential Insurance, and Chubb. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, providing investment consulting and advisory services through a structured, non-discretionary process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence.

Lori Derby is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and Cetera Advisors LLC since 2019, with prior roles at Opus Wealth Partners and LPL Financial. She serves as executive manager at Megent Financial, a financial services firm, where she manages office operations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered adviser serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers through a multi-manager platform.

Brian Sims is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Orland Park, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2022 and has a longstanding affiliation with Central Credit Union of Illinois and Cuna Brokerage Services, both since 2007. In addition to his advisory work, Sims is a notary public. 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, financial planning services, and utilizes model portfolios and research from multiple sources to support diversified investment strategies.

Lisa Waldorf is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Burr Ridge, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1996 and Primerica Financial Services since 1995. Outside of her advisory role, she is co-owner of Lisa + Wally, Inc., a legal entity formed for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, with portfolio management services focused on individual rather than institutional clients.

Richard Callaghan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through a program that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Christina Suchorabski is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with LPL Financial since 2016. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including model portfolios and retirement plan consulting, supported by research and technology solutions.

Paul Muehlnickel is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Frankfort, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2019 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise-managed accounts and use of algorithmic automation in its planning process.

Mandy Ritzke is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. She is affiliated with Cetera and is also a part owner of Disteldorf, Ltd, CPAs, where she has been involved in accounting and tax services since 1998. Additionally, she serves as a partner at Disteldorf Financial Group, a financial services firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor with a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

Marc Rutkowski is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for 19 years before joining OSAIC in 2024. Rutkowski operates under the DBA The Lineage Group. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to multiple advisory platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios that include a broad selection of investment vehicles tailored to client needs.

Anthony Markett is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Before joining RBC, he worked at UBS Financial Services and has been involved with Marist High School and The University of Chicago. He is also employed with Spine Science, where he provides personal training focused on athletic and fitness goals. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering customized advisory programs and portfolio management through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Ghaniyya Lutfi is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Chicago, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2008 and previously spent 25 years with Chicago Public Schools. Outside of advisory services, she is involved in the sale of home security and automation products as part of a referral arrangement with Primerica affiliates. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure, with portfolio implementation delegated to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Todd Gilleylen is a CFP® certified financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2021. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked for Harris Investor Services Inc for 16 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including model portfolios and retirement plan consulting, supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Brendan Day is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Megent Financial and Cetera ADVISORS LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, corporate, retirement plan, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers through a multi-manager platform with various program structures and supervisory approaches.

Erica Kowalczyk is a financial advisor at Cetera with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and previously worked at Edward Jones for four years. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual, institutional, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary programs across multiple custodial relationships.

Patrick Rodgers is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Frankfort, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and PNC Bank. 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 annual retirement planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jack Duffner is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Woodbury Financial Services, Guggenheim Partners Investment Management, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. He is also involved with Duffner Financial Group, a separate financial services business. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of clients, including individual and institutional investors, through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Andrew Koleno is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for 11 years before joining LPL Financial in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with several business entities related to his practice and has established entities for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and consulting services, supported by in-house and third-party research, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.