Michael Shackel is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent since 2002. In addition to his advisory role, Shackel serves as the Supervisor on the Lemont Township Board in Cook County, Illinois, overseeing government operations and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, providing comprehensive written recommendations across multiple financial planning areas. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services while maintaining them as separate engagements.

Joseph O'Donnell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2009 and previously spent five years with Associated Securities Corp. and Associated Planners Investment Advisory Inc. His outside activities include involvement with Sequoia Financial Network, focusing on non-variable insurance. 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 services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and advanced research tools.

Benjamin Heiler is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Plainfield, IL. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2015 and has prior experience at Heartland Bank and Trust Company and Decatur Earthmover Credit Union. Heiler is also involved in his family business, Silver Creek Gaming Lounge, 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Laura Freeman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked previously at JP Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities, where she spent a total of 15 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in direct sales for Young Living Essential Oils and is a partner in Partnerland LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and investment management programs, utilizing a range of model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Mark Pingul is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BMO Harris Financial Advisors and Edward Jones. From 2016 to 2018, he worked at the New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives, offering a range of financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

John Demarco is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Avantax entities for a decade and currently owns Strategize Home Solutions LLC, a referral marketing business for mortgages. John also serves as treasurer for The Cruisin' Tigers GTO Club, a membership organization for Pontiac automobile enthusiasts that hosts an annual car show. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Alec Leasure is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth Inc. with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Ameriprise and NorthRock Partners. Outside of his advisory role, he has experience in real estate ownership unrelated to investing. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services with an investment approach centered on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a variety of managed account programs supported by technology and a complex affiliate network.

Jack Kristof is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Wachovia/Wells Fargo, and he has operated his own firm, JA Kristof Enterprises, LLC, since 2006. Outside of his primary advisory work, he serves as an independent contractor maintaining the books for a support company called ELEVATE. 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, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm delivers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Siara Spaulding is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Her work history includes roles at Fidelity Investments, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Thrivent Investment Management Inc. She has also held positions outside finance at Gap Inc. and Banana Republic. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios and funds.

Ledion Isufi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Darien, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a commissioned insurance agent and also serves as a notary. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across various allocation approaches.

David Odell is a financial advisor at Cetera with over 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has held positions at multiple firms including Delco Financial Group, Inc., and Summit Financial Group Inc. Odell is a trustee of the David/Carol O'Dell Family Foundation and the O'Dell Family Fund, both charitable nonprofit organizations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party managers.

John Gillmann is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he worked at Hometown National Bank from 2015 to 2021. 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 under management and offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Ryan Mitchell is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, where he has worked since 2020. He has five years of industry experience and previously spent seven years with Buona Beef LLC. Mitchell serves as a board member of the Tinley Park Chamber of Commerce and chairs a committee for the Boy Scouts of America. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm delivers holistic, goal-based planning on topics such as retirement, income tax, estate, and special needs planning, with reviews typically conducted annually and financial advisors responsible for plan delivery and updates.

Karolina Szkaradek is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Naperville, IL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Eye Level and Custom Creative Remodeling. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process is supported by centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework.

Peggy Robinson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Joliet, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2006. 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, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Mary Kay Hrdina is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Plainfield, IL, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. She has 11 years of industry experience and 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 investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Billy Hearth is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, 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 both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and 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.

Joseph Nawrocki is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC since 2021. He previously worked at Grove Point Advisors, LLC, Grove Point Investments, LLC, and has operated his own firm, Joseph A. Nawrocki, Inc., since 1988. Outside of advising, he is president and owner of Joseph A. Nawrocki, Inc., where he integrates fixed life insurance and annuity products into financial planning strategies. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering both brokerage and advisory services. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization with a variety of managed portfolio options and third-party manager programs.

Zachary Porter is a financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including Securities America, Inc. and Cetera Investment Services LLC. He serves as co-trustee of the Janice S. Anderson Trust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors. The firm serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party managers.

Louis Miller is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 49 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for 23 years. Miller is also president of Financial Vistas, a sole proprietorship engaged in selling traditional fixed life insurance, fixed annuities, group health insurance, disability, and long-term care insurance. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services across multiple programs. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting both discretionary and advisor-managed strategies.