Louis Pinto is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. 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 wrap fee options, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, while operating under a fiduciary standard.

Cesar Tovias is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2002. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

David Gustafson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J & J Ventures Inc, PNC Bank, and Chase Bank NA. 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, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jack Wallace is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He is actively involved in educating clients on retirement planning, including income and investment strategies. Jack has progressed through several roles at Fidelity Investments, starting as a Financial Representative in 2024, then serving as a Relationship Manager from 2025 to 2026, followed by a position as Planning Consultant in 2026 before assuming his current role. His experience encompasses various facets of financial consulting, with a focus on retirement planning and investment guidance. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Jack engages in family activities and enjoys fitness pursuits, as well as playing football and golf. He also spends time at the lake.

Patrick Hayes Sr. is a financial advisor at Stifel with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Stifel since 2007. Based in Orland Park, IL, he provides advisory services through the firm’s established platform. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach uses a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Denis Hedderman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Oak Lawn, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise since 2018 and previously with Investment Professionals Inc for five years. He also serves as a financial advisor with Republic Bank. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm offers a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, utilizing a centralized consulting team and a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement recommendations.

Sean Claiborne is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2025 and has a long history of self-employment through Vexint since 1997. Outside of his advisory work, Claiborne is involved in a rideshare business based in 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Cassidy Leonard is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works closely with clients to create personalized investment strategies tailored to their individual goals and financial circumstances. Her approach emphasizes understanding what matters most to her clients and adapting their portfolios as their needs evolve. With expertise in areas including college education planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income, Cassidy provides comprehensive financial guidance. She holds designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Alabama. Outside of her professional role, Cassidy has interests that include antiquing, football, gymnastics, ice skating, music, skiing, spending time with family, traveling, watching movies, and practicing yoga.

Arturo Abarca is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Chase and J.P. Morgan Securities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, with an emphasis on advisory roles rather than individual security recommendations.

John Baggio is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Tinley Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1996 and Primerica Financial Services since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm emphasizes a percentage-based tiered wrap fee and utilizes third-party asset managers overseen through an independent due-diligence process.

William Conte is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orland Park, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Conte serves as a board member of the Joliet Junior College Foundation Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and incorporates various investment and risk modeling techniques in its advisory services.

Marc Desmarteau is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2013 and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in providing seminars on veterans benefits and owns a business focused on college funding resources. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent professionals, employing a range of strategies including proprietary models and third-party managers tailored to client objectives.

William Bloom III is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. for 10 years before joining OSAIC. Outside of advising, he is involved in several entrepreneurial ventures including leading Bloom Financial, Co., developing a financial planning algorithm through Diane Money, and creating mindset workshops and audio programs. He also serves on the board of the Chicago Yacht Club. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charities. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services supported by various proprietary and third-party tools to construct and manage portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Michael Malone is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2017, with prior experience at Nissan. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, delivering non-discretionary advice through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Tyler Berg is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, he worked at Equitable Financial Life Insurance and Equitable Advisors LLC. He has also been involved with the Prestige Baseball Organization and Palos Parks Public Works. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to support its recommendations.

Adam Griffiths is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at VOYA Financial Advisors and leadership positions at Lionheart Financial and Lionheart Ventures. Outside of advising, he is an author and founder of a scholarship program and a financial coaching business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, offering a range of portfolio management solutions tailored to client objectives.

Joseph Donnellon is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for 19 years before joining OSAIC in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing partner at The Lineage Group, which markets his securities business. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers and offers integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Robert Naselli is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, bringing four years of industry experience. He has also been the owner of Topel Forman LLC, a tax preparation and accounting firm, since 1997. Naselli’s background includes prior roles at Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. and long-term involvement with Topel Forman LLC. 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services, offering various investment strategies supported by research and technology, and manages over $819 billion in discretionary assets through a large network of advisors.

Gerald Pruim is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial and its affiliated entities since 2006 and operated Prium Financial Services from 2009 to 2020. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm delivers tailored, non-discretionary advice using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Thomas Walsh is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including a wide range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.