Michael Dowd is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several major firms, including Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, Charles Schwab, and JP Morgan Chase. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

David Johnson is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Financial since 2025. Prior to joining LPL, he worked for 19 years at Wayne Hummer Investments. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios, research, and technology-driven investment solutions.

Eric Schneider is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2012. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver non-discretionary, algorithm-assisted recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Paul Schifferer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Cary, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019 and has served as Mentorship Chairman for AmSpirit Cary Grove Business Exchange, a local small business networking group. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and managing over $1 trillion in assets.

Laura Bochenek is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Joseph Ricciardi is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has prior experience at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Ricciardi has worked as a pilot for United Airlines since 1994. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research, model portfolios, and technology-driven solutions.

Domenico Ernandez is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009 and previously worked at Merrill from 1999 to 2003. Ernandez is also a co-owner of Heritage Partners, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate activities through ownership and partnership in entities that focus on purchasing and renting properties. 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 offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public finance work, along with specialized advisory programs.

Casey Callahan is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Crystal Lake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2023, he worked at several firms including SagePoint Financial, OneAmerica Securities, and Northwestern Mutual. He also owns Callahan Financial Strategies, a sole proprietorship focused on financial planning, retirement planning, and investment management. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutions, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of advisers. The firm utilizes advanced asset-allocation tools and multiple investment platforms to manage portfolios that include a range of asset classes on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Matthew Lemke is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 23 years of industry experience. He is the president and owner of two support companies, GMF Lemke Financial, Inc. and Summit Wealth Strategies. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through an affiliated municipal advisor.

Robert Richards is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Penn Mutual. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s advisory approach includes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools, with offerings that range from financial planning to institutional investment programs.

Jennifer Johnson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Cetera Advisor Networks and Bergeland & Hubbard. Johnson serves as a board member for Exemplar Advisor Services and Exemplar Accounting and Tax Advisors, reflecting involvement beyond her advisory role. 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, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Robert Olesen Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2018, he worked for James T. Borello & Co. for 17 years. He is also the owner of Olesen Tax Strategies, a tax preparation business. 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, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports its recommendations with analytical tools and risk profiling.

Jennifer Dallas is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and the Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools.

Ivan Feliciano is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a musician who creates music for streaming platforms. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Cambron Culpepper is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Culpepper worked in various school districts, including Community Unit School District 300 and Elgin Area School District U46, with a career spanning roles from 2012 to 2025. 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 and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds under a fiduciary standard.

Eric Boksa is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC and has previously worked at firms including JP Morgan Securities, PNC Investments, Morgan Stanley, and Edward Jones. 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 tailored retirement-income planning through written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jeannie Dulson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Fidelity and its related entities since 1998. Outside of her advisory role, she acts as an agent for Randy Hansen, assisting with correspondence related to patent matters and vendor meetings. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a diverse range of investment products.

Pauline Staab is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and has 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2025 and previously spent six years at Avantax Advisory Services. Additionally, she is a partner at Porte Brown LLC, a public accounting firm, where she provides attest, tax, and consulting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that supports both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Zachary Cashmore is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in North Barrington, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Advisor Share Wealth Management and self-employed advisory firms. Outside of financial advising, he has worked in the brewing industry with Revolution Brewing. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a diverse client base, including individual and institutional clients, with a broad range of advisory programs and affiliated investment options.

James Gregga is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Morgan Stanley in Barrington, Illinois. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities from 2012 to 2020. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a broad range of investment advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and analyses but generally acts in an advisory capacity without providing individual security recommendations in its standalone planning services.