Jerry Doran is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Ministry Leader for HIS Ministry, a men's group at St Mark Lutheran Church focused on Bible study and charitable fundraising. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, providing written recommendations on a broad range of financial topics through a network of advisors. The firm emphasizes holistic, goal-based planning and separates its planning services from managed-account programs.

Mark Harms is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Libertyville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. and Edward Jones. He is also an author outside of his advisory role. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations nationwide, offering a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by in-house and third-party research.

Eulalia Turkowski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Gurnee, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She worked for Wayne Hummer Investments LLC for ten years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Ulysses Smith Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Winthrop Harbor, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Smith owns multiple small businesses, including a sales company and a labor services firm, and is involved in various gig economy roles such as rideshare driving and online retail selling. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program with approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management. The firm provides advisory services through a large network of advisors using model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers.

Jennifer Pestikas is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at LPL Financial since 2022. Pestikas has experience with Abbott Laboratories Employees Credit Union and Cuna Brokerage Services, Inc. Outside of advisory work, she is co-author and podcast host for "Brave Women at Work," a series focusing on stories of resilience, and owns Jennifer Pestikas Coaching LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing research and model portfolios from multiple sources to provide both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Richard Radtke is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with a Series 66 designation. He began his advisory career in 2024 and has prior work experience in diverse industries including casting and retail. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles and investment preferences.

Peter Brush is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2009. He has 17 years of experience in the industry. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Alma Zelaya is a Series 66 licensed advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2025, and previously held roles at Frost Bank/Frost Insurance Agency and in various other positions across education and corporate sectors. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kelly Banner is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Kenosha, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she is a member of JTB Real Estate LLC, where she occasionally handles paperwork and record keeping. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing goal-based financial analyses and planning without discretionary portfolio management. The firm’s approach includes combining planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option while maintaining separate services.

Trevor Bieszczat is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank and JPMorgan Securities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Michael Kaniok is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he partners with clients in real estate investments focused on purchasing properties to flip or rent. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Bryan Reed is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Allstate Financial Services and Allstate Insurance. Outside of advising, he is employed by Festival Foods. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers diverse advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Steven Gatto is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Lake Forest, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and City National Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in private business ventures, including ownership of a private company and a family rental property investment. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutions, offering a variety of wrap fee advisory programs with customizable portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm integrates in‑house and third‑party investment managers and provides a range of options including tax management and responsible‑investing screens.

Michael Lambert is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Winthrop Harbor, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1992. Outside of his advisory role, Lambert operates a sole proprietorship, Lambert & Associates, unrelated to investments, and is involved in the sale of home security and automation product referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and a limited selection of separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients under a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities while maintaining oversight of model offerings.

Robert Foltz is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Lake Forest, IL, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. He serves on the board of Youthbuild Lake County, a charitable nonprofit organization. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies using both in-house and third-party managers, alongside integrated financial planning and brokerage services.

Mauricio Currea is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wayne Hummer Investments for 12 years and has operated Primaso Management LLC since 2008. 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 brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and various investment strategies.

Barry Proctor is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Wayne Hummer Investments for 20 years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources to support various investment strategies.

Leland Werner is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James since 2018. Prior to his financial advisory career, Werner spent five years at Wickstrom Auto Group. Outside of finance, he owns and operates Werner Motorsports, where he manages operations and serves as a racing driver and head driving instructor. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering tailored financial planning and consulting services supported by extensive research and a variety of portfolio management strategies.

Adam Solano Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Grayslake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 1999 and has worked with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 1993. Outside of his advisory role, he is an author of nonfiction works, engages in public speaking, and is a candidate for Avon Township Trustee. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars using firm-approved analytical tools to deliver tailored recommendations.

Wendy Farrissey is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 24 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP®, Series 63, and Series 66 credentials. Her prior experience includes eight years at Northern Trust before joining Charles Schwab in 2018. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services, combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and a formal alternative-investment process.