Robert Sanfilippo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wayne Hummer Investments LLC for eight years and retired for two years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. 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, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of over 22,000 advisors.

Michael Kimmey is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Orland Park, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2003 and previously affiliated with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Michael Kimmey and Associates, Inc., providing bookkeeping, accounting, and tax preparation services. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a variety of third-party advisory programs and asset managers, focusing on matching clients with appropriate investment strategies and fiduciary services.

Kyle Spayth is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their individual goals, emphasizing transparency and straightforward communication in managing complex financial topics. Kyle focuses on building thoughtful, personal plans rather than using templates, aiming to support clients' current needs and long-term visions. His areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Kyle holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Kyle earned a Bachelor's Degree from Purdue University System. In his personal time, he enjoys adventure sports, boating, camping, cooking, gardening, music, reading, spending time with his family, traveling, and yoga.

Luke Larocca is a CFP® with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and has a long history with Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Insurance Agency, among other firms. In addition to his advisory work, he owns and operates Larocca & Company, LTD, a tax preparation and accounting business, and serves as trustee for the Ash Family Irrevocable Trust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a large network of independent advisors utilizing multiple program platforms and investment strategies.

Jeannie Starks is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Matteson, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 7 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 1997. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Amy Farber is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2019. In her role, she focuses on building professional relationships with clients to provide exceptional experiences during every interaction. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Amy held the position of Assistant Vice President and Premium Elite Relationship Manager at Bank of America Merrill from 2016 to 2019. She began her career at Charles Schwab, serving as an Associate Financial Consultant from 2015 to 2016 and as a Derivatives Trade Specialist from 2012 to 2015. Outside of her professional work, Amy engages in various personal interests including fitness, hiking, playing musical instruments, skiing, theater, and traveling.

Lucas Murphy is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Charles Schwab, based in Orland Park, Illinois. He has one year of industry experience and has worked across multiple divisions of Charles Schwab since 2023, with prior experience at Chipotle and Ariel Investments. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

Carl Zegan is a financial advisor with Cetera in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Strategize Wealth Management Group, Inc. and Avantax Investment Services, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a volunteer board member for his local homeowners association and provides tax preparation services through Strategize Tax Services, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser offering a multi-manager platform that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, with access to both affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers across various program structures.

Ronald Ramos is a financial advisor at Cetera with nine years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His career includes roles at Avantax Investment Services and Avantax Insurance Agency, along with significant experience managing accounting and payroll functions at American Security Services Inc, a business he has been involved with since 1998. Ramos also owns Personalized Tax, which provides personal and corporate tax preparation and small business accounting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm servicing individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting advisors with model portfolios and access to third-party managers across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

John Demarco is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. since beginning his career in 2001. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning, dependable income sources, and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Joanne Rincker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has 33 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers for 28 years before joining LPL Financial in 2021. Her prior business activities include work related to non-variable insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Anastacio Gamino Jr. is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Wayne Hummer Investments L.L.C., U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., and several other firms. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Eric O'Neill is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in New Lenox, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, he worked at Cetera Advisor Networks from 2013 to 2018 and has been self-employed since 1996. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting services through his Financial ServiCenter business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and institutional platform solutions.

Kristen Rose is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jacky Smith is a financial advisor at Stifel with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member on the Economic Development Advisory Board in Orland Park, IL. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which focus on capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to inform asset allocation and planning analyses.

Terrence Trimuel Sr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 65, Series 66, and Series 63 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Ameriprise and over a decade with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. He has also been associated with Primerica Financial Services since 2009. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable accounts. The firm uses model-driven investment strategies and delivers advisory services through a large network of advisors, with approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Sophia Diforti is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at Riverside School District 96 and the University of Mississippi Physics Department. She also has experience in recreational and hospitality roles. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering services that include discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Brianne Wolf is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has worked with multiple firms including Avantax Advisory Services and 1st Global Capital, and serves as Vice-President and Accounting Manager at Bill Hickey & Associates, Inc. Outside of her financial advisory work, she operates a direct sales business selling women's and children's clothing. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm offering services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients with a multi-manager platform that includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Michael Murphy is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and 0 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles in food and beverage and design industries. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Christopher Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mokena, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill, Bank of America, and Morgan Stanley. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by various investment strategies and operational tools.