Brandon Pogue is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2017. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved with Gourmet Coffee Tea & Beyond I, Inc. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm manages a wrap-fee asset management program that relies on model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers and offers a range of investment approaches supported by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Daniel Lagestee is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Fisher Investments, where he has worked since 2017. He has eight years of industry experience, including prior roles at Northwestern Mutual and Walt's Food Centers. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm uses a centralized Investment Policy Committee and a combination of quantitative and qualitative strategies to build diversified portfolios, offering sub-advisory and retirement plan services along with specialized risk management techniques.

Lisa Marek is a financial advisor at Cetera with 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cetera since 2014. Marek also volunteers as a Court Appointed Special Advocate, providing support to children in juvenile court proceedings. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and retirement services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Michael Kosteskie is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Valparaiso, IN, holding a Series 66 designation with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment strategies through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Jason Gena is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Munster, IN, where he has worked for 10 years. He serves as the chairperson of the board of education at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, a Lutheran school focused on student development through faith and knowledge. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive, goal-based financial planning on a one-time or ongoing basis without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority.

Brandi Restle is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also working at JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2006. J.P. Morgan Securities 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.

Kenneth Youga is a financial advisor with Ameriprise who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies, using a combination of research, modeling, and algorithmic automation to support its advisory process.

Howard Struble is a financial advisor at Stifel with 60 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Porter County Airport. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services based on proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies.

Albert Miller IV is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James & Associates since 2015. Based in Valparaiso, IN, he holds the Series 66 designation. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Eric Himmel is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he has served as a past president and board member of a Lions Club, engaging in community service and civic activities. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial plans without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers integrated planning combined with managed-account options under a consolidated billing program called WealthPlan.

Jeff Radivan is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored Recommendation Reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Stephen Brady is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation, OneAmerica Securities, American United Life, and Heritage Advisory Group. Brady also serves as an insurance agent at Heritage Advisory and Insurance Group, where he offers accident, health, disability, fixed annuities, and life insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charities. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios that include a range of investment products.

Jack Dehaven is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked for AstraZeneca LP for 15 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, 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, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research.

Michael Tiede is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2026. Prior to joining the firm, he was involved with Delaware Bible Church for 14 years. MML Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations by providing ongoing financial planning and asset management services along with educational seminars.

Robert Heitz is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. He has experience in various capacities within Fidelity, including Investment Consultant and Planning Consultant positions, demonstrating his involvement in multiple aspects of financial advising and client planning. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor Assistant at Heartland Investment USA from 2021 to 2023. Throughout his career, Robert has focused on guiding clients toward financial clarity and confidence by leveraging his knowledge and Fidelity's resources. He emphasizes building strong client relationships and fostering collaboration to help individuals and families make informed decisions, reduce financial stress, and work toward long-term prosperity. Outside of his professional work, Robert enjoys hiking, movies, museums, outdoor adventures, skiing, and table tennis.

Amber Gonsiorowski is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management based in Crown Point, IN, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Edward Jones, Modern Woodmen of America, and Thrivent Financial. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, offering goal-based analyses and planning without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority. Their services include a consolidated billing option that integrates planning with managed-account programs while maintaining them as separate engagements.

Jill Recknagel is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Patrick Hedge is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009 and holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory role, Hedge serves as a licensed Indiana High School Athletic Association basketball referee and is president of the Winfield Chamber of Commerce. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and maintains a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Paula Betts is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2014 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Michelle Rachford is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on developing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' individual financial goals and adapting to changing market conditions. Michelle leverages investment insights from Merrill and banking services from Bank of America to provide comprehensive financial solutions. She holds professional designations as a CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Michelle earned a High School Diploma from Merrillville High School. In addition to her professional work, Michelle is engaged in community service and dedicates time to volunteering with local organizations, reflecting the Merrill tradition of community involvement.