Cara Alalade is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Naperville, IL, holding the Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones from 2017 to 2024 and at US Bank in 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she co-founded an LLC intended for future rental property investments. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Michael Mcdonnell is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial for 19 years before joining OSAIC in 2024. Mcdonnell holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he assists in day-to-day operations for a related financial business and serves as a licensed agent helping clients with fixed insurance products. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of integrated financial services and employs various asset allocation and portfolio management tools across multiple advisory platforms.

Nolen Howe is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Sidney, ME, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Spire Investment Partners, Legacy Wealth Management Inc, JPMorgan Securities LLC, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc, and earlier tenure at Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and a network of around 23,701 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Murphy is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. His prior experience includes a decade at Principal Securities Inc. and roles at Hanson Financial Services and Principal Life Insurance Company. He is also the owner of SilverPoint Financial Services LLC, an entity established for accounting and record-keeping purposes. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing various custodial platforms and both proprietary and third-party model strategies.

Ted Coons is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Warrenville, Illinois, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Numark Credit Union, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, and Cetera Wealth Services LLC. He operates a related business under the name Planned Financial Independence Co. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, leveraging a variety of portfolio management options and technology tools, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Robert Intoccia is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with various Fidelity entities since 2005, including Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors since 2018. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and it participates in commodity pool operations and fund advisory roles uncommon among large institutional peers.

Ronald Kot is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera since 1998 and has operated his own tax accounting and audit services business since 1977. Kot also serves as a board member and treasurer of the Stonegate West Community Association in Aurora, Illinois. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services and operates a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial relationships.

Scott Segobiano is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Joliet, IL, holding CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at Aerotek from 2015 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Donald Nelson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His career includes over a decade within various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Outside of advising, he is a founder of a nonprofit providing scholarship grants to community ministries and holds ownership interests in several business ventures, including manufacturing and horse trading. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services tailored to clients meeting certain net worth criteria, integrating advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Philip Schlitter is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at National Life Group and Equity Services Inc, as well as work related to Bradley University. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with services including investment advisory, financial planning, wrap‑fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages roughly $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Paul Reider is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Edward Dollinger is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Joliet, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations. He has 39 years of industry experience and has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1986. Outside of his advisory role, Dollinger serves on the Joliet Rotary and the boards of the Joliet Finance Council and the Will County Community Foundation. 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, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jeffrey Meyers is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Naperville, IL, where he has worked since 2008. He has 22 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property rental in Wheaton, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Diego Facio Guzman is a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he collaborates with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies tailored to help achieve those objectives. He provides ongoing advice and adapts portfolios to address changes in clients' situations. Diego holds the professional designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his High School Diploma from Larkin High School.

Jorn Erik Madsen is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Edward Jones and Mutual of Omaha. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm uses a variety of advisory models and third-party managers to deliver services, covering mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Raymond Meiers is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Morgan Stanley, Centric Wealth Management, and roles outside finance such as at Eagle Brook Country Club. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers these services as standalone or combined with managed-account programs, emphasizing periodic reviews and detailed written recommendations across a broad range of planning topics.

Dorian Holmes is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Joliet, IL, holding a CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Holmes has 12 years of industry experience, having worked at firms including Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Fidelity Investments, and Ameriprise Financial Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to 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, retirement advice, and institutional platforms, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

John Scott is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services in Warrenville, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at PRUCO Securities, LLC. He is also involved in managing business operations through ownership roles in advisory-related companies. 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 advice, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Mark Page is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for 33 years. Page also engages in financial planning and provides health insurance as an incidental part of his practice. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services supported by various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms.

Stephanie Ross is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2025. Her prior roles include six years at Edward Jones and leadership of Stephanie Hartke Agency, Ltd., an insurance agency she managed until 2019. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to create tailored recommendations across various planning areas including retirement, education, and business-owner transition planning.