Thomas Mc Cartney is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 30 years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he was associated with M Holdings Securities, Inc. and operated his private wealth management practice through My Advisor & Planner LLC. Outside of advisory work, he manages MAP Professional Building LLC, a family-owned business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm uses risk profiling and analytical modeling to tailor non-discretionary planning and encourages implementation through its advisory programs or other providers.

Timothy Wagenknecht is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 17 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at E*TRADE Capital Management LLC, Wealth Watch Advisors, LLC, and Fortified Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in Patriot Property Partners, LLC, a company formed to hold and maintain property. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, delivering model portfolios constructed from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Kathleen Morton is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She holds a Series 63 designation and has 41 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Norwex and Isagenix International, LLC, and she is a 50% owner and secretary of Morton Private Wealth Strategies, Inc. Morton also has a long-standing association with Melaleuca since 1993. 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 consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools, supports wrap-fee advisory programs, and maintains specialized municipal and SIMPLE IRA advisory services.

Daniel Studebaker is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Geneva, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and John Roland. He serves on the board of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, supporting high school athletes through athletics and discipleship. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses and planning without discretionary trading authority. Their approach includes options for combining planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing program called WealthPlan.

Gerald Rife III is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors, US Waterproofing, and The Flying Locksmiths. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations.

Michael Sloan is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wayne Hummer Investments for 15 years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. Sloan holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research, model portfolios, and advanced technologies to support diversified strategies.

John Verbeke is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Batavia, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a backup trustee for a personal living trust. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Brian Graf is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Plainfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 29 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

John Burbidge Jr. is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones and the Stephen Buechele Insurance Agency. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where he is employed, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across various asset classes.

Luis Solis is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Aurora University, and various retail and service positions. Merrill, along 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joe Estes is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to his current role, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for seven years. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a trustee of his mother's trust. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Cassandra Duernberger is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Mennenga Tax & Financial, Harbour Investments, Inc., and Edward Jones. Duernberger serves on the Board of Directors for A Just Brew, Inc. and assists with tax preparation and consulting at Tax & Accounting Solutions, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement planning, tax-aware withdrawal strategies, and dependable income sources.

Federico Rodriguez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also working with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2009. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Richard Sharp Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Aurora, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including retirement plan consulting and brokerage services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Franz Merkendorfer is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Aurora, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2017. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary process that incorporates quantitative modeling and ESG criteria.

Darrel Swienton is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019, following eight years at UBS Financial Services Inc. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, tailoring services to plan objectives and risk tolerances while acting as an ERISA fiduciary.

Nicholas Ferraro is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Aurora, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2017 and was previously employed at Scott's Service Place from 2014 to 2017. 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 strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and 15,000 branch offices. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Bryan Kavanaugh is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Elburn, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, he worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company from 2020 to 2025, and spent twelve years with The White Chocolate Grill - Slatebridge Restaurant Group. 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 national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Tyler Wielgos is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at CoinFlip, Bank of America, Merrill, NinjaTrader, and in educational roles before joining Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory work, he is the sole proprietor of JustStank LLC, a retail and online store based in Wheaton, Illinois. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, supported by a structured discovery process and firm-approved tools.

Pragna Rohman is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for a combined 18 years. Outside of her advisory work, she is a business owner of Royal Foods & Flavors and serves as a board member of the Sizzle Foundation, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from internal and third-party sources.