Heidi Mccarthy is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Raymond James since 2016, alongside roles at First Financial Bank and Yellow Cardinal Brokerage Services. In addition to her advisory duties, she is involved in wealth management at First Financial Bank. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals, supported by analytical tools and offers specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting programs.

Diana Nyman is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 23 years of experience in the financial industry. She specializes in estate investment planning, retirement planning, qualified corporate retirement plan services, and offers expertise in college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, and retirement income. A native of Princeton, IL, Diana holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in Psychology and Sociology from Indiana University. She attained her Series 7 and Series 66 licenses, as well as licenses in life insurance including fixed and variable annuities. In 2012, she earned the Chartered Retirement Plan Specialist™ designation and has received the Premier Advisor distinction. Diana also holds professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Diana's community involvement includes active participation in the National Breast Cancer Coalition, the Reach for Recovery Program through the American Cancer Society, and service on various boards like the Porter County Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice Advisory Council from 2006 to 2019. She is a breast cancer survivor and advocates for breast cancer research funding and affordable health care. Outside of her professional and volunteer work, she enjoys cooking, gardening, hiking, music, traveling, and watching movies.

Alan Swingler is a CFP® with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera since 2014. He has worked with Cetera Investment Services since 2004 and has a longstanding association with Centier Bank dating back to 1994. Outside of his advisory role, he participates as a pension committee member at ARC Bridges Inc. and evaluates student essays for a stock market educational program. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors and serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

James Weissman is a financial advisor at Cetera with 38 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Avantax Investment Services and Avantax Advisory Services, as well as involvement with Butterscotch Foxx LLC. Outside of advising, he is a Reiki Master-Teacher and participates in photography through his minority ownership in a small media business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. It offers a range of investment management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Raul Gallardo Jr. is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, following a tenure at JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research in its advisory process and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities compared to many institutional programs.

James Peller serves as Senior Resident Director at Merrill, where he leads the Peller Koleff Team, a financial advisory group focused on assisting families, corporate executives, and small business owners with wealth management and retirement planning. The team helps clients address critical financial issues including portfolio management, retirement income strategies, philanthropic services, risk management, and trust and estate planning. James works closely with clients to develop customized plans that align with their personal goals, such as funding education, managing new wealth, legacy planning, and small business strategies. James is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a high school diploma from Valparaiso High School and two bachelor's degrees from Purdue University. James emphasizes transparency and simplicity in his advisory approach, focusing on creating a collaborative and thoughtful experience for his clients. Outside of his professional work, James enjoys golfing, swimming, and traveling. He lives in Valparaiso, Indiana with his partner Jodie and their dog Jammer. He is involved in community support through organizations including the Crisis Center and Lakeshore PAWS.

Steven Swingler is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently advising clients through Cetera. His prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group, Polaris Ventures, and TD Ameritrade. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts, offering diversified portfolio management and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors.

Beau Gutierrez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at U.S. Bancorp Investments, BMO Harris Financial Advisors, and BMO Harris Bank. Outside of his financial career, he is an owner and partner of The Chimney Hospitality LLC, an entertainment business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Craig Slosson is a financial advisor at Stifel with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Stifel since 2012. Slosson serves as an appointed committee member of the City of Crown Point, Indiana Redevelopment Commission. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Adam Robertson is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Schererville, Indiana. He has 10 years of industry experience, including prior roles at IMI Precision Engineering, Panduit, Robertson Food Group, and Lanco Group of Companies. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Laura Bertagnolli is a financial advisor at Stifel with 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2005. Bertagnolli holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to offer asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

David Alonzo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Gary, Indiana, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior work includes Harris Investor Services, Inc. and Ifmg Securities, Inc. He serves as a board member on the Nominating Committee for the Town of Munster, Indiana. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, institutions, and retirement plan participants. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, supported by technology and a large network of advisors.

Jacob Lublow is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at UBS and BMO Bank and has a background that includes teaching at Purdue Northwest and Lincoln Way East High School. 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 services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by various operational and research tools.

Hans Herr is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2012, following prior roles at Merrill, StrategIQ Financial Group, LLC, and United Planners' Financial Services of America. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and offers access to a range of investment strategies, including ESG frameworks.

John Zandstra is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC and JP Morgan in various capacities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Candace Lieber is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 66, Series 65, and Series 63 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Ameriprise, UBS Financial Services, and Merrill. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Joshua Struble is a financial advisor at Stifel with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and five years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2020 and previously worked at Storage Solutions, Dish Network, and Sight and Sound Music Center. 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 a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Shanice Howard is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with a Series 66 credential and approximately one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Northern Trust Asset Management, Guggenheim Investments, and LPL Enterprise. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan” that combines planning and managed-account services while maintaining them separately.

Jake Gaines is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Dyer, Indiana, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions to develop model asset allocations.

Melissa Uylaki is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Prior to this, she worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. starting in 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and offers access to broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.