Kevin Merling is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently advising through LPL Financial in Naperville, IL. He has previously worked at Fidelity and Highpoint Advisor Group and has been with LPL Financial since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Axis Tax Advisors LLC, a tax preparation and accounting business. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Drew Patterson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010 and previously worked at Ameriprise from 2007 to 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a notary, dedicating a portion of his time to that activity. 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 financial planning and investment management services, including advisory and brokerage solutions supported by model portfolios, third-party managers, and technology tools.

Paul Campbell is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, joining in 2023, and previously spent ten years at Ameriprise Financial Services and twelve years at Equitable Advisors. He also operates a related business entity, P.B. Campbell & Associates, and works as a non-variable insurance agent. 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 financial planning and investment solutions through a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Mateusz Kosiek is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Woodridge, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Investment Services LLC, Foresters Advisory Services LLC, and Taylor Trust. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary program framework.

Michelle Mitchell is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets for 13 years before joining Thrivent in 2022. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers goal-based financial analyses and planning on topics such as retirement, tax, estate, and special needs, with the option to combine planning with managed account services under a consolidated billing arrangement.

James Tromp is a financial advisor with Cetera in Manhattan, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 1992 and also owns an accounting and tax practice, James E Tromp PC CPAs, which he has operated since 1981. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual and institutional clients nationwide through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services with multiple program and custodial options, managing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Eric Salek is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jackie Emerick is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Naperville, IL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has six years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., she worked at 4 Hermanos LLC for one year. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program that focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research, and may include ESG considerations.

Patricia Paulik is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 35 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Heartland Bank, Sanctuary Securities, Merrill, Banc of America Investment Services, and LaSalle Financial Services. She is involved in managing a strategic planning services business unrelated to investments. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with various investment strategies and operational tools.

Matthew Bish is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Oswego, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm is known for its extensive advisor and branch network, as well as its affiliated services including trust, mutual funds, and securities-based lending options.

James Trabadela is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses, and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at The Huntington Investment Company and The Huntington National Bank, and spent nineteen years at Tcf Bank. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written Recommendation Reports and ongoing annual advice tailored to dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Christopher Jackson is a financial advisor at Cetera with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Fifth Third Securities, FifthThird Bank, and Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. His other business activities include fixed and life insurance through Financial Identity Advisors and JBC Companies. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base ranging from individual investors to institutional accounts, offering a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and financial planning services.

Benjamin Johnson is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2015, and previously spent seven years at LPL Financial and one year at Raymond James Financial Services. He is based in Naperville, Illinois. 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 approach combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized manager solutions team, with an emphasis on eligible strategies and ESG considerations.

James Burke is a CFP® and holds the Series 66 designation. He has 14 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2012. He is based in Darien, Illinois. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

David Breese is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Edward Jones in Aurora, IL since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory and investment services through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Nicholas Tyrell is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 10 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and maintains a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Brittany Wagner is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience at Edward Jones, where she has worked since 2012. She holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Sugar Grove, Illinois. Outside of her advisory role, Wagner is involved in managing rental properties in St. Charles, Illinois. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and maintains a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Jean Paul Matiuk is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2009. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized due diligence team and includes specialized capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Beverly Hunziker is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. since 2014 and is also associated with Hunziker & Associates, Inc., where she assists with office activities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Paul Kalafut is a CFP® and ChFC® with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry, all with Edward Jones since 2007. He is based in Shorewood, IL. In addition to his advisory role, he serves on the Holy Family Catholic School Board, where he helps establish policy and oversee the operating budget. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across a range of financial needs. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a variety of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, SMAs, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.