Joann Richard is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in South Holland, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica Advisors since 2015 and was previously with ACES Illinois for 24 years. Richard is also an author, contributing a chapter titled "School is in the Home" to the 2022 publication "Encouraging Inspiring & Changing Lives, One Story at a Time." Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Matthew Michalik is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1990. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked hourly for NBC Sports in Western Springs, Illinois. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and maintains a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Edward Murphy is a CFP® professional with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Financial since 2023. He previously worked at Noyes Advisors LLC for eight years and at David A. Noyes & Company for 29 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, combining proprietary research, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies to support diversified investment strategies.

Nanette Gutierrez is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2001. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a tiered wrap fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Katherine O'Neill is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James since 1994, including service at both Raymond James & Associates, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services Inc. She is also the CEO and president of O'Neill Family Wealth Management, Inc., a separate business entity. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse clientele, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical tools, supporting clients through its advisory programs and partnerships.

Linda Huculak is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at LaSalle St Securities and Edward Jones. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a travel sales agent with World Travel Mart. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate tailored recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Jeffrey Kubiak is a financial advisor at Cetera with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and also operates Kubiak Wealth Management and Kubiak & Kubiak CPA, focusing on wealth management and tax planning services, respectively. Prior to his advisory role, he has experience connected to professional hockey organizations and a background that includes time at Cornell University. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large, SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Linda Jody is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tinley Park, IL, bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2010. Outside of finance, she is involved in acting and film production under the stage name "Jodi London." LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Thomas Hentschel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc. for 17 years and has been involved with various nonprofit organizations, including the Northern Illinois Food Bank and the Kankakee Symphony Orchestra, where he performs as a musician. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Lee Kaz is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at VOYA Financial Advisors and Lionheart Financial LTD. He serves as a board member of the Mokena Police Pension Board and is involved with the Builders Tee Club, a local organization related to sports and fitness. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and multiple custody platforms.

Thomas Borsellino is a financial advisor at Cetera with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 65. His career includes positions at Cetera Advisors LLC, Megent Financial, Opus Wealth Partners, LPL Financial, and MetLifeSecurotoes Inc. He is also the owner of Aspire Financial, a business focused on tax harboring for securities and tax purposes, and serves as a notary providing notarization services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser distributing services through a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through various program structures and affiliated third-party managers.

Anthony Frangella is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for 11 years. Outside of advisory services, he is a managing member of a commercial real estate LLC and a passive investor in a local restaurant. OSAIC serves a diverse group of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and access to third-party managers to create portfolios that include various asset classes and investment strategies.

Fatma Awadalla is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2026, she worked at Bank of America Merrill Lynch for seven years. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in education as a part-time substitute teacher for several local school districts and also serves as a personal assistant for the Illinois Department of Human Services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Steven Morzy is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2022, with prior roles at New York Life, Rosemary Lane LLC, and in plumbing companies. Outside of advising, he is a silent partner and co-owner of Rosemary Lane LLC, a rental property business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supporting over 23,000 financial advisors nationwide.

Giuseppe Pannarale is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with LPL Financial since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, he is an author of retirement-related content and operates a car rental business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and diversified investment strategies.

Patrick Jarzembowski Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. He worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for seven years before joining LPL Financial in 2019. Outside of advising, he manages Patrick Jarzembowski, INC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. 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 consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by various model portfolios and research resources.

Jose Grajeda is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes over two decades at William Blair & Company L.L.C. before joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2017. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Jacquelyn Andrews is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orland Park, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2019 and has concurrently worked at Wrights Furniture Warehouse since 2004. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analyses. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through employer-sponsored financial planning agreements.

Peter Rhee is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliated firms since 2015. Outside of advising, he operates a retail sales business and offers consulting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm provides a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options and reported over $256 billion in assets under management across more than 10,000 advisors.

Guergana Karaalanova is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers these services on a non-discretionary basis and combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.