Stephanie Bailey is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at LPL Financial since 2021. Her prior experience includes roles at BMO Bank NA, BMO Harris Bank, and PNC Mortgage. 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,900 investment adviser representatives.

Michelle Cooper Mcnally is a financial advisor at Cetera with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, First Midwest Bank, and Infinex Investments. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in a movie and TV production company focused on reality TV show filming. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or create bespoke strategies.

Marisa Gutierrez is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Orland Park, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Fidelity Investments, Northern Trust Securities, Merrill, and Chase Bank. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Vanessa Poppie is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2016 and previously at City National Bank from 2020 to 2025. Outside of finance, she was involved in the hospitality industry for six years with Gibsons Restaurant Group/Bacardi at the Park. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and brokerage services, tailoring investment strategies to clients' risk profiles through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

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.

Gil Hannon is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 27 years before joining MassMutual Investors Services in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is a USCG licensed captain who charters boats in the Chicago area and also assists motorists with urgent roadside needs through the Good Hands Rescue Network. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized programs including divorce, estate-settlement, and employer-sponsored planning.

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 affiliated with LPL Financial, with 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. His prior roles include long tenures at David A. Noyes & Company and Noyes Advisors LLC. He is based in Orland Park, IL. 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. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and investment management solutions, supported by advanced research tools and a large network of advisors.

Nanette Gutierrez is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors in Munster, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2001. Her outside activities include sales of loan products and home security-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, utilizing model-driven investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers. The firm operates at scale with approximately 3,698 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Philip Sgariglia is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in New Lenox, IL, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at CETERA Advisor Networks LLC and Financial Servicenter Corp., where he has been active since 1972. He is also the president and owner of Azzurro Financial Corp., a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing various model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology tools to support its network of over 22,800 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.

Sarah Stapleton is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Homer Glen, IL. She has two years of industry experience and has worked at Edward Jones since 2019, with prior experience at Stepping Stones and Missouri Property Services. Outside of her advisory role, she manages sound for services at Crossroads Christian Church in Joliet and sells wax products independently through Scentsy. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment strategies and advisory services. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

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® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2010. Prior to LPL, she worked for MSI Financial Services, Inc. for 10 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in acting and film production under the stage name "Jodi London." LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Thomas Hentschel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Waddell & Reed, various insurance carriers, and community organizations such as the Northern Illinois Food Bank and the Kankakee Symphony Orchestra, where he also performs as a musician. He has been with LPL Financial since 2021. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services delivered through a large network of advisors using diverse strategies and technological tools.

Lee Kaz is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at VOYA Financial Advisors and founded Lionheart Financial LTD, where he spent 15 years. Kaz serves as a board member of the Mokena Police Pension Board and is involved with the Builders Tee Club as a board member. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm manages assets across multiple platforms and custodians and provides access to proprietary model strategies and unaffiliated third-party advisers.

Thomas Borsellino is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously spent 15 years at MSI Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Aspire Financial, which serves as a tax harboring entity for securities and tax purposes, and provides notarial services through a separate business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

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 and Rutkowski and Associates. Frangella has roles outside of advisory services, including managing a commercial real estate LLC and a passive investment in a local restaurant. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations through a multi-advisor platform, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment process with customizable strategies and access to alternative investments, supported by a large and complex affiliate network.

Fatma Awadalla is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and TCF, and has various part-time roles as a substitute teacher in multiple Illinois school districts. Additionally, she serves as a personal assistant for a disabled family member through the Illinois Department of Human Services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting while allowing clients to retain final decision-making authority.