Danielle Prigge is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2011. 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.

August Negele is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Grayslake, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked in real estate as a data analyst and agent with Keller Williams and other brokerages. He continues to provide real estate data analysis on a contract basis alongside his financial advisory role. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management. The firm provides written recommendations across various financial topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

William Zurek is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Securities America Advisors, Securities America Inc, and Community State Bank prior to joining OSAIC in 2024. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to multiple investment platforms using a variety of asset-allocation and portfolio management tools.

Garrett Koncan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Grayslake, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in community organizations including the Rotary Club of Gurnee and the Gurnee Chamber of Commerce. Ameriprise is an institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, utilizing research-driven and algorithm-supported planning tools to deliver customized retirement income recommendations.

Lawrence Grzybek is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Crystal Lake, Illinois, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. He has 20 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2006. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than 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 large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

David Lammers is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 15 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. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Noah Bahnsen is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2026. He has held multiple roles across financial and non-financial sectors, including experience at Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity company. Outside of finance, his work history includes positions in education and community organizations. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a process that combines proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across various fund structures and model portfolios.

Sean Fowler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2016, he worked at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by advisor-facing technology tools.

Tyler Lattery is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo, Collabera, and within the ISD 191 Burnsville Eagan Savage school district. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers to tailor strategies to clients’ risk profiles.

Omar Banna is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mundelein, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Mayster & Chaimson, Ltd. for six years before joining Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he assists with managing his wife’s rental condominium by collecting rent and handling repairs. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jeffrey Sweno is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wayne Hummer Investments, Northern Trust Bank, Vision Investment Services, Inc., and Northern Trust Securities, Inc. prior to joining LPL Financial. 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 variety of financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting client strategies with both proprietary and third-party resources.

Abraham Chidalek is a CFP® with 19 years of experience in financial services. He is currently with Cetera and has held prior roles at Avantax Advisory Services and 1st Global Advisors. In addition to his advisory work, he serves on the finance committee of St. James Parish in Arlington Heights, providing financial consultation to the pastor. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Michele Klemm is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Gurnee, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2012. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients nearing or in retirement.

Kenneth Pawula is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with OSAIC since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages Pawula Financial Group, where he provides life and health insurance products and financial advice to individuals, families, and small companies. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering services such as brokerage and investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a variety of asset-allocation and portfolio management tools and supports multiple advisory platforms and third-party managed account solutions.

Timothy Gutierrez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and was previously employed at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. from 2009 to 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. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Gary Skinner is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent distributor for Reliv International, a home-based network marketing business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated products supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Kevin Rieger is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Mark Lechowicz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and more than 21 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Cetera Advisor Networks, Cetera Wealth Services, Investment Advisors International, and Ameriprise. He has experience teaching at McHenry County College. 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 and access to third-party asset management, using various model portfolios and strategies supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

James Glenn is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mundelein, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1995. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates a car storage facility in Volo, Illinois. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving millions of individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment options. The firm is notable for its extensive national network of advisors and branches as well as its affiliated trust and lending capabilities.

Samantha Lerette is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Crystal Lake, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks and has been associated with Exemplar Financial Network since 2004. Outside of her advisory role, she operates Exemplar Accounting & Tax Advisors, providing tax preparation and CPA services. 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 through its extensive network, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by advanced research and operational tools.