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.

Gavin Carlson is a financial advisor at Osaic with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Spectrum Wealth Advisors, First American Bank, and Amazon. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers across multiple advisory platforms.

Steven Van Dusen is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Spring Grove, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at BMO Harris Bank and as a self-employed consultant. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and manages a three-unit rental property in Chicago. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory services. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Glenn Arnold is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lake Forest, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and also works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers financial planning that utilizes established investment and risk modeling techniques without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Spencer Decker is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Wintrust Investments LLC and Morningstar Investment Management. 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 range of solutions including financial planning, wrap and model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms such as the Bank Wealth Program.

Vickey Ippolito is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked with GoPay LLC and has a background that includes various roles in the hospitality industry. Outside of finance, she serves on the board of a nonprofit acting school and is active as an actress with the Milwaukee Talent Network. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm’s investment process combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering solutions such as discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory services.

Denison Webster is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2002. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and investment committee insights.

Katie Buckler is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated bank since 1998 and 2007, respectively. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset investment approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Michael Prosen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, having worked at J.P. Morgan Chase since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is a rental property owner. J.P. Morgan Securities 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, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Joshua Allen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2015 and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. 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 delivers these services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Alexander Ingalls is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Lake Forest, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2009 and previously worked at Royal Bank of Canada and City National Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Robert Likus is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Gurnee, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, ARB Trading Group, and HC Technologies. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jack Pierce is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. He currently works at RBC Capital Markets and has prior experience at City National Bank and U.S. Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through both in-house and third-party managers, along with integrated financial planning and custody services.

Mark Geraci Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010 and previously worked at Money Concepts Capital Corp from 2007 to 2010. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and third-party asset management, supported by advanced operational tools and a broad array of affiliated financial services.

Bruce Melling is a CFP®, PFS™, and Series 63 credentialed advisor at Cetera with 35 years of industry experience. He has operated his own CPA firm, Bruce H. Melling Accountancy Corporation, since 2006, providing tax preparation, consulting, and IRS representation services. Melling has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2004. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform supporting various investment strategies.

Michael Kozlow is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at AIG Capital Services, American General Life, Intervest International, and Lincoln Financial Distributors. He has been with Edward Jones since 2021. 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 programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.