Kenneth Armbruster is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at VOYA Financial Advisors and Mass Mutual Investors Services. He serves as a board member for the Grand Lodge of AF&AM of Illinois and the Scottish Rite Valley of Chicago. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a multi-billion dollar asset base and multiple platform options.

Hayde Antonio is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2020. In this role, Hayde works closely with clients to develop personalized financial plans tailored to their unique needs, utilizing Fidelity's technology and resources. Prior to joining Fidelity, Hayde gained extensive experience as a Private Client Banker at JP Morgan Chase from 2007 to 2020. This background provided a strong foundation in client relationship management and financial services. Outside of work, Hayde engages in various personal interests including family activities, gardening, music, traveling, and volunteering.

Vytas Balciunas is a Series 66-licensed advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. before joining J.P. Morgan. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process is supported by centralized due diligence and incorporates quantitative and qualitative analysis, including an ESG eligibility framework.

Mark Karner is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Joliet, Illinois, where he has worked since 2002. He has 24 years of industry experience. He serves on the Board of Directors and chairs the Investment Committee at Joliet Catholic Academy and is also Vice President of the JCA Parent Association. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jose Gallego is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at Woodbury Financial Services and Questar Asset Management. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a soccer referee for the Naperville Park District. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting a range of program options that include financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Brett Schaibley is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones in Frankfort, IL, with 10 years of industry experience, all of which has been at 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 advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard, and is notable for its extensive nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

David Morales is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 15 years of industry experience, previously working at Merrill and BMO Harris Financial Advisors before joining LPL Financial in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Mila Mores Group, Inc., a business not related to investments. 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 research and technology tools.

Luis Gonzalez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, alongside his tenure at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2006. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory approach combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Derek West is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. He specializes in collaborating with clients and their families to develop unique financial plans that address their current and future needs. Prior to his current role, Derek gained experience as a Wealth Management Banker at U.S. Bank from 2017 to 2023. His professional background includes working directly with clients to help them pursue their financial goals. Outside of his professional career, Derek enjoys engaging in activities such as baseball, camping, football, golf, and spending time with friends at social events.

Steven Swanson is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2016, following roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and Chase Investment Services Corp. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Exceptional Properties Unlimited, a real estate rental 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.

Tiffany Francis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at various JPMorgan entities since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a home décor business called The Home Embellisher, which serves friends and family with interior updates. 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 within a non-discretionary program. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, with implementation supported by affiliated entities.

Luke Morris is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Fidelity Brokerage Services, Strategic Advisers, Inc., and Mission Wealth Management. 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. Their advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized manager solutions team.

John Reyes is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. In this capacity, he collaborates closely with clients to align financial and retirement goals, integrating various aspects of their personal and financial situations to support their life objectives. Prior to his current position, John held several roles at Fidelity Investments, including Investment Consultant (2025-2026), Relationship Manager (2024-2025), and Workplace Planning Associate (2023-2024). His professional experience also includes working as an Equity Derivatives Trader from 2022 to 2023 and serving as a Bilingual Senior Benefits Consultant at GoHealth from 2021 to 2022. Outside of his professional career, John engages in family activities, fitness, golf, playing musical instruments, and outdoor adventures.

Nikolaos Doulas is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018. Prior to that, he was employed at Arthur J. Gallagher and operated two businesses, NikMarr, Inc. and Four G’s, for multiple years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to deliver customized asset allocation advice and performance reporting, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Daniel Faretta Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2017 and previously at Capital Commodity Investments from 2011 to 2017. Outside of advising, he serves as an assistant paddle tennis instructor at Medina Country Club and is a member of the Darien Rotary Club. 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 strategies including managed solutions and separately managed accounts, and maintains a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kevin Troke is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Burr Ridge, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Sykora & Company, LLC, PFS Investments Inc, and Primerica Financial Services since the early 2000s. In addition to his advisory role, he is a Certified Public Accountant involved in attestation services and tax accounting, and he also participates in the sale of home security and automation products through affiliates of PFS Investments Inc. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, utilizing model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers. The firm operates at scale with approximately 3,700 financial advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Manuel Ortiz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Plainfield, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and having 13 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at BMO Harris Bank, U.S. Bank, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and JP Morgan Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates Manuel Ortiz Real Estate. 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 through a large network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing various investment approaches including model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Kenneth Schuyler is a financial advisor at Osaic with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. Prior to joining Osaic in 2024, he held roles at Securities America Advisors, Choice Advisors, and B. Riley Wealth Advisors, among others. Schuyler also engages in community education, having spoken on financial responsibility topics at local colleges and maintains a financial education website, FinancialFitness101.org. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering both brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting discretionary and advisor-managed strategies alongside a wide range of investment programs.

Brian Carlisle is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for 14 years before joining Osaic in 2024. In addition to his advisory role, Carlisle operates a sole proprietorship focusing on marketing fixed insurance and fixed annuity products. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, with a range of programs that include comprehensive financial planning and third-party money manager options.

Timothy Caulfield is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 41 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Hilltop Securities Inc. and Mesirow Financial, Inc. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a broad range of investment products including mutual funds, ETFs, and fund-of-funds.