Michael Maday is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, having been with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2002. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and operates within a broader organization offering a wide range of product types.

Jeanette Gruber is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She has held positions at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and operates Gruber Financial, Ltd., Gruber CPA Services, Ltd., and Gruber Law Office, all of which she has managed for over two decades. She serves on the board of trustees for the Universalist Unitarian Church of Peoria, IL. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors, serving a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services through multiple program structures and a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers.

Carson Walker is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Lemont, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill before joining UBS in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Walker works as a part-time Uber driver and is involved in golf course maintenance at Ruffled Feathers Golf Club. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of financial products and services.

Bethany Mullen is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at Axa Advisors and Weeks Financial Group. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutions, offering financial planning, insurance, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, utilizing LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Ronald Manso is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently advising at Cetera since 2025. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Investment Services and 1st Global Advisors. He serves as president of RM Financial, Ltd., a personal corporation, and owns Porte Brown Wealth Management, LLC, which provides financial services. He is also a director of the John H & Ann G Rhodes Foundation, a scholarship foundation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, institutional, and charitable clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of investment management and consulting services across multiple program platforms and manager options.

Gregg Smallen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Oswego, Illinois. Gregg has been with Edward Jones since 1993. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Michael Klover is a financial advisor at Cetera with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been operating Klover & Co, a tax preparation and bookkeeping service, since 2016. He is also involved with the Channahon Park District, where he has served since 2013. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services delivered through a large nationwide network of independent advisors.

Donald Hopp is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Investment Services and Hopp Wealth Management. He serves as a board member and co-trustee of the Florence B & Cornelia A Palmer Foundation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of program options tailored to individual and institutional clients.

Joan Ripoli is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Old National Bank, First Midwest Financial Network, The Huntington Investment Company, Fifth Third Securities, and Fifth Third Bank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, 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 research and model portfolios.

Ryan Peterson is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Edward Jones with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007, based in Plainfield, Illinois. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Scott Modell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Advisor Networks and TIC Financial. He is also a licensed agent in non-variable insurance products, including life, long-term care, fixed annuities, and disability insurance. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large 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 and supported by research from internal and third-party sources.

Lisa Gregori is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has also worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory services with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Timothy Odell is a financial advisor at Cetera with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 license and has worked with multiple firms, including Summit Financial Group and Delco Tax Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, Odell serves as an assistant coach for a local U8 soccer team. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Brett Martin is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities who holds a Series 66 designation and has 25 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Steve Cosme is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has spent the majority of his career with JPMorgan Chase Bank and its affiliates. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Jeffrey Lattimer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and maintains a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jack Enright is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients and their families to provide financial planning and develop investment strategies. Since joining Fidelity Investments in 2022, he has held several roles including Financial Representative and Relationship Manager, gaining experience in client relationship management and financial advisory services. Jack's professional journey at Fidelity Investments has allowed him to build expertise in financial planning and investment strategy development. His progression from Financial Representative to his current role reflects his growing responsibilities and commitment to client service. Outside of his professional work, Jack has interests in baseball, comedy, fitness, football, museums, and outdoor adventures.

Karen Foley is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also working at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank since 2009. 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 broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Kevin Jensen is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Woodridge, IL, where he has worked since 2005. He has 20 years of industry experience and has spent his career with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and its affiliate Thrivent Investment Management. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning on a broad range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called "WealthPlan," while keeping planning and asset management services separate.

Benjamin O'dell is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Cetera, bringing three years of industry experience. He has worked with multiple Cetera entities since 2019 and is also involved with Delco Financial Group and related firms since 2012. Outside of advising, he engages in tax preparation and provides notary services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.