Susan Lewis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Her career includes over two decades at Avantax Advisory Services and related firms, and she has operated her own tax preparation and bookkeeping business since 1986. Outside of advising, she owns businesses involved in truck body building and hydraulic cylinder repair. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by research and model portfolios, along with various non-advisory financial products and lending solutions.

Whitney Ibarra is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has worked since 2019. She has over 16 years of experience in the securities industry, providing support to clients and their families through wealth planning strategies. Whitney focuses on a planning-first approach that emphasizes active listening and attention to detail to pursue clients' unique financial goals. Prior to her current role, Whitney was an Investment Professional at JP Morgan from 2017 to 2019 and served as an Associate at JP Morgan from 2009 to 2017. Her experience includes proactive relationship management and educating clients on both established and innovative financial planning approaches.

Carl Zegan is a financial advisor with Cetera in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Strategize Wealth Management Group, Inc. and Avantax Investment Services, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a volunteer board member for his local homeowners association and provides tax preparation services through Strategize Tax Services, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser offering a multi-manager platform that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, with access to both affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers across various program structures.

Ronald Ramos is a financial advisor at Cetera with nine years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His career includes roles at Avantax Investment Services and Avantax Insurance Agency, along with significant experience managing accounting and payroll functions at American Security Services Inc, a business he has been involved with since 1998. Ramos also owns Personalized Tax, which provides personal and corporate tax preparation and small business accounting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm servicing individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting advisors with model portfolios and access to third-party managers across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

John Demarco is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, accumulating 13 years with those firms before joining Ameriprise in 2022. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service providing written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Joanne Rincker is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Her career includes 28 years at Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers prior to joining LPL Financial. 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 adviser representatives, offering a range of financial planning and advisory programs.

Anastacio Gamino Jr. is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Financial since 2025. He previously worked at Wayne Hummer Investments L.L.C. for eight years and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. for six years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios.

Eric O'Neill is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in New Lenox, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously at Cetera Advisor Networks from 2013 to 2018. In addition to his advisory work, O'Neill is involved in tax preparation and accounting through Financial ServiCenter Corporation and operates an entity for tax and investment purposes called Eric M. O'Neill Corporation/Hawkeye Financial Planning. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management, and provides research and model portfolio options from internal and third-party sources.

Kristen Rose is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Katie Groves is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Channahon, Illinois. She holds a Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience, including five years at Rayjus prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Lara Stehlik is a Benefits & Planning Consultant in Executive Services at Fidelity Investments. She has been with Fidelity since 2021, progressing from Financial Consultant to Planning Consultant before her current role, which she began in 2024. Prior to joining Fidelity, Lara worked as a Financial Advisor and Branch Office Administrator at Edward Jones from 2016 to 2021, and as a Relationship Manager at JPMorgan Chase from 2014 to 2016. Throughout her career, Lara has focused on helping clients build financial plans tailored to their goals, leveraging the tools and resources available through her roles. Her experience spans various aspects of financial advising and planning, emphasizing client support and benefits consultation. Outside of her professional work, Lara enjoys board games, fitness activities, hiking, social events with friends, and volunteering.

Jacky Smith is a financial advisor at Stifel with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member on the Economic Development Advisory Board in Orland Park, IL. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which focus on capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to inform asset allocation and planning analyses.

Michael Shackel is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent since 2002. In addition to his advisory role, Shackel serves as the Supervisor on the Lemont Township Board in Cook County, Illinois, overseeing government operations and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, providing comprehensive written recommendations across multiple financial planning areas. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services while maintaining them as separate engagements.

Sophia Diforti is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at Riverside School District 96 and the University of Mississippi Physics Department. She also has experience in recreational and hospitality roles. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering services that include discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Brianne Wolf is a financial advisor at Cetera with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has held roles at Avantax Advisory Services, 1st Global Capital, and her own entities, including Sankey Wolf Group Ltd and Bill Hickey & Associates, Inc. Outside of financial advising, she operates a direct sales business selling women's and children's clothing through LuLaRae. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, providing access to affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures.

Benjamin Heiler is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Plainfield, IL. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2015 and previously with Heartland Bank and Trust Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in Silver Creek Gaming Lounge, a family business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven tools.

Michael Murphy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2024. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked in various roles outside the financial industry, including positions at SNFood & Beverage and Atomic Brands. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Christopher Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and having nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A., and joined LPL Financial in 2021. 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 financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, using both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios and research from LPL and third-party sources.

Luke Brady is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2024. Prior to his financial services career, he held positions at Ecolab and Viskase. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and investment models.

Mark Pingul is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and previously held positions at BMO Harris Financial Advisors and Edward Jones. Prior to his advisory career, he was employed by the New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management, as well as research and model portfolios from various sources.