Fernando Ereneta is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. in Warrenville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2009. Outside of advisory work, he owns several office and residential rental properties, including the office condos where his business operates. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting that incorporates risk profiling and modeling tools, supporting clients through its advisory programs and maintaining a broad advisor network.

Patrick Windle is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and previously worked at TIAA-CREF from 2005 to 2024. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and portfolio construction. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic methodologies in its investment process.

Francesca Vanderwall is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2019. Before joining Edward Jones, she worked at Ulta Beauty and Crate and Barrel. Outside of her advisory role, she manages residential rental property services through Vanderwall Properties LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with more than $1 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors.

Bryan Bertani is a CFP® with 13 years of experience in financial planning and advisory services. He is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and has previously worked at Eagle Strategies and New York Life Insurance Company. In addition to his advisory role, he works as an associate and financial planner at Elevate Private Wealth Management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses analytical tools and risk profiling to deliver tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, supporting implementation through various advisory programs.

Roy Cook Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials. He has 20 years of industry experience and previously worked at firms including Cetera and Raymond James Financial Services. 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 various advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing a range of management approaches and research resources.

Alan Hubbard is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002 and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Outside of his advisory role, Hubbard is involved in managing a real estate condominium and has limited partnerships in aerospace and Airbnb service businesses. 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 is notable for its extensive network of advisors and branches, as well as its affiliated capabilities such as a trust company and securities-based lending.

Matthew Dollinger is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Joliet, IL, holding the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66 credentials with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at Monsanto from 2014 to 2017. Dollinger serves on the boards and finance committees of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties, Joliet Catholic Academy, and the Will County Center for Economic Development. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Brian Leclercq is a financial advisor at Cetera with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Cetera and its affiliates since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member of the Oswegoland Heritage Association and is a township supervisor for Oswego Township, overseeing budgets and acting as ex officio treasurer for the cemetery board. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers, operating through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Dennis Giese is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and its affiliated entity since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he manages an independent insurance business specializing in various lines of insurance. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals using a range of portfolio management strategies and multiple custody platforms.

John Hayes is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked previously at Edward Jones, JP Morgan Securities LLC, Nel Pretech Corporation, and Relevant Business Consultants. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. Schwab 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 custody and operational capabilities.

Vijay Thakkar is a CFP® with 34 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with Cetera and has held roles there since 1991, currently serving under its institutional platform. In addition to his advisory work, Thakkar owns Vijay Thakkar & Associates Ltd, a business focused on accounting, tax preparation, and payroll processing. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a large nationwide network of independent advisors, offering a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm operates a multi-manager platform that provides advisors with various program options and access to third-party managers.

Douglas Grove is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Principal Life, MassMutual, Fidelity Investments, and Thrivent Financial. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing goal-based, holistic financial planning without discretionary portfolio management. The firm’s approach includes periodic reviews and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services through an integrated billing option.

David Tsang is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Oswego, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Harris Investor Services Inc and Harris Bank. Outside of advising, he serves as an assistant tennis coach at Rosary Catholic High School. 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 representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Philip Harwood is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2009, including Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, leveraging Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

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.

Dino Marnell is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. for 14 years and has operated Marnell Financial Services since 2001. Outside of advising, he serves on the boards of two LLCs involved in business decision-making and is a CPA involved in income tax and accounting consulting. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a wide network of financial advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services utilizing advanced portfolio construction tools and third-party platforms, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Shahzad Shamsuddin is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at firms such as Old Second National Bank, LPL Financial, and Fifth Third Securities. He is also the owner of SARZ, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, operating a multi-manager platform with over $256 billion in assets under management.

Mazin Qureshi is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Chase, LCM Capital Management Inc., and FactSet. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and supports a large client base through both advisor-led and online platforms.

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.

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.