Raul Gallardo Jr. is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, following a tenure at JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research in its advisory process and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities compared to many institutional programs.

James Peller serves as Senior Resident Director at Merrill, where he leads the Peller Koleff Team, a financial advisory group focused on assisting families, corporate executives, and small business owners with wealth management and retirement planning. The team helps clients address critical financial issues including portfolio management, retirement income strategies, philanthropic services, risk management, and trust and estate planning. James works closely with clients to develop customized plans that align with their personal goals, such as funding education, managing new wealth, legacy planning, and small business strategies. James is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a high school diploma from Valparaiso High School and two bachelor's degrees from Purdue University. James emphasizes transparency and simplicity in his advisory approach, focusing on creating a collaborative and thoughtful experience for his clients. Outside of his professional work, James enjoys golfing, swimming, and traveling. He lives in Valparaiso, Indiana with his partner Jodie and their dog Jammer. He is involved in community support through organizations including the Crisis Center and Lakeshore PAWS.

Steven Swingler is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently advising clients through Cetera. His prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group, Polaris Ventures, and TD Ameritrade. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts, offering diversified portfolio management and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors.

Craig Slosson is a financial advisor at Stifel with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Stifel since 2012. Slosson serves as an appointed committee member of the City of Crown Point, Indiana Redevelopment Commission. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Adam Robertson is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Schererville, Indiana. He has 10 years of industry experience, including prior roles at IMI Precision Engineering, Panduit, Robertson Food Group, and Lanco Group of Companies. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Laura Bertagnolli is a financial advisor at Stifel with 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2005. Bertagnolli holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to offer asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Jacob Lublow is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at UBS and BMO Bank and has a background that includes teaching at Purdue Northwest and Lincoln Way East High School. 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 services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by various operational and research tools.

Hans Herr is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2012, following prior roles at Merrill, StrategIQ Financial Group, LLC, and United Planners' Financial Services of America. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and offers access to a range of investment strategies, including ESG frameworks.

John Zandstra is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC and JP Morgan in various capacities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Candace Lieber is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 66, Series 65, and Series 63 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Ameriprise, UBS Financial Services, and Merrill. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Joshua Struble is a financial advisor at Stifel with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and five years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2020 and previously worked at Storage Solutions, Dish Network, and Sight and Sound Music Center. 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 a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Shanice Howard is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with a Series 66 credential and approximately one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Northern Trust Asset Management, Guggenheim Investments, and LPL Enterprise. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan” that combines planning and managed-account services while maintaining them separately.

Jake Gaines is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Dyer, Indiana, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. 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. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions to develop model asset allocations.

Melissa Uylaki is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Prior to this, she worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. starting in 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and offers access to broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

David Council is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with several firms, including Ameriprise and multiple divisions of Chase and J.P. Morgan since 2005. Council is based in St. John, Indiana. 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 incorporates centralized due diligence, quantitative and qualitative research, and an ESG eligibility framework, supporting non-discretionary client decision-making.

Nathan Karras is a financial advisor with Stifel in Crown Point, Indiana, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 55 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2005. Stifel serves a broad client base including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes a proprietary investment methodology from its Investment Strategy Group to support asset allocation, retirement, insurance, and estate planning analyses.

Tyren Tornincasa is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, PNC Investments, and National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he is licensed as an insurance agent and attends monthly meetings with a local iron workers union. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary authorities, supported by a large network of over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Louis Cain is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Schererville, IN, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he worked in roles including religious education and fundraising with the Diocese of Gary and as a tour guide with Stella Maris Tours. He has also been involved with St. John the Evangelist and the Fellowship of Catholic University Students in previous years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages more than $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, investment strategies, and affiliated financial services through a broad network of advisors and branch offices.

William Taratsas is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Cetera and Lincoln Financial Distributors. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advice. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Gina Ribota is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Crown Point, Indiana, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2019 and previously worked at Centier Bank for 22 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated financial products under a fiduciary standard.