Krista Simons Gliva is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Lake Zurich, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at PFS Investments Inc. since 2012 and has also been affiliated with Primerica Financial Services and Ross Barney Architects since 2011. Beyond her advisory role, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Heather Torseth is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cary, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at BMO Harris Financial Advisors and Citigroup. 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 provides a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to various portfolio management strategies.

Laura Repel is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2009, with a concurrent tenure at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. dating back to 1989. 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 selection, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research, incorporating ESG frameworks and offering capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

David Kalfen is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 41 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 1991 and currently serves as co-managing member of KalfiNi LLC, an e-commerce business focused on shoe sales. Kalfen also holds roles as a board trustee for the Center for Enriched Living and secretary/CFO of Girls Who Lift Inc., a clothing company. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services with a multi-manager platform that includes model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

Richard Wulforst is currently serving as Vice President and Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2026. In this role, he partners with clients to understand their individual financial situations and goals, leveraging over 30 years of experience in financial services to develop personalized plans. His professional background includes leadership and consulting roles at Fidelity Investments since 2019, as well as executive positions at Charles Schwab Inc from 2003 to 2019. Prior to that, he held financial consultant roles at Lifetime Wealth Principles and Prudential Securities, starting his career in 1994. Outside of his professional work, Richard engages in activities such as golf, hiking, music, outdoor adventures, social events with friends, and volunteering.

Hunter Hamilton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in High Caliber Capital, an LLC based in Lake Barrington, IL. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

James Larson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and Harris Investor Services, Inc. He is also involved in a DBA related to his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides various investment programs and utilizes a broad platform that includes model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies along with technology tools for operational support.

Robert Schachner is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Libertyville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and over 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1982. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and provides services including discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient solutions.

Jared Tryon is a CFA® charterholder with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Arbor Research & Trading, Inc., and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. He is involved with Exemplar Accounting & Tax, providing tax preparation referrals. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of investment solutions including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Mark Harms is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2023. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services and Edward Jones. Outside of advising, he is an author. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and portfolio management options, supported by research and technology tools.

Brian Luedke is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 30 years of industry experience, including over two decades at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Commonwealth Financial Network, before joining LPL Financial. He serves as a Planning Commissioner for the Village of Richmond, IL. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and comprehensive operational tools.

Hieu Donahue is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Chase for 11 years before joining Edward Jones in 2025. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. 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, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Jennifer Hemmy is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Walgreens for eight years and Sears Holdings Corporation for six years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated products through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Joshua Schafer is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services in Lake in the Hills, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Huntington Investment Company, Equitable Advisors, LLC, and J.P. Morgan. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored, tax-aware retirement planning and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources.

Ann Morocco is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Securities America Advisors and Raymond James Financial Services. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in insurance sales through a sole proprietorship. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations. The firm offers a multi-advisor platform with brokerage and advisory services employing model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and various managed account strategies.

Brian Crary is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments and J.P. Morgan Securities. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational capabilities.

Daniel Sigman is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Sigman Wealth Planning, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and NRECA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment strategies and affiliated financial services supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Owen Johnson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Cary, IL. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of experience in the financial industry. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at BMO Harris Bank, First Community Mortgage, PrimeLending, and Freedom Mortgage. He also has a background in academia from Purdue University. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, supported by extensive operational and research tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Michael Kaniok is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he partners with clients in real estate investments focused on purchasing properties to flip or rent. 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 programs and investment solutions through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Samuel Girouard is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Crystal Lake, Illinois. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience, including 12 years at JPMorgan Chase Bank NA and J.P. Morgan Securities. He joined LPL Financial in 2026. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,900 advisors.