Jennifer Johnson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial in Crystal Lake, IL, bringing 21 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Cetera Advisor Networks and Bergeland & Hubbard. She serves as a board member for Exemplar Advisor Services and Exemplar Accounting and Tax Advisors. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and investment management solutions, supported by extensive technology and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Robert Olesen Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2018, he worked for James T. Borello & Co. for 17 years. He is also the owner of Olesen Tax Strategies, a tax preparation business. 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 offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports its recommendations with analytical tools and risk profiling.

Jennifer Dallas is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and the Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools.

Ivan Feliciano is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a musician who creates music for streaming platforms. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Cambron Culpepper is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Culpepper worked in various school districts, including Community Unit School District 300 and Elgin Area School District U46, with a career spanning roles from 2012 to 2025. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds under a fiduciary standard.

Eric Boksa is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC and has previously worked at firms including JP Morgan Securities, PNC Investments, Morgan Stanley, and Edward Jones. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement-income planning through written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Katherine Micek is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for eight years before joining Raymond James in 2021. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a nationwide adviser network.

Jeannie Dulson is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Huntley, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 28 years of industry experience. She has worked with various Fidelity divisions since 1998. Outside of her advisory role, she acts as an agent for Randy Hansen, where she corresponds with a patent attorney and prepares vendor meetings. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and model strategies, and holds notable registrations such as with the CFTC as a commodity pool operator.

William Lavanne is a CFP® certificant affiliated with Cetera who has 40 years of industry experience. He currently serves at Cetera and its related entities, including James Hamlin Financial Services, LLC and JHFS Management Corporation, where he holds ownership and management roles. Outside of his advisory work, Lavanne is a licensed insurance agent authorized to offer fixed, life, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services with multiple program structures and access to both affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers.

Pauline Staab is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and has 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2025 and previously spent six years at Avantax Advisory Services. Additionally, she is a partner at Porte Brown LLC, a public accounting firm, where she provides attest, tax, and consulting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that supports both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Zachary Cashmore is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Advisor Share Wealth Management and operated several self-employed wealth management ventures. Outside of finance, he has experience with Revolution Brewing. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients through a broad range of advisory programs and maintains a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

James Gregga is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Morgan Stanley in Barrington, Illinois. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities from 2012 to 2020. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a broad range of investment advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and analyses but generally acts in an advisory capacity without providing individual security recommendations in its standalone planning services.

Jacob Ries is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Crystal Lake, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks and Cetera Wealth Services, with a combined tenure from 2001 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Ries is involved in coaching wrestling at Big Foot Union High School and operates a tax preparation and accounting business. 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. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, and supports over 22,800 advisors managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Umair Mustafa is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Adapt Health and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked as a customer service representative for Adapt Health and has experience with delivery services such as Amazon Flex and Uber Eats. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors, combining internal and third-party management with cash management solutions.

Andrew Carman is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors and Edward Jones. 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 and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across various asset classes.

Heidi Alten is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Crystal Lake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 18 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC before joining LPL Financial in 2018. Outside of her advisory role, Alten is an ordained minister and is involved in tax preparation and accounting through Exemplar Accounting and Tax, Inc. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives.

Anthony Jovanovich is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Wayne Hummer Investments L.L.C., Chase Investment Services Corp., and Banc One Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a coach with the Professional Bowlers Association. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing various portfolio strategies and support tools.

Nathan Levin is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services and Edward Jones. He serves as treasurer on the Manors of Highland Park Condo Association Board. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a large network of independent advisors, serving individual clients, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts through diversified portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering a variety of program structures with over $256 billion in assets under management.

Tomio Nanto is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Schaumburg, IL. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has eight years of industry experience. Prior to LPL Financial, he worked at BMO Bank NA and BMO Harris Bank. 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

James Danielson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in South Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at UBS Financial Services and multiple positions within Raymond James and affiliated firms since 2009. He is also the owner of Magnolia Financial Group, Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.