David Johnson is a CFP® professional with 31 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at LPL Financial and has a background that includes nearly two decades at Wayne Hummer Investments, as well as experience at Chase Investment Services Corp. and Banc One Securities Corporation. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Eric Schneider is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2012. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver non-discretionary, algorithm-assisted recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Paul Schifferer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Cary, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019 and has served as Mentorship Chairman for AmSpirit Cary Grove Business Exchange, a local small business networking group. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and managing over $1 trillion in assets.

Erica Gunther is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2015. 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, with a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors.

Laura Bochenek is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Joseph Ricciardi is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2019. Prior to joining LPL, he worked with Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc. He is also employed as a pilot with United Airlines, a position he has held since 1994. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning and access to third-party asset management.

Domenico Ernandez is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009 and previously worked at Merrill from 1999 to 2003. Ernandez is also a co-owner of Heritage Partners, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate activities through ownership and partnership in entities that focus on purchasing and renting properties. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public finance work, along with specialized advisory programs.

Casey Callahan is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Crystal Lake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2023, he worked at several firms including SagePoint Financial, OneAmerica Securities, and Northwestern Mutual. He also owns Callahan Financial Strategies, a sole proprietorship focused on financial planning, retirement planning, and investment management. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutions, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of advisers. The firm utilizes advanced asset-allocation tools and multiple investment platforms to manage portfolios that include a range of asset classes on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Matthew Lemke is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 23 years of industry experience. He is the president and owner of two support companies, GMF Lemke Financial, Inc. and Summit Wealth Strategies. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through an affiliated municipal advisor.

Robert Richards is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Penn Mutual. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s advisory approach includes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools, with offerings that range from financial planning to institutional investment programs.

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.

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.