Patricia Wilson is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing nine years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2015. 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 municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Shawn Blobaum is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a Deacon at Grace Free Lutheran Church, is a board member of the DeKalb County Community Foundation, and is Vice President of the local Lions Club, involved in various community-focused activities. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning across multiple financial topics but does not provide portfolio management for institutional clients, focusing instead on advisory planning and managed-account services.

Barry Hamilton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Heartland Bank and Trust Company and JPMorgan Chase, including roles at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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.

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.

Bryan Kavanaugh is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Elburn, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, he worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company from 2020 to 2025, and spent twelve years with The White Chocolate Grill - Slatebridge Restaurant Group. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Stacie Barnett is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. Her career includes over eight years previously at Edward Jones and one year with LPL Financial LLC (Gateway Financial Partners). She is based in Sycamore, Illinois. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard with a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Joshua Westerfield is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He worked at Edward Jones from 2007 to 2010 before joining LPL Financial in 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant coach for girls flag football at St. Charles North High School. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm supports its network of investment adviser representatives with various portfolio management options and technology tools, managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Corey Hausen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Sycamore, Illinois. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 20 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Heartland Bank and Trust Company, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, BMO Harris Bank, and PNC Investments. Outside of his advisory work, he is also a commissioned notary. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

David Marshall is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Huntley, IL, and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he worked for the City of Elgin for thirteen years. He serves as a director for AmSpirit Business Connections, coordinating networking groups in the McHenry County area. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Leonard Eisele is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Fidelity in Sycamore, IL, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management Inc, and he has also served as an independent contractor reporting on local high school and college sporting events for Shaw Media. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, employing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Mc Kenna Marcinkowski is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked in various roles including government service with DeKalb County and in the hospitality sector. Outside of advising, she owns a custom T-shirt sales business called Made by Mack. 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 and investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Travis Thompson is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He previously worked for FNBO for ten years before joining Raymond James in 2022. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and government entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Donald Skadow Jr. is a ChFC®-credentialed financial advisor with 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Osaic Wealth Inc since 2024 and previously spent 18 years at LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a licensed agent involved in life insurance, long-term care, and fixed annuities. Osaic Wealth Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm combines brokerage and advisory services with tools such as asset-allocation models and risk-tolerance assessments to manage portfolios across multiple asset classes, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Carla Capasso Stonecipher is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Northwestern Mutual. She has also been involved with FINRA Dispute Resolution Services. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individuals and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Ivett Mc Han Frank is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with several financial institutions, including First National Bank of Omaha and First Investments and Planning. Outside of advisory work, she serves as an advisor assistant in a support role at a company in DeKalb, IL. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services supported by risk profiling and analytical tools, and maintains specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Michele Manfredi is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 14 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at BMO Harris Bank, PNC Bank, and Ambit Energy, where he is involved in a multi-level marketing business that provides electricity and natural gas in deregulated markets. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction with a focus on mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm serves a diverse client base, including charitable funds and registered investment companies, and utilizes model portfolios with systematic methodologies.

Matthew Drafall is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and its affiliated investment management entity since 2010. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning on various topics, with periodic reviews and the option to combine planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing arrangement.

Natalie Kott is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2007. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and a wide range of investment products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and affiliated banking programs.

Matthew O Connor is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation. He joined Ameriprise in 2025 and has prior work experience in various industries, including home remodeling and credit union services. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income reliability and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies.

James Leyden is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 46 years of industry experience. His career includes a long tenure at Waddell & Reed, Inc. from 1995 to 2021, as well as co-founding Joint Impact LLC, an independent business entity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, distinguished by its scale and integration of advisory and non-advisory financial activities.