Eric Saunders is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Aurora, Illinois, with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2000 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 certifications. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and maintains a commercial property in Aurora. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individuals and institutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Seth Wormley is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the Association for Individual Development and is an elected member of the Kendall County Board. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Charles Douglas is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, and he also serves as president of Microtax, a tax preparation and accounting business he has operated since 1994. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser with a large nationwide network of independent advisors, providing a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers multiple program options including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies, managing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Wendy Malas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Yorkville, IL. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience, including over a decade with LPL Financial. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member of the Yorkville Home Design Center Retail Owners 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by various investment strategies and operational tools.

Shelly Sypien is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley, Edward Jones, and Cetera. Shelly is also the owner of Family Focused Financial, LLC, which she operates alongside her advisory work. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, corporations, and institutions, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs. The firm’s approach involves assessing client risk tolerance and utilizing third-party asset managers and advisory programs.

Christopher Forbes is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC since 2021 and previously held roles at Crosstown Financial Advisors, Waddell & Reed, and various insurance agencies. Outside of his advisory work, he is co-owner of a sports complex focused on personal training and travel baseball teams. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for clients approaching or in retirement, typically with at least $1 million in net investable assets. The firm provides comprehensive advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through a centralized consulting team that delivers non-discretionary, research-based retirement income recommendations.

Richard Sharp Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Aurora, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2010 and previously spent three years with Edward Jones. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a broad network to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, employing a variety of investment strategies and advisor support tools.

Joseph Backlund is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Yorkville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Connor Group and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a sports collectibles venture, planning to sell items through trade shows and online platforms. 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. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model allocations and incorporates broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Jeffrey Kellett is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 40 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, H. Beck, Inc., and The Financial Group, where he has worked since 1984. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing 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 supported by proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

Matthew Kewenig is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Aurora, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining a broad range of advisory and non-advisory financial services through its extensive network of investment adviser representatives.

James Ward is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Yorkville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 23 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2003. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in rental real estate ownership. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, managing over $1 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of advisors and branches.

Brian Grysiewicz is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at Edward Jones with 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1987 and is also affiliated with the University of Missouri - St. Louis. 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 strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Charles Foster is a financial advisor at Cetera with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Cetera since 2006. Foster also operates Foster's Financial Management, LLC, and is involved in tax preparation and business consulting through Foster Tax & Accounting, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a finance council member at St. James Church and participates in local charitable activities with the St. James Knights of Columbus. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management options and program structures, supported by a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Alan Hubbard is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002 and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Outside of his advisory role, Hubbard is involved in managing a real estate condominium and has limited partnerships in aerospace and Airbnb service businesses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm is notable for its extensive network of advisors and branches, as well as its affiliated capabilities such as a trust company and securities-based lending.

Shahzad Shamsuddin is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 14 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Old Second National Bank, LPL Financial, Fifth Third Securities, and MB Financial Bank. He is also involved with Thai Triad Inc. outside of his advisory work. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with both affiliated and third-party investment options.

Brian Michel is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Sugar Grove, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Outside of advising, he serves as president of the Capitol Professional Center Association. 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, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Curt Karas is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera since 2014 and has served as Township Assessor for Sugar Grove since 2018. Outside of advisory work, Karas is involved in local nonprofit organizations, including serving as treasurer for the Sugar Grove Kiwanis and the Sugar Grove Cemetery Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to third-party money managers and employs a range of portfolio management and financial planning services across various program structures.

Alison Smith is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Sandwich, IL, with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of her advisory work, Alison owns ACE Music Productions, where she creates music arrangements for harp with vocals. 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, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Curtis Grysiewicz is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., and BP Corporation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Robert French is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Aurora, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009 and also owns Aspen Marketing Corporation, an insurance brokerage focused on life, health, disability, and annuities. Additionally, he provides notary public services to clients. 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 with a broad platform that includes proprietary and third-party investment strategies and a variety of financial products.