John Bochniak is a financial advisor with Merrill in Lake Forest, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and AXA Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he participates as a test subject in a Phase III clinical trial for an experimental drug. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Morgan Presterl is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Spectrum Center Inc. for five years. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service providing written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Susan Yore is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Stifel with 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2022 and previously spent 11 years at Bank of America, N.A. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Adriana Edwards is a financial advisor at Merrill with 4 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 2006. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Ray is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2019. His prior roles include positions at IHT Wealth Management and BMO Harris Financial Advisors. He also provides general information on financial technology based on his experience at other firms. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, with access to model portfolios, research, and various investment strategies.

Gregory Wells is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold. The firm provides a broad range of planning services including cash-flow, retirement, education, and specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning.

Gregory Powell is a Series 63 licensed financial advisor with 42 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and has held various roles within Cetera and its associated entities since 2012. He also serves as a compliance officer at Horizon Financial Group and Horizon Financial Network. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple investment managers through a multi-manager platform.

Jonathan Mrowiec is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Spring Grove, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fifth Third Securities before joining LPL Financial in 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he teaches advanced tax and accounting courses as an adjunct instructor at Oakton Community College and as an assistant professor at Carthage College. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and third-party subadvisors.

Robert Gauthier is a CFP® professional with 41 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and has held positions there since 2013. He is also the owner of RMG Financial Services, an S-Corp financial services entity, and operates a DBA under Gauthier Wealth Partners. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Sharon Schwager is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has held prior roles at Creekview Wealth Management and previously worked at Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment strategies and advisory services. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Chad Brown is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Pleasant Prairie, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches youth soccer for local clubs AFC Union and Rush Union. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Agnes Roach is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 42 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously spent five years at Cetera Advisor Networks. Agnes has also operated AA Roach Financial Planning since 1985. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and diverse portfolio options.

Laura Repel is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2009, also maintaining a long-term affiliation with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 1989. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Richard Topf is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Twin Lakes, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of SOURCE TO SUMMIT LLC, a business consulting firm, and serves as a trustee for the Round Lake Park Police Pension Fund. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Clara Bogen is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 37 years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera since 1998 and has also operated CSB Income Tax Service since 1981, providing tax preparation services alongside her advisory role. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts through a multi-manager platform offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

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.

Andrea Lechner is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining RBC Capital Markets, she worked at Capital Strategies Group, Inc. and spent twenty years with Goldstein Financial Group, LLC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple wrap fee advisory programs and employs tailored investment strategies using both in-house and third-party managers.

Brooke Kreuser is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Kenosha, WI, and has two years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2023 and has held various roles prior to her financial advisory career. Brooke serves on the board of the Kenosha Women's Network, participating in decision-making for events and membership growth. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Maggie Watson is an investment advisor affiliated with LPL Financial and Heritage Wealth Partners, holding a Series 66 designation. She has been in the financial industry since 2025 and has prior experience in healthcare and nutrition, including operating Maggie Watson Nutrition LLC as a registered dietitian health coach. Watson also works with Three Point Healthcare as a registered dietitian. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and research to support diversified investment strategies.

James Larson is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and has been with Harris Investor Services, Inc. since 2011. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by various model portfolios and research.