Thomas Wagner is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Alera Investment Advisors, Triad Advisors, GCG Financial, and Securian Financial Services. He is also affiliated with Guide Wealth Partners, where he serves clients on investment, insurance, and planning needs. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Timothy Mc George is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Tinley Park, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2004. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to develop written recommendations tailored for individuals approaching or in retirement. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Creighton Karner is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Joliet, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones, he worked at Genesis Logistics (DHL) and has experience in retail and education sectors. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Jeremy Folk is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Frankfort, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he has a non-investment-related interest in land ownership in Lake Carroll, Illinois. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written retirement income recommendations delivered by a centralized consulting team in partnership with financial advisors.

James Obrien is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2017, he worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for one year. Obrien is also a director of a family office through JPB Management. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and research from various sources.

Mark Wielinga is a financial advisor with Stifel in Orland Park, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2017 and previously at RBC Capital Markets Corporation from 2008 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in farming activities. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individual, institutional, and municipal clients, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and financial planning analyses, with clients retaining discretion over implementation.

Ronald Breier is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2002. 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 delivers these services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Albert Lazaro is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Joliet, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Edward Jones, Merrill, and 401k Benna, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning with a written Recommendation Report and ongoing advice tailored to dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Richard Madal is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent since 2002 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his financial advisory role, he is a band member and serves as an elder and trustee at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. 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 planning across a wide range of financial topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option.

Kevin Ketter is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Constellation and Exelon Nuclear Security. Outside of advising, he owns and operates a tax preparation business in Plainfield, IL. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

David Erickson is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving with Edward Jones since 2007. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Oswego, Illinois. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of the Yorkville Chamber of Commerce and as a board member and Vice President of the Oswego Police Pension Board. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individuals and institutions, including high-net-worth households and corporate clients. The firm manages over $1 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.

Timothy Nelson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Lemont, IL, holding the CFP® and CFA® designations with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2011, totaling 15 years at the firm. 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, offering a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Eugene Paquette is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera since 2004 and operates Paquette Financial Services, which provides investment, retirement, and health insurance planning. Additionally, he prepares simple tax returns for a small number of elderly clients. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a broad network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing various program structures and third-party money managers.

Kevin Finlon is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2024, he spent 10 years with Pruco Securities LLC and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. He also operates a single-member LLC focused on selling life insurance and annuity contracts when appropriate. OSAIC Wealth Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services alongside financial planning and retirement consulting. The firm utilizes various asset-allocation tools and supports portfolios with multiple investment types, managing accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Carroll Klotz is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC, LPL Financial LLC, and Wayne Hummer Investments L.L.C. In addition to his advisory work, he operates a tax preparation business. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs.

Michael Hullinger is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at BMO Bank NA, JP Morgan Chase Bank NA, JP Morgan Securities LLC, PNC Bank, and Capital One Auto Finance. 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 range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies.

Lawrence Lehman is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the PFS™ designation and Series 65 and 63 licenses, and has 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services. He serves as a board member of the Alpine Heights Homeowners Association and the Daniel Strada Foundation, a nonprofit charitable organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides advisory services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a range of investment management and financial planning services with multiple program structures and a multi-manager platform.

Carolyn Hartnett is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2007. 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 through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Steven Samson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, with prior experience at JPMorgan Chase Bank dating back to 1993. He also managed the Steven Samson Living Trust from 2014 to 2017. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Adam Skotnicki is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities, where he spent over a decade. His other business activities include involvement with several investment-related entities affiliated with LPL Financial, as well as a business entity for tax and investment purposes. 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 range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research.