Nicholas Frontera is a Certified Financial Planner® at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience, all spent with the firm since 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Richard Krooswyk is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked for 18 years with Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers associated with W & R Insurance Agencies. His other business activities include involvement in non-variable insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of advisors, offering financial planning, asset management programs, and institutional platforms.

Matthew Dollinger is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Joliet, IL, holding the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66 credentials with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at Monsanto from 2014 to 2017. Dollinger serves on the boards and finance committees of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties, Joliet Catholic Academy, and the Will County Center for Economic Development. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Trevor Heide is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Palos Heights, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at City National Bank and BMO Investment Distributors prior to his current role. Outside of his advisory work, Trevor serves on the board of the homeowners association for his condominium and is a junior board member of PAWS Chicago, a nonprofit animal shelter where he participates in fundraising and volunteering. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering tailored advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and custody services. The firm integrates both in-house and third-party investment managers and provides options for tax management, responsible investing, and alternative investments.

Douglas Klimah is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2019, with prior roles at Opus Wealth Partners and LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory work, Klimah serves as a notary providing notarization services for union member documents. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm that offers a wide range of investment and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm operates a multi-manager platform providing access to various portfolio management strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary program structures.

Robert Sanfilippo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wayne Hummer Investments LLC for eight years and retired for two years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of over 22,000 advisors.

Michael Kimmey is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Orland Park, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2003 and previously affiliated with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Michael Kimmey and Associates, Inc., providing bookkeeping, accounting, and tax preparation services. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a variety of third-party advisory programs and asset managers, focusing on matching clients with appropriate investment strategies and fiduciary services.

Kyle Spayth is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their individual goals, emphasizing transparency and straightforward communication in managing complex financial topics. Kyle focuses on building thoughtful, personal plans rather than using templates, aiming to support clients' current needs and long-term visions. His areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Kyle holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Kyle earned a Bachelor's Degree from Purdue University System. In his personal time, he enjoys adventure sports, boating, camping, cooking, gardening, music, reading, spending time with his family, traveling, and yoga.

Luke Larocca is a CFP® with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and has a long history with Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Insurance Agency, among other firms. In addition to his advisory work, he owns and operates Larocca & Company, LTD, a tax preparation and accounting business, and serves as trustee for the Ash Family Irrevocable Trust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a large network of independent advisors utilizing multiple program platforms and investment strategies.

Jeannie Starks is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Matteson, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 7 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 1997. 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, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Amy Farber is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2019. In her role, she focuses on building professional relationships with clients to provide exceptional experiences during every interaction. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Amy held the position of Assistant Vice President and Premium Elite Relationship Manager at Bank of America Merrill from 2016 to 2019. She began her career at Charles Schwab, serving as an Associate Financial Consultant from 2015 to 2016 and as a Derivatives Trade Specialist from 2012 to 2015. Outside of her professional work, Amy engages in various personal interests including fitness, hiking, playing musical instruments, skiing, theater, and traveling.

Lucas Murphy is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Charles Schwab, based in Orland Park, Illinois. He has one year of industry experience and has worked across multiple divisions of Charles Schwab since 2023, with prior experience at Chipotle and Ariel Investments. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

Tina Wilson is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with RBC Capital Markets, LLC since 2016. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple wrap fee advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to each client's advisory risk profile.

Lynda Cabrales is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Chicago, IL. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of experience at Primerica Advisors. Prior to this, she worked at Standard Process and Patina Solution, among other positions. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors along with corporate and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Carl Zegan is a financial advisor with Cetera in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Strategize Wealth Management Group, Inc. and Avantax Investment Services, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a volunteer board member for his local homeowners association and provides tax preparation services through Strategize Tax Services, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser offering a multi-manager platform that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, with access to both affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers across various program structures.

Ronald Ramos is a financial advisor at Cetera with nine years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His career includes roles at Avantax Investment Services and Avantax Insurance Agency, along with significant experience managing accounting and payroll functions at American Security Services Inc, a business he has been involved with since 1998. Ramos also owns Personalized Tax, which provides personal and corporate tax preparation and small business accounting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm servicing individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting advisors with model portfolios and access to third-party managers across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

John Demarco is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. since beginning his career in 2001. 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, dependable income sources, and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Joanne Rincker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has 33 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers for 28 years before joining LPL Financial in 2021. Her prior business activities include work related to non-variable insurance. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

David Moore is a CFP® professional at RBC Capital Markets with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mesirow and William Blair. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, supported by a broad capital-markets platform.

Anastacio Gamino Jr. is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Wayne Hummer Investments L.L.C., U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., and several other firms. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.