Richard Krooswyk is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. He worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers from 2003 to 2021 before joining LPL Financial in 2021. He has additional experience in non-variable insurance related activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

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.

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 had a two-year retirement period before joining LPL Financial. 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, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Daniel Lewis is a financial advisor at Cetera with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2016. Lewis also has experience with First Merchants Investment Services LLC dating back to 2014. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary services, model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

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.

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.

Donald Clark Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Munster, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wayne Hummer Investments LLC for 12 years and Natcity Investments, Inc. for a total of three years. Clark serves on the boards of the Bank Insurance and Securities Association and the YMCA Family Camp Nawakwa. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by research and technology across discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

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 with Ameriprise Financial Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, accumulating 13 years with those firms before joining Ameriprise in 2022. 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.

Joanne Rincker is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Her career includes 28 years at Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers prior to joining LPL Financial. 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 adviser representatives, offering a range of financial planning and advisory programs.

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® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Financial since 2025. He previously worked at Wayne Hummer Investments L.L.C. for eight years and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. for six years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios.

Eric O'Neill is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in New Lenox, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously at Cetera Advisor Networks from 2013 to 2018. In addition to his advisory work, O'Neill is involved in tax preparation and accounting through Financial ServiCenter Corporation and operates an entity for tax and investment purposes called Eric M. O'Neill Corporation/Hawkeye Financial Planning. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management, and provides research and model portfolio options from internal and third-party sources.

Kristen Rose is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Doug Horne is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations, and has 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Horne serves as Director of Music at Family of Faith Church, is a trustee for the Village of Monee, and is a board member of Provision Theatre, a professional faith-based theatre company. He also leads the Rhythm Makers Orchestra as a bandleader. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors, offering broad-based planning recommendations without implementation services. The firm emphasizes holistic, goal-based analyses and maintains a separation between planning and managed-account services under its “WealthPlan” offering.