Joseph Ricciardi is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has prior experience at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Ricciardi has worked as a pilot for United Airlines since 1994. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research, model portfolios, and technology-driven solutions.

Casey Callahan is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Crystal Lake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2023, he worked at several firms including SagePoint Financial, OneAmerica Securities, and Northwestern Mutual. He also owns Callahan Financial Strategies, a sole proprietorship focused on financial planning, retirement planning, and investment management. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutions, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of advisers. The firm utilizes advanced asset-allocation tools and multiple investment platforms to manage portfolios that include a range of asset classes on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Matthew Lemke is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Lake In The Hills, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 23 years of industry experience. He is president and 100% owner of two support companies, GMF Lemke Financial, Inc. and Summit Wealth Strategies. Lemke has been associated with Raymond James since 2006 and has also operated his own firms since 2007. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, offering tailored recommendations supported by extensive research and a broad affiliate network.

Jennifer Johnson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Cetera Advisor Networks and Bergeland & Hubbard. Johnson serves as a board member for Exemplar Advisor Services and Exemplar Accounting and Tax Advisors, reflecting involvement beyond her advisory role. 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 advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Robert Bettermann is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at OSAIC, Securities America, Inc., St. Bernard Financial Service, Inc., and Brooklight Place Securities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, 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 research and third-party subadvisors.

Robert Olesen Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Lake in the Hills, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2018, he worked for James T. Borello & Co. for 17 years. He also owns and operates Olesen Tax Strategies, a tax preparation business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and municipal entities. The firm offers customized, typically non-discretionary investment solutions and serves a broad client base with access to extensive institutional resources.

Tommy Pirvu is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Lake Forest, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Bank of America, and SS&C Tech Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Conrad Bloom is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors based in Twin Lakes, WI. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at John Griggs and Plexus Financial Services, as well as positions outside the financial sector. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through various third-party programs. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, utilizing multiple external asset managers and offering both advisory and brokerage channels.

Jennifer Donohoe is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience at Edward Jones, where she has worked since 2016. She holds a Series 66 license and is based in Gurnee, Illinois. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, along with affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services under a fiduciary standard.

David Hatton is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. He is currently associated with LPL Financial and has worked in the financial services sector including tenures at Old National Bank and First Midwest Bank. 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 financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from both in-house and third-party sources.

William Lavanne is a CFP® certificant affiliated with Cetera who has 40 years of industry experience. He currently serves at Cetera and its related entities, including James Hamlin Financial Services, LLC and JHFS Management Corporation, where he holds ownership and management roles. Outside of his advisory work, Lavanne is a licensed insurance agent authorized to offer fixed, life, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services with multiple program structures and access to both affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers.

Stephanie Barnett is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management Inc. since 2015. Barnett is based in Libertyville, IL. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, employing firm-approved software to support goal analysis and recommendations.

Zachary Cashmore is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in North Barrington, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Advisor Share Wealth Management and self-employed advisory firms. Outside of financial advising, he has worked in the brewing industry with Revolution Brewing. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a diverse client base, including individual and institutional clients, with a broad range of advisory programs and affiliated investment options.

Jacob Ries is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Crystal Lake, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, he worked for Cetera Advisor Networks from 2013 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Ries has coaching involvement with the Big Foot Union High School and Big Foot Wrestling Club. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios from internal and third-party sources.

Umair Mustafa is a financial advisor at Merrill based in Carpentersville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he worked at Adapt Health and held various roles including customer service and delivery positions. Outside of his advisory role, he continues to work part-time in customer service and delivery for Adapt Health and Amazon Flex. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Brett Jenne is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Stifel, where he has worked since 2022, following eight years at Bank of America. Brett is based in Lake Forest, Illinois. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support asset allocation and financial planning decisions.

Andrew Carman is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2011, with a brief tenure at Securities America Advisors and Securities America, Inc. from 2017 to 2019. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Heidi Alten is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Crystal Lake, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC for five years before joining LPL Financial in 2018. In addition to her advisory role, Alten is an ordained minister and operates a tax preparation and accounting business. 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 with discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Nathan Levin is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services and Edward Jones. He serves as treasurer on the Manors of Highland Park Condo Association Board. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a large network of independent advisors, serving individual clients, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts through diversified portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering a variety of program structures with over $256 billion in assets under management.

Kenneth Kruss is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Lake Zurich, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for 17 years before joining OSAIC in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Kruss Investment Services, Inc., a company involved in fixed insurance sales. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.