Kamaljit Kalia is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Crystal Lake, Illinois, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at BMO Harris Bank for nine years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Trevor Thomas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Aon Hewitt Financial Advisors and Equitable Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Baxter Credit Union. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a variety of investment strategies and operational tools.

Susan Schwarm is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Libertyville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 41 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of advising, she manages an LLC that holds commercial property used exclusively for conducting Ameriprise business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm serves a broad client base through advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Kerry Schwarcz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS for 10 years and Morgan Stanley for one year prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2026. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities uncommon among institutional advisory programs.

Sean Welsh is a financial advisor at OSAIC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Spectrum Wealth Advisors. OSAIC Wealth serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and various portfolio management programs. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by sophisticated tools and multiple manager options.

Robert Winters is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera since 1999 and is the managing member of Winters LLC, a CPA firm specializing in tax, audit, and accounting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Christopher Schuck is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Farmers Insurance from 2017 to 2020. 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 solutions, operates under a fiduciary standard, and maintains a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Suzanne Hollingsworth is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in McHenry, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2018 and previously held positions at LPL Financial and Uvest Financial Services Group. She is also involved with Dunlap Financial Services Inc. as an employee under a trade name. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm provides services through multiple platforms and custodians, supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management, and offers proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Lindsay Nommensen is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has held roles at Thrivent since 2021 and MWA Financial Services since 2018. Lindsay's background also includes work in educational settings and roles at nonprofit organizations. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers comprehensive, goal-based financial planning across multiple topics, allowing clients to combine planning with managed accounts while keeping services distinct.

Benjamin Rose is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch from 2018 to 2022 and at Geometry Global from 2015 to 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and managed solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and maintaining a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Amanda Kreutzer is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2019. Outside of financial services, she is the owner of Heart Centered Guidance LLC, a business focused on spirituality offering services such as spirit readings, workshops, and gemstone sales. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and other institutional clients, emphasizing non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by centralized due diligence to develop model asset allocations and integrates ESG considerations into its recommendations.

James Williams is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates ESG eligibility frameworks where applicable.

Rick Melone is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to his current role, he was employed at The High Tech Solution and Capgemini. 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 and offers a range of advisory and investment services supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Daniel Volk is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Grayslake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wayne Hummer Investments, Merrill, Chase Investment Services Corporation, and Banc One Securities Corporation. He is involved with Wintrust Investments Insurance Agency, focusing on non-variable insurance. 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 and institutional platforms, and supports advisors with research-driven model portfolios and technology tools.

Cheryl Kranz is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Crystal Lake, IL, with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. 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 and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Connor Terry is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Libertyville, Illinois, having three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo Advisors. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, with a centralized due diligence process and a range of derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Anastasia Thermos is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., Cuna Brokerage Services, Inc., and Abbott Laboratories Ecu. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and model portfolio delivery. The firm integrates proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and systematic methodologies in its investment process and serves as an adviser to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Brandon Chapel is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, where he has worked since 2019. He has six years of industry experience and has also worked at Primerica and Becker Logistics LLC. Outside of finance, he works as a freelance DJ for corporate events, weddings, and nightclubs under the name dB Stereo. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities compared to many institutional advisory programs.

Naomi Lynn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and having 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for 10 years and Morgan Stanley for one year before joining LPL Financial. Lynn is a founding board member of Women Who Advise, a Chicago-based networking group for female advisors. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, with an emphasis on a broad platform supported by technology and a large network of advisors.

Erik Andersen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018. Prior to that, he held roles at Goris Financial Group, Northwestern Mutual Investment Management, and Technical Youth LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, incorporates an ESG eligibility framework, and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities through affiliated entities.