Debra Baker is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley in various roles since 2009, including at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through both direct individual plans and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Michelle Mitchell is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets for 13 years before joining Thrivent in 2022. 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 financial analyses and planning on topics such as retirement, tax, estate, and special needs, with the option to combine planning with managed account services under a consolidated billing arrangement.

James Tromp is a financial advisor with Cetera in Manhattan, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 1992 and also owns an accounting and tax practice, James E Tromp PC CPAs, which he has operated since 1981. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual and institutional clients nationwide through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services with multiple program and custodial options, managing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Logan Simios is a financial advisor at Cetera with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Megent Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages J. Krug & Associates, a risk assurance and insurance sales business, and serves as treasurer for the Greater Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios with various program structures and custodial arrangements.

James Ferguson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Ferguson also maintains an estate investment-related business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Vanessa Aldape is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 14 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Megent Financial, LPL Financial, and Metlife Securities. Outside of advising, she serves as a licensed assistant for Megent Financial, assisting advisors with paperwork and trade processing. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, enabling advisors to implement various model portfolios and customized strategies across multiple program structures.

Bryce Martin is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2015. He has over 12 years of experience in the financial services industry, having previously worked as a Financial Advisor at The Heartland Group from 2013 to 2015, Edward Jones from 2011 to 2013, and as a Financial Representative at TD Waterhouse from 2000 to 2001. Bryce specializes in wealth planning and assisting clients in developing, implementing, and maintaining customized financial plans. He is dedicated to helping his clients and their families pursue their financial goals and maintain confidence regardless of market conditions. Bryce values Fidelity's brand of dedication and integrity, which align with his own professional principles. Outside of his professional work, Bryce enjoys art, family activities, golf, movies, music, and skiing.

Christina Sievers is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016 in various capacities and serves as a Township Trustee for Homer Township. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence in its investment approach.

Patricia Paulik is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 35 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Heartland Bank, Sanctuary Securities, Merrill, Banc of America Investment Services, and LaSalle Financial Services. She is involved in managing a strategic planning services business unrelated to investments. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with various investment strategies and operational tools.

Belinda Castellanos is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021 and previously worked at Fifth Third Securities from 2002 to 2021. Castellanos holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Orland Park, IL. 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 utilizing firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Cataldo Panici is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wayne Hummer Investments and Banc of America Investment Services, among other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Wintrust Wealth Management in a non-variable insurance capacity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides advisory and brokerage services supported by a wide range of financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Christopher Jackson is a financial advisor at Cetera with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Fifth Third Securities, FifthThird Bank, and Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. His other business activities include fixed and life insurance through Financial Identity Advisors and JBC Companies. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base ranging from individual investors to institutional accounts, offering a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and financial planning services.

George Mannella II is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. for 17 years. He is also president of Mannella Financial Services LLC and works as a financial consultant selling fixed annuities, fixed life insurance, and health insurance through Dato Pistorio Financial Group. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to construct diversified portfolios across various investment types.

Erik Johnson is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines in Mokena, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2016 and previously at Tmfs Advisors, LLC. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services for workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients, managing both model-based and customized portfolios while supporting a large client base through advisor-led and online platforms. The firm is notable for its scale, offering discretionary and non-discretionary programs, employer-facing retirement plan consulting, and a Wrap Fee Program alongside affiliate services.

Nicholas Tyrell is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 10 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and maintains a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Brittany Wagner is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience at Edward Jones, where she has worked since 2012. She holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Sugar Grove, Illinois. Outside of her advisory role, Wagner is involved in managing rental properties in St. Charles, Illinois. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and maintains a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Sandra Hellstedt is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2006 to 2020. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Beverly Hunziker is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. since 2014 and is also associated with Hunziker & Associates, Inc., where she assists with office activities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Paul Kalafut is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Shorewood, IL, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. In addition to his advisory role, Kalafut serves on the Holy Family Catholic School Board, where he contributes to policy and budget decisions. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Kevin Koney is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in business ownership activities including managing payroll and general business expenses through Ninth Avenue LLC and owns a real estate-related entity, Koney Ranch LLC. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies delivered through a centralized consulting team in partnership with financial advisors. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.