Kurt Berg is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Frankfort, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property investment through KWDB, LLC, where he manages lot purchases and facilitates home building and sales in collaboration with a family member. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad client base, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Thomas Hohbach is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Frankfort, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2020, he worked at LaSalle St Investment Advisors LLC and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in golf course duties at Copper Canyon Golf Course. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm provides written recommendations based on research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, delivered through a centralized consulting team that collaborates with clients' financial advisors.

Tamara Wiley is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She previously worked at Edward Jones for six years and is the owner of Toward Wealth, LLC, where she also serves as a financial professional. Additionally, she acts as an insurance agent selling life, disability, and fixed annuities. 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, operating a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Janice Brack is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Palos Heights, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

George Wolf is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Robert Rutkowski is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for 19 years. He is also a registered advisor with The Lineage Group, operating a DBA investment-related business. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services through various platforms and employs asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across a range of asset classes.

Patrick Cisko is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. He has previously worked at TD Ameritrade and TCF Bank and serves as a firefighter for the City of Chicago. 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 and consulting services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships.

Geoffrey Peterson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mokena, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Rincker Investments LLC and Waddell & Reed, Inc., as well as operating as a Notary. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing research and model portfolios from multiple sources to support diversified investment strategies.

Renee Raymond is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Mokena, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wunderlich Securities, Inc. from 2014 to 2018 before joining Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. in 2018. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and automated tools to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice primarily for assets managed within Ameriprise.

Michael Charnot is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at various firms including Avantax Advisory Services and Honkamp, P.C., and maintains a role as Office Assistant at Strategize Wealth Management Group, where he supports client meeting preparation and proposal creation. He also prepares tax returns through Strategize Tax LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, and supports diverse program structures with ongoing supervision and client reviews.

Michelle Denoyer is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Channahon, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2013. 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 strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Mark Szulc is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and also owns Find More, Inc., an online sales business specializing in merchandise such as toys and collectibles. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework.

Maureen Walsh is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2014. In this role, she partners with clients and their Wealth Management Advisors to develop and implement personalized wealth plans designed for growth, preservation, and transfer of wealth. She has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having worked in various roles since 1988. Her previous positions include Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2007 to 2014, Senior Financial Associate at AG Edwards from 2005 to 2007, Client Relationship Associate at William Blair & Company from 1993 to 2005, Client Relationship Associate at Gruntal & Company from 1991 to 1993, and Institutional Municipal Bond Trading Assistant at Mesirow Financial from 1988 to 1990.

Alexandra Moran is a financial advisor with Ameriprise who holds the Series 66 designation and has 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2008. Outside of her advisory work, she owns AJM Equine/Boulder Ridge Equine, where she provides horseback riding lessons, equine consulting, and coaches the Purdue Calumet Hunt Seat Team. She also serves as a clinical professor at Purdue University Northwest and is the author of a forthcoming nonfiction book. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary retirement recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Michael Rhodes is a financial advisor at Stifel with 31 years of industry experience. He has held his current position at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2009. Rhodes holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary methodology from its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and planning, offering fee-based financial planning typically on an episodic basis.

Brian Rincker is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience currently with LPL Financial since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Waddell & Reed Inc., various insurance carriers, and managing his own entities, Rincker Investments LLC and Brian Rincker Notary Public. He has also served as a notary public. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing various portfolio management strategies and research resources.

Thomas Klover is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2020 and is also a part owner and CPA at Klover & Co. CPAs PC, where he has provided accounting and tax preparation services since 1994. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves 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, operating as a multi-manager platform with over $256 billion in assets under management.

Alfredo Lopez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2025 and previously spent ten years at Autozone. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Tyler Minetti is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. Prior to this role, he served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2023. His professional experience also includes positions as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated from 2020 to 2022, and as a Licensed Personal Banker and Mortgage Loan Originator at Republic Bank of Chicago from 2017 to 2020. In his role as a Financial Consultant, Tyler focuses on simplifying financial plans and helping clients pursue their financial goals. He emphasizes building relationships based on trust and transparency and collaborates with clients to develop holistic financial plans.

Emma Bledsoe is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and Cetera Advisors LLC since 2019 and was previously employed by Edward Jones from 2017 to 2019. Outside of her advisor role, she serves as an investment executive at Megent Financial, assisting advisors with client needs. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers and various program structures.