Charis Ellis is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Wheaton, IL, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations. She has 11 years of industry experience, including roles at Edward Jones and Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc. Charis also serves as an event coordinator for College Church in Wheaton, organizing weddings and other church events on an as-needed basis. Commonwealth Financial Network is a national dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $212 billion in client assets. The firm provides a comprehensive platform that includes managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, and custody/clearing services.

Richard Bentel Jr. is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with Veritrust Wealth Management since 2013 and has experience in tax preparation at HR Block. Outside of financial services, he has worked as a delivery person for Domino's Pizza. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation approach across risk-based mutual fund portfolios and offers education and support services including retirement planning and separation counseling.

Jeffrey Stensland is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory who holds the PFS™ designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 35 years of industry experience, including over 20 years with Kestra Investment Services and a decade at Kestra Advisory. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of AFS Group Ltd., which provides administrative support. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a wide range of institutional and individual clients, including large plan sponsors. The firm provides services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and investment advisory, with a client base that includes sovereign wealth funds and other large investors.

Mark Diorio is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Brookstone Capital Management LLC since 2015. The firm provides fee-based asset management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and trusts. Brookstone Capital Management employs a range of investment strategies, including strategic and dynamic asset-allocation models, Unified Managed Accounts, and options-enhanced strategies, while also serving as a sub-advisor to other advisory programs.

James Alexander is a CFP® certified financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edge Portfolio Management, TD Ameritrade Investment Management, and Scottrade. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management services to a diverse national client base, including individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored asset-allocation and manager selection strategies, integrating proprietary quantitative screens alongside third-party managers and individual securities.

Renee Rosenberger is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at The Leaders Group Inc. and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of advisory work, she is the founder of Bonaventure Solutions, an insurance-related business. TLG Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.0 billion in discretionary client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and institutional investors, offering services such as portfolio management, financial and estate planning, and ERISA fiduciary services.

Matthew Anderson is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Naperville, IL, holding Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at U.S. Bancorp Investments and US Bank from 2016 to 2024. Anderson has been with PNC since 2026. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio offering that uses algorithmic risk assessment and discretionary model strategies managed by PNC or third parties.

Jennifer Cavalier is a financial advisor with Planmember Securities Corporation, holding a Series 66 license and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked with Veritrust Wealth Management since 2013 and provides income tax preparation services as a proprietor. Planmember Securities Corporation offers retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans and providing participant-level investment options through risk-based mutual fund portfolios. The firm emphasizes a top-down strategic asset allocation approach combined with education and support services for plan sponsors and participants.

Jeff Pierson is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, Pierson serves on the boards of the Rialto Square Theater and the Will County 100 Club, and is a member of the Joliet Rotary Club. He also has a long-standing involvement with the Lisle-Woodridge Fire Department. Lincoln Investment serves individual clients, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan advice, advisor-managed and firm-managed model portfolios, and operates as both a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Pu Walpole is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2007. The firm serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and execution services. Citigroup Global Markets leverages a multi-asset, multi-manager approach with extensive internal research and risk oversight, operating at large institutional scale with capabilities including futures and swap dealing.

Edward Meek is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 34 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cerity Partners LLC and has previously worked at Edge Portfolio Management, LLC for 21 years and Alpha Cubed Investments, LLC for one year. He is also a licensed independent agent selling life, health, and disability insurance on a limited basis. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management and related services to a broad national client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and institutional investors. The firm utilizes tailored asset allocation, manager selection, and proprietary quantitative tools to build client investment programs.

Chad Stein is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Wheaton, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2006. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm combines point-in-time planning with ongoing portfolio management using both model and customized portfolios, and also acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Brian Rapacki is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Wheaton, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 19 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2015. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals and various entities, often serving clients connected through TIAA-administered retirement plans. The firm operates a fiduciary advisory model with a mix of model and customized portfolios and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Joy Kaminski is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Joliet, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2015 and also serves as Marketing Manager at The Voyager Group, a financial services and insurance firm. Kaminski previously operated Finding Joy Photography from 2005 to 2022. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan advice, and a range of advisor-managed and firm-managed investment programs utilizing both strategic and tactical approaches.

Jorge Palacios Murphy is a financial advisor at &Partners with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, JP Morgan Securities, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. &Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and private businesses, offering investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a variety of analytical approaches and investment strategies, managing accounts through both in-house advisors and third-party managers.

Derek Ghiotto is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Naperville, IL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2014, including a period at PNC Bank from 2014 to 2017. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account for employees that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and allocates investments via mutual funds and ETFs.

Jordan Flowers is a Series 65-registered advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC in Wheaton, IL, where he has worked for 10 years. He has a decade of industry experience and maintains a licensed insurance agent role, offering life insurance and annuities through Wealth Financial Services & Tax Advisory. Brookstone Capital Management provides fee-based asset management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and other entities. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including strategic and dynamic asset allocation models, Unified Managed Accounts, and options-enhanced strategies, supported by proprietary funds and external sub-advisors.

Tyler Glover is a CFA® charterholder with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at William Blair since 2014. Based in Geneva, IL, he holds a Series 63 registration. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division delivers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm emphasizes active, research-driven management across equities, fixed income, and alternative strategies, providing proprietary models and access to private funds and co-investment opportunities.

Joseph Fazekas is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Creative Planning since 2012. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Plainfield, Illinois. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning-led investment approach that incorporates low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and supplemental portfolio techniques, supported by a broad range of affiliated non-investment businesses.

Anthony Williams is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Voya, he worked at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and Northwestern Mutual in various capacities. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, and plan sponsor consulting through multiple program structures, with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary, recommendation-based relationships.