Kevin Kruse is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the Saint Charles Sportsmans Club, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research and a range of portfolio management options.

Matt Cole is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in St. Charles, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for Green State Credit Union for ten years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of investment strategies and advisory programs supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Matthew Gruszkowski is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in St Charles, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cottingham and Butler and McCoy Group, along with work at Great River Learning and TruSort. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services while keeping them separate.

Lance Clemens is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Clemens serves as an Illinois director for the Veteran's Golf Association, overseeing 20 veteran golf events. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Jennifer Cozza is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct client relationships and employer-sponsored plans.

Robert Schrieber is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Elgin, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an acting board member of a bank holding company and is involved in several LLC ownership and membership roles across healthcare and investment ventures. He is part of The DDK Group at Robert W. Baird & Co., which provides tailored wealth management services to individuals, families, institutions, and charitable organizations. The group offers a range of consulting and portfolio management solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, separately managed accounts, and overlay services, covering traditional and complex investment strategies.

Kelly Hacker is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Ameriprise, Wintrust Investments LLC, Charles Schwab, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader set of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

David Chamberland is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and firm-approved methodologies in its financial planning process.

Timothy O'Connor is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he manages the business operations of his franchise through Green Marble Partners Inc. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on clients approaching or in retirement, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations primarily for individuals with significant investable assets.

Mitchell Rottier is a financial advisor associated with Raymond James Financial in Geneva, IL, holding a Series 66 credential with two years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Morton Private Wealth Strategies, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. He is involved in client advisory and development activities at Morton Private Wealth Strategies. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and corporations, utilizing tailored planning and analytical tools to support client goals.

Donald Butler is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in St. Charles, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he spent time in various roles including positions at Northern Seminary, Harvest Bible Chapel, Bannockburn Church, and Butler Innovative Group. He serves on the Board of Trustees for the Village of Lily Lake, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Stephen Todd is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Crystal Lake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 38 years of industry experience, having worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 1988 and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 1986. Additionally, he is involved in sales as an agent with The Todd Group, specializing in property and casualty, health, and group life insurance. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses detailed client information and firm-approved software tools to develop collaborative, annual financial plans, with implementation conducted through separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Audrey Pickering is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to support client decision-making.

Kelly Mc Kay is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Elgin, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Mc Kay has been with Edward Jones since 2021, with a total of six years at the firm. 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 strategies supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Sheldon Clark is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 22 years of industry experience. He has held Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Clark has ownership interest in VS Clark Investments, LLC, a family estate business based in Boise, Idaho. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Paul Loner is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC Wealth Inc, having joined in 2024 after 15 years at LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of Timberlane Village and the Pregnancy Care Center in Rockford, IL. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients through a large network of advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing various asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to construct diversified portfolios across a range of investment types.

Greg Lewandowski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in St. Charles, IL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at BMO Harris Financial Advisors, Inc. for a combined ten years before joining LPL Financial in 2021. LPL Financial is a national 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 and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and providing access to research, model portfolios, and various investment strategies.

Joseph Batelli is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Foresters Financial, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services including estate planning strategies and investment management.

Courtney Kaufmann is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, she worked at ICS Solutions and The Sugar Circle in various roles. Outside of her advisory work, Kaufmann creates content on YouTube. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly to individuals and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

James Davis is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 45 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1994. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in the rehabilitation and rental of real estate properties. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes analytical tools to assess potential outcomes, supporting clients through advisory programs and maintaining unique municipal advisory capabilities.