Vanessa Carrillo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of advisory experience and a Series 66 designation. She has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2001. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, delivering asset-allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Kassidy Gountanis is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Elgin, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Kassidy worked in community therapy services and held various roles including early childhood teacher and sales associate. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and maintains a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Catherine Cooper is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Ameriprise and Iowa State University. Outside of her advisory role, she is employed by Integrity Point LLC as an Associate Financial Advisor on the Sales and Advice team. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on retirement income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Robert Mazanke is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Alexandra Wilson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2020. Prior to her advisory role, she was employed at the University of Phoenix and Elgin Community College and has been involved with Vector Marketing since 2015. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations typically delivered within 180 days of enrollment. The firm serves clients through a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, emphasizing managed accounts and utilizing algorithmic tools alongside a centralized consulting team.

Michael Bishop II is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Raymond James Financial Services since 1999. He also owns Brunnup Weldon Financial Group, a support company unrelated to investment activities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling to support client goals.

Jonathan Alberts is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones and Iron Horse Wealth Management. Outside of finance, he spent time working at aquatic centers earlier in his career. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service providing written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Julianne Ness is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Deutsche AM Distributors, Inc. for eight years. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the secretary for the Woods of Fox Glen HOA, taking notes of board meetings. Fisher Investments provides discretionary portfolio management to a global mix of institutional and private clients, including pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm uses a centralized investment approach combining quantitative and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios and offers sub-advisory and retirement plan services.

Rachel Schuck is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2015. Prior to Edward Jones, she worked at Pub 222 from 2011 to 2017. She also consults on investment decisions for her husband's company, Chicago Private Air, an airplane management business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non‑high‑net‑worth and high‑net‑worth households. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non‑discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors.

Ryan Lloyd is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with CFP® and Series 66 designations. He has over 10 years of industry experience, having previously worked at Northern Trust from 2015 to 2025 before joining Edward Jones in 2025. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Michelle Todd is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2024. She works closely with individuals and families to assess their financial situations and develop tailored financial plans. Michelle emphasizes regular reviews and adjustments to these plans to adapt to changes in clients' life circumstances or market conditions. Her experience at Fidelity Investments includes positions as Central Relationship Manager from 2023 to 2024 and Financial Representative from 2021 to 2023. Through these roles, she has developed expertise in client relationship management and financial planning. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Michelle has interests in pets, reading, traveling, and volunteering.

Curtis Andrews is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Oswego, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2011. Outside of finance, he owns Curtis Andrews Photography, LLC, focusing primarily on personal and family portraits. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Laura Keilman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. She serves as a co-trustee for a family trust, assisting with investment decisions and financial oversight. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and offers both direct and employer-based financial planning solutions.

Scott Green is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with six years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at The Langham in Chicago and founded an online baking resource called Devil's Food Kitchen, where he creates free baking recipes for amateur and professional pastry enthusiasts. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Dustin Remmler is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in St. Charles, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, he worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Citigroup/Citibank. Outside of his advisory role, he is a classical musician who occasionally performs with orchestral and wind groups in the Chicago area. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a quantitative asset-allocation approach combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Jon Theeke Jr. is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Aurora, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its predecessor, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Theeke serves on the Cornerstone Foundation board for Lutheran Social Services Illinois, participating in fundraising and outreach activities. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services for individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, offering goal-based financial planning without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority. The firm’s approach allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option while maintaining separate services.

Joni Mallory is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Allstate Insurance Company for 33 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Andres Cordero is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Merrill, Wells Fargo Advisors, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

William Lafond is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with LPL Financial, bringing 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include leadership positions at Grove Point Advisors, LLC and Grove Point Investment, LLC. He serves as chairperson on the board of the Chaney Lake Road Maintenance Association, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, combining proprietary research with third-party strategies and technology-driven portfolio management.

Linda Davis is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 41 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Raymond James in various capacities since 1993. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved as a partner in a rental real estate business. 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, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a non-discretionary planning approach tailored to client goals and supports its offerings with advanced analytical tools and technology.