Kevin Troke is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Burr Ridge, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Sykora & Company, LLC, PFS Investments Inc, and Primerica Financial Services since the early 2000s. In addition to his advisory role, he is a Certified Public Accountant involved in attestation services and tax accounting, and he also participates in the sale of home security and automation products through affiliates of PFS Investments Inc. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, utilizing model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers. The firm operates at scale with approximately 3,700 financial advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Kenneth Schuyler is a financial advisor at Osaic with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. Prior to joining Osaic in 2024, he held roles at Securities America Advisors, Choice Advisors, and B. Riley Wealth Advisors, among others. Schuyler also engages in community education, having spoken on financial responsibility topics at local colleges and maintains a financial education website, FinancialFitness101.org. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering both brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting discretionary and advisor-managed strategies alongside a wide range of investment programs.

Brian Carlisle is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for 14 years before joining Osaic in 2024. In addition to his advisory role, Carlisle operates a sole proprietorship focusing on marketing fixed insurance and fixed annuity products. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, with a range of programs that include comprehensive financial planning and third-party money manager options.

Newlin Wollaston is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and also works with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. outside the advisory role. Wollaston is also involved with Mt. Carmel Children of God Baptist Church. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their advisory process includes asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Jack Frost is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firm since 1982. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Board of Directors for the South Side Muskie Hawks, a local chapter of Muskies, Inc., acting as Treasurer and Membership Chair. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that include written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Aleatha Wilson is a financial advisor at Cetera with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with firms including Northwestern Mutual and operates several consulting and advisory businesses. Wilson is the founder and director of Club Blue Wealth, a nonprofit focused on coordinating industry experts and educational content. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various investment program options and manages over $256 billion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Steven Sterchele is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2009, including its predecessor entities, and continues to serve clients through the firm. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering tailored recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and advisory expertise with a broad range of brokerage and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Jill Maybaum Hart is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at PFS Investments Inc., Dowling Legacy, E*TRADE Securities LLC, Primerica Financial Services, Invesco Advisers, Inc., and Van Kampen Advisors Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and research, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Elizabeth Vella is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has worked at firms including Christian Brothers Investment Services, Inc. and Foreside Financial Services, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a variety of asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm emphasizes matching clients to program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Van Robin Jonker is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the PFS™ designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera since 1993 and serves as president of Capital Wealth Management Inc. Outside of advisory work, he is managing partner of Jonker & Associates, a CPA firm, and president of the Lighthouse Pointe Homeowners Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Christopher Janyk is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on providing tailored wealth management strategies that aim to grow, preserve, and transfer wealth based on each client's unique needs. Christopher works closely with individuals and businesses to develop investment products and strategies designed to meet their financial goals while minimizing risk and maximizing tax efficiency. His areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and retirement planning, among others. Christopher begins his client relationships with in-depth conversations to thoroughly understand their background and financial situation, utilizing the resources at Merrill Lynch to design and monitor individualized financial plans. When necessary, he collaborates with firm specialists to address all aspects relevant to clients' families and businesses. Christopher holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned his high school diploma from Mount Carmel High School and attended DePaul University without completing a degree. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys baseball, football, golfing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Marc La Cien is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mokena, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. 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 solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Cynthia Wilson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 37 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Valic Financial Advisors and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the financial secretary for CHUMS Incorporated, managing records related to the organization's budget, membership dues, and scholarships. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that offers investment advisory, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Sandra Mcclanahan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in New Lenox, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an adjunct faculty member at Lewis University and is involved with Scout Wealth Inc. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Brad Terry is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Prudential Insurance, and Chubb. His current role is based in Frankfort, IL. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program.

Brian Sims is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, he worked at Central Credit Union of Illinois since 2007 and CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. from 2007 to 2022. He also serves as a notary public. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing a broad range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Lisa Waldorf is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Burr Ridge, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1996 and Primerica Financial Services since 1995. Outside of her advisory role, she is co-owner of Lisa + Wally, Inc., a legal entity formed for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, with portfolio management services focused on individual rather than institutional clients.

Maricel Betz is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Country Financial, TD Ameritrade, Invest Financial Corporation, and Ameriprise. She is based in Orland Park, Illinois. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and discretionary management, with notable activities including its registration as a commodity pool operator and use of AI-driven methodologies.

Phu Nguyen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015 and has prior experience with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Beginning in 2015, Nguyen also operated a small business in the personal care industry for two years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s non-discretionary program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Richard Callaghan is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates both quantitative and qualitative due diligence and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.