Amanda Kreutzer is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2019. Outside of financial services, she is the owner of Heart Centered Guidance LLC, a business focused on spirituality offering services such as spirit readings, workshops, and gemstone sales. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and other institutional clients, emphasizing non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by centralized due diligence to develop model asset allocations and integrates ESG considerations into its recommendations.

James Williams is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. 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 and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates ESG eligibility frameworks where applicable.

Rick Melone is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to his current role, he was employed at The High Tech Solution and Capgemini. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory and investment services supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Daniel Volk is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Grayslake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wayne Hummer Investments, Merrill, Chase Investment Services Corporation, and Banc One Securities Corporation. He is involved with Wintrust Investments Insurance Agency, focusing on non-variable insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and institutional platforms, and supports advisors with research-driven model portfolios and technology tools.

Cheryl Kranz is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Crystal Lake, IL, with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Connor Terry is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Libertyville, Illinois, having three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo Advisors. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, with a centralized due diligence process and a range of derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Anastasia Thermos is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., Cuna Brokerage Services, Inc., and Abbott Laboratories Ecu. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and model portfolio delivery. The firm integrates proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and systematic methodologies in its investment process and serves as an adviser to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Brandon Chapel is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, where he has worked since 2019. He has six years of industry experience and has also worked at Primerica and Becker Logistics LLC. Outside of finance, he works as a freelance DJ for corporate events, weddings, and nightclubs under the name dB Stereo. 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 combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities compared to many institutional advisory programs.

Steve Brunke is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2019 and previously at PNC Investments and PNC Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research in its advisory process and supports implementation through affiliated investment-management entities.

Naomi Lynn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and having 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for 10 years and Morgan Stanley for one year before joining LPL Financial. Lynn is a founding board member of Women Who Advise, a Chicago-based networking group for female advisors. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, with an emphasis on a broad platform supported by technology and a large network of advisors.

Erik Andersen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018. Prior to that, he held roles at Goris Financial Group, Northwestern Mutual Investment Management, and Technical Youth LLC. 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. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, incorporates an ESG eligibility framework, and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities through affiliated entities.

Joseph Gleba is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and has held prior roles at Avantax and Porte Brown Wealth Management. Gleba serves as a director on the board of Crystal Lake Bank & Trust Company and is involved with the Illinois Road Builders Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Aparna Sarma is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience, currently with J.P. Morgan Securities in McHenry, IL. She previously worked at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch for seven years and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2024. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to offer written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Jason Gunther is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009, working out of Lake Forest, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Derek Hartmann is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has been with LPL Financial since 2019. Outside of his advisory work, he occasionally caddies at a private golf club and is involved in restoration work through a separate business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual and institutional clients through a broad network. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, using model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across various asset classes.

Jennifer Wilcoxen is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has worked with Cetera and its related entities since 2013 and previously spent over a decade at Exemplar Financial Network. Wilcoxen is also a branch manager for Tartan Financial Services, LLC, a financial services DBA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm supporting a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple program structures and affiliated managers.

Susan Marks is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2020 and previously worked at Stifel, Nicolaus Inc. from 2018 to 2020. Susan is based in Vernon Hills, Illinois. 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 advisory program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research.

Kellie Perrault is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at First Midwest Bank and Old National Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Michael Germain is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at Scura Paley Securities, MS Howells & Co, and O'shares. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and it serves a range of clients including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund.

Vicki Nielsen is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Voya Financial Advisors and Integrity Financial Professionals, where she is also president and owner. Nielsen is an alumni member of Leadership Greater McHenry County and participates in local community activities such as the McHenry County Task Force on Aging and serving as a volleyball scorekeeper at Alden-Hebron High & Middle School. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a wide range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by a network of over 10,000 advisors and managing over $256 billion in assets.