Heidi Mccarthy is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Raymond James since 2016, alongside roles at First Financial Bank and Yellow Cardinal Brokerage Services. In addition to her advisory duties, she is involved in wealth management at First Financial Bank. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals, supported by analytical tools and offers specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting programs.

Jennifer Cousart is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Axelon, and RoundPoint Mortgage Company. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Diana Nyman is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 23 years of experience in the financial industry. She specializes in estate investment planning, retirement planning, and qualified corporate retirement plan services. Diana holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She is licensed in Series 7, Series 66, and Life Insurance including Fixed and Variable Annuities. Diana earned her Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in Psychology and Sociology from Indiana University. Throughout her career, she has focused on areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, and retirement income. Outside of her professional work, Diana is active in her community, including volunteering with organizations such as Duneland Rebuilding Together, the National Breast Cancer Coalition, Reach for Recovery of the American Cancer Society, and VNA Hospice of NWI. She is a breast cancer survivor and participates in advocacy efforts for breast cancer research funding and healthcare access. Diana is a mother of two and supports her children's higher education and life goals.

Alan Swingler is a CFP® with 42 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Cetera since 2014 and has worked at Cetera Investment Services since 2004. He also has over 30 years of experience at Centier Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the pension committee of ARC Bridges Inc. and volunteers by evaluating student essays for a stock market educational program. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC 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 a nationwide network of independent advisors.

James Buiter is a financial advisor with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, holding the PFS™ designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Investment Services, American Trust Investment Services, and Chicago Capital Management Advisors. Buiter is also the owner and CEO of Global Communications and Associates, Inc., and serves as the Clerk of Crete Township, Illinois, where he manages board meeting minutes and local government contracts. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, providing access to affiliated and third-party managers via multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

James Weissman is a financial advisor at Cetera with 38 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Avantax Investment Services and Avantax Advisory Services, as well as involvement with Butterscotch Foxx LLC. Outside of advising, he is a Reiki Master-Teacher and participates in photography through his minority ownership in a small media business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. It offers a range of investment management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Raul Gallardo Jr. is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and previously worked at 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 non-discretionary advisory approach. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm integrates advisory services with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Denis Conlon is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience. He currently works at OSAIC and has held prior roles at Securities America Advisors, SSN Advisory, and Opus Wealth Partners. Outside of his advisory work, Conlon is an Enrolled Agent who prepares basic tax returns for select clients and family members. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to construct portfolios tailored to client needs.

Michael Breslin is a financial advisor with Cetera in Hickory Hills, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2018 and previously spent over two decades at INVEST Financial Corp. Breslin is also affiliated with Marquette Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

James Peller serves as Senior Resident Director at Merrill, where he leads the Peller Koleff Team, a financial advisory group focused on assisting families, corporate executives, and small business owners with wealth management and retirement planning. The team helps clients address critical financial issues including portfolio management, retirement income strategies, philanthropic services, risk management, and trust and estate planning. James works closely with clients to develop customized plans that align with their personal goals, such as funding education, managing new wealth, legacy planning, and small business strategies. James is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a high school diploma from Valparaiso High School and two bachelor's degrees from Purdue University. James emphasizes transparency and simplicity in his advisory approach, focusing on creating a collaborative and thoughtful experience for his clients. Outside of his professional work, James enjoys golfing, swimming, and traveling. He lives in Valparaiso, Indiana with his partner Jodie and their dog Jammer. He is involved in community support through organizations including the Crisis Center and Lakeshore PAWS.

Steven Swingler is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently advising clients through Cetera. His prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group, Polaris Ventures, and TD Ameritrade. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts, offering diversified portfolio management and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors.

Julie Lane Bockelman is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career in financial services in December 1994 with A.G. Edwards and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in July 2009. Julie holds the Accredited Asset Management Specialist™ (AAMS™) designation, earned in 2000 through the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp., as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Julie graduated from Mesa State College in 1994 with a Bachelor’s of Business Administration degree in Management. She is a native of Western Colorado, born in Rangely, and has lived in Grand Junction for over 33 years. Julie works with the Johnson, Bockelman, Gavegan & Associates team to provide personalized financial strategies that address a range of client needs, including college education planning, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Outside of her professional role, Julie enjoys camping, fishing, football, golfing, skiing, volleyball, and spending time with her husband Tim and their two daughters. She remains actively involved in her daughters’ school activities and values the flexibility her team and firm provide.

Enailah Shaw is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked with Waddell & Reed, Inc. and United Investors Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a marketing consultant for a nail salon and is the managing partner of D.D.E. Partners, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios from both in-house and third-party providers.

Beau Gutierrez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66, 63, and 65 licenses and has worked previously at U.S. Bancorp Investments, BMO Harris Financial Advisors, and BMO Harris Bank. In addition to his advisory work, he is an owner and partner of The Chimney Hospitality LLC, an entertainment business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to support customized investment solutions.

Craig Slosson is a financial advisor at Stifel with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Stifel since 2012. Slosson serves as an appointed committee member of the City of Crown Point, Indiana Redevelopment Commission. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Adam Robertson is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Schererville, Indiana. He has 10 years of industry experience, including prior roles at IMI Precision Engineering, Panduit, Robertson Food Group, and Lanco Group of Companies. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Laura Bertagnolli is a financial advisor at Stifel with 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2005. Bertagnolli holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to offer asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

David Alonzo is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2021, as well as Harris Investor Services, Inc. since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member on the Town of Munster Nominating Committee. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Jacob Lublow is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at UBS for four years and has additional experience at BMO Bank. His background also includes roles at Purdue Northwest and Lincoln Way East Highschool. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from various sources, including LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Hans Herr is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012. 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. The firm delivers these services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.