Patricia Paulik is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 35 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Heartland Bank, Sanctuary Securities, Merrill, Banc of America Investment Services, and LaSalle Financial Services. She is involved in managing a strategic planning services business unrelated to investments. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with various investment strategies and operational tools.

Matthew Bish is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Oswego, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm is known for its extensive advisor and branch network, as well as its affiliated services including trust, mutual funds, and securities-based lending options.

James Trabadela is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses, and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at The Huntington Investment Company and The Huntington National Bank, and spent nineteen years at Tcf Bank. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written Recommendation Reports and ongoing annual advice tailored to dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Christopher Jackson is a financial advisor at Cetera with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Fifth Third Securities, FifthThird Bank, and Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. His other business activities include fixed and life insurance through Financial Identity Advisors and JBC Companies. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base ranging from individual investors to institutional accounts, offering a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and financial planning services.

Todd Graham is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 39 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at firms including Woodbury Financial Services, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he owns 5 Star Learning Ranch Inc., a non-investment-related business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Basit Adhami is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Aurora, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and brings 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with JPMorgan entities since 2015, including roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. 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. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates a range of strategies, including ESG considerations.

Robert Tardio is a financial advisor at Osaic with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at SagePoint Financial and New England Securities. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed as an insurance agent, providing life, accident, health, property, and casualty insurance. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through a platform that emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization. The firm is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and range of investment and lending programs.

Michael Jerkatis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and First Midwest Bank before joining LPL Financial. He is currently affiliated with Old National Bank in a financial institution role. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Edmond Leeney is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network since 2010 and previously spent over a decade at Morgan Stanley and its affiliates. Outside of his advisory role, he is the treasurer for DeKalb County Taxpayers Against the Casino, Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services using proprietary research and planning tools, with an emphasis on tailored recommendations and a variety of specialized planning areas.

David Breese is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Edward Jones in Aurora, IL since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory and investment services through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Brandon Burriss is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Geneva, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs focused on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning services alongside broader retail and institutional investment offerings.

Brittany Wagner is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience at Edward Jones, where she has worked since 2012. She holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Sugar Grove, Illinois. Outside of her advisory role, Wagner is involved in managing rental properties in St. Charles, Illinois. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and maintains a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Joshua Beard is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Geneva, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he worked at American Bank & Trust for six years and had a role at Wash Depot Holdings - Simonize Car Wash. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Paul Wedeen is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2008 and previously worked at BNY Mellon Advisors for eight years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for Big Rock Township in Illinois. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension funds, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and provides access to third-party advisers and proprietary model strategies.

Micah Welton is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked at Calamos Financial Services and Fidelity Investments. He also serves in the Illinois National Guard as an All Source Intelligence Analyst. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. provides advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services primarily to high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm combines non-discretionary client advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a comprehensive, multi-asset investment approach.

Jamie Prodehl is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Yorkville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2026, Prodehl worked at Sable Creek Homestead LLC, Citgo Petroleum, and Starcon International. 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 network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Thomas Zarndt is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Geneva, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Frantesl is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in St. Charles, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial, including its predecessor LINSCO/PRIVATE LEDGER CORP., since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a family-run non-variable insurance business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning, asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Jeanette Gruber is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She has held positions at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and operates Gruber Financial, Ltd., Gruber CPA Services, Ltd., and Gruber Law Office, all of which she has managed for over two decades. She serves on the board of trustees for the Universalist Unitarian Church of Peoria, IL. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors, serving a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services through multiple program structures and a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers.

Gregg Smallen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Oswego, Illinois. Gregg has been with Edward Jones since 1993. 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 nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.