Diane Sewing is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. In addition to her advisory role, she co-chairs worship and spiritual life at Trinity Lutheran Church and serves on the Village of Elwood Parks & Recreation Committee. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both strategic and tactical approaches overseen by an Investment Management & Research team.

Melissa Wajda is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company for six years and Awana International for three years. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that incorporates low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure, managing approximately $295.6 billion in client assets across more than 1,100 advisors and 151 offices.

Casey Ciesla is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Brookstone, Casey worked at Desrochers Backyard Pools & Spas for three years. Brookstone Capital Management provides fee-based asset management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and trusts. The firm uses a variety of investment strategies, including strategic and dynamic asset-allocation models and options-enhanced strategies, while operating a turnkey asset management platform and serving as a sub-advisor to other advisory programs.

Brian Gilmore is a financial advisor at William Blair with a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at William Blair since 2022 and previously spent seven years at PNC Wealth Management. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm employs an active, research-driven management approach across a range of asset classes and provides proprietary models and access to private funds and co-investment opportunities.

Dariusz Godlewski is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has been with Brookstone since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he owns Financial Wealth Alliance Inc., an independent life insurance and annuity business. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser that provides fee-based asset management and financial planning through a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee program. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, other RIAs, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions, delivering investment management primarily on a discretionary basis using model portfolios and managed accounts.

Patricia Prado Gutierrez is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Aurora, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2014 and has a longer tenure with Fifth Third Bank dating back to 2006. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm combines bank affiliation with broker-dealer and municipal advisor registrations, providing access to multiple discretionary managed-account programs and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

Jerard Woods is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Performance Trust Capital Partners, LLC for six years. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a musician. Brookstone Capital Management provides fee-based asset management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and trusts. The firm uses strategic and dynamic asset-allocation models, integrates proprietary and affiliated funds, and offers discretionary portfolio management through various investment vehicles and sub-advisory relationships.

Nathan Parchman is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Cambridge Capital Management, LLC and Regions Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner of Nitro Family Foods, a local food production business, and serves as an alderman for the City of O'Fallon, where he participates in municipal lawmaking. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser providing fee-based asset management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions. The firm delivers investment management primarily through discretionary model portfolios, unified managed accounts, and separately managed accounts, and supports a large advisor network with turnkey asset management platform services.

Anthony Wheeler is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at FIS Brokerage & Securities Services LLC, Edward Jones, Old Second National Bank, and The First National Bank in Amboy. Brookstone Capital Management provides fee-based asset management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and trusts. The firm utilizes strategic and dynamic asset-allocation models, a variety of investment vehicles, and serves as both an investment advisor representative platform and a sub-advisor to other advisory programs.

Timothy March is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc., where he has worked since 2020. Prior to that, he spent 12 years at First Trust Portfolios L.P. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including firm-developed and third-party models, with oversight from an Investment Strategy Committee.

William Hammond is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, and has 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Private Advisor Group since 2020 and is also affiliated with T2 Asset Management, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Hammond provides tax advice and tax preparation services through Hammond Capital Management Ltd, separate from his investment advisory activities. Private Advisor Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm provides access to third-party asset managers, turnkey asset management platforms, and a firm-managed separately managed account program, employing various analytical approaches and trading horizons to align with client objectives.

Frank Palmasani is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Joliet, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His work history includes longstanding roles at Lincoln Investment since 2010, Sourcebooks since 2011, Great American Advisors, Inc. since 2005, Hinsdale South High School since 1993, and Unifinancial since 1986. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning, ERISA retirement plan advice, and a range of advisory programs that incorporate both strategic and tactical investment approaches.

Garrett Hall is a financial advisor at Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations with 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, CCO Staffing, CCO Capital, Cole Capital Corporation, and Equity Fund Advisors. He is involved in multiple business activities related to his firm, including administrative support and managing several DBAs. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individual, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and family office services, constructing customized portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income with a primarily long-term investment approach.

Courtney Lach is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 11 years of industry experience, including 12 years at Morgan Stanley. She is based in Wheaton, IL. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer with approximately 436 advisors and $15.7 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and charitable and educational organizations, offering a range of advisory programs and investment management solutions.

James Blaydes is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at LPL Financial, OSAIC, Securities America, Inc., Securities America Advisors, and National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of his condo association, managing administrative duties and maintenance issues. Stratos Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered enterprise wealth management firm serving over 24,000 clients through approximately 366 advisors. The firm offers a range of investment solutions including advisor-managed and model portfolios, third-party manager programs, and various financial planning services, employing an open-architecture approach that integrates multiple external platforms and resources.

Nicholas Swan is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc., holding a Series 66 credential. He has been with the firm since 2026. Prior to his current role, he was involved with several community churches over an 18-year period. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. provides investment advice and related services to individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies including model-based and customized portfolios, combining active and passive management, and provides ongoing due diligence and rebalancing.

Amy Montgomery is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial from 2013 to 2022 and has been with Pursuit Wealth Group and Commonwealth Financial Network since 2022. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a variety of advisory programs and services, including custom portfolio solutions and retirement plan consulting, while supporting affiliated advisors with operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management resources.

Datta Prasad Janamanchi is a financial advisor at Integrity Alliance, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. and World Financial Group, INC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life and health insurance sales through multiple business activities. Integrity Alliance serves a broad client base including individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $5.4 billion in client assets through a large network of advisors, offering a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services alongside third-party manager referrals.

Rajeswaran Venkatraman is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Voya Financial Advisors since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer for the Highland Field Home Owners Association, overseeing financial matters for the subdivision. Voya Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, retirement plan sponsors, and high-net-worth individuals, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services through multiple program structures that emphasize recommendation-based advice over discretionary management.

Jason Moscickis is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2010. Moscickis holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only online discretionary model account for employees. The firm employs algorithmic risk assessment and executes investments via approved model strategies using mutual funds and ETFs, with portfolio management delegated to third parties.