Tyler Minetti is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. Prior to this role, he served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2023. His professional experience also includes positions as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated from 2020 to 2022, and as a Licensed Personal Banker and Mortgage Loan Originator at Republic Bank of Chicago from 2017 to 2020. In his role as a Financial Consultant, Tyler focuses on simplifying financial plans and helping clients pursue their financial goals. He emphasizes building relationships based on trust and transparency and collaborates with clients to develop holistic financial plans.

Emma Bledsoe is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and Cetera Advisors LLC since 2019 and was previously employed by Edward Jones from 2017 to 2019. Outside of her advisor role, she serves as an investment executive at Megent Financial, assisting advisors with client needs. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers and various program structures.

Jacob Mudde is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Jeff Miller is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in South Chicago Heights, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 10 years of industry experience, including roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2013 and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through a structured process that includes quantitative asset-allocation modeling, centralized manager due diligence, and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm delivers its services on a non-discretionary basis, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Steven Galminas is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2009 and also serves as president of SG Financial, where he is involved in fixed insurance and annuity sales. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, providing a range of portfolio management options and access to both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Nicholas Corcoran is a financial advisor at Cetera with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and currently serves as a registered assistant at Megent Financial, assisting advisors with client accounts. Corcoran has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 2019. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services across multiple program structures, managing over $256 billion in assets with more than 10,000 advisors.

Joseph Purpura Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services since 1991 and with PFS Investments Inc. since 1983. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, with portfolio implementation delegated to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Ryan Gibbons is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2020 following his studies at Northern Illinois University. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies and integrated financial services.

Pamela Hollinger is a financial advisor at Cetera with 41 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Her career includes roles at Marquette Bank since 2010, Invest Financial Corp. from 2010 to 2018, and Citizens Securities, Inc. from 2006 to 2010. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers.

Debra Baker is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley in various roles since 2009, including at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through both direct individual plans and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Michelle Mitchell is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets for 13 years before joining Thrivent in 2022. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers goal-based financial analyses and planning on topics such as retirement, tax, estate, and special needs, with the option to combine planning with managed account services under a consolidated billing arrangement.

Paul Sterk is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 66 designation and has 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Old National Bank, First Midwest Bank, BMO Harris Financial Advisors, and Merrill. 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, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

James Tromp is a financial advisor with Cetera in Manhattan, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 1992 and also owns an accounting and tax practice, James E Tromp PC CPAs, which he has operated since 1981. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual and institutional clients nationwide through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services with multiple program and custodial options, managing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Logan Simios is a financial advisor at Cetera with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Megent Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages J. Krug & Associates, a risk assurance and insurance sales business, and serves as treasurer for the Greater Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry. 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 and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios with various program structures and custodial arrangements.

Thomas Duffner is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 40 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Before joining OSAIC in 2024, he spent 18 years at Woodbury Financial Services. Duffner is also the owner of Health Benefits Consultants, Inc., which provides group health insurance sales. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of investment advisory and brokerage services through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms.

James Ferguson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009, including time at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Prior to that, he was with Citigroup Global Markets from 1998 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and advisory programs supported by structured planning tools and broad investment offerings.

Vanessa Aldape is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 14 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Megent Financial, LPL Financial, and Metlife Securities. Outside of advising, she serves as a licensed assistant for Megent Financial, assisting advisors with paperwork and trade processing. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, enabling advisors to implement various model portfolios and customized strategies across multiple program structures.

Bryce Martin is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2015. He has over 12 years of experience in the financial services industry, having previously worked as a Financial Advisor at The Heartland Group from 2013 to 2015, Edward Jones from 2011 to 2013, and as a Financial Representative at TD Waterhouse from 2000 to 2001. Bryce specializes in wealth planning and assisting clients in developing, implementing, and maintaining customized financial plans. He is dedicated to helping his clients and their families pursue their financial goals and maintain confidence regardless of market conditions. Bryce values Fidelity's brand of dedication and integrity, which align with his own professional principles. Outside of his professional work, Bryce enjoys art, family activities, golf, movies, music, and skiing.

Christina Sievers is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016 in various capacities and serves as a Township Trustee for Homer Township. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence in its investment approach.

Belinda Castellanos is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021 and previously worked at Fifth Third Securities from 2002 to 2021. Castellanos holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Orland Park, IL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning utilizing firm-approved tools and methodologies.