Joe Sanchez is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2018 and previously was with Invest Financial Corporation from 2014 to 2018. He is also associated with Marquette Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and various retirement services through a multi-manager platform that supports a range of investment strategies and program structures.

Grzegorz Szymczak is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hinsdale, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at BMO Bank NA, Fifth Third Securities, Fifth Third Bank, BMO Harris Bank, and PNC Investments. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Barbara Watts is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience, currently associated with Cetera. She has worked at Cetera Financial Specialists LLC and Cetera since 2006 and has been with Cornerstone Advisers, LLC since 2012, where she serves as Director of Client Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a variety of portfolio management and consulting services. The firm offers multiple program structures and investment options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Todd Gilleylen is a CFP® certified financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2021. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked for Harris Investor Services Inc for 16 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including model portfolios and retirement plan consulting, supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Brendan Day is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Megent Financial and Cetera ADVISORS LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, corporate, retirement plan, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers through a multi-manager platform with various program structures and supervisory approaches.

Ryan Malkowski is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2008 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for one year. Malkowski is based in Hinsdale, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Bradley Grcevic is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience at Edward Jones, where he has worked since 1995. He serves as a board member of the Lemont Police Pension Board, overseeing pension activities and monitoring its investment accounts. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Erica Kowalczyk is a financial advisor at Cetera with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and previously worked at Edward Jones for four years. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual, institutional, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary programs across multiple custodial relationships.

Patrick Rodgers is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Frankfort, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and PNC Bank. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual retirement planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jack Duffner is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Woodbury Financial Services, Guggenheim Partners Investment Management, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. He is also involved with Duffner Financial Group, a separate financial services business. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of clients, including individual and institutional investors, through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Andrew Koleno is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for 11 years before joining LPL Financial in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with several business entities related to his practice and has established entities for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and consulting services, supported by in-house and third-party research, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Julie Henry is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2003, BYFNLO Financial, and Apex3. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning and investment consulting to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by advanced analytical tools and maintains specialized municipal and public finance advisory capabilities.

Christopher Gonzales is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Brickwork Financial Planning, Ltd., 4 Wealth Advisors, Inc., IPI Wealth Management, Inc., Investment Planners Inc., and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Gonzales is also licensed as an insurance agent and sells fixed insurance products including life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services using a variety of platforms and employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across a broad range of investment types.

Ryan Brendel is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank since 2018. Prior to this, he was involved with MedPro Waste Disposal LLC for five years. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm’s services are delivered on a non-discretionary basis, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Brian Page is a financial advisor at Osaic with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services from 2015 to 2024. He is also involved with Kiefer Financial Group, a joint financial advisory business. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Adam Szubert is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with Series 63 and 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he held roles at Morgan Stanley and worked in various positions including youth hockey coaching. He serves as a skills coach for youth hockey teams in Orland Park, Illinois. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes a written Recommendation Report and ongoing advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Richard Pagliaro is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Orland Park, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, incorporating market simulations to model outcomes, while clients are responsible for plan implementation and updates.

Andrew Leoni is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orland Park, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2013 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee or co-trustee in a trust based in Frankfort, Illinois. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and supports both retail and institutional investment offerings.

Jared Brooks is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Thrivent since 2020. Prior to his financial career, he spent over a decade at Planes Moving and Storage of Chicago. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering both one-time and ongoing planning engagements. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping these services separate.

Michael Doyle is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 35 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he spent 17 years with Woodbury Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, Doyle owns a life, major medical, and disability insurance business. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, using asset-allocation tools and portfolio construction techniques to manage a range of investment types.