Kathryn Humecki is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 15 years of experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She previously worked with Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, and operates her own tax preparation and accounting practice. Humecki is also involved as treasurer of SoCoMCM, a nonprofit supporting the preservation of Chicago Southlands Mid-Century Modern Architecture. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning options. The firm supports independent advisors through discretionary and non-discretionary programs and provides access to affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers.

Steven Smead is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is a PGA Golf Professional and provides golf instruction. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial services through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

David Beveridge Jr. is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Palos Heights, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008 and previously worked at City National Bank from 2019 to 2025. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, alongside integrated capital markets and lending capabilities.

Paul Shook is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2001. As a qualified Portfolio Manager, Paul provides traditional financial advice and guidance, as well as the discretionary management of customized investment strategies. These strategies may include individual stocks and bonds, model portfolios, and third-party investment options. He focuses on wealth management strategies tailored for business owners, professionals, and high net worth clients. Paul’s areas of expertise include retirement planning, education planning, equity and fixed income selection, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. His approach involves a consultative and objective process to develop personalized plans suited to each client’s long-term financial goals, with an emphasis on managing risk throughout the implementation and monitoring phases. He utilizes the resources and research support available from Merrill Lynch to offer comprehensive services such as estate planning, liability management, and wealth management. Paul holds a bachelor’s degree in Music Engineering from the University of Miami, earned in 1982. He has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Outside of his professional role, Paul enjoys gardening, hiking, music, and running.

Brock Naaman is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles outside of finance in the restaurant and service industries. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms.

Isabella Kowalczyk is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 license and having one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL, she held various roles in retail and education sectors, including positions at Nordstrom and Indiana University. 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 range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies.

Joshua Powell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked in technology and software roles at companies including InRule Technology, Inc. and Pegasystems Inc. Powell also owns a technology and software business, Solutions Connect Group LLC. 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 national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Eric Mcdowell is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Waddell & Reed and various insurance carriers. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Chad Stooksbury is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Merrillville, IN, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He also serves as a senior tax analyst at Cornerstone CPA LLC dba MidCoast Tax, focusing on individual and business tax preparation and consulting. His prior work history includes roles at Bethel Church and CliftonLarsonAllen. 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 retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Glenn Israel is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., where he has worked since 2022, following 13 years at Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he is the CEO and branch owner of GFI Wealth Partners. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Maribel Kerstein is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 19 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at JPMorgan Securities LLC and Chase Investment Services Corp. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across various investment vehicles.

Lisa Franklin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lansing, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 31 years of experience. She has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor firm since 2003 and worked previously at LaSalle Financial Services, Inc. from 2001 to 2003. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Kyle Borkowski is a financial advisor at Stifel with eight years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining Stifel in 2021, he worked at TransUnion and KN Real Estate Investors. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support asset allocation and financial planning decisions.

Timothy Coleman is a financial advisor at Cetera with Series 65 and Series 66 credentials. He has been with Cetera and its related entity since 2026 and previously worked at Centier Retirement Plan Services and Centier Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual clients, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing multiple program structures and investment options.

Richard Casolari is a financial advisor at Cetera with over 50 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. His prior roles include positions at Voya Financial Advisors and ownership of Advanced Financial Concepts, LLC. He is also a vice president and owner of Executive Motivation, Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with various investment program options.

Andrew Kutanovski is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at VALIC Financial Advisors Inc. and AGIA. Outside of his advisory work, Kutanovski owns a dental practice in Crown Point, IN. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, 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.

Wayne Johnson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and joined Edward Jones in 2024. Prior to his current role, he worked at firms including Scent Air Corporation and Pacific Life Insurance Company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a wide range of clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a variety of advisory strategies and investment options, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Michael Dexter is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Crown Point, IN. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 38 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 1988. Outside of advising, Dexter is involved in the Crown Point Community Foundation as 1st Vice President and serves as an independent vice chair for grants and investment guidance; he is also an investor in a Napa, CA winery and participates in family farming operations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Christopher Ashe is a ChFC® and Series 66 holder with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Equitable Advisors since 2008. He previously worked with Axa Advisors, LLC and has operated Brian Ashe & Associates since 2004. In addition to his advisory role, he is a voluntary board member of Walden Clearing Manors HOA and serves as executor and trustee for his parents’ estates. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services to a broad client base including individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a variety of advisory models and partner programs to deliver customized investment solutions.

Margaret Furlong is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 38 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Pruco Securities, LLC for 31 years. She also maintains a longstanding affiliation with Prudential Insurance Company of America. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.