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.

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.

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. Prior to joining OSAIC, he worked at Woodbury Financial Services for 18 years and held positions at Equitable Advisors and Mony Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Health Benefits Consultants, Inc., which focuses on group health insurance sales. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering both brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and managed portfolios. The firm’s investment approach utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization with a variety of program options supported by affiliated broker-dealer and RIA relationships.

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 at Cetera with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms, including LPL Financial and Waddell & Reed. Aldape is also involved as a licensed assistant with Megent Financial, supporting advisors with paperwork and trade processing. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers.

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 at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a Township Trustee for Homer Township. 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 and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking market assumptions and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

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.

Brett Efimov is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Cetera since 2013. Outside of advising, he owns and operates a CPA firm and serves as president of a company providing credit card processing services. He is also a member of the Illinois CPA Society’s membership committee. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Daniel Mc Hugh is a CFP® and Series 66 holder with nine years of experience in the financial services industry, all of which have been with Edward Jones since 2017. He is based in Tinley Park, Illinois. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services under a fiduciary standard, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Cataldo Panici is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wayne Hummer Investments and Banc of America Investment Services, among other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Wintrust Wealth Management in a non-variable insurance capacity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides advisory and brokerage services supported by a wide range of financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Robert Rockwell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked in healthcare roles including at Majestic Care Saint Anthony's and Community Healthcare. He has served in the Indiana Army National Guard since 2009. Outside of advising, Rockwell is involved in a self-employed house rental business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than 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.

George Mannella II is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Citizens Securities, and Charter One Securities. Mannella is also president of Mannella Financial Services LLC and works as a financial consultant selling fixed annuities, fixed life insurance, and health insurance through Dato Pistorio Financial Group. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services with a model-based investment approach that incorporates asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and third-party manager selection.

Jason Stahl is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Advisors LLC, Investors Capital Corp., Raymond James Financial, and Fifth Third Securities. Outside of advising, he is involved in mortgage and real estate services as a real estate agent and through a home mortgage business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Stephanie De La Cruz is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 18 years of industry experience. She has worked within various branches of Raymond James since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she is an associate and secretary at O'Neill Family Wealth Management Inc., where she assists clients with documentation, requests, and branch operations. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting 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 advisory programs and institutional consulting across a large advisor network.