Mario Ruiz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at SII Investments, Inc. for 20 years and has operated Ruiz Insurance and Financial Services for 30 years. Ruiz is also a licensed insurance agent involved in fixed insurance sales. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services with discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and model portfolios.

Kevin Babcock is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the CFP® and Series 66 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliate Cetera Investment Services since 2004 and has been associated with Centier Bank since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 50% owner of a real estate business involved in buying, rehabbing, selling, and leasing properties. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a network of over 10,000 advisors and employs a multi-manager approach to investment strategies.

John Vidal is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 63 designation and over 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, Vidal serves as Chairman of the Board for St. Jude House and is President of the Serra Club of Northwest Indiana. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting clients approaching or in retirement, focusing on tax-smart withdrawal strategies and Social Security options. The firm combines research and modeling with a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations primarily for clients with significant investable assets.

Maxwell Dunne is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Oak Lawn, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones, he spent 11 years at Brother Rice High School. Outside of finance, he performs and teaches music in Evergreen Park, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Yancey Bady is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 1995 and is also affiliated with PFS Investments Inc. and YTB Consulting. Outside of traditional advisory roles, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through Primerica Mortgage, LLC and Primerica Client Services, Inc. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure, focusing on retail investors rather than institutional pension or profit-sharing plans.

De Borah Gant is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. Her professional background includes over three decades at Waddell & Reed, along with roles at various insurance carriers and her own business, Gant Enterprises Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a wide range of advisory programs and services supported by proprietary research, third-party subadvisors, and a variety of portfolio management options.

Benjamin Marshall is a financial advisor at Stifel with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior roles include positions at Transamerica Capital Inc and Ohio National Financial Services. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Lukas Bergstrom is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at BMO Harris Bank and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of finance, he has been involved with 4 Star Casting. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Elizabeth Cooke is a financial advisor with Stifel in Crown Point, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. She previously worked at PNC from 2003 to 2023 before joining Stifel in 2024. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Robert Scalzitti is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Highland, Indiana, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1993. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors, offering a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products.

Tiondra Purnell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several financial firms, including DuPage Credit Union and Onemain Financial. Purnell is based in Homewood, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment options. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Scott Ribordy is a financial advisor at Merrill in Merrillville, Indiana, with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 1986 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a co-trustee of a family exemption trust and manages a family-held LLC established for estate planning purposes. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional entities.

Sophia Purcell is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Everspring Inc and TWO MEN AND A TRUCK. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients. The firm utilizes a range of portfolio management strategies and combines internal research and technology, including artificial intelligence, to support its advisory services.

Michele Hall is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Munster, IN, holding a Series 66 credential and 15 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Royal Alliance, Ausdal Financial Partners, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of advisory work, she operates a tax preparation company and provides notary services for her clients. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing a range of asset-allocation tools and access to third-party money managers to construct portfolios across various asset classes.

Mark Lazart is a financial advisor with Stifel in Crown Point, Indiana, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 47 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner of Valennti & Lazart LLC, a non-investment business entity. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals across wealth levels, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, focusing on forward-looking capital market assumptions to support asset allocation and financial planning.

Jeffery Hadt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His career background includes roles at LyondellBasell and Berry Plastics Corp. He maintains ongoing involvement with LyondellBasell alongside his advisory work. 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 advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and various portfolio management strategies.

John Larson is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with Ameriprise in Crown Point, Indiana, and has 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, algorithm-assisted recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Konnor Burk is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Duncan-Williams Inc. and Banded Holdings Inc., and has additional experience in education and entrepreneurial ventures, including roles at the University of Memphis, Tipton-Rosemark Academy, and operating Excellent Edges Lawn Care. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, leveraging a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Lynnea Kutcka is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks for five years before joining LPL Financial in 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a trustee under a family trust agreement. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing proprietary research, third-party subadvisors, and various portfolio management strategies.

Guadalupe Barrios is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cicero, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1997 and has prior experience with PAV REALTORS and as a self-employed professional. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and manages two catering-related businesses in Chicago. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selectively offered separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, operating under a tiered wrap-fee structure.