Donald Duvall is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Harris Investor Services, Inc and Harris Bank NA. 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, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Christopher Maxwell is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, Chase Investment Services Corp., and Banc One Securities Corporation. He serves as a trustee of a family trust in Crystal Lake, Illinois. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment strategies developed by internal research and third-party portfolio strategists, and it offers various financial planning, asset management, and insurance-related services through a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

Salvatore Guccione is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes five years at Morgan Stanley before joining Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank in 2018. Outside of financial advising, he is an author of historical fiction, screenplays, and novels. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account solutions. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary portfolios and provides a broad range of multi-asset investment options supported by centralized operations.

Ralph Kunzmann is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 39 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee and personal representative for family trusts. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes a range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs, serving large institutional clients with tailored plan-level solutions.

Catherine Gathman is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience and has been with the firm since 2006. She holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Barrington, Illinois, where she serves as Director of Music, administering the music program and directing two choirs. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Bradley Skiba is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and scenario modeling.

Mark Lachmann is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 15 years of industry experience. He has held his current roles since 2010 at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial planning that covers various topics such as retirement, tax, estate, and special needs planning, with the option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing arrangement.

Travis Ormsby is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2015. Outside of his role at Wells Fargo, Ormsby holds ownership interests in two wealth management groups based in Woodstock, IL. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services tailored to clients meeting specific net-worth criteria and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Darren Woodmore is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fox Lake, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BMO Bank NA and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of finance, he has experience founding a fitness business, Crosskicks Fitness LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Jarid Brockman is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 17 years of experience, all of which have been with Edward Jones. He is based in Algonquin, Illinois. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Brockman, Inc., an S-Corp. 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 strategies and investment options, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Clifford Hunn III is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Crystal Lake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1999. Outside of advising, he is involved in independent insurance brokering and manages office expenses through a business ownership entity. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services designed for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and leveraging algorithmic tools under oversight.

John Huff is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera since 2005 and also owns Huff Enterprises Inc., a tax and accounting business. Additionally, he serves as treasurer for the McHenry Chamber of Commerce. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and provides access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Nicholas Payne is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2018 and Mesirow Financial from 2014 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with a focus on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Kimberley Milfred is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and previously worked at Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC from 2007 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that integrates approved tools and scenario modeling.

Rebekah Berry is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Robert W. Baird since 1999. Berry serves on the board and the Endowment Trust Committee of the Greater Elgin Family Care Center, where she participates in overseeing the overall investment allocation of the endowment trust. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services using a combination of in-house and third-party managers, addressing a broad range of investment strategies and client goals.

Duane Luke is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 credential and over 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northern Trust, Discover Financial Services, and Capital One. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Bradley Peterson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016, including his current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide array of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process relies on structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, and it offers both retail and institutional solutions alongside additional services such as private funds and principal trading.

Andrew Minehart is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Elgin, IL, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, Minehart is president of Minehart Enterprises LLC, a rental property business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a network of over 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies with affiliated capabilities such as trust services and securities-based lending.

Timothy Fraser is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Fraser operates a separate business under the name Fraser Wealth Management in Woodstock, IL. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment products, utilizing a mix of model portfolios, third-party management, and customized strategies, supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Richard Roeser is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Palatine, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1998. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, affiliated mutual funds, and overlay services under a fiduciary standard.