Yonglin Ren is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2021, Ren worked at LPL Financial for 10 years. Outside of advisory work, Ren is an IRS Enrolled Agent and operates a tax services firm, REN & Associates Tax Services Inc. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm provides a range of investment implementation options across multiple platforms, including proprietary models and third-party strategies, with both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches tailored to client objectives.

Heidi Alten is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Crystal Lake, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC for five years before joining LPL Financial in 2018. In addition to her advisory role, Alten is an ordained minister and operates a tax preparation and accounting business. 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 with discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Nathan Levin is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services and Edward Jones. He serves as treasurer on the Manors of Highland Park Condo Association Board. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a large network of independent advisors, serving individual clients, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts through diversified portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering a variety of program structures with over $256 billion in assets under management.

Kenneth Kruss is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Lake Zurich, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for 17 years before joining OSAIC in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Kruss Investment Services, Inc., a company involved in fixed insurance sales. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Kelly Ipjian is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Triad Advisors, Alera Investment Advisors, GCG Financial Services, and Securian Financial Services. 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 retirement plan consulting, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Shawky Yoakim is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Mass Mutual Investors Services, Fifth Third Securities, and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Jefferson Batt is a CFP® professional with over 22 years of industry experience currently affiliated with Cetera. He has held roles at Cetera and VOYA Financial Advisors and is the president of Batt Financial Group, Inc., a financial services firm he has led since 2013. Batt also serves as a board advisor for IncubatEDU, a charitable organization supporting student entrepreneurship through strategic mentorship. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a multi-manager platform providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm supports a large network of independent advisors and offers a range of investment program structures, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Kathleen Liggins is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Buffalo Grove, IL, where she has six years of experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2007 in various roles. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as Treasurer for the Barrington Juniors Women’s Club and is a managing member of BK Legacy Holdings LLC, a consumer retail products business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a variety of advisory strategies, including both discretionary and non-discretionary options, and maintains a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Greg Imhoff is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Crystal Lake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance, and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with business entities such as BMGI Planning Partners, LLC, and Intuitive Financial LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Terri Abrams is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 41 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1999. Abrams serves on the Woodstock Police Pension Board as an advisory board member. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, using tailored planning and risk profiling tools.

Christine Kusher is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has worked with LPL Financial since 2022 and has concurrent roles at Cuna Brokerage Services, Inc. and Cuna Mutual Insurance Society since 2010. Outside of her advisory work, she is also a self-employed musician. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios and research from various sources to support discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Elzbieta Jarzabek is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Cetera, Fortis Capital Advisors, and Fifth Third Bank. Jarzabek is also involved with Olesen Financial Group, a non-investment-related support company based in Lake in the Hills, IL. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm employs a tailored, non-discretionary approach utilizing analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Christopher Byers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in McHenry, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to his current role starting in 2018, his work history includes positions outside the financial sector. He is also associated with Shady Dragon LLC, a non-investment-related business based in McHenry. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios from various providers.

Gavin Virtue is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in New York, NY. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2023. Prior to that, he worked at CUNA Mutual Group and has experience in both academic and community settings. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through both in-house and third-party managers.

Maurice Griffin is a financial advisor at Stifel with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2014. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipalities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to guide asset allocation and planning.

Amanda Green is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Crystal Lake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent Investment Management since 2005 and worked at THRIVENT Financial since 2015. 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 planning without discretionary trading authority and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option.

Christopher Dunlap is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2016. Dunlap also owns Dunlap Financial Services, where he operates as an insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Mark Haussermann is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 15 years of experience, primarily focused on corporate retirement plans. Since joining Merrill in 2003, he has developed a corporate retirement plan practice aimed at delivering tailored financial strategies for both plan sponsors and participants. His advisory approach emphasizes fiduciary responsibility and personalized wealth management, working closely with clients to address their specific goals and challenges. Mark holds several professional designations, including Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Colgate University. His expertise spans areas such as corporate benefits, executive services, employee financial health, retirement income strategies, and divorce transition planning. Outside of his professional role, Mark participates in community volunteer activities aligned with Merrill's tradition of community involvement. His personal interests include cooking, golfing, music, tennis, and spending time with his family.

Bradley Cordes is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Highland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2019 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor for an estate and is a notary public. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions, offering a broad range of planning options including retirement, education, and business-owner transition planning. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through personalized meetings and client letters.

Erik Feldhaus serves as the Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill's Lake Forest branch. In this role, he manages the branch office while also acting as a player-coach for his advisors and staff. He began his career at Merrill in 1999 and rejoined the firm in 2017. Erik works with a limited number of clients, primarily business owners, allowing him and his team to provide focused time and resources tailored to their distinctive needs. Erik's expertise includes family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. His background encompasses business ownership, law, and tax-minimization strategies, which provide him with insight to comprehensively address his clients' concerns. He holds professional designations such as Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His education includes a Bachelor's Degree from George Washington University, an Accredited Certificate Program from The Naval Justice School, and a Juris Doctorate Degree from Jacob D Fuchsberg School of Law. He is also a member of the Exit Planning Institute. Beyond his professional commitments, Erik volunteers his time supporting the Lake County Sheriff's Office.