Heather Helmers is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1997. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary advice, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Brett Schulz is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Hoffman Estates, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. and Charles Schwab, where he worked for over two decades. 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 searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary program. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and may include ESG considerations, supported by affiliates handling implementation and portfolio services.

Jeffrey Ziemnik is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at various divisions of JPMorgan Chase since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates centralized due diligence and quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, with an emphasis on client decision-making and risk management.

Ryan Bagarella is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith for seven years. His background also includes time at Pappy's Sweet Shop and Purdue University. He is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored consulting and portfolio services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, using a range of traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Lois Wollney is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets from 1993 to 2009, followed by positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2009 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis methods. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that combine extensive product offerings with structured planning processes.

Brad Anders is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan in various roles since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, Anders is involved in technology ventures through XGrowth Solutions LLC and has a passive investment interest in Newsmax Media Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, with recommendations limited to eligible strategies that may incorporate ESG criteria.

Thomas Hudepohl is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at OSAIC since 2024. He previously worked at American Portfolios Advisors, Inc. and American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for over a decade. In addition to his advisory role, he is vice president at Reisner Hudepohl Financial Services, where he provides tax preparation and tax advice services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering both brokerage and advisory services. The firm utilizes a model-based investment process with asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools, supporting a range of managed accounts and third-party strategies.

Heidi Merkle is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She worked at Merrill for 23 years before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including customized financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Melissa Gomez Castrejon is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments, JPM Chase, and Lou Malnatis. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Janice Vlazny is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Cetera and related entities since 2006 and serves as Vice President of Holistic Wealth Management Group, Ltd., a financial services firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser with a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, model portfolios, and access to third-party managers.

Brian Olson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Elburn, Illinois, with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 credential and previously worked at H&R Block, UPS Freight, ISBA Mutual Insurance, and Tsys Merchant Solutions. Outside of advising, he manages a small beekeeping operation, overseeing 10 hives and selling surplus honey. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Owen Johnson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Cary, IL. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of experience in the financial industry. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at BMO Harris Bank, First Community Mortgage, PrimeLending, and Freedom Mortgage. He also has a background in academia from Purdue 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, supported by extensive operational and research tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Samuel Girouard is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Crystal Lake, Illinois. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience, including 12 years at JPMorgan Chase Bank NA and J.P. Morgan Securities. He joined LPL Financial in 2026. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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 network of over 22,900 advisors.

Rachael Lingle is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Great American Insurance Group for eight years and at Coker Service Inc for four years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers various advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Steven Terradista is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and having 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at BMO Harris Financial Advisors, Inc. from 2014 to 2021 before joining LPL Financial in 2021. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm supports advisors with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and integrates machine-learning tools for operational and research purposes.

Michael Sprenger is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Ameriprise since 2009. His practice is based in St Charles, IL. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focusing on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jeffrey Nolan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Saint Charles, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 40 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Commonwealth Financial Network, Securities America, Inc., and multiple positions with LPL Financial dating back to 2009. In addition to advisory work, he is involved in fixed insurance sales. 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 range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a broad network of over 22,900 advisors and extensive non-advisory financial activities.

Andrew Hall is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at IFS Financial Services and Touchstone Securities Inc. from 2017 to 2025 and at Foreside Fund Services and Henderson Global Investors from 2014 to 2017. In addition to his advisory role, Hall is co-owner of HARMIN Inc., a C corporation involved in future franchise ownership. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutions by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold. The firm offers a broad range of planning options and integrates advisory services with other financial product sales and referral channels.

Kevin Hannon is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2021. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and Theresa Hannon Financial Group Ltd. from 2016 to 2021. 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 options, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

William Vlazny is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera. He has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 1998 and operates South Barrington Tax & Financial Services, where he manages tax preparation and related financial services. Vlazny also holds leadership roles in multiple firms, including Holistic Wealth Management Group, Ltd., where he serves as president. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors serving diverse clients ranging from individuals to institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and retirement services through multiple program structures and third-party managers.