Michael Bishop II is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Raymond James Financial Services since 1999. He also owns Brunnup Weldon Financial Group, a support company unrelated to investment activities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling to support client goals.

Nathen Pastorik is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at GIS Benefits, Inc., Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation, Transamerica Retirement Solutions, Princor Financial, and Principal Financial. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and municipal entities, providing financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

William Omalley Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 50 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and joined Cetera in 2023. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Secretary of the Endowment Committee for Good Shepherd Church in Downers Grove, IL. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial relationships.

Bradley Thompson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at NEXT Financial Group and Nuvista Financial Services for a combined 24 years. He serves as a board member of the nonprofit The Learning Vine and is also involved in local politics as a precinct committeeman and poll watcher. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and services, including retirement plan consulting and model portfolio management, supported by in-house research and third-party subadvisors.

Thomas Ogrady is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, Principal Life Insurance, and Princor Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, he is a co-owner of Emerald Cube Properties and Smeauxk BBQ LTD, where he participates in monthly meetings as a passive investor. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering both advisory and brokerage services. The firm provides access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Jessica Wanek is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 24 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for FSC Securities Corporation for 14 years. Outside of advising, she serves as president of W Financial Services, an insurance agency offering property and casualty insurance. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors and advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance assessments to manage portfolios across a range of investment types.

Nicola Hughes is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Bank of America, Merrill, and Wintrust Financial. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Craig Lehmann is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Woodridge, Illinois. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 14 years of industry experience, including 15 years with Edward Jones. 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 and offers a broad range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, while operating under a fiduciary standard.

Daniette Williams Cerda is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Yorkville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, she worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., as well as CitiGroup. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in online activewear sales through Zyia Active. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and over $1 trillion in assets under management.

Ryan Lloyd is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with CFP® and Series 66 designations. He has over 10 years of industry experience, having previously worked at Northern Trust from 2015 to 2025 before joining Edward Jones in 2025. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Richard Panush is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Cetera, where he has worked since 2005, accumulating 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 1997 and leadership as president of Essington Sports Group Limited since 1996. In addition to his advisory work, he is actively involved in accounting and tax preparation and serves as a trustee for a family trust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management services and operates a multi-manager platform that includes automated allocations, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies, overseeing more than $256 billion in assets through over 10,000 advisors.

Curtis Andrews is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Oswego, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2011. Outside of finance, he owns Curtis Andrews Photography, LLC, focusing primarily on personal and family portraits. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Michael Rossi is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at the University of Notre Dame and several educational institutions. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to diverse clients, including retail and institutional investors, using a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its advisory roles to registered investment companies and its use of systematic methodologies and AI in portfolio management.

James Allen Jr. is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 credential and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2015. Outside of advising, he earns residuals as an agent with Assured Partners for servicing property and casualty insurance contracts. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses covering a wide range of topics such as retirement, tax, and estate planning. The firm integrates planning with managed-account programs through a consolidated billing option while maintaining separate advisory services.

Anthony Fulco is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2020. Prior to his advisory role, he worked for eight years at Fox Valley Auto Group. Outside of his advisory work, he manages rental property in Downers Grove, Illinois. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated products, operating under a fiduciary standard and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Theodore Glotzbach is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and SECURITIES AMERICA, inc. He has operated a sole proprietorship focused on insurance sales since 2001. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through an extensive network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage, advisory services, and access to multiple third-party investment platforms.

Mark Larson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. He has 36 years of industry experience, including roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Bank of America, Merrill, and Scottrade. 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 proprietary and third-party research.

Dominic Levato is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he provides financial planning services to help clients make effective financial decisions. He focuses on guiding clients through various aspects of financial planning, including risk, income, and tax planning considerations. Prior to his current role, Dominic worked as a Wealth Advisor at Citigroup Global Markets from 2017 to 2024. His experience spans multiple facets of wealth management and financial consulting. Outside of his professional career, Dominic has personal interests in baseball, cooking and baking, family activities, and football.

Donald Curby is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC prior to joining LPL Enterprise. Curby serves on the board of the nonprofit Heart of a Veteran, participating in board meetings and fundraising activities. LPL Enterprise serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Jon Theeke Jr. is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Aurora, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its predecessor, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Theeke serves on the Cornerstone Foundation board for Lutheran Social Services Illinois, participating in fundraising and outreach activities. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services for individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, offering goal-based financial planning without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority. The firm’s approach allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option while maintaining separate services.