James Sorley is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Dean Witter since 2000 and 1999, respectively. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Samuel Williams is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Joliet, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Deerpath Capital, Wintrust Financial, and BMO Harris. He is a limited partner in several private debt funds. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and maintains a large retail advisor and branch network.

Michael Murray is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC for 11 years. Murray is also a partner in a business center in Joliet, IL, that leases office space to professional tenants. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals, utilizing analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance services uncommon among large institutional advisors.

Francesca Vanderwall is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2019. Before joining Edward Jones, she worked at Ulta Beauty and Crate and Barrel. Outside of her advisory role, she manages residential rental property services through Vanderwall Properties LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with more than $1 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors.

Bryan Bertani is a CFP® with 13 years of experience in financial planning and advisory services. He is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and has previously worked at Eagle Strategies and New York Life Insurance Company. In addition to his advisory role, he works as an associate and financial planner at Elevate Private Wealth Management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses analytical tools and risk profiling to deliver tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, supporting implementation through various advisory programs.

Matthew Dollinger is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Joliet, IL, holding the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66 credentials with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at Monsanto from 2014 to 2017. Dollinger serves on the boards and finance committees of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties, Joliet Catholic Academy, and the Will County Center for Economic Development. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Dennis Giese is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and its affiliated entity since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he manages an independent insurance business specializing in various lines of insurance. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large 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 professionals using a range of portfolio management strategies and multiple custody platforms.

Katie Groves is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Channahon, Illinois. She holds a Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience, including five years at Rayjus prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018. 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 programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Lara Stehlik is a Benefits & Planning Consultant in Executive Services at Fidelity Investments. She has been with Fidelity since 2021, progressing from Financial Consultant to Planning Consultant before her current role, which she began in 2024. Prior to joining Fidelity, Lara worked as a Financial Advisor and Branch Office Administrator at Edward Jones from 2016 to 2021, and as a Relationship Manager at JPMorgan Chase from 2014 to 2016. Throughout her career, Lara has focused on helping clients build financial plans tailored to their goals, leveraging the tools and resources available through her roles. Her experience spans various aspects of financial advising and planning, emphasizing client support and benefits consultation. Outside of her professional work, Lara enjoys board games, fitness activities, hiking, social events with friends, and volunteering.

John Demarco is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Avantax entities for a decade and currently owns Strategize Home Solutions LLC, a referral marketing business for mortgages. John also serves as treasurer for The Cruisin' Tigers GTO Club, a membership organization for Pontiac automobile enthusiasts that hosts an annual car show. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Jack Kristof is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Wachovia/Wells Fargo for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he maintains bookkeeping responsibilities as an independent contractor for a support company called ELEVATE. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public finance work through unique affiliations uncommon among large institutional advisors.

David Odell is a financial advisor at Cetera with over 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has held positions at multiple firms including Delco Financial Group, Inc., and Summit Financial Group Inc. Odell is a trustee of the David/Carol O'Dell Family Foundation and the O'Dell Family Fund, both charitable nonprofit organizations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party managers.

John Gillmann is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he worked at Hometown National Bank from 2015 to 2021. 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 under management and offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Peggy Robinson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Joliet, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2006. 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, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Adam Underhill is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2016. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Shorewood, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households, as well as pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and other investment services under a fiduciary standard.

Michelle Denoyer is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Channahon, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Darlene Roepoundstone is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Roepoundstone is also involved in insurance-related business activities through entities in Morris, IL. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven tools.

Alfredo Lopez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2025 and previously spent ten years at Autozone. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Nicholas Tyrell is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 10 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and maintains a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Paul Kalafut is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Shorewood, IL, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. In addition to his advisory role, Kalafut serves on the Holy Family Catholic School Board, where he contributes to policy and budget decisions. 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 range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.