Jessica Martin is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Joliet, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Stifel Independent Advisors, LPL Financial, and Clifton Larson Allen. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in tax preparation through JRM Consulting. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, providing a range of advisory programs, including customized portfolio solutions and third-party asset manager access. The firm supports its advisors with operations, technology, compliance, and investment management services.

Jacqueline Ibarra is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Marie Knorr is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. She currently works at LPL Financial and has held prior roles at Wayne Hummer Investments and Lincoln Investment. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with several business ventures including Knorr Enterprises and KPT LLC, as well as providing tax preparation and accounting services through Trupoint Tax Service. 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 financial planning and investment management solutions that include model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Mark Karner is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Joliet, Illinois, where he has worked since 2002. He has 24 years of industry experience. He serves on the Board of Directors and chairs the Investment Committee at Joliet Catholic Academy and is also Vice President of the JCA Parent Association. 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, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Luis Gonzalez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2006. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision authority.

Luke Morris is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 11 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services, Strategic Advisers, and Mission Wealth Management. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm delivers its services on a non-discretionary basis, allowing clients to retain final decision-making authority.

Manuel Ortiz is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including JPMorgan Chase Bank, U.S. Bank, and BMO Harris Bank. In addition to his advisory roles, he has been involved in a real estate business since 2013. 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 with access to model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Jack Frost is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firm since 1982. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Board of Directors for the South Side Muskie Hawks, a local chapter of Muskies, Inc., acting as Treasurer and Membership Chair. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that include written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Ginevra Basso Laha is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 19 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services, Summit Financial Group, and Delco Financial Group. Outside of her advisory work, she volunteers as a Sunday school teacher at St. John's Church in Naperville, Illinois. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Dean Shepherd is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wilmington, IL, having 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Nathaniel Albert is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Outside of his financial advisory role, he serves as an alderman for Ward 4 on the City of Crest Hill Council. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions backed by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Oscar Ledesma is a Series 66-licensed advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, beginning his financial services career in 2026. Prior to joining the firm, he worked at Thrivent Financial and has experience at Amazon. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm’s offerings focus on non-discretionary advice delivered by a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Connor Skubic is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Coal City, Illinois. He has three years of industry experience, including roles at Edward Jones and prior work in construction and at Illinois State University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment strategies and advisory services, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Brian Odell is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and over 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Summit Financial Group and Delco Financial Services, where he has also maintained ownership and operated a tax preparation business. He serves as a board member for New City Life Church. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of 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 services, and oversees more than $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Edward Pizzo is a Series 66 licensed advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Hinsdale Bank & Trust, First American Bank, and a one-year period of unemployment. He serves as Treasurer for the Westwind Estates Homeowners Association in Minooka, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, tax-efficient services, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Gustafson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2020, having also worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2008. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund 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.

Mark Stofan is a CFP® with 39 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Equitable Advisors. His prior work includes roles at Stifel Independent Advisors, LPL Financial, and Wayne Hummer Investments. He is also president of Stofan Agazzi Investments LLC. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and offers a variety of third-party advisory programs and fiduciary services.

Michael Murray is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Elevate Private Wealth Management and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Will County Brewing Company and Habitat For Humanity Will County. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning and investment consulting to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary advice using risk profiling and modeling tools and supports client implementation through its advisory programs and partners.

Michael Wright is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in commercial real estate ownership and management in Morris, Illinois. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm is notable for its extensive retail advisor and branch network and offers various specialized services such as tax-efficient investing and securities-based lending.

Wesley Smith is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2012 and previously held roles at Daily & Francis Financial Services. Outside of his advisory practice, he is involved in managing Oak Knoll Insurance Strategies and supports bookkeeping for his wife’s piano and music lesson business, Prairie Lane Studios. 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 investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and modeling, along with specialized programs for municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA employer advisory services.