George Yost is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, BANK of AMERICA, N.A., Old National Bank, and LPL Financial. Yost served in the United States Marine Corps for two years. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers investment management and financial planning services using a mix of fundamental, technical, and quantitative strategies, with both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Eric Anders is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. in Gurnee, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at BMO Harris Financial Advisors, Inc. for 11 years before joining Fifth Third Securities in 2017. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, trusts, and retirement accounts through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers a variety of investment programs via its Passageway Managed Account Platform, utilizing multiple third-party portfolio managers and strategies such as mutual funds, SMAs, tax-overlay services, and direct indexing.

Michele Randall is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience. She is currently a wealth advisor at CWM, LLC and founder of Randall & Pobar, LLC, a financial services firm. Randall has previously worked with Cetera Wealth Services, Private Advisor Group, and LPL Financial. She serves on the boards of the Gateway Technical College Foundation and the Racine Community Foundation, participating in their finance and investment committees. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through a network of over 600 advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, sub-advisory services, and retirement-plan services using discretionary management and a model portfolio approach governed by an in-house Investment Committee.

John Reakes is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at &PARTNERS and has held previous roles at Old National Bank, LPL Financial, First Midwest Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Uvest Financial Services Group. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and private businesses. The firm offers investment management, financial and tax planning, and ERISA consulting, using a combination of proprietary and third-party strategies with ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Mark De Merritt is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Hornor Townsend And Kent, Inc. since 2005. Outside of advisory services, he is also involved in life insurance brokerage. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines advisory and broker-dealer services, managing over $8 billion in discretionary assets and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account options.

Kyle Kibar is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Kenosha, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He worked at Lennox International from 2015 to 2019 before joining Edward Jones, where he has been since 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a wide range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Laura White is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent Financial and its affiliates since 2019. Prior to her financial services career, she was employed in education at Guilford County Schools for ten years and has experience in fitness-related roles. 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 financial planning across a wide range of topics, delivering written recommendations without discretionary trading authority or institutional portfolio management.

Gary Skinner is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent distributor for Reliv International, a home-based network marketing business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated products supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Julie Plutchak is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Johnson Bank, LPL Financial LLC, Gateway Mortgage Corporation, and Southport Bank. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Stefanie Theuer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at BMO Harris Financial Advisors, M&I Trust, and Cetera Investment Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, delivered by a large network of investment adviser representatives using various investment strategies.

Gavin Carlson is a financial advisor at Osaic with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Spectrum Wealth Advisors, First American Bank, and Amazon. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers across multiple advisory platforms.

Steven Van Dusen is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Spring Grove, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at BMO Harris Bank and as a self-employed consultant. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and manages a three-unit rental property in Chicago. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory services. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Bruce Melling is a CFP®, PFS™, and Series 63 credentialed advisor at Cetera with 35 years of industry experience. He has operated his own CPA firm, Bruce H. Melling Accountancy Corporation, since 2006, providing tax preparation, consulting, and IRS representation services. Melling has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2004. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform supporting various investment strategies.

Bradley Roe is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Burlington, WI. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Waznik Heike Group, Merchants Bank, and Geneva National. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Troy Ackman is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. He has worked with Fidelity Investments since 2021 and previously spent four years at Edward Jones. He holds a Series 66 designation. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, with additional roles in advisory services for registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

John Boyle is a CFP® professional with over 31 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and is also affiliated with Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2002. 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 broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering non-discretionary investment recommendations supported by an in-house manager solutions team and a centralized due-diligence framework.

Mario Caprio is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation. He has experience working at Edward Jones since 2025, following prior roles at Sliccily Pizza Pub, Millennium Trust Company/Inspira Financial, and Forest Park Bank. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Robert Treichler is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at TIAA CREF Individual & Institutional Services, Wells Fargo Bank, and PNC Investments. Treichler is based in Gurnee, Illinois. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including household and corporate accounts. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products under a fiduciary standard.

Daniel Rolls is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Kenosha, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and having one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Johnson Financial Group and Pac West Wealth Partners Ameriprise Financial. He also has experience outside finance, including employment at Chipotle and attending Oregon State University. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advisory strategies that can be discretionary or non-discretionary and incorporate various asset allocation approaches.

Diane Nopenz is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Thrivent Financial since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of Side by Side, a nonprofit that provides emergency financial assistance to working poor families in the Lake Geneva area. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses across a broad range of financial topics. The firm’s approach separates planning from managed-account services and does not involve discretionary trading authority for planning engagements.