Sean Jones is a Financial Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments. He has been in this role since 2024, having previously served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments earlier the same year. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Sean worked as a Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual from 2021 to 2024. Sean's professional experience spans financial consulting and investment advising, where he collaborates with clients to navigate financial decisions. He emphasizes teamwork with clients to address their financial needs and goals. Outside of his professional work, Sean has interests in baseball, fitness, football, golf, and traveling.

Heidi Mccarthy is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Raymond James since 2016, alongside roles at First Financial Bank and Yellow Cardinal Brokerage Services. In addition to her advisory duties, she is involved in wealth management at First Financial Bank. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals, supported by analytical tools and offers specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting programs.

Carol Steele is a financial advisor at Cetera with 37 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cetera since 2018. Prior to this, she spent 15 years at Invest Financial Corporation and has a concurrent role as First Vice President at Marquette National Bank, where she oversees retail banking and the wealth management program. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base that includes individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across multiple program structures.

Stacey Decker is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2016. Prior to this role, she worked as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2014 to 2016 and as a Financial Advisor at Riverside Financial from 2012 to 2014. In her current role, Stacey plays an active role in educating clients on retirement planning, including income and investment strategies. Her professional experience encompasses comprehensive financial consulting aimed at assisting clients in planning their retirement effectively. Outside of her professional career, Stacey is involved in activities such as hiking, military service, outdoor adventures, parenthood, reading, and volunteering.

Jeffrey Nabicht is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2013 and previously spent 11 years with Heine Mccarthy. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and emphasizes a tiered wrap fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Paul Becht is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliates in various roles since 2016. Outside of his primary work, he holds ownership interests in several investment-related firms, including Innovative Retirement Associates LLC and Bull & Bear Associates, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services that cover cash flow, retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning. The firm combines advisory services with other financial products and referral channels, offering clients tailored recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Alan Swingler is a CFP® with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera since 2014. He has worked with Cetera Investment Services since 2004 and has a longstanding association with Centier Bank dating back to 1994. Outside of his advisory role, he participates as a pension committee member at ARC Bridges Inc. and evaluates student essays for a stock market educational program. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors and serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

James Buiter is a financial advisor with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, holding the PFS™ designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Investment Services, American Trust Investment Services, and Chicago Capital Management Advisors. Buiter is also the owner and CEO of Global Communications and Associates, Inc., and serves as the Clerk of Crete Township, Illinois, where he manages board meeting minutes and local government contracts. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, providing access to affiliated and third-party managers via multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Rosario Petrizzo is a financial advisor with Stifel who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 44 years of industry experience. He worked at RBC Capital Markets from 2008 to 2017 before joining Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, where he has been since 2017. Petrizzo serves as Vice President of the Disabled Patriot Fund, a nonprofit organization assisting local U.S. veterans and their families. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs proprietary investment methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Gina Messina is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill and First Republic Investment Management. Outside of her advisory role, she assists with administrative tasks at a real estate company on weekends. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a selective group of Wealth Advisors. Their approach combines quantitative and qualitative research to deliver non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting.

James Weissman is a financial advisor at Cetera with 38 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Avantax Investment Services and Avantax Advisory Services, as well as involvement with Butterscotch Foxx LLC. Outside of advising, he is a Reiki Master-Teacher and participates in photography through his minority ownership in a small media business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. It offers a range of investment management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Anthony Harris is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 24 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera since 2013 and owns The Harris Group, LLC, a financial services business that provides investment advisory services and offers fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering various portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by a large network of advisors and substantial assets under management.

Raul Gallardo Jr. is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, following a tenure at JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research in its advisory process and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities compared to many institutional programs.

Denis Conlon is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in financial advisory. He is currently with LPL Financial and has held prior roles at firms including Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Retirement Plan Advisors, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is an Enrolled Agent who prepares basic tax returns for select clients and family members. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning and diverse investment strategies through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Michael Breslin is a financial advisor with Cetera in Hickory Hills, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2018 and previously spent over two decades at INVEST Financial Corp. Breslin is also affiliated with Marquette Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Michael Minnis is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 38 years of industry experience, including long-term roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Minnis also serves as a trustee and power of attorney for several family trusts. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment implementation and offers services such as financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Steven Swingler is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently advising clients through Cetera. His prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group, Polaris Ventures, and TD Ameritrade. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts, offering diversified portfolio management and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors.

Kevin Wall is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial during two separate periods totaling 11 years and has prior experience with FSC Securities Corp and MSI Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Wall has been involved in independent fixed insurance. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisory representatives with various investment strategies and operational tools.

Brian Fahrner is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at First Midwest Bank and LPL Financial. He is based in Frankfort, IL. 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 discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated capabilities.

Larry Loving is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 36 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Protective Life, Waddell & Reed, Inc., and various insurance carriers associated with W&R insurance agencies. He is also engaged in insurance agency activities outside of his advisory work. 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 advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with a large network of independent advisors utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.