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.

Robert Walker is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has previous experience at Edward Jones, Merrill, Bank of America, and various regional banks. 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 range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

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.

Martin Durkan III is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera's advisory businesses in 2025 and 2026, he worked at Prime Trading LLC and Interactive Brokers LLC. He also serves with the City of Chicago Fire Department since 2022. Cetera Investment Advisors 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 variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with a wide range of program options and over $256 billion in assets under management.

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.

Beau Gutierrez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at U.S. Bancorp Investments, BMO Harris Financial Advisors, and BMO Harris Bank. Outside of his financial career, he is an owner and partner of The Chimney Hospitality LLC, an entertainment business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Adam Robertson is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Schererville, Indiana. He has 10 years of industry experience, including prior roles at IMI Precision Engineering, Panduit, Robertson Food Group, and Lanco Group of Companies. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Brian Healy is a financial professional with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and affiliated entities since 2023 and has prior experience with Midwest Equity and the Chicago Police Department. Outside of advisory work, he is also a mortgage loan originator at The Mortgage Exchange and a part owner of a short-term vacation rental business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers across various program structures.