James Allen Jr. is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 credential and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2015. Outside of advising, he earns residuals as an agent with Assured Partners for servicing property and casualty insurance contracts. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses covering a wide range of topics such as retirement, tax, and estate planning. The firm integrates planning with managed-account programs through a consolidated billing option while maintaining separate advisory services.

Faris Khan is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been providing guidance to clients since 2018. He specializes in retirement planning, investment strategy, consolidating assets, income protection, and wealth transfer. With 19 years of experience at Fidelity, he has held several roles including Investment Consultant, Private Client Specialist, Financial Representative, and currently serves as a Financial Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, Faris worked as an Investment Specialist at Deutsche Scudder Investments from 2002 to 2005. He has a total of 24 years of experience in the Financial Services industry. Faris holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Minnesota. Outside of his professional career, Faris enjoys cars, family activities, reading, skiing, and traveling.

Theodore Glotzbach is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and SECURITIES AMERICA, inc. He also operates a sole proprietorship focused on insurance sales. OSAIC serves a broad range of clients, including individual and institutional investors, with integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm utilizes proprietary asset-allocation tools and offers access to multiple advisory platforms, third-party money managers, and a variety of investment products.

Eric Garcia is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2022. Prior to his current role, he held positions in the food service industry. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Daniel Guerrero is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through corporate agreements.

Zackery Kuster is a CFP® and Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016 and previously worked at the University of Illinois Horticulture Department. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Glenn Kubiak is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He is also president and owner of Kubiak & Kubiak Ltd, a CPA firm specializing in tax and bookkeeping services. Kubiak has operated his own wealth management firm since 2022. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options, including access to third-party managers and model portfolios, supporting a wide range of investment strategies under discretionary and non-discretionary authorities.

Stuart Hicks is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Jones Lang LaSalle and Innovation Consulting Community. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios and oversees sub-advisers while maintaining governance procedures.

Scot Turvey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses, with 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for 12 years and Chase Investment Services Corp. for one year. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individual investors, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Gene Becker is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 46 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and related entities since 2009. Becker has ownership stakes in several investment-related businesses, including MANBECK PARTNERS, INNOVATIVE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATES LLC, and GB PARTNERS LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, with an emphasis on tailored recommendations delivered through discrete planning engagements.

Patrick Mcnamara is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise from 2006 to 2009 before joining LPL Financial, where he has been since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, he operates McNamara & Toscano Tax Services, providing tax preparation and accounting 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Christopher Shriver is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2008. Shriver holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Orland Park, IL. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice, using a combination of internal research and third-party data.

Lizbeth Menjivar is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been serving since 2024. She has held various roles within Fidelity Investments since 2019, including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Lizbeth has experience in helping customers develop customized financial plans aimed at assisting families in working towards their long-term financial objectives. She focuses on building relationships to understand each client's personal, professional, and financial goals, enabling the creation of tailored financial strategies. Outside of her professional work, Lizbeth enjoys family activities, food, Pilates, traveling, volunteering, and yoga.

William Flowers is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2023, following a 14-year tenure at Edward Jones. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Philip Ruggio is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and was previously with Metlife Securities Inc. for 25 years. Ruggio is also an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative annual planning using firm-approved analytical tools and offers a range of programs including wrap accounts, money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Kenneth Castillo is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tinley Park, IL, where he has worked since 2012. He has 13 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment options supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Brendan Sheehy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. Prior to his financial services career, he spent six years with the Valley View School District. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm’s approach includes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Bridget Sullivan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Waddell & Reed and various insurance carriers, along with positions at Moraine Valley Community College and the Palos Area Chamber of Commerce. 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, including financial planning and third-party asset management, supported by extensive technological and operational resources.

Michael Osullivan is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 26 years of experience in the industry. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously with The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Securian Financial Services, Inc. His experience includes acting in a fiduciary capacity for investment-related trusts. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs, alongside affiliated trust custody, insurance services, and a collateralized lending program.

Thomas Katula is a financial advisor at Cetera with over 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cetera and its related entities since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at Marquette Bank and INVEST Financial Corp. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable accounts, and institutional investors. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and planning services through a large network of independent advisors using multiple program structures and managerial options.