Christopher Wurster is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. He has over 25 years of experience in wealth and investment strategies, focusing on helping clients plan for their futures. Prior to his current role, he served as Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments from 2019 to 2022. His professional background includes roles such as Vice President and Sales Desk Manager at Goldman Sachs & Co from 2015 to 2019, Regional Consultant at Goldman Sachs & Co from 2012 to 2015, Financial Advisor at PNC Bank from 2011 to 2012, Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 2005 to 2011, and Client Service Associate at JP Morgan from 2000 to 2005. Christopher emphasizes listening to client needs and educating them on available financial tools, aiming to provide a responsive and attentive client experience.

Russell Fratto is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has previously worked with BMO Bank NA and BMO Harris Bank NA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios and research support.

Paul Marconi is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James and has a background that includes roles at Preferred Medical Systems, Cintas, and Marconi Baking Company. Marconi serves as a subcommittee member on budgetary and vendor contract committees for the Birchwood Farms Home Owners Association. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed strategies. The firm is notable for its large network of advisors and branch offices, affiliated investment capabilities, and operation under a fiduciary standard.

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.

Jennifer Cousart is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Axelon, and RoundPoint Mortgage Company. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

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.

Alan Swingler is a CFP® with 42 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Cetera since 2014 and has worked at Cetera Investment Services since 2004. He also has over 30 years of experience at Centier Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the pension committee of ARC Bridges Inc. and volunteers by evaluating student essays for a stock market educational program. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

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.

Steven Harrison is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Enterprise, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Fifth Third Securities, BMO Harris Financial Advisors, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and uses research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to guide its investment approach.

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 with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase bank. 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 non-discretionary advisory approach. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm integrates advisory services with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Denis Conlon is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience. He currently works at OSAIC and has held prior roles at Securities America Advisors, SSN Advisory, and Opus Wealth Partners. Outside of his advisory work, Conlon is an Enrolled Agent who prepares basic tax returns for select clients and family members. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to construct portfolios tailored to client needs.

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, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Minnis serves as a trustee and power of attorney for several family trusts. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and access to a broad range of brokerage and insurance products.

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.