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 CFP® professional with 19 years of experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2009. He also operates a tax preparation and accounting service, McNamara & Toscano Tax Services. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual clients, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and nonprofits. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

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 financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the CFP® designation and Series 66 license, and has 17 years of industry experience. He worked at Edward Jones for 14 years before joining LPL Financial in 2023. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research.

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.

Bridget Sullivan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, she worked at Waddell & Reed for over two decades and has been involved with various insurance carriers, as well as serving roles with the Palos Area Chamber of Commerce and Moraine Valley Community College. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research and multiple portfolio management options.

Michael Osullivan is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Enterprise since 2024 and previously held positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. LPL Enterprise, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and access to model wealth portfolios and third-party asset management, combining advisory programs with brokerage and insurance product sales.

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.

William Moore is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Moore serves on the Leadership Advisory Board of City Church Chicago, where he evaluates financial decisions related to property and renovation projects. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and multiple portfolio strategies.

Ann Hunziker is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She also leads Hunziker & Associates, Inc., where she manages client account processing, research, and client communications. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools to support client goals while maintaining specialized services like municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Alexandria Lach is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orland Park, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she assists in managing a family rental property by preparing leases, screening tenants, and collecting rents. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Matt Wilke is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at JP Morgan Chase and J.P. Morgan Securities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Michael Robbins is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 33 years of industry experience. Robbins previously worked at Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. for 29 years. He is also the owner of Apex Capital Management, LLC, a non-investment-related business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, nonprofit, and institutional clients. The firm employs non-discretionary planning and consulting tailored to client goals, supported by analytical tools and unique offerings such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Thomas Oconnor Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009, including seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. 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 uses research and analytics to evaluate investment options and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions while managing approximately $671 billion in assets.

Michael Rubin is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, he worked with The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Rubin also engages in the sale of fixed life insurance products through a related insurance agency. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, advisory services, and access to a range of brokerage and insurance products. The firm’s integrated platform supports both advisory and brokerage channels, leveraging model portfolios and third-party managers to deliver investment advice.

Kathleen Cimonetti is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2024, she worked at Fidelity Investments and Edward Jones. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting with access to model portfolios, research, and both discretionary and non-discretionary management services.

Teresa Soppet is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. She has worked with RBC Capital Markets since 2009 and with City National Bank since 2019. Teresa serves on the board of directors for Women Employed, a nonprofit organization focused on improving the economic status of women and removing barriers. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles using a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

George Curtin is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 22 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has a long tenure with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. dating back to 2003. From 2013 to 2021, he was involved with Curtin Rental Properties. 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 delivers advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.