Marta Krupa is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Elgin, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. She previously worked at PNC Investments LLC for 10 years before joining PNC Wealth Management in 2021. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including the Portfolio Solutions Strategist Digital Offering, an invitation-only, discretionary model account available to select employees that uses algorithmic risk assessment and approved model strategies managed by PNC or third parties.

Michael Lemaich is a financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Brookstone Capital Management since 2013 and also owns Global Fund Management LLC, where he acts as an insurance agent. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser that provides fee-based asset management and financial planning services through a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee program, serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions. The firm delivers investment management primarily on a discretionary basis using model portfolios, unified managed accounts, and separately managed accounts, and supports a large advisor network with back-office and TAMP services.

James Snider is a financial advisor with Planmember Securities Corporation in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been self-employed since 2003 and owns a business consulting firm, Snider & Associates, which provides general management services unrelated to securities. He also operates Tax Prep Partners, a tax preparation service. Planmember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans and offering participant-level investment options through their asset allocation portfolios. The firm uses a strategic asset allocation framework and risk-based mutual fund portfolios ranging from conservative to aggressive.

Brian Vanderlugt is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. since 2010 and previously held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. During his career, he has been based in Wheaton, IL. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser with over 500 advisors, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services including wrap-fee advisory programs, financial planning, retirement and investment consulting, and insurance products, utilizing a mix of proprietary strategies and third-party models.

Tristan Abalos is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience with prior roles at Osaic Wealth Inc and LPL Financial. Outside of finance, he has operated The Screen Guys LLC since 2014. Brookstone Capital Management provides fee-based asset management and financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and other business entities. The firm employs a variety of strategic and dynamic asset-allocation models and offers discretionary portfolio management through a turnkey asset management platform.

Matthew Dial is a financial advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for US Bank from 2015 to 2021. Dial is based in Naperville, Illinois. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through more than 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and consulting services, combining proprietary and third-party investment strategies with in-house equity and fixed income portfolio management.

Suzanne Fickle is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC in Wheaton, IL. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 10 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE Capital Management, Bank of America, and Merrill. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through programs focused on asset allocation, contribution guidance, and retirement planning, utilizing proprietary software and portfolio oversight from Morningstar Investment Management.

Steven Zareck is a Series 65 registered advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with experience beginning in 2013. His prior roles include positions at Amerilife and Affiliated Consulting Group. He is based in Wheaton, IL. Brookstone Capital Management provides fee-based asset management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and trusts. The firm employs strategic and dynamic asset-allocation models and offers discretionary portfolio management through its BCM Platform and wrap-fee program.

Chastity Peterson is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Benjamin F. Edwards in 2025, she worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC for 16 years, with additional experience at Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of a wellness and weight loss products business under Plexus Worldwide. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through over 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, investment management, and brokerage services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across equity and fixed income portfolios.

Sarah Garvin is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Geneva, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes five years at ADTRAV Travel Management. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based analyses and written recommendations on a wide range of financial planning topics. The firm allows clients to combine planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option, while keeping the services distinct.

Kathy Grubar is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2013 and with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, following five years at Chase Investment Services Corp. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Andrew Reynolds is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee and executor for family trusts and estates. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, offering services that include financial planning, access to external asset managers, and insurance product facilitation.

Steven Potter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include seven years at Level Four Advisory Services, two years at Wells Fargo Clearing, and four years at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. 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 services including financial planning and model portfolios, leveraging a broad platform that integrates advisory and non-advisory financial activities.

Nathan Ahearn is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2002. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Naperville, IL. 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 supported by a centralized manager solutions team and incorporates ESG criteria in its recommendations.

Jeffrey Pringle is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002 and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of a video production small business, Pringle Video Creations, Inc., which serves wedding and corporate clients. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies and is notable for its large retail advisor and branch network as well as affiliated capabilities beyond advisory services.

Nathaniel Lekarczyk is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wheaton, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he held roles at JPMorgan Chase and the Park Ridge Park District, among other positions. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Katherine Kozlowski is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and UBS Financial Services. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting services that emphasize tailored, non-discretionary solutions supported by extensive research and a range of portfolio management styles.

Kathy Holtze is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Wheaton, IL, with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Neil Moscicki is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at Wayne Hummer Investments LLC, BMO Harris Financial Advisors, Harrisdirect LLC, and Morgan Stanley Dw Inc. Neil also has involvement with Wintrust Investments Insurance Company in a non-variable insurance capacity. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors and employs various model portfolios and third-party subadvisors.

Joseph Michalec is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations as well as Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Michalec has been with Edward Jones since 1993. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors nationwide.