Francis Guillen Diaz is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. Prior to this position, he worked at Fidelity Investments as a Relationship Manager from 2024 to 2026 and as a Client Relationship Advocate from 2022 to 2024. His earlier experience includes roles as a Retirement Planning Associate at Zenith Retirement Planning and as a Retirement Planning Intern at Oxley Capital Management, both in 2021. Francis focuses on partnering with clients to understand their goals and develop financial plans tailored to their unique needs. He emphasizes forming strong relationships with clients and their families, aiming to maintain a deep level of trust. Outside of his professional work, Francis has interests in gardening, reading, running, sailing, singing, and traveling.

Jonathan Licea is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fifth Third Bank and several educational institutions. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, model portfolios, and fund advisory services.

Ronald Lambert is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Joliet, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Stifel Independent Advisors, LPL Financial, and Wayne Hummer Investments. Outside of his advisory career, Lambert serves as a board member on the Lemont Fire Department Pension Board and is treasurer of the Lemont Firemen's Association, where he helps preserve the department’s history and supports local causes. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates through various program sponsors and endorses multiple third-party managers, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Ryan Breytspraak is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with TruStage, Gerald Ford, and College Fresh. 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 a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including model portfolios and retirement plan consulting.

Andrew Perry is a Financial Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments since 2024. He has a background in providing financial planning, coaching, and education to help clients achieve their financial goals. His experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments as a Planning Consultant from 2022 to 2024 and a Client Management Representative from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, he worked at Bank of America Merrill as a Financial Solutions Advisor from 2019 to 2021 and as a Life Services Relationship Consultant from 2017 to 2019. Outside of his professional career, Andrew has interests in board games, comedy, cooking and baking, fitness, and hiking.

Joshua Powell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked in technology and software roles at companies including InRule Technology, Inc. and Pegasystems Inc. Powell also owns a technology and software business, Solutions Connect Group LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Thomas Rehagen is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Wells Fargo firms since 2009, including Wells Fargo Advisors LLC prior to his current role. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Linda Boland is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orland Park, IL, where she has worked since 2014. She has 12 years of industry experience. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Ryan Mcneely is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orland Park, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Michael Mccann is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Palos Heights, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches investment courses at the University of St Francis. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide tailored recommendations. The firm also delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Keith Hearns is a financial professional with 36 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2019, with earlier experience at Summit Financial Group and James Hearns And Associates, where he has been a partner since 1986. Outside of finance, Hearns is involved in accounting, bookkeeping, and tax services through his partnership in James E Hearns and Associates, LLC, and participates in cattle and grain farming through the Wilson Hearns Farm Partnership. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, with program options spanning from automated allocations to custom strategies.

Maribel Kerstein is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC for nine years before joining Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, employing a mix of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Sarah Udolph is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orland Park, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides a wide array of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured processes and firm-approved tools.

Ivan Palomares is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Palos Hills, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously spent eleven years with Fay Servicing LLC. Outside of advising, he is a rental property owner in Chicago. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Pamela Bettenhausen is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She is a partner at Strategize Wealth Management Group Inc., where she is involved in training and mentoring independent professionals and serves on the board. Additionally, she owns Strategize Home Solutions LLC, a referral marketing business focused on mortgages. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to implement a variety of investment strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary programs, supporting both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth clients.

Bradford Richardson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Plainfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005 and also maintains a long-term affiliation with Ellis & Associates. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a football official on a part-time basis. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to provide tailored, written recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Todd Abramson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Calamos Advisors LLC, Edward Jones, and Northern Trust. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining algorithmic modeling and tax-efficient strategies to provide tailored, written recommendation reports delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Richard Casolari is a financial advisor at Cetera with over 50 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. His prior roles include positions at Voya Financial Advisors and ownership of Advanced Financial Concepts, LLC. He is also a vice president and owner of Executive Motivation, Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with various investment program options.

Taylor Depenaloza is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, Taylor spent 11 years at UBS Financial Services, Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Jeffrey Oprondek is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC for 21 years before joining OSAIC in 2026. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, using asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to manage diversified portfolios across various investment types.