Colleen La Ha is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she spent nine years at Hornblower Cruises and Events, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients across a broad spectrum, including non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Ryan Mitchell is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has recently transitioned into the industry, having worked previously at RJ Reynolds Trade Services from 2009 to 2025. Outside of his financial advisory role, he serves as a board member for the Crooked Lakes Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

James Cronin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2011 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to both individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and advanced modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

David Zaycek is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 12 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, Wayne Hummer Investments LLC, and Merrill. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of 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 advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and centralized custodial and operational support.

Brett Martin is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank in 2014, he worked at Ameriprise for 13 years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services primarily to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory approach combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG considerations, supporting clients with centralized due diligence and a range of portfolio services.

Mark Stevenson is a CFP® professional with 43 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with OSAIC and has held prior roles at Woodbury Financial Services, LPL Financial, Concourse Financial Group Securities, Osaic FS, and Polaris Advisory Services. Outside of advising, he operates a sole proprietorship as an insurance agent, primarily soliciting long-term care insurance. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools.

Laurie Palmblad is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2018, following roles at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through both in-house and third-party managers, supported by integrated capital-markets capabilities and comprehensive financial services.

Peter Germick is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds a Series 66 designation, bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 1998. Germick is also the owner of Hancock & Co., P.C., a CPA firm, and serves as treasurer of the Food Hangar Foundation, a nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with flexible investment strategies, encompassing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

David Joyce is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Corcentric and positions in education at the University of Kansas, Lincoln Way East High School, and Hickory Creek Middle School. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning strategies and tax-aware withdrawal approaches. The firm’s recommendations incorporate its investment research and third-party data within an affiliated product framework.

Amie Sankey is a financial advisor with Cetera in Orland Park, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and over 10 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Avantax Investment Services, Avantax Advisory Services, and Bill Hickey & Associates. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as treasurer of a nonprofit high school hockey club. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including third-party managers and bespoke strategies.

Patrick Christensen is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Raymond James Financial Services since 2001. He is also president of FQR Inc., a support company unrelated to investment activities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers customized, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports a wide advisor network, with notable municipal advisory capabilities and specialized employer consulting programs.

John Dwyer is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2011. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles using a combination of internal and third-party investment managers.

Kevin Jensen is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Woodridge, IL, where he has worked since 2005. He has 20 years of industry experience and has spent his career with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and its affiliate Thrivent Investment Management. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning on a broad range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called "WealthPlan," while keeping planning and asset management services separate.

Richard Morowczynski is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, with 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Avantax Advisory Services and Mutual of New York, holding various roles over two decades. Morowczynski also operates Morow Financial Network, which provides health and life insurance services. 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, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Cailin Spiros is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Saint John, Indiana, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Michael Herget is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets, Citicorp Investment Services, Chase Investment Services Corp., Banc One Securities Corporation, and Merrill. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with services including investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Thomas Crosby is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 14 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at Goldman Sachs & Co from 2015 to 2017. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Denise Cerny is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Chase Investment Services Corp. since 2008. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Donald Disteldorf is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera Investment Advisers LLC since 2005 and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 1993. In addition to his advisory role, Disteldorf is the owner and president of Disteldorf, Ltd CPA's, an accounting and tax services firm, and serves as president of Compu-Train, Inc., a computer and software training company. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with access to various program structures and third-party money managers.

Ryan Jonker is a financial advisor at Cetera with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has operated Jonker & Associates since 2008, providing tax preparation and corporate accounting services. Additionally, he is the owner and CFO of Niche Interactive Media, Inc., an online affiliate marketing business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with multiple program structures and access to third-party money managers.