Mark Rogers is a financial advisor with Cetera in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc for 26 years and has operated Rogers Financial Services LLC since 1996. Outside of advising, he assists with property management duties at Mustang Construction. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad 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 large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial relationships.

Dray Henderson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and 66 registrations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2026, he spent 14 years at J.P. Morgan Securities and 24 years with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including access to third-party asset managers and institutional platforms.

Kathrine Wunderli Bastian is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Fidelity in various roles from 2007 to 2024. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services primarily to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Gayle Peterson Gillen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lisle, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2007. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations tailored annually by a centralized consulting team.

G Mc Loughlin is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2019, Mc Loughlin was involved with CEKA Creative Boutique for four years and spent seven years as a homemaker. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gerald Rife III is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable Advisors, US Waterproofing, and The Flying Locksmiths. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm's advisory process incorporates centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research, supporting a range of eligible investment strategies.

Robert Teske is a financial advisor with OSAIC holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. and Callero and Lorenz Financial. Teske is also involved in assistant roles focused on client service and retirement planning and operates a sole proprietorship as a licensed life and health insurance producer. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment process emphasizing asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a range of strategies including Unified Managed Accounts and third-party manager programs.

Jacob Cate is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Downers Grove, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Masus Financial Group, Ltd. from 2015 to 2019 before continuing with LPL Financial since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, Cate has a partial ownership interest in an insurance agency based in Downers Grove. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions and supports its advisors with research tools and multiple investment platforms.

Brian Graf is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011, having previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Cetera Wealth Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by extensive operational tools and a broad platform of non-advisory financial services.

Michael Dusek is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His background includes roles outside of finance, such as working at the United Center, Prairie Landing Golf Club, and Muscle Beach Nutrition. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars with an emphasis on collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools.

Joshua Sargeant is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of finance, he is involved in the hospitality industry as a bartender at Za Za Trattoria. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a large-scale integrated operational structure.

Stewart Burchfield is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TIAA-CREF, J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services, Banc One Securities, and Morgan Stanley. He is the president and sole owner of Burchfield Investments Group, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, combining advisory platforms with extensive non-advisory financial activities.

Robert Bailie is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Darien, IL, with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Bank of America and Merrill. Bailie has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2017. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendation reports, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Luis Solis is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Aurora University, and various retail and service positions. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Milton Flanagan is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor at OSAIC with 26 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Citigroup Global Markets, and Citicorp Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of the Gerard Radice Educational Foundation, which provides educational scholarships, and he teaches retirement preparation classes as adjunct faculty at a local college. Flanagan is also an author of educational materials focused on retirement income. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment approach centered on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a multi-advisor platform supporting discretionary and advisor-managed strategies.

John Paetsch is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2016 to 2026. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning with a tax-aware approach. The firm’s retirement income recommendations are supported by investment research and proprietary tools, with a non-discretionary implementation process.

Joe Estes is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Naperville, IL, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 66 designations and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He worked at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. for eight years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee of his mother’s trust. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm provides investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions with a large-scale operation.

Dave Eklin is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2016. Prior to this role, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2013 to 2016 and as an Equity Options Derivatives Trader at Infinium Capital Management from 2009 to 2012. In his current role, Dave focuses on listening to his clients to understand their financial goals and collaborates with them to create, implement, and maintain financial plans that support their desired lifestyles. He leverages various resources to help clients work towards achieving their financial objectives. Outside of his professional work, Dave engages in family activities and enjoys fitness, football, golf, spending time at the lake, and photography.

Peter Ledebuhr is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets, Citicorp Investment Services, and UBS Financial Services. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by advanced advisor-focused tools.

Todd Cherrington is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at BMO Harris Financial Advisors and BMO Harris Bank. 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.