Shanice Howard is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with a Series 66 credential and approximately one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Northern Trust Asset Management, Guggenheim Investments, and LPL Enterprise. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan” that combines planning and managed-account services while maintaining them separately.

Mark Lindbloom is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Evergreen Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2004 and previously spent six years with Morgan Stanley DW Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jake Gaines is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Dyer, Indiana, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions to develop model asset allocations.

Melissa Uylaki is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Prior to this, she worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. starting in 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and offers access to broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Gene Becker is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 47 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2018, with prior experience at Wells Fargo Clearing and Prudential Equity Group. Becker is a partial owner of several investment-related entities, including MANBECK PARTNERS and INNOVATIVE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATES LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, serving clients who meet specific net-worth thresholds across various planning areas.

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 CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2023, following a 14-year tenure at Edward Jones. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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.

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.

Brendan Sheehy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. Prior to his financial services career, he spent six years with the Valley View School District. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm’s approach includes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Louis Cain is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Schererville, IN, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he worked in roles including religious education and fundraising with the Diocese of Gary and as a tour guide with Stella Maris Tours. He has also been involved with St. John the Evangelist and the Fellowship of Catholic University Students in previous years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages more than $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, investment strategies, and affiliated financial services through a broad network of advisors and branch offices.

Bridget Sullivan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Waddell & Reed and various insurance carriers, along with positions at Moraine Valley Community College and the Palos Area Chamber of Commerce. 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 and third-party asset management, supported by extensive technological and operational resources.

Michael Osullivan is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Securian Financial Services, Inc. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm typically uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers and wrap programs.

William Moore is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include a decade at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. He serves on the Leadership Advisory Board of City Church Chicago, where he evaluates financial decisions related to property sales and building renovations. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions with a range of financial planning and investment management options.

Janice Wong is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Treasure Fleet LLC, Valic Financial Advisors, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Merrill. 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 and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions and offers a broad range of derivatives and commodities capabilities.

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 with LPL Financial in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, with investment options spanning strategic and tactical allocations, direct indexing, and alternative exposures.

Thomas Oconnor Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo since 2016 and previously spent five years at Prudential Equity Group, 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 manages roughly $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Michael Rubin is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked with The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Rubin is also involved in the sale of fixed life insurance products through a non-variable insurance agency. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, using portfolios developed by internal and third-party strategists, and offers a range of financial planning, consulting, and insurance services.

Justin Foley is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Hammond, IN, and has 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at First Midwest Bank and currently holds a wealth advisor role at Old National Bank. 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 investment solutions including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms such as the Bank Wealth Program.