Dustin White is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a Wealth Advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Lake Forest, Illinois. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to support its recommendations.

Jan Genovez is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Gurnee, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having four years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2021 and also has a background with the Veterans Affairs since 2014. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, catering to individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm uses third-party asset managers and offers a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on curated investment models rather than institutional plan management.

Eric Bowden is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at BMO Harris Financial Advisors and BMO Harris Bank. Bowden maintains a DBA entity for an LPL-related business in Gurnee, Illinois. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and incorporating model portfolios and research from various sources.

Robert Schachner is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Libertyville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and over 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1982. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and provides services including discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient solutions.

Jared Tryon is a CFA® charterholder and holds the Series 66 designation with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, as well as Arbor Research & Trading, Inc. He is involved in a tax preparation and accounting referral business under Exemplar Accounting & Tax. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Jerry Doran is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Ministry Leader for HIS Ministry, a men's group at St Mark Lutheran Church focused on Bible study and charitable fundraising. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, providing written recommendations on a broad range of financial topics through a network of advisors. The firm emphasizes holistic, goal-based planning and separates its planning services from managed-account programs.

James Cook is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2014. His work history includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., and he is also the owner and president of Jim Cook Consulting Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Cook serves as secretary of the Winchester Estates Homeowner Association and is involved in video game development as a game director. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals using a variety of portfolio management strategies across multiple platforms.

Hunter Sperling is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Milestone Wealth Design, Raymond James Financial, and Strive Asset Management. He also has a background that includes working in educational and truck transportation sectors. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Mark Harms is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Libertyville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. and Edward Jones. He is also an author outside of his advisory role. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations nationwide, offering a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by in-house and third-party research.

Gregory Corey is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2020. Prior to his current role, he spent 13 years at Medline Industries, Inc. He serves on the boards of Next Gen and the Loyola Academy Business Network. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm offers a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, utilizing a centralized team to deliver data-driven, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations.

Eulalia Turkowski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Gurnee, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She worked for Wayne Hummer Investments LLC for ten years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Ulysses Smith Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Winthrop Harbor, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Smith owns multiple small businesses, including a sales company and a labor services firm, and is involved in various gig economy roles such as rideshare driving and online retail selling. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program with approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management. The firm provides advisory services through a large network of advisors using model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers.

Mihaela Pruski is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Deerfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2017, with brief periods not employed. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As part of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Jennifer Pestikas is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at LPL Financial since 2022. Pestikas has experience with Abbott Laboratories Employees Credit Union and Cuna Brokerage Services, Inc. Outside of advisory work, she is co-author and podcast host for "Brave Women at Work," a series focusing on stories of resilience, and owns Jennifer Pestikas Coaching LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing research and model portfolios from multiple sources to provide both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Richard Radtke is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with a Series 66 designation. He began his advisory career in 2024 and has prior work experience in diverse industries including casting and retail. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles and investment preferences.

Hieu Donahue is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Chase for 11 years before joining Edward Jones in 2025. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. 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, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Jennifer Hemmy is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Walgreens for eight years and Sears Holdings Corporation for six years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated products through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Peter Brush is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2009. He has 17 years of experience in the industry. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Hazem Dababneh is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients as a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor. He works closely with clients to understand their priorities and develop strategies aimed at meeting their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. Hazem offers guidance on topics ranging from general investing and retirement planning to preparing for unexpected financial challenges. He also facilitates client access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Hazem holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Jordan, an Accredited Certificate Program from DePaul University, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Elmhurst College. He has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His approach emphasizes uncovering what matters to clients and their families to help create tailored financial strategies.

Alma Zelaya is a Series 66 licensed advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2025, and previously held roles at Frost Bank/Frost Insurance Agency and in various other positions across education and corporate sectors. Merrill, together 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.