Wendy Malas is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with LPL Financial for over 15 years. Malas serves as a for-profit board member of the Yorkville Home Design Center Retail Owners Association. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, employing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Brian Shriner is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm integrates advisory services with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Louis Cassara is a ChFC® with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2014. He is also chairman and CEO of The Cassara Clinic, a professional development and executive coaching firm focused on coaching and teaching representatives and entrepreneurs. Additionally, he is involved in individual and group life insurance sales through The Financial Resource Network. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, and various organizations, employing firm-approved analytical tools to deliver tailored recommendations.

Peter Krebs is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and approximately one year of experience in the industry. His background includes time at Marquette University and Menards before joining Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, manages multiple registered investment companies, and applies systematic methodologies and oversight controls in its investment approach.

John Coffey is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the PFS™ designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 34 years of industry experience, with a career spanning Cetera since 1991 and his own firm, Coffey & Associates PC, since 1992. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in health insurance sales and administration. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and consulting services, supported by a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors and substantial assets under management.

Chris Ambrose is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Naperville, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch/Bank of America, JP Morgan Securities, and Bankers Life Advisory Services. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, with flexible implementation options through brokerage or advisory programs.

James Bann is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Brad Freitag is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial in Lisle, IL. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and has prior experience with Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers at W&R Insurance Agencies. He is also involved with Chicago Portable Power Co., a role he has held since 2016. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

Davion Pelmore Shelton is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Wells Fargo and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. He has also worked in various positions outside the financial services industry, including at Buffalo Wild Wings and Taco Bell. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed 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 provides a combination of non-discretionary advisory guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Silvia Corral is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked within various divisions of JPMorgan Chase and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers these services on a non-discretionary basis, combining institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

John Weber is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Warrenville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked at ED&F Man Services Inc. and spent a decade at SG Americas Securities, LLC and Newedge USA LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Matthew White is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan in various capacities since 2009. Outside of finance, he owns and operates The Coop and Scoop, LLC, a mobile coffee and ice cream food trailer. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Mark Albian is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Lisle, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 42 years of industry experience. His career includes long tenures at Waddell & Reed and various insurance carriers, as well as roles at Prism Mortgage and EMRJ, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs supported by proprietary and third-party research, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Frances Tillman is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, she worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc. and State Farm VP Management Corp. She also has experience assisting in financial planning and insurance sales through administrative roles at NorthPoint Financial Group and Camaioni Consulting. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of brokerage, advisory, and portfolio management services. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and supports multiple advisory platforms to manage portfolios that include a variety of investment types on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Christina Gilsinn is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Wheaton, IL, with 10 years at the firm and five years of industry experience. She 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 manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Kyle Butson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Roselle, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Edward Jones and Itasca Bank & Trust Co. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and advanced technologies.

Derek Meade is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with Charles Schwab in Naperville, IL, returning to the firm after a brief tenure at Fidelity Investments. Outside of financial services, he is a brand ambassador for a business specializing in customized engraving on wine and liquor bottles. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, 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 combined brokerage, custody, and advisory platform with a client relationship model that includes both non-discretionary and discretionary managed account options.

Eric Dusseault is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Aurora, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Securities LLC, Merrill, and Bank of America. 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 strategies supported by a network of more than 23,700 financial advisors. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services under a fiduciary standard.

Kyle Bonfield is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for five years and Comcast for eight years. Outside of advising, he is the owner and president of Bonfield Capital LLC, a support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports a wide network of advisors with specialized programs including municipal and public-finance services.

Jan Gewont is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab and Co., Inc., TD Ameritrade, and DWS Investments Distributors Inc. 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 both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.