Michael Kordas is a financial advisor with Cetera in Frankfort, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera and its related entities since 2020 and also owns Nestlehut Financial Services, LLC, which provides financial services. Additionally, he manages Kordas Holdings, LLC, an expense management business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform that includes access to affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers.

Matthew Troutman is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Renee Raymond is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Mokena, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wunderlich Securities, Inc. from 2014 to 2018 before joining Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. in 2018. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and automated tools to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice primarily for assets managed within Ameriprise.

Michael Charnot is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at various firms including Avantax Advisory Services and Honkamp, P.C., and maintains a role as Office Assistant at Strategize Wealth Management Group, where he supports client meeting preparation and proposal creation. He also prepares tax returns through Strategize Tax LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, and supports diverse program structures with ongoing supervision and client reviews.

Michelle Denoyer is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Channahon, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Mark Szulc is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and also owns Find More, Inc., an online sales business specializing in merchandise such as toys and collectibles. 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.

Maureen Walsh is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2014. In this role, she partners with clients and their Wealth Management Advisors to develop and implement personalized wealth plans designed for growth, preservation, and transfer of wealth. She has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having worked in various roles since 1988. Her previous positions include Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2007 to 2014, Senior Financial Associate at AG Edwards from 2005 to 2007, Client Relationship Associate at William Blair & Company from 1993 to 2005, Client Relationship Associate at Gruntal & Company from 1991 to 1993, and Institutional Municipal Bond Trading Assistant at Mesirow Financial from 1988 to 1990.

Alexandra Moran is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise since 2008, with prior experience at FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. and Merrill. Outside of advising, she is involved in equestrian activities, including coaching the Purdue Calumet Hunt Seat Team, teaching horseback riding lessons, and consulting on equine facilities through her business, Boulder Ridge Equine. She also teaches as a clinical professor at Purdue University Northwest and has written a forthcoming nonfiction book. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides clients approaching or in retirement with written retirement-income plans and ongoing advice based on proprietary research and tax-aware strategies.

Michael Rhodes is a financial advisor at Stifel with 31 years of industry experience. He has held his current position at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2009. Rhodes holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary methodology from its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and planning, offering fee-based financial planning typically on an episodic basis.

Brian Rincker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the CFP® designation and Series 66 license, with 19 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Waddell & Reed Inc and running Rincker Investments LLC. He also served as a notary public from 2019 to 2021. 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, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across various platforms.

Thomas Klover is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2020 and is also a part owner and CPA at Klover & Co. CPAs PC, where he has provided accounting and tax preparation services since 1994. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating as a multi-manager platform with over $256 billion in assets under management.

Ryan Penders is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 65 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at Midwest Equity Mortgage, Premise Capital, Quasar Distributors, LLC, and Epsilon. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, brokerage, and custody services tailored to clients' risk profiles and investment preferences.

Kyle Davis is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fisher Investments since 2021, following prior roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of a real estate investment business. Fisher Investments serves institutional and private clients worldwide, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment approach combining quantitative and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios and provides sub-advisory and retirement plan services.

Alfredo Lopez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2025 and previously spent ten years at Autozone. 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. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Tyler Minetti is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. Prior to this role, he served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2023. His professional experience also includes positions as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated from 2020 to 2022, and as a Licensed Personal Banker and Mortgage Loan Originator at Republic Bank of Chicago from 2017 to 2020. In his role as a Financial Consultant, Tyler focuses on simplifying financial plans and helping clients pursue their financial goals. He emphasizes building relationships based on trust and transparency and collaborates with clients to develop holistic financial plans.

Emma Bledsoe is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and Cetera Advisors LLC since 2019 and was previously employed by Edward Jones from 2017 to 2019. Outside of her advisor role, she serves as an investment executive at Megent Financial, assisting advisors with client needs. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers and various program structures.

Jacob Mudde is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Robert Li is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2003 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Prudential Equity Group. Li is also involved with RL Wealth Management Group, Ltd. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Dimitris Perivoliotis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. Prior to his current roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., he was involved with Eggs Inc Cafe for ten years. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset-allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Steven Galminas is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2009 and also serves as president of SG Financial, where he is involved in fixed insurance and annuity sales. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, providing a range of portfolio management options and access to both proprietary and third-party strategies.