Douglas Carr is a CFP® and ChFC® with 31 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and previously worked at VOYA Financial Advisors. In addition to his advisory roles, he has operated as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products for over three decades. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC distributes its services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services.

Brian Dombroski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 66 and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BMO Harris Financial Advisors and JP Morgan Securities Inc. 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 portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Cara Alalade is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she and her husband established an LLC intended for future rental property investments. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Michael McDonnell is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Woodbury Financial from 2005 to 2024 before joining Osaic in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing two laundromats through an LLC. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment process utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, with various program options such as Unified Managed Accounts, third-party money managers, and retirement plan consulting.

Nolen Howe is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Sidney, ME, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Spire Investment Partners, Legacy Wealth Management Inc, JPMorgan Securities LLC, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc, and earlier tenure at Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and a network of around 23,701 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Murphy is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. His prior experience includes ten years at Principal Securities Inc. and ongoing roles at Hanson Financial Services and Principal Life Insurance Company. He is also the owner of Silverpoint Financial Services LLC, an entity established for accounting and record-keeping purposes. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension funds, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management through various platforms and proprietary strategies.

Spiro Garbis is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Plainfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Garbis Administrative Services LLC, which manages his Ameriprise business operations. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendations. The firm also delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities typical of large institutional firms.

Ted Coons is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Warrenville, Illinois, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Numark Credit Union, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, and Cetera Wealth Services LLC. He operates a related business under the name Planned Financial Independence Co. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, leveraging a variety of portfolio management options and technology tools, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Robert Intoccia is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with various Fidelity entities since 2005. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory solutions.

Judith Schlosser is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lisle, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and integrates resources such as the Global Investment Committee’s analyses into its planning process.

Laura Bare is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, with 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. Her prior work includes roles at BNI Business Networking International and Valerie Janke, as well as involvement with the Professional Women's Club of Chicago and Embark Collaborations LLC. She has participated in business networking activities through BNI. 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, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across various investment approaches.

Ronald Kot is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera since 1998 and has operated his own tax accounting and audit services business since 1977. Kot also serves as a board member and treasurer of the Stonegate West Community Association in Aurora, Illinois. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services and operates a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial relationships.

Scott Segobiano is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Joliet, IL, holding CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at Aerotek from 2015 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Ariel Monsivais Jr. is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience and is currently affiliated with Cetera. His career includes roles at LPL Financial, CUNA Brokerage Services, and Grainger. Outside of financial services, he has experience in customer service at Lowe’s Home Improvement, where he worked for several years. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Donald Nelson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and serving clients for 33 years. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Prudential Equity Group, LLC. Outside of advising, he founded Yes We Can 1, an organization that provides scholarship grants to community ministries. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering investment and fee-based financial planning services through a broad menu of options tailored to clients meeting certain net-worth criteria. The firm integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels, providing a range of planning and implementation solutions.

Justin Yackey is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Vivid Seats, International Sports Management, and Northwestern Mutual. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Gerald Muldoon is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of advising, he is president of Gerald W Muldoon Group Inc., which manages the operations and finances of his Ameriprise practice. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Philip Schlitter is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at National Life Group and Equity Services Inc, as well as work related to Bradley University. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with services including investment advisory, financial planning, wrap‑fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages roughly $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Alexander Gendron is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2014. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling for asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Vivian Skawinski is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. She has been with Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2017 and joined Fidelity Investments in 2025. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and delivery of model portfolios through a systematic process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.