Kari Beyer is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. in St. Charles, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Stifel Nicolaus & Co., Wells Fargo Clearing, and A.G. Edwards & Sons. She serves on the board of the Waterford Oaks Home Association, where she participates in budgeting and landscaping oversight. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of services such as financial planning, investment management, and advisory programs, employing proprietary strategies alongside third-party models.

Clayton Eaton is a financial advisor with T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience, all with T. Rowe Price since 2013. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services offers a retirement-focused advisory program that combines nondiscretionary financial planning, retirement income planning, and discretionary investment management. The firm serves individual investors and households, utilizing model portfolios invested exclusively in T. Rowe Price mutual funds and ETFs, with features such as tax-aware rebalancing and Monte Carlo-based retirement income projections.

Matthew Kling is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Saint Charles, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Knights of Columbus Assets Advisors LLC and Knights of Columbus Insurance for a combined total of 14 years. He serves as a board member and trustee for the Edward J. Baker Foundation & Henry Rockwell Baker Memorial Community Center, a nonprofit community organization. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty military personnel. The firm’s advisory services emphasize direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Lisa Hanley is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at James Noe and in roles outside the financial services industry, including media companies Jun Group and Bazaarvoice. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and advisor-led consulting with a strategic investment approach supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team and multiple third-party managers.

Lindsay Foster is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Calamos Financial Services LLC for 17 years before joining Kestra Investment Services, LLC. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors as well as institutional and individual clients, offering a range of services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, and due diligence-supported investment recommendations. The firm serves a diverse client base that includes large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Richard Bentel Jr. is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with Veritrust Wealth Management since 2013 and has experience in tax preparation at HR Block. Outside of financial services, he has worked as a delivery person for Domino's Pizza. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation approach across risk-based mutual fund portfolios and offers education and support services including retirement planning and separation counseling.

Jeffrey Stensland is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory who holds the PFS™ designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 35 years of industry experience, including over 20 years with Kestra Investment Services and a decade at Kestra Advisory. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of AFS Group Ltd., which provides administrative support. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a wide range of institutional and individual clients, including large plan sponsors. The firm provides services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and investment advisory, with a client base that includes sovereign wealth funds and other large investors.

Craig Morgan Jr. is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Benjamin F. Edwards since 2017 and previously held positions at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, Wells Fargo Clearing, and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through a network of more than 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions that combine proprietary and third-party strategies.

Mark Diorio is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Brookstone Capital Management LLC since 2015 and previously worked at Parasol Investment Management, LLC and Pennant Management Inc. Brookstone Capital Management provides fee-based asset management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and trusts. The firm utilizes a range of strategic and dynamic asset-allocation models and a variety of investment vehicles, operating a turnkey asset management platform and offering discretionary portfolio management through advisor representatives and sub-advisory roles.

James Alexander is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cerity Partners LLC and has previously worked at Edge Portfolio Management, TD Ameritrade Investment Management, and Scottrade. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, and institutional investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in client assets. The firm offers customized wealth management services and uses a client-specific investment framework that combines proprietary quantitative screening and manager selection with access to alternative and private market solutions.

Robert Strobel III is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 36 years of industry experience. He currently works at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc., where he has been since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He serves as a board member for the Towne Place West Homeowners Association in Schaumburg, Illinois. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through more than 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of services including wrap-fee advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and investment management consulting using proprietary and third-party strategies.

Joshua Schultz is a financial advisor at RBC Rochdale, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at CNR Securities, LLC, Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc, and Transamerica Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner and general manager of a floor coating installation franchise, Egebrecht & Schultz Enterprises, LLC, which he co-owns with his wife. RBC Rochdale serves a diverse client base including high net worth individuals, corporations, and government entities. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment process combining quantitative and fundamental analysis, and manages portfolios across various asset classes using proprietary tools and third-party sub-advisors.

Matthew Anderson is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes eight years at U.S. Bancorp Investments and US Bank. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model that uses algorithmic risk assessment to guide portfolio strategy implementation.

Jennifer Cavalier is a financial advisor with Planmember Securities Corporation, holding a Series 66 license and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked with Veritrust Wealth Management since 2013 and provides income tax preparation services as a proprietor. Planmember Securities Corporation offers retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans and providing participant-level investment options through risk-based mutual fund portfolios. The firm emphasizes a top-down strategic asset allocation approach combined with education and support services for plan sponsors and participants.

Michael Beach is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services holding a Series 66 credential. He has recently entered the financial services industry, with prior experience across various sectors including logistics and insurance. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Craig Morgan is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 50 years of experience in the industry. His prior roles include positions at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, Wells Fargo Clearing, Xelan Financial Planning, Inc., and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through more than 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of services including advisory programs, financial planning, investment management, brokerage, insurance products, and certain M&A advisory services.

Pu Walpole is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2007. The firm serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and execution services. Citigroup Global Markets leverages a multi-asset, multi-manager approach with extensive internal research and risk oversight, operating at large institutional scale with capabilities including futures and swap dealing.

Edward Meek is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cerity Partners LLC since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Alpha Cubed Investments, Edge Portfolio Management, and Fidelity. In addition to his advisory work, he is also an independent agent selling life, health, and disability insurance. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in assets. The firm offers customized wealth management services through a client-specific investment framework that incorporates proprietary quantitative screening, manager selection, and access to alternative and private market solutions.

Chad Stein is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Wheaton, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2006. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm combines point-in-time planning with ongoing portfolio management using both model and customized portfolios, and also acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Mark Hughes is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Downers Grove, IL, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 38 years of industry experience, including roles at Hughes Financial since 2000 and positions at Principal Life Insurance Company and Principal Securities INC dating back to the late 1980s. In addition to advisory services, he is involved in selling and servicing fixed life, fixed annuities, and health insurance products through an outside insurance business. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, businesses, and active-duty military personnel overseas. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions through various advisory and promoter arrangements.