Katarzyna Kot is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bridgeview, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union, State Farm Investment Management Corp, and Erik Nelson's Insurance Agency. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide, offering financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, model portfolios, and access to research from multiple sources.

Kyle Cavanaugh is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2019, following five years at Edward Jones. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and analytics, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Matthew Parks is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2017 and previously held a position at Ferrara Candy Company from 2015 to 2017. Parks holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering various advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses firm-approved tools and models to support its planning process.

Alexander Wyatt is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Amazon, Charles Schwab, and served five years in the United States Marine Corps. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Margaret Mahoney is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Orland Park, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Ameriprise in 2019. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Ledion Isufi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Darien, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Outside of advisory services, Isufi acts as a notary and is an agent for non-variable insurance products. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Adam Beierle is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Nestlehut Financial Services and SSN Advisory. Outside of advising, he manages Beierle Holdings LLC, a business focused on expense management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Kevin Wallace is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Edward Jones and Avantax, along with part-time tax preparation activities through P&L Accounting & Tax. He is based in Oak Forest, Illinois. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to implement various portfolio strategies supported by affiliated and third-party managers.

Mark Nawrocki is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 35 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining Cambridge, he worked at Brooklight Place Securities, Inc. and Interactive Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Nawrocki owns and operates a fixed insurance sales and service business and is a certified public accountant. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a large network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing multiple custody platforms and model-based investment solutions.

George Eleftheropoulos is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and integrates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Lynn Snedden is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, Lynn worked at Eric Degnan and Waddell & Reed Inc, as well as with various insurance carriers for W&R Insurance Agencies. Lynn is also involved in tax preparation and accounting services as a part-time CPA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research from various sources.

Jason Gena is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Munster, IN, where he has worked for 10 years. He serves as the chairperson of the board of education at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, a Lutheran school focused on student development through faith and knowledge. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive, goal-based financial planning on a one-time or ongoing basis without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority.

Andrea Hansen is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and The Leaders Group Inc. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a senior vice president at Think2Perform, providing personal coaching to business owners and executives. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on broad financial topics through holistic, goal-based analyses. The firm provides these planning services without discretionary trading authority and allows clients to integrate planning with managed-account programs under the WealthPlan option.

Kevin Kaminski is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Flossmoor, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. 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 large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Cristy Ryan is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 11 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014 and has also worked with JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. 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 searches, and customized performance reporting. As part of J.P. Morgan, the firm integrates advisory services with affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Ryan Mitchell is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, where he has worked since 2020. He has five years of industry experience and previously spent seven years with Buona Beef LLC. Mitchell serves as a board member of the Tinley Park Chamber of Commerce and chairs a committee for the Boy Scouts of America. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm delivers holistic, goal-based planning on topics such as retirement, income tax, estate, and special needs planning, with reviews typically conducted annually and financial advisors responsible for plan delivery and updates.

Christina Valtierra is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Orland Park, IL, holding a Series 66 credential with 1 year of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Ewa Karim is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, as well as JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2009. 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 a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Michael Edmonds is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 66 designation. He has six years of industry experience, having previously worked at CGO Wealth Management, Edward Jones, and a law office. His other business activities include involvement with MCE Capital, LLC, a business entity unrelated to investments used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by research, model portfolios, and technology solutions.

James Mulkey is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Munster, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1983. 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 solutions through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.