Richard Poole is a CFP® professional with over 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2023 and previously spent 19 years at Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,700 financial advisors and more than 15,000 branch offices.

Brian Magnan is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors in Naperville, IL, having worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm employs a broad planning menu for clients meeting net-worth thresholds and integrates advisory services with a range of financial products and referral channels.

John Pethokoukis is a financial advisor at Stifel with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2019. Prior to that, he was with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association from 2015 to 2019. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary methodology for investment analysis and allocation, supporting client decisions with forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling.

Bret Shannon is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Geneva, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several business activities including client acquisition and planning through Morton Private Wealth Strategies Inc., where he serves as an independent contractor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools, and maintains unique municipal advisory capabilities along with specialized retirement plan consulting services.

Molly Rohrer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Geneva, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2014 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and research from its Global Investment Committee.

John Hong is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and has served at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a landlord and owns investment rental properties. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Amber Hubbard is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior experience includes roles at Edward Jones, Tighe Kress & Orr PC, and St. Meyer & Hubbard. Amber is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals—including high net worth clients—corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and custody and brokerage services, supported by internal research and ongoing manager monitoring.

Barbara Franks is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wheaton, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering various advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and is notable for its large network of advisors and branches, as well as affiliated capabilities beyond advisory services.

William Arnold is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Winfield, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with 13 years of industry experience. He 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, offering a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient services, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Seth Pietrini is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Invesco Advisers, Inc. and Powershares Capital Management. Pietrini is also the owner and operations manager of Legacy Wealth Advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients, offering tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting through analytical tools and various advisory programs.

Gabriel Siracusano is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Naperville, Illinois. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2023 and has a background as a student spanning 20 years. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu and tailored recommendations using Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Cheryl Duncan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Naperville, IL, where she has worked since 2012, accumulating 13 years of industry experience. She is also associated with Nature's Sunshine Products, a nutritional supplements business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Troy Wallace is a financial advisor with Stifel in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for Earthen Vessels Outreach, an inner-city after-school mentoring program in Pittsburgh. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary analysis and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support client decision-making.

Yiqing Dong is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with seven years of industry experience. She has held roles at Ameriprise since 2019 and previously worked at the National Immigration Forum and World Relief Corp. Dong serves on the boards of A Rocha USA and World Relief, contributing to nonprofit governance. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a retirement income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Darrell Malano is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 39 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and American General Securities Incorporated. Malano serves as president of Branch 100 of Western Catholic Union, a nonprofit organization, and is the owner of Mid America Financial Group, a sole proprietorship focused on managing a general agency. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and multiple investment platforms.

Michael Seagren is a CFP® with 20 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Advisors and has previously worked within other Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in musical entertainment through Bradley Hides Music LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options, including retirement, education, and business-owner transition planning, supported by proprietary research and planning tools.

Terence Foster is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. since 2019. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Foster serves on the finance committee of Harvest Bible Chapel. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises a diverse client base including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored consulting and portfolio services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and management approaches to meet client goals and risk tolerances.

Adam Vietmeier is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Elgin, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and affiliated entities since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using quantitative asset-allocation modeling combined with centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and operates within the broader J.P. Morgan broker-dealer and banking organization.

Deanna Klokkenga is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 23 years of industry experience. She is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors, having joined in 2022, and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Merrill. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

Thomas Hennessy is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with over 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and previously held roles at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and John Matsock & Associates. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser servicing individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research and operational tools.