Jeremy Folk is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Frankfort, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he has a non-investment-related interest in land ownership in Lake Carroll, Illinois. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written retirement income recommendations delivered by a centralized consulting team in partnership with financial advisors.

Michele Hall is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Munster, IN, holding a Series 66 credential and 15 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Royal Alliance, Ausdal Financial Partners, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of advisory work, she operates a tax preparation company and provides notary services for her clients. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing a range of asset-allocation tools and access to third-party money managers to construct portfolios across various asset classes.

Amber Harris is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has worked with Cetera since 2018 and previously spent 15 years at Invest Financial Corp and over two decades at Maquette Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she sells dry nail polish sets and owns a business making and selling handmade jewelry and accessories. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that provides access to affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

Matthew Waldorf is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Burr Ridge, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Lisa + Wally, Inc., a legal entity formed for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-driven investment strategies managed by third parties and provides advisory services primarily to individual clients rather than institutional or pension-plan investors.

Munther Abdallah is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo entities since 2015. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advice. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

James Obrien is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2017, he worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for one year. Obrien is also a director of a family office through JPB Management. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and research from various sources.

Mark Wielinga is a financial advisor with Stifel in Orland Park, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2017 and previously at RBC Capital Markets Corporation from 2008 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in farming activities. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individual, institutional, and municipal clients, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and financial planning analyses, with clients retaining discretion over implementation.

Alexander Kubiak is a financial advisor with Cetera based in Orland Park, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has held roles at firms including PricewaterhouseCoopers and Antares Capital, and currently owns and operates Kubiak Wealth Partners, LLC, and Kubiak Wealth Management. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a CPA providing tax and bookkeeping services through Kubiak and Kubiak CPAs Limited. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, diverse program options, and access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Richard Madal is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent since 2002 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his financial advisory role, he is a band member and serves as an elder and trustee at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based planning across a wide range of financial topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option.

Paul Deimling is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Transamerica Financial Advisors and Megent Financial. He is also the owner of P. Deimling Consulting, Inc., a financial services business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, with more than 10,000 advisors and over $256 billion in assets under management.

Megan Sowinski is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines. Her prior roles include positions at Old National Bank, LPL Financial, JP Morgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Fisher Investments, Fidelity, and Strategic Advisors Inc. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services primarily focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and supports a large client base through advisor-led and online platforms.

Timothy Nelson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Lemont, IL, holding the CFP® and CFA® designations with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2011, totaling 15 years at the firm. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, offering a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Guadalupe Barrios is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cicero, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1997 and has prior experience with PAV REALTORS and as a self-employed professional. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and manages two catering-related businesses in Chicago. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selectively offered separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, operating under a tiered wrap-fee structure.

Eugene Paquette is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera since 2004 and operates Paquette Financial Services, which provides investment, retirement, and health insurance planning. Additionally, he prepares simple tax returns for a small number of elderly clients. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a broad network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing various program structures and third-party money managers.

Phillip Faso is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cetera and Wintrust Investments and is registered with the Series 66 credential. Outside of advising, he is involved in Dino's Food and Liquors, where he serves as a bartender. Wells Fargo Advisors serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a range of investment and financial planning services, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to create tailored client recommendations.

Kevin Finlon is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2024, he spent 10 years with Pruco Securities LLC and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. He also operates a single-member LLC focused on selling life insurance and annuity contracts when appropriate. OSAIC Wealth Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services alongside financial planning and retirement consulting. The firm utilizes various asset-allocation tools and supports portfolios with multiple investment types, managing accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Melissa Colby is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior work includes roles at TIAA and TIAA-CREF. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its advisory roles to registered investment companies, use of AI in research, and delivery of model portfolios to intermediary platforms.

Gabriel Chavez is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Woodridge, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2004. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of directors for the West Suburban Community Pantry and owns GJC Legacy & Associates, a practice management company. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports and combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm also delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Stefanie Walthier is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on providing personalized wealth management strategies that align with each client’s financial goals, particularly in areas such as liquidity management, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Stefanie leverages the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions offered by Bank of America to help clients navigate changing market conditions. Stefanie holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Butler University, earned in 1992. She obtained the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) certification in 2000 and holds additional professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Her early career included roles as a financial advisor with Edward Jones from 1992 to 1995 and BMO Harris Bank from 1996 to 2004, where she worked with individuals and families on retirement planning. Since joining Merrill in 2004, Stefanie has been focused on a planning-oriented service model and was a founding member of the JLW Group advisory team in 2014, which provides planning, portfolio management, and client service. In addition to her professional work, Stefanie values community involvement and volunteers with local organizations. Her personal interests include cooking, gardening, and reading. Her professional philosophy emphasizes working collaboratively with clients to develop financial strategies that support their long-term goals.

Deborah Chinnapillai is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 41 years of industry experience. Her career includes long-term roles at Waddell & Reed and managing her own advisory practice before joining LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory programs with access to research, model portfolios, and technology-driven solutions.