Kenneth Demarco is a financial advisor at Cetera with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he worked for Avantax Insurance Agency, LLC and Avantax Investment Services, Inc. for about a decade. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors and provides access to both affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures.

Peter Pashos Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services and Wells Fargo Advisors. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research.

Carrie French is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2007. 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Michael Fornero is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Downers Grove, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Network and several mortgage firms. He is also involved in American Pacific Mortgage Corp (Preferred Rate Lending), which operates in mortgage and real estate services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by in-house and third-party research.

Anna Higgins is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hinsdale, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes long-term roles at Wintrust Bank, N.A., Painewebber Inc., and Howe Barnes Investments, Inc. She is also involved with Sessions through outside employment unrelated to investment activities. 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, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and model portfolio options.

Ane Mari Pintilie is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC during her career. 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 team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Stephen Smith is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hinsdale, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1993. Outside of his advisory role, he is the proprietor of Sadie George LLC, a real estate venture in Mountain Village, Colorado. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm utilizes proprietary research and model-based strategies to tailor financial plans to client goals and risk tolerances.

Teresa Rivera is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, she worked at Bartolini's Restaurant & Catering, Tupperware, Thomas Hentschel, various insurance carriers for W&R Insurance Agencies, and Waddell & Reed Inc. Rivera also operates Rivera Financial Investments, a business entity related to tax and investment activities. 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 financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing a range of model portfolios and research resources.

Robert Heitz is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. He has experience in various capacities within Fidelity, including Investment Consultant and Planning Consultant positions, demonstrating his involvement in multiple aspects of financial advising and client planning. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor Assistant at Heartland Investment USA from 2021 to 2023. Throughout his career, Robert has focused on guiding clients toward financial clarity and confidence by leveraging his knowledge and Fidelity's resources. He emphasizes building strong client relationships and fostering collaboration to help individuals and families make informed decisions, reduce financial stress, and work toward long-term prosperity. Outside of his professional work, Robert enjoys hiking, movies, museums, outdoor adventures, skiing, and table tennis.

Nicholas Taviani is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Frankfort, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at New York Life and Hassett Commercial Moving & Storage, as well as teaching positions at Herrick Middle School and Downers Grove North High School. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in a centralized service delivered alongside its financial advisors.

Mohamad Husari is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities and holds a Series 66 designation. He has six years of industry experience, including prior roles at Merrill Edge and Uber. Outside of finance, he is the founder of Nventechs LLC, a company that coordinates between clients in Kuwait and developers in the U.S. to deliver customized mobile apps and websites. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm uses a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Bryan Zic is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at MassMutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously at MetLife Securities. Outside of advising, he is involved in web design and engages in real estate wholesaling. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, annual planning relationships.

Julie Crotty is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ameriprise for ten years before joining LPL Financial in 2026. 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 provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Thomas Northey is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 31 years of industry experience. Before joining Cetera, he worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services for a decade. Outside of financial advising, he is an account manager at Crown Lift Trucks, a forklift sales and service company, and is the owner of TMNA Wilwin Corp, which operates as an insurance agency. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform combining affiliated and third-party managers, with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Kurt Berg is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Frankfort, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property investment through KWDB, LLC, where he manages lot purchases and facilitates home building and sales in collaboration with a family member. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad client base, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Thomas Hohbach is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Frankfort, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2020, he worked at LaSalle St Investment Advisors LLC and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in golf course duties at Copper Canyon Golf Course. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm provides written recommendations based on research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, delivered through a centralized consulting team that collaborates with clients' financial advisors.

Jay Ferguson is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. and held a nine-year role as a Non-Variable Insurance Agent. Ferguson is also involved with FHFP, LLC dba Ferguson Hill Wealth Management, which he has operated since 2015. 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 advisors. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Janice Brack is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Palos Heights, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

George Wolf is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Robert Rutkowski is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for 19 years. He is also a registered advisor with The Lineage Group, operating a DBA investment-related business. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services through various platforms and employs asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across a range of asset classes.