Clifford Hunn III is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Crystal Lake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1999. Outside of advising, he is involved in independent insurance brokering and manages office expenses through a business ownership entity. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services designed for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and leveraging algorithmic tools under oversight.

Hamza Bendjabeur is a Series 66-credentialed advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and College for Financial Planning, as well as nine years at General Agro eurl. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, delivering comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm’s approach includes periodic reviews and offers clients the option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing program called “WealthPlan.”

Sharon Shapiro is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank since 2017, and previously held roles at PNC Bank and PNC Investments from 2014 to 2017. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Robert Michalak is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Glenview, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 51 years of industry experience. He has worked with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and was previously affiliated with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of a six-unit townhouse association. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, tailoring services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

John Huff is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera since 2005 and also owns Huff Enterprises Inc., a tax and accounting business. Additionally, he serves as treasurer for the McHenry Chamber of Commerce. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and provides access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Christopher Pina is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and various non-financial positions. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through a program that offers asset-allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting.

Philip Fernandez is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Gurnee, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he held positions at firms including Epividian and Hangar Two, and has a background that includes full-time education at DePaul University. 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 and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Laura Driver is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 21 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Citigroup Global Markets and JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities on a non-discretionary basis.

Rebekah Berry is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Robert W. Baird since 1999. Berry serves on the board and the Endowment Trust Committee of the Greater Elgin Family Care Center, where she participates in overseeing the overall investment allocation of the endowment trust. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services using a combination of in-house and third-party managers, addressing a broad range of investment strategies and client goals.

John Negovetich Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 16 years of industry experience with prior roles at Thrivent Financial and its affiliates. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of a retail business specializing in guitar sales and restoration. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, using firm-approved tools to deliver detailed, collaborative financial plans.

Connor Schomig is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked at Milliken & Company and Kiefer USA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Hannah Bruskin is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial and Wintrust Bank in 2025, she worked at Deloitte Consulting from 2022 to 2025. 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 plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

James Rammel is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Deerfield, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2016, including time when the firm operated as AXA Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, by providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, utilizing a range of sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Casey Sackman is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he worked at Evergreen Medical Services, Excel Ltd Inc, and Franconi Development. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources to provide both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Daniel Pantoja is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked across several J.P. Morgan entities since 2019, with prior roles including positions at TAO Hospitality Group, BHG/111 W Hubbard Partnership, and the Chicago Park District. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework. The firm’s advisory services are delivered on a non-discretionary basis by a select group of Wealth Advisors.

John Corey is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, including its predecessor entities. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the Jason George Memorial Foundation. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing tailored written Recommendation Reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with algorithmic automation to support its advisory process and emphasizes a range of affiliated brokerage and insurance solutions.

Kathryn Baness is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. Her prior firms include LPL Financial, Wells Fargo Advisors, Morgan Stanley, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services. She is also a notary with the National Notary Association. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial analyses and planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm’s approach allows clients to integrate planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Kelly Lombardo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Highland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and affiliated firms since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as power of attorney for her spouse. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides tailored financial planning across a broad range of areas using proprietary research and tools, delivering recommendations that clients may implement through various brokerage or advisory programs.

Joseph Velez is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Grayslake, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at OSAIC, SagePoint Financial, Cambridge Investment Research, Sequoia Wealth Management, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is co-owner of a real estate business, JAJK LLC. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services for individuals approaching or in retirement, primarily serving clients with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Sean Dwyer is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Lake Zurich, IL, and has 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Outside of his financial advisory role, he is involved in managing rental properties and serves as a manager of a real estate business entity. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and is notable for its large retail advisor and branch network, as well as affiliated capabilities beyond advisory services.