Oscar Ledesma is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Amazon and Trinity International University. Ledesma also has experience with Heavenly Adobes and Rentals. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, delivering goal-based financial plans without discretionary trading authority and allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Marion Smith is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, Smith worked at Citigroup Global Markets for 16 years, followed by roles at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America NA. 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 supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors.

Brian Odell is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and over 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Summit Financial Group and Delco Financial Services, where he has also maintained ownership and operated a tax preparation business. He serves as a board member for New City Life Church. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary services, and oversees more than $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Nathaniel Johnson is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, JP Morgan, and Thrivent Financial. He is based in Naperville, IL. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment process.

Tatyana Gorski is Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2024. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional committed to creating personalized wealth plans to help clients pursue their financial goals and dreams. Prior to her current role, she served as Vice President, Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024 and held several positions at the company since 2014, including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Financial Representative. Throughout her career at Fidelity Investments, Tatyana has gained extensive experience in wealth planning and financial consulting. She focuses on helping clients take advantage of opportunities and protect against risks through tailored financial strategies. Outside of her professional work, Tatyana has interests in beach activities, golf, movies, outdoor adventures, parenthood, and traveling.

Daniel Krout is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016, and MetLife Securities Inc. from 2008 to 2017. Outside of his advisory work, he is also an insurance agent engaged in outside insurance sales covering individual and group life, health, Medicare supplement, and property/casualty insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser operating as a subsidiary of MassMutual. The firm provides ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers.

Carey Freimuth is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC since 2021 and previously spent eight years at LPL Financial. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary, written recommendations delivered by a centralized consulting team.

John Coffey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hinsdale, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1995. Outside of his advisory work, he is associated with The Coffey Corporation, a business entity used for tax and accounting purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a range of investment strategies and utilizing advisor-facing tools for research and operational support.

Michael Ramirez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2014. 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm integrates advisory services with affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Arnold Lies is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lisle, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Ben Jorgensen is a Planning Consultant who collaborates with Financial Consultants at the Naperville Investor Center to assist clients in developing personalized financial plans aimed at achieving their goals. He has experience as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025 and served as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024. Outside of his professional role, Ben has interests in cooking and baking, fitness, movies, and reading.

Mark Musaraca is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC spanning over 13 years. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in several investment-related ventures, including ownership in agricultural and financial entities. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of planning services tailored to clients meeting net-worth thresholds and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Chad Kreifel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Chase Investment Services Corp. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and advanced operational tools.

Reid Burton is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and Opus Wealth Partners. Outside of advisory work, he is a partner in a cryptocurrency mining venture and owns an insurance agency. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to various third-party and affiliated managers.

Sarah Deskovich is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Downers Grove, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and 13 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Securities LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC. She is also involved with Partnerland LLC, a non-investment business entity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, asset management programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Jack Ruble is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Charles Schwab and JP Morgan in various capacities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Ruble serves as an assistant swim coach for a children's swim club in Naperville, Illinois. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and centralized custody and supervisory arrangements.

Edward Pizzo is a Series 66 licensed advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Hinsdale Bank & Trust, First American Bank, and a one-year period of unemployment. He serves as Treasurer for the Westwind Estates Homeowners Association in Minooka, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, tax-efficient services, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Rino Mancini is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Mancini is also a part owner of several investment-related entities, including Innovative Retirement Associates LLC and The IRA Group LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth thresholds.

Kyle Ruggio is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Homer Glen, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Before joining LPL Financial in 2018, he worked at RSM US LLP from 2016 to 2018. He is also involved with Kusay Tax Services, Inc., an entity related to his advisory business. LPL Financial is a large national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

David Dykstra is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Orland Park, IL, where he has worked since 2004, accumulating 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches youth soccer for the Nazarene United Soccer Club in Lemont, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies and maintains a large network of advisors and branch offices across the country.