Vanessa Aldape is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 14 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Megent Financial, LPL Financial, and Metlife Securities. Outside of advising, she serves as a licensed assistant for Megent Financial, assisting advisors with paperwork and trade processing. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, enabling advisors to implement various model portfolios and customized strategies across multiple program structures.

Philip Tumea is a financial advisor at Cetera with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked at NOW Health Group, Inc. for six years. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services with a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party managers.

Bryce Martin is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2015. He has over 12 years of experience in the financial services industry, having previously worked as a Financial Advisor at The Heartland Group from 2013 to 2015, Edward Jones from 2011 to 2013, and as a Financial Representative at TD Waterhouse from 2000 to 2001. Bryce specializes in wealth planning and assisting clients in developing, implementing, and maintaining customized financial plans. He is dedicated to helping his clients and their families pursue their financial goals and maintain confidence regardless of market conditions. Bryce values Fidelity's brand of dedication and integrity, which align with his own professional principles. Outside of his professional work, Bryce enjoys art, family activities, golf, movies, music, and skiing.

Richard Reilley is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Burr Ridge, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. 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, operates under a fiduciary standard, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Christina Sievers is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016 in various capacities and serves as a Township Trustee for Homer Township. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence in its investment approach.

Belinda Castellanos is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021 and previously worked at Fifth Third Securities from 2002 to 2021. Castellanos holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Orland Park, IL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning utilizing firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Matthew Stevens is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, as well as Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Kedra Olsen is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera and its related entities since the late 1990s and early 2000s. Outside of her advisory work, she is a partner in a tax and accounting practice and involved in commercial rental property management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, institutional, and retirement plan clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with multiple program options and access to third-party managers.

Brett Efimov is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Cetera since 2013. Outside of advising, he owns and operates a CPA firm and serves as president of a company providing credit card processing services. He is also a member of the Illinois CPA Society’s membership committee. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving 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 that includes access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Daniel Mc Hugh is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at Vaunt Fitness. 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. The firm is notable for its large national advisor network and affiliated capabilities, including a trust company and proprietary mutual funds.

Cataldo Panici is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Wayne Hummer Investments and Banc of America Investment Services. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Wintrust Wealth Management in non-variable insurance. 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 offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios and research to support diversified investment strategies.

David Bartz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Burr Ridge, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011. In addition to his advisory role, Bartz is involved with Optimus Producer Partners and Pacific Life as a non-variable insurance agent. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, with access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

John Furjanic is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Downers Grove, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Securities and Foresters Equity Services. He serves as the recording secretary for Rotary One Chicago, an organization focused on community service projects. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through its network of financial advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based planning without discretionary trading authority and offers the option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing arrangement called “WealthPlan.”

George Mannella II is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. for 17 years. He is also president of Mannella Financial Services LLC and works as a financial consultant selling fixed annuities, fixed life insurance, and health insurance through Dato Pistorio Financial Group. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to construct diversified portfolios across various investment types.

Stephanie De La Cruz is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 18 years of industry experience. She has worked within various branches of Raymond James since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she is an associate and secretary at O'Neill Family Wealth Management Inc., where she assists clients with documentation, requests, and branch operations. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports advisory programs and institutional consulting across a large advisor network.

James Burke is a CFP® and holds the Series 66 designation. He has 14 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2012. He is based in Darien, Illinois. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Erik Johnson is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines in Mokena, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2016 and previously at Tmfs Advisors, LLC. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services for workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients, managing both model-based and customized portfolios while supporting a large client base through advisor-led and online platforms. The firm is notable for its scale, offering discretionary and non-discretionary programs, employer-facing retirement plan consulting, and a Wrap Fee Program alongside affiliate services.

Steven Langworthy is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 14 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient services, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Daniel Hawtree is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 38 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Sigma Planning Corp. and Sigma Financial Corporation. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates a CPA business focusing on tax preparation and accounting. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house research and third-party subadvisors.

Gregory Davis is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera Investment Advisors LLC and affiliated entities since 2019, following a 13-year tenure at Harris Investor Services. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer and dual signor for the Wessex Homeowners Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, with a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party investment options.