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.

Andrew Garcia is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Investment Distributors, Inc., Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc., and Protective Life Insurance Company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Mark Musaraca is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Naperville, IL, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 41 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he holds ownership interests in several investment-related businesses and farms. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm uses Wells Fargo research and planning tools to deliver tailored recommendations across various financial planning areas, with optional implementation through brokerage or advisory programs.

Steven Bergmann is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in St. Charles, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 40 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2003 and previously worked at Equitable Advisors from 1999 to 2003. Bergmann also provides notary services and sells non-variable insurance products to clients. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and third-party asset management, with a focus on combining scale and diverse financial offerings alongside its advisory platform.

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.

Samuel Roller is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Geneva, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at DHI Mortgage Company and Moody Bible Institute. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses and written recommendations across a broad range of planning topics without including implementation of those recommendations.

Noah Bischoff is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of experience in the industry. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held positions at firms including RNL ScaleFunder and has a diverse background with roles in various sectors. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio construction using proprietary fundamental research combined with quantitative and algorithmic methods.

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.

Carlos Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009. Gonzalez is based in Lisle, Illinois. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and investment committee insights.

Michael Wiess is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan entities since 2008, including his current role at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2024. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates centralized due diligence and combines quantitative and qualitative research, including an ESG eligibility framework.

Nicholas Pacenti is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process incorporates quantitative and qualitative research, including an ESG eligibility framework, and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities compared to many institutional programs.

Nicolas Hoeppel is a Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to understand their unique perspectives and priorities in order to develop personalized financial strategies. His client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. Nicolas holds a Bachelor's Degree from Indiana University and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is a member of the Chicago District Golf Association and the Indiana University Alumni Association. Outside of his professional work, Nicolas enjoys cooking, golfing, music, pickleball, softball, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

Jason Lackner is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at The Huntington National Bank, The Huntington Investment Company, Busey Bank, BMO Harris Bank, and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and manages a rental property. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Joseph Farrell is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2026. He has built his career in the financial industry with the objective of helping clients by understanding their individual needs and motivations to develop personalized financial plans. Prior to his current role, Joseph held several positions at Fidelity Investments, including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative, gaining comprehensive experience in financial advisory services. Before joining Fidelity, he worked at PNC Bank as a Branch Sales Representative and Branch Service Representative. Outside of his professional life, Joseph enjoys comedy, family activities, football, hiking, and movies.

Nicholas Ettelbrick is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lisle, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a farm and hunting land in Little America, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kenneth Small is a CFP® professional with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2019. He previously worked at National Planning Corporation for 16 years and held roles at Securities America Advisors. Small is involved part-time in the sale of non-variable life insurance and fixed annuities through Capitas Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, using various model portfolios and third-party subadvisors, supported by advanced operational and research technology.

William Anderson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lisle, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2008, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning approach uses structured discovery conversations and proprietary tools, with an emphasis on client responsibility for implementation and ongoing updates.

Eric Mayer is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates since 2008. He participates in the Purdue Club of Chicago Alumni Group, attending board meetings, organizing events, and serving on the scholarship committee. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering financial planning and advisory services supported by a wide range of portfolio management strategies and affiliated research.

Rose Gomez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan in various roles since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a manager solutions team.

Christopher Phalon is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones in Naperville, IL. He has four years of industry experience, including five years at Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation prior to joining Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with an SEC-registered advisory program and approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.