Justin Budd is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Elgin, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and having 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households across various wealth levels as well as pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Bill Andrae is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Salvador Sandoval Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously served four years in the United States Marine Corps. His work history includes roles at several fitness and retail companies prior to joining Merrill. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Raul Santiago is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he currently works with clients to pursue financial freedom and achieve their financial goals. He focuses on building relationships to understand clients' needs, co-creating financial plans, and ensuring comfort with Fidelity and investment choices. Raul has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through roles including Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Citibank as a Personal Banker and Bank Teller from 2015 to 2021. Raul's experience spans various aspects of financial services, including investment consulting, relationship management, and personal banking. His approach to financial planning is influenced by a personal commitment to provide the kind of guidance he wished his own parents had received early in their lives. Outside of his professional work, Raul enjoys baseball, golf, soccer, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Reed Carmichael is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2019, following a three-year tenure at JP Morgan Securities LLC. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Parker Mullen is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth Inc. holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic, he worked at Butler National Golf Club and Illinois Wesleyan University. 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, utilizing asset-allocation tools and a range of investment options to construct portfolios managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Clarissa Prorok is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Naperville, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2015 and Primerica Advisors since 2011. In addition to her advisory role, she has been employed by Indian Prairie School District 204 since 2006. She is also involved in the sale of home security and automation products and related services through Primerica affiliates. Primerica Advisors offers a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery investment strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers and provides discretionary portfolio management supported by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing for trade execution and custody.

Scott Turyna Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2004 and also serves as a financial consultant at Old Second National Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a broad network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, employing multiple program structures and investment platforms.

Patrick Mc Dermott is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. 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 and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios, supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

William Brauer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for six years and First Midwest Bank for two years. Outside of advising, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting as a CPA. 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 model portfolios and research to support both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Sandeep Mangal is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in St. Charles, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at City National Bank, RBC Capital Markets, and Stat Trade Inc. since 2012. 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.

Amy Lanenga is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors based in Naperville, IL. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 36 years of experience in the industry. Her career includes multiple roles within Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu and integrates advisory services with other financial product offerings through a network of financial advisors.

Alexander Runge is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2022. Outside of finance, he has past experience running small businesses including Krema Coffee House and AC's Pub. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and serves approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Matt Byrne is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity since 2021. Prior to this, he served as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2018 to 2021. In his role, Matt focuses on assisting individuals and families with their financial needs and goals by developing personalized plans based on a thorough understanding of their objectives. Matt holds an Arkansas Insurance License, which supports his work in the financial services field. Outside of his professional career, he has personal interests that include fitness, playing instruments, movies, music, running, and yoga.

Jock Cameron is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Osaic since 2024 and previously spent 14 years at Woodbury Financial Service, Inc. Cameron is the owner and director of JMC Financial Solutions, LLC, and serves as chairman of the finance committee for the Geneva Community Chest, a nonprofit that supports local charitable organizations. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and offers integrated brokerage, investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement consulting services. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools and multiple advisory platforms to manage portfolios incorporating various investment products on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Matthew Taylor is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Wheaton, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2024 and is also the president and business owner of Westward Media. In addition to his advisory work, he is employed as a camera assistant with IATSE Local 600, providing film production services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through its network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, supported by research and various strategic and tactical investment approaches.

Jess Carr is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2019, alongside his role at Charles Schwab starting in 2017. Prior to this, he had a brief tenure at Northern Trust and was involved with Insomnia Cookies for three years. Outside of his advisory work, he is a capital contributor to CarrBros LLC, a real estate-related venture. 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 a combination of non-discretionary advisory services with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Sara Brown is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked in various roles within Fidelity since 2015. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages model portfolios using a range of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs and serves multiple registered investment companies and advisory platforms.

Aira Lodygowski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Saint Charles, IL. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, she worked at BMO Harris from 2011 through 2018. 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 a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and proprietary research.

Valerie Sitarz is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab. Outside of finance, she has experience with tutoring and autism therapy services. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers services including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory, and it employs systematic methodologies and oversight controls while also serving as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies.