Gene Becker is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 47 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2018, with prior experience at Wells Fargo Clearing and Prudential Equity Group. Becker is a partial owner of several investment-related entities, including MANBECK PARTNERS and INNOVATIVE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATES LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, serving clients who meet specific net-worth thresholds across various planning areas.

Anthony LaGioia is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. In this role, he collaborates closely with clients to develop personalized financial plans and strategies that provide a clear perspective on their financial lives before and during retirement. Anthony has accumulated experience in various roles within the financial services industry. Prior to his current position, he served as a Planning Consultant from 2024 to 2025, Relationship Manager from 2023 to 2024, and Financial Representative from 2022 to 2023, all at Fidelity Investments. Before joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Services Representative at E*TRADE in 2022. Outside of his professional work, Anthony has interests that include comedy, concerts, food, football, pets, and traveling.

Patrick Mcnamara is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise from 2006 to 2009 before joining LPL Financial, where he has been since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, he operates McNamara & Toscano Tax Services, providing tax preparation and accounting services. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Christopher Shriver is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2008. Shriver holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Orland Park, IL. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice, using a combination of internal research and third-party data.

Lizbeth Menjivar is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been serving since 2024. She has held various roles within Fidelity Investments since 2019, including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Lizbeth has experience in helping customers develop customized financial plans aimed at assisting families in working towards their long-term financial objectives. She focuses on building relationships to understand each client's personal, professional, and financial goals, enabling the creation of tailored financial strategies. Outside of her professional work, Lizbeth enjoys family activities, food, Pilates, traveling, volunteering, and yoga.

William Flowers is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2023, following a 14-year tenure at Edward Jones. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Philip Ruggio is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and was previously with Metlife Securities Inc. for 25 years. Ruggio is also an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative annual planning using firm-approved analytical tools and offers a range of programs including wrap accounts, money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Todd Daley is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2020 and previously worked at Charles Schwab from 2016 to 2020. Outside of his advisory career, he has operated an eBay selling business since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and quantitative and qualitative research.

Kenneth Castillo is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tinley Park, IL, where he has worked since 2012. He has 13 years of industry experience. 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 options supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Nicholas Slawinski is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Bolingbrook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation. He began his career at Edward Jones in 2025 and has previous experience with the University of Illinois at Chicago. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Brendan Sheehy 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., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. Prior to his financial services career, he spent six years with the Valley View School District. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm’s approach includes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Bridget Sullivan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Waddell & Reed and various insurance carriers, along with positions at Moraine Valley Community College and the Palos Area Chamber of Commerce. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and third-party asset management, supported by extensive technological and operational resources.

Michael Osullivan is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Securian Financial Services, Inc. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm typically uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers and wrap programs.

Taylor Brinkworth serves as Vice President, Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role held since 2025. In this capacity, Taylor focuses on understanding clients' personal and financial situations to develop and adjust tailored financial plans using Fidelity's tools and resources. Prior to this, Taylor held several positions within Fidelity, including Financial Consultant (2021-2025), Investment Management Consultant (2018-2021), and multiple roles from 2013 to 2018 that contributed to building expertise in financial services. Taylor holds an Arkansas Insurance License, supporting the ability to advise clients in areas involving insurance products. Outside of professional pursuits, Taylor engages in family activities and enjoys hobbies such as horseback riding, outdoor adventures, Pilates, and running.

Thomas Katula is a financial advisor at Cetera with over 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cetera and its related entities since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at Marquette Bank and INVEST Financial Corp. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable accounts, and institutional investors. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and planning services through a large network of independent advisors using multiple program structures and managerial options.

William Moore is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include a decade at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. He serves on the Leadership Advisory Board of City Church Chicago, where he evaluates financial decisions related to property sales and building renovations. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions with a range of financial planning and investment management options.

Ann Collins is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James since 2014 and is also involved with E.C. Hunziker & Associates, Inc., where she serves as President and works as an independent contractor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools, and supports advisory programs across a large network of advisors.

Alexandria Lach is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orland Park, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she assists in managing a family rental property by preparing leases, screening tenants, and collecting rents. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Laura Niemeier is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with three years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at Edward Jones and spent nine years with Indian Prairie School District 204. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of advisors and branches.

Matt Wilke is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank. 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 advisory services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, with investment options spanning strategic and tactical allocations, direct indexing, and alternative exposures.