Ryan Von Borstel is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. Prior to this, he worked as a Private Client Banker at JPMorgan Chase from 2021 to 2024. Ryan focuses on creating and implementing personalized financial plans tailored to his clients' goals. His professional experience encompasses investment consulting and private client banking. Ryan approaches finance with the understanding that money is a personal matter and aims to work collaboratively with clients to address their financial objectives. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Ryan enjoys camping, parenthood, reading, scuba diving, and volunteering.

David Kirkby is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in basic tax preparation and accounting through Kirkby, Phelan & Associates, CPA. 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 advisors and advanced operational tools.

Rodney Pikul is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Carol Stream, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Pikul serves as a board member and secretary for the Carol Stream Chamber of Commerce, where he helps organize and promote events and participates in board decisions. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, advisory programs, and affiliated financial products, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Benjamin Bjork is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has held roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and Fidelity Investments. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Its advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized manager solutions team.

Richard Kaczor is a financial professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked with multiple firms including Avantax and Cambridge Investment Research. In addition to his advisory roles, he is the owner of Clearview Wealth & Tax Advisors LLC and president of Kaczor and Associates Ltd, which provides tax preparation, payroll services, and business consulting. He also oversees JC Family Construction Corp, a residential home rehab and remodel business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a broad range of management and advisory services through a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party providers.

Kevin Kruse is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in St. Charles, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Citizens Securities, Inc. from 2006 to 2012 before joining LPL Financial in 2012. Kruse serves on the board of the Saint Charles Sportsmans Club, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm supports a wide range of investment strategies through its network of advisors and provides various financial planning and asset management solutions.

Charles Black III is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he has experience as a print model for an outdoor apparel company. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm provides goal-based, holistic analyses covering a broad range of planning topics, with the option to integrate planning and managed-account services under a consolidated billing arrangement.

Matt Cole is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in St. Charles, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for Green State Credit Union for ten years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of investment strategies and advisory programs supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Matthew Gruszkowski is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in St Charles, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cottingham and Butler and McCoy Group, along with work at Great River Learning and TruSort. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services while keeping them separate.

Scott Wertz is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Winfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Huntington Investment Company, LPL Financial, and Citigroup Global Markets, among others. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice. The service uses a centralized team and combines internal research with third-party data and algorithmic tools to support asset allocation and withdrawal strategy decisions.

Roy Cook Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and over 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Dugan & Lopatka Wealth Management, Cetera, Raymond James Financial Services, and SAGE Private Wealth Group. 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 a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive advisor tools and resources.

Lance Clemens is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Clemens serves as an Illinois director for the Veteran's Golf Association, overseeing 20 veteran golf events. 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.

Dominica Katsoudas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley, she held various roles in healthcare marketing and academic institutions, including positions at Klick Health, Eversania Intouch, and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and advisory programs supported by structured discovery conversations and proprietary planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Joshua Castillo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 14 years of industry experience, including roles at LPL Financial since 2021 and BMO Harris since 2016. 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, utilizing various investment strategies supported by research and technology tools.

Mitchell Rottier is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial in Geneva, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morton Private Wealth Strategies, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., as well as prior positions in education and business. Rottier assists clients and develops new relationships in his practice. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services and supports municipal and public finance work uncommon among similar large institutional advisors.

Andrea Grant is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lisle, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2010. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Kevin Hanley is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lisle, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Merrill, and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Advisory Board and Finance Committee for Old St. Patrick’s Church and is Chair of the Carts and Caddie Committee at Oak Park Country Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market analyses.

Donald Butler is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Geneva, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northern Seminary, Harvest Bible Chapel, Bannockburn Church, and Butler Innovative Group. He serves on the Board of Trustees for the Village of Lily Lake, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves a broad client base, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and maintains a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Virginia Cox is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1987 and Primerica Financial Services since 1986. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in the sale of loan products and referrals for home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure while serving individual investors rather than institutional pension or profit-sharing plans.

Karen Overcash is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and also has a longstanding affiliation with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Her prior roles include positions at PNC Wealth Management, Natcity Investments, Inc., and Invest Financial Corporation. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to deliver written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.