Ryan Penders is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at Midwest Equity Mortgage, Premise Capital, Quasar Distributors, LLC, and Epsilon. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored portfolios managed through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers, featuring various options for rebalancing, tax management, and responsible investing.

Tyler Minetti is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. Prior to this role, he served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2023. His professional experience also includes positions as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated from 2020 to 2022, and as a Licensed Personal Banker and Mortgage Loan Originator at Republic Bank of Chicago from 2017 to 2020. In his role as a Financial Consultant, Tyler focuses on simplifying financial plans and helping clients pursue their financial goals. He emphasizes building relationships based on trust and transparency and collaborates with clients to develop holistic financial plans.

Emma Bledsoe is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and Cetera Advisors LLC since 2019 and was previously employed by Edward Jones from 2017 to 2019. Outside of her advisor role, she serves as an investment executive at Megent Financial, assisting advisors with client needs. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers and various program structures.

Jacob Mudde is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Christine Walker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Downers Grove, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. She previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for eight years and Chase Investment Services Corp. for two years. Walker also serves as a notary, an activity unrelated to her investment advisory services. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and various institutional platforms, supporting a large network of advisors with both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Dimitris Perivoliotis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2021. Prior to his financial career, he was involved with Eggs Inc Cafe for ten years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting.

Jeff Miller is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015 and at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2013. 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 selection, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process integrates centralized due diligence with both quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG criteria in their investment recommendations.

Scott Cimo is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at JP Morgan Securities LLC for six years before joining LPL Financial in 2021. 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, utilizing a combination of proprietary research, third-party subadvisors, and customizable strategies.

Steven Galminas is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2009 and previously was with PRUCO Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of SG Financial, focusing on fixed insurance and annuity sales, and acts as an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individual and institutional investors such as pension and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Nicholas Corcoran is a financial advisor at Cetera with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and currently serves as a registered assistant at Megent Financial, assisting advisors with client accounts. Corcoran has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 2019. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services across multiple program structures, managing over $256 billion in assets with more than 10,000 advisors.

Shane Kreifel is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including Edward Jones and Banc One Securities Corporation prior to joining J.P. Morgan. Kreifel has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has also worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research, incorporating forward-looking capital market assumptions and an ESG eligibility framework.

Silva Padowski is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Naperville, IL, holding the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 11 years of industry experience, including five years at Private Advisor Group, LLC, and a long tenure with LPL Financial since 2004. 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, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered primarily through investment adviser representatives utilizing various strategies and tools.

Joseph Purpura Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services since 1991 and with PFS Investments Inc. since 1983. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, with portfolio implementation delegated to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Michael Maxstadt is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at METLIFE Securities Inc for 17 years before joining MassMutual Life Insurance Company and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a family farm as the managing member of MWT Estate, LLC. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs using detailed client data and firm-approved analytical tools.

Ryan Gibbons is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2020 following his studies at Northern Illinois University. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies and integrated financial services.

Brian Ullrich is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Downers Grove, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Royal Alliance since 2012 and previously at LPL Financial and Waterstone Financial Group, Inc. He owns Ullrich Brokerage, Ltd., a sole proprietorship that provides sales and service for the employee benefits marketplace and individual insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by risk-tolerance assessments and offers multiple investment program options through its extensive affiliate network.

Mateusz Kosiek is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Woodridge, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Investment Services LLC, Foresters Advisory Services LLC, and Taylor Trust. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary program framework.

Pamela Hollinger is a financial advisor at Cetera with 41 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Her career includes roles at Marquette Bank since 2010, Invest Financial Corp. from 2010 to 2018, and Citizens Securities, Inc. from 2006 to 2010. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers.

Debra Baker is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley in various roles since 2009, including at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through both direct individual plans and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Kimberly Clark is a financial advisor at Merrill with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill and its predecessor entity since 1991. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.