Michelle Martin is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior work includes roles at Merrill, Bank of America, American United Life, OneAmerica Securities, and AXA-Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Mark Karner is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Joliet, Illinois, where he has worked since 2002. He has 24 years of industry experience. He serves on the Board of Directors and chairs the Investment Committee at Joliet Catholic Academy and is also Vice President of the JCA Parent Association. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Luis Gonzalez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, alongside his tenure at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2006. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory approach combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Seth Wormley is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the Association for Individual Development and is an elected member of the Kendall County Board. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Luke Morris is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Fidelity Brokerage Services, Strategic Advisers, Inc., and Mission Wealth Management. 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. Their advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized manager solutions team.

Manuel Ortiz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Plainfield, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and having 13 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at BMO Harris Bank, U.S. Bank, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and JP Morgan Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates Manuel Ortiz Real Estate. 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 through a large network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing various investment approaches including model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Jack Frost is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firm since 1982. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Board of Directors for the South Side Muskie Hawks, a local chapter of Muskies, Inc., acting as Treasurer and Membership Chair. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that include written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Ginevra Basso Laha is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 19 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services, Summit Financial Group, and Delco Financial Group. Outside of her advisory work, she volunteers as a Sunday school teacher at St. John's Church in Naperville, Illinois. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Dennis Castillo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2018, he worked at Northwestern Medicine CDH for eight years. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and partner of Castillo Real Estate LLC, which manages a residential rental property. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process includes centralized due diligence with quantitative and qualitative research, incorporating ESG considerations and leveraging a broad range of derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Mark Behrens is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Oswego, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and over 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones before joining LPL Financial in 2009. Behrens also serves as a trustee for family testamentary trusts. 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 through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of investment and planning solutions, including access to third-party asset managers and institutional platforms.

Wendy Malas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Yorkville, IL. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience, including over a decade with LPL Financial. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member of the Yorkville Home Design Center Retail Owners Association. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by various investment strategies and operational tools.

Bradley Grcevic is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience at Edward Jones, where he has worked since 1995. He serves as a board member of the Lemont Police Pension Board, overseeing pension activities and monitoring its investment accounts. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Nathaniel Albert is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Outside of his financial advisory role, he serves as an alderman for Ward 4 on the City of Crest Hill Council. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions backed by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Oscar Ledesma is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Thrivent Financial and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as well as employment at Amazon. 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, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Brian Odell is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and over 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Summit Financial Group and Delco Financial Services, where he has also maintained ownership and operated a tax preparation business. He serves as a board member for New City Life Church. 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 multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary services, and oversees more than $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Edward Pizzo is a Series 66 licensed advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Hinsdale Bank & Trust, First American Bank, and a one-year period of unemployment. He serves as Treasurer for the Westwind Estates Homeowners Association in Minooka, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, tax-efficient services, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Gustafson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2020 and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2008. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors, focusing on non-discretionary written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework.

Mark Stofan is a CFP® with 39 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Equitable Advisors. His prior work includes roles at Stifel Independent Advisors, LPL Financial, and Wayne Hummer Investments. He is also president of Stofan Agazzi Investments LLC. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and offers a variety of third-party advisory programs and fiduciary services.

Michael Murray is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Elevate Private Wealth Management and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Will County Brewing Company and Habitat For Humanity Will County. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning and investment consulting to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary advice using risk profiling and modeling tools and supports client implementation through its advisory programs and partners.

James Budzinski is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously spent 40 years at Xerox Corporation. He holds a Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, 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 nationwide.