Mark Karner is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Based in Joliet, IL, he serves on the board of directors and chairs the investment committee for Joliet Catholic Academy, as well as acting as vice president of the school’s parent association. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of financial advisors.

Luis Gonzalez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2006. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision authority.

Seth Wormley is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Yorkville, IL. He has 16 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Association for Individual Development and an elected member of the Kendall County Board. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Luke Morris is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked previously at Mission Wealth Management, Strategic Advisers, Inc., and Fidelity Investments. He is based in Joliet, Illinois. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm’s approach combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized manager due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Manuel Ortiz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Plainfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 12 years of industry experience, including previous roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, U.S. Bank, and JP Morgan Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he has operated a real estate business since 2013. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

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 seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Castillo Real Estate LLC, which manages a residential rental property. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Mark Behrens is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Oswego, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as trustee for two family testamentary trusts. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations, offering a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by in-house and third-party research.

Wendy Malas is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with LPL Financial for over 15 years. Malas serves as a for-profit board member of the Yorkville Home Design Center Retail Owners Association. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, employing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

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 at Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Amazon and Trinity International University. Ledesma also has experience with Heavenly Adobes and Rentals. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, delivering goal-based financial plans without discretionary trading authority and allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

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 at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2020, having also worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2008. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Mark Stofan is a CFP® professional with 39 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Equitable Advisors and previously worked at Stifel Independent Advisors, LPL Financial, and Wayne Hummer Investments. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of Stofan Agazzi Investments LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse clientele including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutions, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, utilizing LPL-sponsored programs and third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Michael Murray is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His work history includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and Elevate Private Wealth Management, among others. Outside of financial services, he has been involved with the Will County Brewing Company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

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.

Michael Wright is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Morris, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in commercial real estate ownership and management in the Morris area. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and supports clients through a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.