Jayson Johnson is a CFP® affiliated with Private Advisor Group, LLC, based in Valparaiso, IN. He has been providing investment advice under the business name Harvest Wealth Partners since 2021. Prior to his advisory role, Mr. Johnson’s background includes positions at Hatton Landscapes, Chick-Fil-A, Valparaiso University, and Crown Point High School. Private Advisor Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and retirement plan clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party asset management programs.

Pauline Petruch is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank since 2018 and previously at Cuna Brokerage Services and Teachers Credit Union from 2015 to 2018. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors through its Passageway Managed Account Program. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account options, including advisor-directed models, separately managed accounts, and a unified program combining third-party portfolio managers and IAR-managed sleeves, along with features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

Jennifer Jasinski is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. She holds the Series 66 designation and has 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Benjamin F. Edwards in 2022, she worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of investment and financial planning services through discretionary and non-discretionary wrap programs, utilizing a variety of managed strategies and internal trading capabilities.

Ahmad Kashani is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Merrillville, IN, holding a Series 63 designation and 43 years of industry experience. He previously worked for MetLife Securities Inc. and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company for 40 years before joining Commonwealth and Wellinvest Partners in 2017. Outside of advisory services, he is a co-owner of Kmen Group LLC, an entity involved in managing commercial real estate. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors with a range of advisory programs, including wealth management and retirement plan consulting. The firm provides operational, trading, technology, compliance, and practice-management support, enabling advisors to offer customized portfolio solutions and discretionary model portfolios.

Connor Butler is a financial advisor at CWM, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Carson Wealth and Atlas Copco. Connor studied at Wofford College from 2013 to 2017. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through a network of partner offices and over 600 advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, sub-advisory, and retirement plan services, using discretionary model portfolios combined with fundamental and technical analysis and ongoing fiduciary oversight.

Maggie Quick is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Valparaiso, Indiana. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience, including 13 years with Fifth Third Securities. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to a range of clients including individuals, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Samantha Pietruszynski is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with eight years of industry experience. She has been with Hightower Advisors since 2026, following eight years at HighTower Securities, LLC. Prior to her advisory career, she worked at Loras College in various roles from 2014 to 2018. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, with a focus on discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

Mark Anleitner is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with CWM, LLC. He has worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities and Cetera Advisor Networks LLC. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in real estate development as a general contractor through Beyond Design LLC. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through a network of over 600 advisors. The firm manages accounts on a discretionary basis using model portfolios guided by an in-house Investment Committee and offers a range of portfolio management and retirement-plan services.

William Wright is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Wheatfield Grain Company, Purdue University, and Bishop Dwenger High School. He is also appointed as an agent to sell non-securities insurance products for AGIA. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models to construct client portfolios.

Matthew McGuirl is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with NewEdge Advisors and previously spent 12 years at Thrivent Investment Management Inc. and THRIVENT Financial. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a broad range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a network of independent advisers, utilizing multiple program structures and advanced technology tools to support client and advisor needs.

Kevin Johnson is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has 24 years of industry experience. His prior work includes six years at Wells Fargo Clearing and three years at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a guardian for his daughter. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations through fee-based wrap programs, financial planning, and investment management consulting. The firm offers a variety of model portfolios managed internally and by third parties, supported by an Investment Strategy Committee and an in-house trading desk.

David Hill is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network, Brightway Wealth Management, and Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Clad and Cordon Vineyard, a winery. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse range of institutional and individual clients, including large plan sponsors. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and employee education, supporting recommended investments with due diligence and serving clients with complex investment needs and a wide array of management platforms.

David Haldeman is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory and holds a Series 66 designation. He has four years of industry experience, including roles at Commonwealth Financial, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Suncast Corporation. In addition to his advisory work, he provides financial direction and insurance analysis through Brightway Wealth Management. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including plan sponsors, institutional investors, and individuals. The firm provides fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and a range of managed solutions, serving approximately $79.8 billion in assets under management.

Rebecca Grubb is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. She has been with Private Advisor Group since 2022 and also works with Harvest Financial Planning, LLC. Ms. Grubb operates under the business name Harvest Wealth Partners to provide investment advice. Private Advisor Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and retirement plan clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party asset management programs.

Mark Mccallum is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at CWM, LLC since 2018. Prior to joining CWM, he worked at KABAREC Financial Advisors Ltd and BMO Harris Financial Advisors. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through a large network of partner offices and over 600 advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services, employing a discretionary investment approach that utilizes model portfolios and various analytical tools.

David Kelly is a financial advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers fee-based wrap programs, financial planning, and investment management consulting, utilizing a range of strategies monitored by an Investment Strategy Committee.

Lisa Crawford is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Valic Financial Advisors since 2013 and also serves as an agent for Agia, focusing on non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

Melanie Chakos is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Fifth Third Securities since 2022 and Fifth Third Bank since 2018. Outside of her advisory role, Melanie is involved with Untangled Hope, an online e-learning venture. Fifth Third Securities serves individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services, offering multiple program types and third-party portfolio managers on its Passageway Managed Account platform. The firm operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank and manages approximately $10.9 billion in assets with a broad client base.

Paul Franco is a financial advisor at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Voya since 2016. Franco also serves as an adjunct instructor at Calumet College of St. Joseph, where he has taught business and psychology courses since 1989. In addition to his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent and is president of TAT Associates, LLC, a financial services firm. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm provides services such as financial planning, portfolio management, and plan-sponsor consulting through various program structures, with a predominance of non-discretionary advisory relationships.

Cameron Kashani is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wellinvest Partners since 2017 and was previously with MetLife Securities, Inc. from 2012 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Wellinvest Partners, LLC, a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a variety of advisory programs and support services, including wealth management and retirement plan consulting, while allowing advisors discretion to construct client portfolios from diverse securities and insurance products.