Eric Anderson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, he worked for Central States Funds for nine years. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a volleyball referee for local outdoor sand volleyball leagues. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Francesca Vanderwall is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2019. Before joining Edward Jones, she worked at Ulta Beauty and Crate and Barrel. Outside of her advisory role, she manages residential rental property services through Vanderwall Properties LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with more than $1 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors.

Bryan Bertani is a CFP® with 13 years of experience in financial planning and advisory services. He is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and has previously worked at Eagle Strategies and New York Life Insurance Company. In addition to his advisory role, he works as an associate and financial planner at Elevate Private Wealth Management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses analytical tools and risk profiling to deliver tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, supporting implementation through various advisory programs.

Alan Hubbard is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002 and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Outside of his advisory role, Hubbard is involved in managing a real estate condominium and has limited partnerships in aerospace and Airbnb service businesses. 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 is notable for its extensive network of advisors and branches, as well as its affiliated capabilities such as a trust company and securities-based lending.

Nicholas Frontera is a Certified Financial Planner® at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience, all spent with the firm since 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Matthew Dollinger is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Joliet, IL, holding the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66 credentials with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at Monsanto from 2014 to 2017. Dollinger serves on the boards and finance committees of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties, Joliet Catholic Academy, and the Will County Center for Economic Development. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Douglas Klimah is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2019, with prior roles at Opus Wealth Partners and LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory work, Klimah serves as a notary providing notarization services for union member documents. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm that offers a wide range of investment and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm operates a multi-manager platform providing access to various portfolio management strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary program structures.

Dennis Giese is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and its affiliated entity since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he manages an independent insurance business specializing in various lines of insurance. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals using a range of portfolio management strategies and multiple custody platforms.

Kara Mason is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2015, alongside roles at Oak Knoll Financial Strategies and Integrator Consulting Services. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in affiliate marketing for platforms such as TikTok, LTK, and Amazon. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools to help clients evaluate potential outcomes.

Katie Groves is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Channahon, Illinois. She holds a Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience, including five years at Rayjus prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Lara Stehlik is a Benefits & Planning Consultant in Executive Services at Fidelity Investments. She has been with Fidelity since 2021, progressing from Financial Consultant to Planning Consultant before her current role, which she began in 2024. Prior to joining Fidelity, Lara worked as a Financial Advisor and Branch Office Administrator at Edward Jones from 2016 to 2021, and as a Relationship Manager at JPMorgan Chase from 2014 to 2016. Throughout her career, Lara has focused on helping clients build financial plans tailored to their goals, leveraging the tools and resources available through her roles. Her experience spans various aspects of financial advising and planning, emphasizing client support and benefits consultation. Outside of her professional work, Lara enjoys board games, fitness activities, hiking, social events with friends, and volunteering.

Benjamin Heiler is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Plainfield, IL. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2015 and has prior experience at Heartland Bank and Trust Company and Decatur Earthmover Credit Union. Heiler is also involved in his family business, Silver Creek Gaming Lounge, Inc. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Mark Pingul is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BMO Harris Financial Advisors and Edward Jones. From 2016 to 2018, he worked at the New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives, offering a range of financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

John Demarco is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Avantax entities for a decade and currently owns Strategize Home Solutions LLC, a referral marketing business for mortgages. John also serves as treasurer for The Cruisin' Tigers GTO Club, a membership organization for Pontiac automobile enthusiasts that hosts an annual car show. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Jack Kristof is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Wachovia/Wells Fargo for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he maintains bookkeeping responsibilities as an independent contractor for a support company called ELEVATE. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public finance work through unique affiliations uncommon among large institutional advisors.

David Odell is a financial advisor at Cetera with over 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has held positions at multiple firms including Delco Financial Group, Inc., and Summit Financial Group Inc. Odell is a trustee of the David/Carol O'Dell Family Foundation and the O'Dell Family Fund, both charitable nonprofit organizations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party managers.

John Gillmann is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he worked at Hometown National Bank from 2015 to 2021. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Ryan Mitchell is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, where he has worked since 2020. He has five years of industry experience and previously spent seven years with Buona Beef LLC. Mitchell serves as a board member of the Tinley Park Chamber of Commerce and chairs a committee for the Boy Scouts of America. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm delivers holistic, goal-based planning on topics such as retirement, income tax, estate, and special needs planning, with reviews typically conducted annually and financial advisors responsible for plan delivery and updates.

Peggy Robinson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Joliet, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2006. 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 with a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Mary Kay Hrdina is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Plainfield, IL, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. She has 11 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.