Steven Lois is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1993. Outside of his advisory work, Lois serves as Past President of the Geneva Lakes Family YMCA board and is a board member of the Geneva Lake Chamber of Commerce. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jefferson Batt is a CFP® professional with over 22 years of industry experience currently affiliated with Cetera. He has held roles at Cetera and VOYA Financial Advisors and is the president of Batt Financial Group, Inc., a financial services firm he has led since 2013. Batt also serves as a board advisor for IncubatEDU, a charitable organization supporting student entrepreneurship through strategic mentorship. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a multi-manager platform providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm supports a large network of independent advisors and offers a range of investment program structures, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Christopher Byers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in McHenry, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2020, he has held various roles across different sectors. Outside of his advisory work, he is associated with Shady Dragon LLC, a non-investment-related business in McHenry. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Christopher Dunlap is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2016. Dunlap also owns Dunlap Financial Services, where he operates as an insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an 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 Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Sara Putz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Community State Bank. Putz is also involved in managing a farmland homestead as a real estate rental. 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, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Grant Seitz is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lake Geneva, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Action Power Sports for one year and spent eleven years with Arbor Images Inc. 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, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment products.

Richard Casciaro is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Advisors, H. Beck, UBS Financial Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Citigroup Global Markets. He is also involved in insurance sales related to equity indexed annuities, fixed annuities, long-term care, and life insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across various allocation methods.

Lisvet Villanueva Rosas is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and six years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2020 and concurrently at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2017, with prior experience at BMO Harris from 2015 to 2017. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to support its recommendations.

Kira Cole is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and JP Morgan Securities LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kariann Schuster is a financial advisor at Cetera with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. She has worked with various branches of Cetera since 2021 and previously served the Village of Round Lake Beach for nine years. Outside of advising, she serves as a volunteer committee member for Wings and as an ambassador for the McHenry Chamber of Commerce and holds a vice president role in a local networking group, Business Before Breakfast. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser offering services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, providing a range of portfolio management and financial planning options within a multi-manager platform.

James Griggs is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2013, including time at AXA Advisors prior to its rebranding. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in outside insurance sales through his business Griggs and Griggs. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party advisory solutions delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Macklin Larsen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Fox Lake, IL, with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked at i3 Group from 2015 to 2018. He holds the Series 66 designation. 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 programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Tyler Prickett is a financial professional with Cetera and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and has worked with several firms including Batt Financial Group Inc. alongside his current roles. Outside of his financial services work, he is an Associate Manager in retail phone sales at T-Mobile. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide advisory platform serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers.

Justin Gritmacker is a financial advisor at Cetera with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and approximately one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, he was involved with Patyks Farm & Market and Richardson's Adventure Farm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Joseph Thompson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 37 years of experience in the industry. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services for three years and Stifel Nicolaus for twelve years. 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 through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Russell Olsen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 1999. Prior to that, he worked at Sandhurst Securities Ltd. since 1986. 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 and operates under a fiduciary standard, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

John Hanlin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors who holds a Series 66 designation and has 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. Hanlin serves as a board member for Rose Farm Estates HOA in Woodstock, Illinois. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including cash-flow, retirement, education, risk, wealth-transfer, business-owner transition, sports and entertainment, special-needs, and divorce planning.

Elise Leszczynski is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Viktoria Bendikova is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2015. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm delivers these services through a centralized consulting team and combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Darren Woodmore is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fox Lake, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BMO Bank NA and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of finance, he has experience founding a fitness business, Crosskicks Fitness LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.