Saroshah Jones is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Wheaton, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing six years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank in 2025, Jones worked at Northwestern Mutual in various roles from 2022 to 2025. Outside of finance, Jones is involved in interior design and home remodeling through employment with Boxwood Home Design and Cabinetry. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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. The firm’s advisory services are delivered on a non-discretionary basis by a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Geoffrey Coons is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Warrenville, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Numark Credit Union and The Accounting Place, and he has maintained involvement with the Planned Financial Independence Company. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services, supported by research and model portfolios, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Nadine Gordon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting for qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Andrew Umbach is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2014, including roles at First Allied Advisory Services and First Allied Securities. Outside his advisory work, he is involved as an independent contractor in Social Security analyses and other financial-related activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, 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, managing over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Jennifer Grzeskiewicz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include seven years with First Trust Advisors L.P. and eleven years at Advisors Asset Management, Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold. The firm offers a broad planning menu and integrates advisory services with a range of financial products and referral channels.

Aaron Lathrop is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and over 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches CrossFit classes at a local gym. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Victoria Vandeleur is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019 and previously held positions at UBS Financial Services and Morgan Stanley. Outside of finance, she was involved with the Sports Performance Volleyball Club for over a decade. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, acting as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

Gregory Berg is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Geneva, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2009. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing customized written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, algorithm-assisted recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Mitchell Sullivan is a financial advisor at OSAIC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a registered assistant at Forty Four Financial, LLC. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors through a broad network of advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing various investment platforms and strategies to meet client needs.

Jason Stallmann is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to his current role, he worked within various Wells Fargo entities from 2009 onward. Stallmann also has ownership interests in two investment-related firms based in Illinois. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions, employing a broad planning menu and utilizing proprietary research and tools.

Timothy Hoag is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Aurora, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. He worked at Draper and Kramer, Inc. for 15 years before joining Edward Jones in 2019. 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 strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Matthew Wisla is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Addison, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, he worked at Northern Illinois University from 2015 to 2022. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis within a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored retirement advice.

Michael Holevas is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with four years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Geneva, IL, where he has worked since 2022. Prior to this, he worked at InterOcean Capital Group, LLC and Allstate Investments, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is an associate and wealth manager at My Advisor & Planner LLC, a support company for branch EVX. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers non-discretionary planning and investment consulting tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public-finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Brian Ramaker is a CFP® professional affiliated with Edward Jones in Naperville, IL, with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors, offering discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services under a fiduciary standard.

Bryan Ittersagen is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Wheaton, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial and its affiliated entities since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Ittersagen Financial Services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools and supports a broad advisor network with specialized municipal and public-finance services.

Elizabeth Piloni is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Justin Mcmorrow is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Glen Ellyn, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, PNC Bank, and Prudential Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in non-variable insurance activities as part of his business engagements. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including retirement plan consulting and model portfolio management, supported by proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

Gregory Hjelm is a financial advisor with Merrill in Geneva, IL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2017 and previously at PNC Investments LLC and PNC Bank from 2014 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the Financial Secretary at Batavia Covenant Church, managing contributions and volunteer coordination. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a variety of model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal investment teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Jacob Hernandez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities, as well as BMO Harris Bank. He also worked at Starbucks before entering the financial sector. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisers. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Susan Zick is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in delivering a comprehensive approach to wealth management that begins with understanding a client’s financial situation, family, and priorities. Susan collaborates with clients to create personalized strategies designed to be flexible and responsive to changing needs and market conditions. She also provides access to Merrill’s investment insights and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America. Her areas of focus include college education planning, divorce transition planning, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, management of new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and values-based investing, women and wealth, and retirement income. Susan holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. She earned her high school diploma from Benet Academy. Outside of her professional work, Susan has interests in boating, golfing, photography, reading, and scrapbooking. Her approach centers on understanding clients’ life priorities to develop financial plans aligned with their goals and aspirations.