Charles Stuck is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in North Aurora, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate firms since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm delivers non-discretionary, algorithm-supported retirement income recommendations through a centralized consulting team and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Daniel Studebaker is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Geneva, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and John Roland. He serves on the board of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, supporting high school athletes through athletics and discipleship. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses and planning without discretionary trading authority. Their approach includes options for combining planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing program called WealthPlan.

Caden Blazing is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked in education and healthcare, including roles at Chungdahm Academy and Mayo Clinic. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations on topics such as retirement, tax, estate, and special needs planning. The firm’s approach combines goal-based analyses and planning with managed-account options under a consolidated billing system, while maintaining separate planning and investment services.

Gayle Peterson Gillen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lisle, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2007. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations tailored annually by a centralized consulting team.

Nancy Morales Calara is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2024. Prior to this role, she held positions including Relationship Manager and Transition Services Specialist at Fidelity Investments, as well as various roles at Merrill and Banker's Life and Casualty Co. Her career demonstrates a progressive experience in financial services and client relationship management. Nancy emphasizes the importance of listening and building trust in financial planning. She approaches financial discussions with a focus on understanding each client's unique circumstances, whether addressing retirement, investments, or unforeseen financial events. Her professional philosophy centers on providing clarity and support as clients navigate their financial situations. Outside of her professional work, Nancy has interests in art, badminton, cars, food, social events, and traveling.

Christ Cordogan is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. His work history includes multiple tenures at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services, as well as roles at PeopleKeep, Acosta Sales and Marketing, and Freedom Home Care. Outside of advising, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management via its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, maintaining oversight through independent due diligence and ongoing disclosure.

Edward Daly is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at BMO Harris Bank and BMO Harris Financial Advisors. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Domenico Ernandez is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial since 2009. He also co-owns Heritage Partners, Inc., a support company based in South Barrington, IL. Outside of his advisory role, Ernandez is involved in real estate investment through ownership and partnership in entities focused on purchasing, rehabbing, and renting properties. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing tailored strategies developed through comprehensive risk profiling and firm research.

Zachary Dungee is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services from 2016 to 2024. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of advisors, offering goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority and separate managed-account options under a consolidated billing system.

Michael Sloan is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wayne Hummer Investments for 15 years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. Sloan holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research, model portfolios, and advanced technologies to support diversified strategies.

John Verbeke is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Batavia, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a backup trustee for a personal living trust. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

John Burbidge Jr. is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones and the Stephen Buechele Insurance Agency. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where he is employed, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across various asset classes.

Todd Brase is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. He is also involved with Genesis Wealth LLC, an entity related to his LPL business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and incorporating research and model portfolios from multiple sources.

Robert Richards is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Penn Mutual. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s advisory approach includes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools, with offerings that range from financial planning to institutional investment programs.

Adele Toussaint is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in the financial industry. She has been with LPL Financial since 2009. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and various portfolio strategies.

Alan Levine is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include tenures at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and Metlife Securities Inc. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, operating an integrated platform that combines advisory services with brokerage and insurance products.

John Paetsch is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2016 to 2026. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning with a tax-aware approach. The firm’s retirement income recommendations are supported by investment research and proprietary tools, with a non-discretionary implementation process.

Susan Kang is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1997, including 27 years with Pruco Securities, LLC. Kang is also involved with A.S.K Financial and Insurance Services, providing health insurance-related services. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, through both advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a variety of brokerage and insurance products within an integrated platform.

Mark Loftus is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial. He has held roles at Morgan Stanley and has been involved with multiple wealth management ventures, including Independent Wealth Partners and Loftus & Preusser Wealth Partners. Outside of his advisory work, he co-owns business partnership entities related to his wealth management activities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary advisory services and financial planning, utilizing a range of implementation options supported by extensive firm research and an affiliate network.

Jennifer Dallas is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and the Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools.