Patrick Witte is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, and BMO. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research and model portfolios from multiple sources.

Brian Sheppard is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2008 and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation earned through The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. Brian works alongside colleagues Dave and Svitlana to implement financial strategies focused on retirement planning and other client goals. Brian attended Barrington High School and pursued coursework at DePaul University, though no degree was conferred. He is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and contributes to The Sheppard Group, which was recognized on the 2024 Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list. Based in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood, Brian volunteers and fundraises to support local first responders, including running the Chicago Marathon for the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation. His personal interests include golf, martial arts, and reading literature on economics, philosophy, and science.

Robert Mazanke is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Evan Hoobchaak is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2003. Outside of advising, he is the owner and president of Sisu Capital Inc., and is involved in strategic planning and sales for Palm Rat Golf, LLC, an apparel business. He is also an author. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement, focusing on clients with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research-driven modeling and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

John Silmon is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2019. He has six years of industry experience and previously spent 18 years at KPMG LLP. Outside of his advisory role, he owns residential rental properties in Oak Park, Illinois. 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 and offers a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Alexandra Wilson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2020. Prior to her advisory role, she was employed at the University of Phoenix and Elgin Community College and has been involved with Vector Marketing since 2015. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations typically delivered within 180 days of enrollment. The firm serves clients through a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, emphasizing managed accounts and utilizing algorithmic tools alongside a centralized consulting team.

Nicole Schelkopf is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Schaumburg, IL, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials with 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner and partner of NAS Farms, a farming business in Chicago. 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 and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

William Hoffman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Schaumburg, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2019 and has previous work experience that includes CJs Bar and Kemper Lakes Country Club. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Kurt Kubon is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and at Citigroup Global Markets since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for several personal trusts. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools supported by the Global Investment Committee’s return estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.

David Poitras is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 2006 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and custody and brokerage services, supported by internal research, manager selection, and the use of technology such as artificial intelligence.

Kevin Geist is a financial advisor at Cetera with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Equitable Financial Life Insurance Co. Geist is also associated with Schumann Financial, a registered investment-related business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Brian Orr is a financial advisor at Cetera with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Securities America, Equity Bank, and various Cetera affiliates. Orr also serves on the investment committee for Lees Summit Community Church, providing oversight for the church’s financial management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers.

Jonathan Alberts is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones and Iron Horse Wealth Management. Outside of finance, he spent time working at aquatic centers earlier in his career. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service providing written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Lloyd Montgomery III is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009. He is also the owner of Montgomery Wing LLC, a support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm uses a non-discretionary, goal-based approach with analytical tools to tailor recommendations and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation.

Robert Teik is a ChFC® professional with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Financial since 1997. He holds the Series 63 license and has a background that includes roles in insurance and tax preparation as well as consulting, where he is Vice President and Treasurer of Ossanna Consulting Group, Inc. based in Barrington, IL. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting supported by in-house and third-party research, along with various portfolio management options.

Gary Weinlein is a financial advisor at Cetera with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Avantax Advisory Service, Ameriprise, and 1st Global Advisors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services with access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers across various program structures.

Jeffrey Froman is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2006 and began his career in financial services in 1996. Jeffrey specializes in working with businesses to address their retirement, benefit, executive, and equity compensation program needs. Jeffrey holds several professional designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS). These credentials support his ability to tailor and manage retirement benefit plans suited to the unique needs of organizations. He provides a broad range of services to plan sponsors, including plan design guidance, provider selection, plan performance tracking, investment menu updates, and employee education to encourage participation. His approach includes reviewing plan features and investment options to identify opportunities for improvement in technology, reporting, fees, and fiduciary risk management. Jeffrey earned a Bachelor's Degree from Illinois Wesleyan University and a Master's Degree from DeVry University.

Julianne Ness is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Deutsche AM Distributors, Inc. for eight years. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the secretary for the Woods of Fox Glen HOA, taking notes of board meetings. Fisher Investments provides discretionary portfolio management to a global mix of institutional and private clients, including pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm uses a centralized investment approach combining quantitative and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios and offers sub-advisory and retirement plan services.

Rachel Schuck is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2015. Prior to Edward Jones, she worked at Pub 222 from 2011 to 2017. She also consults on investment decisions for her husband's company, Chicago Private Air, an airplane management business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non‑high‑net‑worth and high‑net‑worth households. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non‑discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors.

Jahkelle Jones is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Schaumburg, IL. His work history includes roles at BMO Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Wells Fargo Bank, and JPMorgan Securities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies such as machine learning.