Joseph Mendes is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Bloomingdale, IL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2021, as well as prior positions in wireless communications and retail. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Ivan Feliciano is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a musician who creates music for streaming platforms. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Cassandra Duernberger is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Mennenga Tax & Financial, Harbour Investments, Inc., and Edward Jones. Duernberger serves on the Board of Directors for A Just Brew, Inc. and assists with tax preparation and consulting at Tax & Accounting Solutions, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement planning, tax-aware withdrawal strategies, and dependable income sources.

Arturo Abarca is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with various branches of JPMorgan Chase since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory services with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Cambron Culpepper is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Culpepper worked in various school districts, including Community Unit School District 300 and Elgin Area School District U46, with a career spanning roles from 2012 to 2025. 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 under a fiduciary standard.

Eric Boksa is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at JP Morgan Securities, LLC, JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., and PNC Investments, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written retirement income recommendations and ongoing annual planning advice. The firm uses proprietary research and third-party data to support tax-aware withdrawal strategies and income planning within a defined investment universe.

Naimesh Shah is a financial advisor with Cetera in Schaumburg, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked with Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Insurance Agency. Outside of his advisory role, Shah is involved in information technology consulting and tax preparation through his ownership and employment in related businesses. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing model portfolios and third-party managers within various program structures.

Scott Mcgovney is a CFP® professional with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Financial since 2010. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Glen Ellyn, IL. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by research and various investment management options.

Meredith Fiocchi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Highland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 16 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. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as secretary for a local homeowners association, supporting community activities. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Matthew Didomenico is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career at Merrill in 1993 after completing the firm's financial advisor training program. He currently serves as a relationship manager for The HDB Group, working closely with retired physicians, business owners, and other high-net-worth clients to help them grow and preserve their wealth through strategies tailored to clients' goals, time horizons, liquidity needs, and risk tolerance. Matt is a qualified Portfolio Manager who provides advice and guidance as well as managing personalized or defined investment strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. These strategies may be managed on a discretionary basis within the firm's Investment Advisory Program. He graduated from Bradley University with a bachelor's degree in finance and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Matt is also a member of Sigma Nu National Fraternity. He and his wife, Crystal, live in Barrington with their three children. Matt enjoys golfing, running, traveling, and supporting Barrington High School athletics. He is involved in the Barrington High School Quarterback Club, Feed My Starving Children, and The Community Meal - Barrington.

Katherine Micek is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James since 2021 and previously spent eight years at UBS Financial Services. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and investment recommendations through its Wealth Advisory Services Program, alongside institutional consulting and municipal finance capabilities.

Ryan Ford is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the CFP® and PFS™ designations along with a Series 66 license. He has two years of industry experience and has been associated with Cetera and related entities since 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing member and part owner of Sequoia Advisors LLC, where he prepares tax returns for clients. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and unaffiliated managers.

Neil Harnen is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera in Wheaton, IL. His career includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, National Securities Corp, B. Riley Wealth Advisors, LPL Financial, and TrustBank. He serves as a board member and co-chair of the finance committee for Mutual Ground, where he is involved in budget recommendations and audit approvals. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Jeannie Dulson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Fidelity and its related entities since 1998. Outside of her advisory role, she acts as an agent for Randy Hansen, assisting with correspondence related to patent matters and vendor meetings. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a diverse range of investment products.

Matthew Strutzel is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Raymond James & Associates for 14 years. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an elder at St. John Lutheran Church in Wheaton, IL. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm supporting a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services to individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Pauline Staab is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and has 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2025 and previously spent six years at Avantax Advisory Services. Additionally, she is a partner at Porte Brown LLC, a public accounting firm, where she provides attest, tax, and consulting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that supports both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

James Gregga is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Morgan Stanley in Barrington, Illinois. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities from 2012 to 2020. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a broad range of investment advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and analyses but generally acts in an advisory capacity without providing individual security recommendations in its standalone planning services.

Anthony Jovanovich is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He previously spent 13 years at Wayne Hummer Investments L.L.C. and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Outside of his advisory work, he is a coach for the Professional Bowlers Association. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services with access to model portfolios, third-party research, and various portfolio management options.

Derek Bergquist is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Rolling Meadows, IL. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 20 years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at BSI Group and Sterling Engineering. In addition to financial advising, he participates in sales of loan products and home security and automation referrals through related Primerica affiliates. Primerica Advisors is a firm serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program that utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and provides trade execution and custody support through third parties.

Bryan Kavanaugh is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Elburn, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, he worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company from 2020 to 2025, and spent twelve years with The White Chocolate Grill - Slatebridge Restaurant Group. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.