Hunter Hamilton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in High Caliber Capital, an LLC based in Lake Barrington, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jeffery Decant is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 37 years of industry experience. His career includes long tenures at Thrivent Investment Management and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, as well as roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and the Thrivent Advisor Network. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a variety of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a broad range of non-advisory financial activities.

Maggie Watson is an advisor at LPL Financial with Series 66 credentials and no prior industry experience. She previously worked at Heritage Wealth Partners and has roles outside finance as a registered dietitian and business owner of Maggie Watson Nutrition LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions, supported by advanced operational tools and a broad suite of non-advisory financial services.

Jan Genovez is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Gurnee, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having four years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2021 and also has a background with the Veterans Affairs since 2014. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, catering to individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm uses third-party asset managers and offers a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on curated investment models rather than institutional plan management.

Thomas Josten is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera and its related entities since 2023 and operates his own securities-related business, Josten Financial. Additionally, he is involved in the sale of fixed insurance products as an insurance agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary services across multiple program structures and custodians.

Eric Bowden is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in McHenry, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and previously at BMO Harris Financial Advisors and BMO Harris Bank from 2016 to 2018. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and 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, supporting over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Robert Schachner is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Libertyville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and over 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1982. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and provides services including discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient solutions.

Jared Tryon is a CFA® charterholder with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Arbor Research & Trading, Inc., and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. He is involved with Exemplar Accounting & Tax, providing tax preparation referrals. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of investment solutions including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Michelle Hernandez is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Elgin, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at PFS Investments Inc. and Cooper's Hawk, along with several positions in education. She is also involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports accounts with custodial and trade execution services from Pershing and BNY Mellon Advisors.

Matthew Antos is a financial advisor at Cetera with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Charles Schwab and Otto Engineering. Antos is also involved in tax and accounting services through Antos Advisors, Ltd. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating a multi-manager platform with over $256 billion in assets under management and a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Sheila Odlaug is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She worked at Signator Investors Inc for 10 years before joining OSAIC in 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a volleyball referee for grade schools. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of investment options and utilizes various tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios.

Jerry Doran is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Ministry Leader for HIS Ministry, a men's group at St Mark Lutheran Church focused on Bible study and charitable fundraising. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, providing written recommendations on a broad range of financial topics through a network of advisors. The firm emphasizes holistic, goal-based planning and separates its planning services from managed-account programs.

James Cook is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2014. His work history includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., and he is also the owner and president of Jim Cook Consulting Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Cook serves as secretary of the Winchester Estates Homeowner Association and is involved in video game development as a game director. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals using a variety of portfolio management strategies across multiple platforms.

Hunter Sperling is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Raymond James Financial, Strive Asset Management, and The Heico Companies, as well as a four-year period at Hillsdale College. 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 portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Mark Harms is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2023. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services and Edward Jones. Outside of advising, he is an author. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and portfolio management options, supported by research and technology tools.

W. Merkler is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 1999. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory services with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Gregory Corey is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2020. Prior to his current role, he spent 13 years at Medline Industries, Inc. He serves on the boards of Next Gen and the Loyola Academy Business Network. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm offers a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, utilizing a centralized team to deliver data-driven, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations.

Eulalia Turkowski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked for Wayne Hummer Investments LLC for a decade before joining LPL Financial in 2025. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, 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.

Paul Peterson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Fidelity and its affiliates since 2001. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, providing investment management and advisory services that combine fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, AI tools in research, and its advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

Thomas Kret is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.