Robert Burns is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors. 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.

Amanda Fatigati is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has one year of industry experience and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of finance, she has held roles related to animal care and pet services. 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 range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

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.

David Koldras is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-trustee for his deceased mother’s trusts. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

James Michel is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. He also serves as a trustee for his parents, a role he has held since 2007. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s advisory process includes investment policy statement preparation, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment options alongside traditional products.

Andrew Ariens is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2016 and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2013. Ariens serves as a board member of the Western Springs Business Association and as a commissioner on the Western Springs Economic Development Committee. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered advisor serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through independent Financial Professionals using a range of portfolio management approaches and custody arrangements.

Ronald Lambke is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2018 and previously at UBS Financial Services Inc from 2009 to 2018. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary options. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, including a broader range of investment products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Lindsey Driscoll is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 16 years of industry experience, including prior roles with Waddell & Reed and operating her own advisory practices. Driscoll is also involved with One For The Kids, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional entities, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and brokerage services supported by in-house and third-party research and model portfolios.

Jacob Cate is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Masus Financial Group, Ltd. in addition to his ongoing tenure at LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Cesar Tovias is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2002. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. 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 large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

David Gustafson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at J & J Ventures Inc, PNC Bank, and Chase Bank NA. 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, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios, research, and various technologies.

Jack Wallace is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He is actively involved in educating clients on retirement planning, including income and investment strategies. Jack has progressed through several roles at Fidelity Investments, starting as a Financial Representative in 2024, then serving as a Relationship Manager from 2025 to 2026, followed by a position as Planning Consultant in 2026 before assuming his current role. His experience encompasses various facets of financial consulting, with a focus on retirement planning and investment guidance. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Jack engages in family activities and enjoys fitness pursuits, as well as playing football and golf. He also spends time at the lake.

Michael Dusek is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His background includes roles outside of finance, such as working at the United Center, Prairie Landing Golf Club, and Muscle Beach Nutrition. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars with an emphasis on collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools.

Patrick Hayes Sr. is a financial advisor at Stifel with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Stifel since 2007. Based in Orland Park, IL, he provides advisory services through the firm’s established platform. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach uses a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Joseph Murphy is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked at Republic Bank of Chicago and Patrick Murphy State Farm. Outside of finance, he officiates youth and high school baseball games through Official Finders LLC. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary investment recommendations and access to discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm’s integrated structure combines advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services for a broad client base.

Lawrence Nalls is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Chicago, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1995 and Primerica Financial Services since 1993. Outside of his advisory role, he is an assistant at Forty Photography, a non-investment-related business. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options. The firm uses third-party asset managers and BNY Mellon Advisors for model implementation, operating under a tiered wrap-fee structure.

John Witt is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016. Witt is the owner of Witt Wealth Management, an investment-related business based in Chicago that operates within the Wells Fargo Finet practice. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and uses proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations for its clients.

Denis Hedderman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Oak Lawn, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise since 2018 and previously with Investment Professionals Inc for five years. He also serves as a financial advisor with Republic Bank. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm offers a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, utilizing a centralized consulting team and a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement recommendations.

Stewart Burchfield is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 66 designation and has 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2020, he worked with TIAA-CREF from 2015 to 2020. He is president of Burchfield Investments Group, a business entity established for tax and investment purposes. 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 broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

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.