Stephen Williams is a CFP® professional at Thrivent Investment Management with 28 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Harris Investor Services, Inc and Huntington Bank prior to joining Thrivent. He is based in Naperville, IL. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based planning across various financial topics, offering these services either on a one-time or ongoing basis.

Thomas Mc Hugh is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, he worked at US Bancorp and Jpmorgan Chase Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches girls varsity basketball at Crown Point Community Schools and has over a decade of experience coaching youth basketball. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations that clients execute on a non-discretionary basis.

Timothy Wagenknecht is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 17 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at E*TRADE Capital Management LLC, Wealth Watch Advisors, LLC, and Fortified Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in Patriot Property Partners, LLC, a company formed to hold and maintain property. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, delivering model portfolios constructed from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Brandon Macias is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wheaton, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously was involved in hospitality management and a bread and wine business. Macias serves as a board member of DayOne Alliance, a nonprofit organization focused on compliance with its mission and ethical standards. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across a wide range of asset segments. The firm offers various advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Susan Huizinga is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and ten years of industry experience. She has worked at various firms including Avantax Investment Services and Rozovics Wealth Management, where she is also a partner. Outside of advisory work, she serves as treasurer of the BTB Foundation, a nonprofit organization raising funds to support individuals fighting cancer. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing multiple investment program structures and affiliated third-party managers.

Mark Rogers is a financial advisor with Cetera in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc for 26 years and has operated Rogers Financial Services LLC since 1996. Outside of advising, he assists with property management duties at Mustang Construction. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial relationships.

Dray Henderson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and 66 registrations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2026, he spent 14 years at J.P. Morgan Securities and 24 years with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. 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 other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including access to third-party asset managers and institutional platforms.

Kathrine Wunderli Bastian is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Fidelity in various capacities from 2007 to 2024 before joining J.P. Morgan Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Kathleen Morton is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She holds a Series 63 designation and has 41 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Norwex and Isagenix International, LLC, and she is a 50% owner and secretary of Morton Private Wealth Strategies, Inc. Morton also has a long-standing association with Melaleuca since 1993. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools, supports wrap-fee advisory programs, and maintains specialized municipal and SIMPLE IRA advisory services.

Charles Stuck is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Schaumburg, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice. The firm’s approach integrates investment research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools, with a focus on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

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.

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.

G Mc Loughlin is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2019, Mc Loughlin was involved with CEKA Creative Boutique for four years and spent seven years as a homemaker. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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.

Robert Teske is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. and Callero and Lorenz Financial. Teske is also involved in entrepreneurial activities including roles as a licensed life and health insurance producer and in client service and retirement planning through his sole proprietorships. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to multiple advisory platforms and third-party money managers.

Jacob Cate is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2014, with prior experience at Masus Financial Group, Ltd. from 2015 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with an insurance agency based in Downers Grove, Illinois. 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 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.

Edward Daly is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Schaumburg, Illinois. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has five years of industry experience. Daly has previous experience at BMO Harris Financial Advisors and BMO Harris Bank, where he worked for six and five years respectively. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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.

Domenico Ernandez is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009 and previously worked at Merrill from 1999 to 2003. Ernandez is also a co-owner of Heritage Partners, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate activities through ownership and partnership in entities that focus on purchasing and renting properties. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public finance work, along with specialized advisory programs.

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 holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Wayne Hummer Investments for 15 years. 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 and model portfolio programs, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.