Timothy Mc George is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Tinley Park, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2004. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to develop written recommendations tailored for individuals approaching or in retirement. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Daniel Sypien is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Woodridge, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering various advisory strategies and affiliated investment products under a fiduciary standard.

Fabricia Gibler is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2025. In this position, she focuses on providing disciplined and structured financial planning and investment guidance tailored to individual client priorities and values. Before joining Fidelity Investments, Fabricia worked as a Private Client Banker at JPMorgan Chase from 2019 to 2024. Her experience in financial services spans several years, during which she has helped clients navigate complex financial decisions with clarity and confidence. Fabricia is dedicated to building long-term client relationships based on trust, consistency, and care.

Creighton Karner is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Joliet, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones, he worked at Genesis Logistics (DHL) and has experience in retail and education sectors. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Cameron Wheeler is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities based in Frankfort, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2018 and previously at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank from 2015 to 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm supports its advisory process with centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research and offers broad derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Jeremy Folk is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Frankfort, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he has a non-investment-related interest in land ownership in Lake Carroll, Illinois. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written retirement income recommendations delivered by a centralized consulting team in partnership with financial advisors.

Amber Harris is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has worked with Cetera since 2018 and previously spent 15 years at Invest Financial Corp and over two decades at Maquette Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she sells dry nail polish sets and owns a business making and selling handmade jewelry and accessories. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that provides access to affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

Matthew Waldorf is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Burr Ridge, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Lisa + Wally, Inc., a legal entity formed for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-driven investment strategies managed by third parties and provides advisory services primarily to individual clients rather than institutional or pension-plan investors.

Munther Abdallah is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has prior experience with Morgan Stanley and Merrill. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party analytics.

James Obrien is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, Clearbridge Investments, and Citigroup Global Markets. He also serves as Director of Family Office at JPB Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides access to financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with various investment strategies and operational tools.

Mark Wielinga is a financial advisor with Stifel in Orland Park, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2017 and previously at RBC Capital Markets Corporation from 2008 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in farming activities. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individual, institutional, and municipal clients, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and financial planning analyses, with clients retaining discretion over implementation.

Ronald Breier is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2002. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary program. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, includes ESG considerations, and leverages broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Alexander Kubiak is a financial advisor with Cetera based in Orland Park, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has held roles at firms including PricewaterhouseCoopers and Antares Capital, and currently owns and operates Kubiak Wealth Partners, LLC, and Kubiak Wealth Management. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a CPA providing tax and bookkeeping services through Kubiak and Kubiak CPAs Limited. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, diverse program options, and access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Albert Lazaro is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Joliet, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Edward Jones, Merrill, and 401k Benna, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning with a written Recommendation Report and ongoing advice tailored to dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Paul Caputo Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at BMO Bank, N.A., The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Mutual of Omaha Investor Services. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research and technology tools.

Richard Madal is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent since 2002 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his financial advisory role, he is a band member and serves as an elder and trustee at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based planning across a wide range of financial topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option.

Kevin Ketter is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Constellation and Exelon Nuclear Security. Outside of advising, he owns and operates a tax preparation business in Plainfield, IL. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Paul Deimling is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Transamerica Financial Advisors and Megent Financial. He is also the owner of P. Deimling Consulting, Inc., a financial services business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, with more than 10,000 advisors and over $256 billion in assets under management.

Michael Pine is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked at Patrick Engineering Inc. from 2016 to 2018. Based in Naperville, IL, he provides financial advisory services through Edward Jones. 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 and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Alan Hrizak is a Financial Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments since 2023. In his role, he collaborates with clients to develop plans aimed at achieving their short-term and long-term financial goals. He has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having served as a Private Client Advisor at JPMorgan Securities, LLC from 2019 to 2023. Prior to that, he was a Private Client Banker at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. from 2013 to 2019, and began his career as an Assistant Branch Manager Sales at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. from 2011 to 2013. Outside of his professional work, Alan has interests in comedy, fitness, movies, pets, reading, and traveling.