Raymond Kermend is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and ABN AMRO Financial Services. His other business activities include involvement with Partnerland LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advisory services delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

George Teng is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Lisle, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 27 years before joining Mass Mutual Investors Services in 2017. Teng is also an insurance agent affiliated with MetLife Trails. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative annual planning engagements that utilize firm-approved analytical tools.

Scott Lange is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lisle, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Michael Massaro is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 credential and has 17 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Avantax Investment Services, Avantax Advisory Services, and 1st Global Advisors, with additional experience in his own CPA firm. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a commercial real estate investment company and is involved in hardware and software sales through a technology consulting business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Alonzo Hinton is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Edward Jones, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and instructor at Chicagoland Christian Center Embassy, participates on a scholarship review committee at Chicago State University, and sits on the board of directors for Union Street Gallery. Merrill 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, and various institutional investors.

Richard Ristau is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and over 24 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Acting President of the Board of Directors for Home 2 Home Project, a nonprofit that furnishes homes for families moving out of shelters. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans and provides both fiduciary financial planning and market-making activities.

David Condon is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Homer Glen, IL, and has six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2020, he worked at Axa Equitable and AxA Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he officiates college baseball games during the spring months for the NCAA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

James Burner Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is a general partner in Burner Farms LP, a family farm in Naperville. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than 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, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Gregory Pfaff is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera since 1996 and operates an independent tax preparation business, Accounting & Tax Associates, which he owns and has run since 1988. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with various program structures.

Komalpreet Kaur is a financial advisor at Stifel in Naperville, IL, with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at UBS Financial Services, Fidelity Brokerage Services, Merrill, and Bank of America. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, 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.

Charles Nunley is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, BDO USA LLC, and Sheffield & Company. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients meeting certain net-worth criteria.

Brett Kribs is a financial advisor at Stifel with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2009 and holds the Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he is the managing member of Bravo Kilo LLC, which advises on real estate purchases. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and nonprofit organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and planning analyses.

Larry Loethen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Plainfield, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages several investment-related businesses, including LBL Financial Services, LLC and Stockton Wealth Management, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, utilizing proprietary research and tools, with planning engagements typically provided on a discrete basis tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth thresholds.

Jesse Diaz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 30 years of industry experience. He worked at UBS Financial Services from 2008 to 2019 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2019. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

David Sesterhenn is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mokena, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018, with prior roles at Cole Parmer and Polyair Corporation. 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 under management through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of investment strategies and affiliated services under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Bivins is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. In this role, he supports clients and their families by crafting personalized financial plans aimed at navigating complex markets and securing their financial futures. Prior to his current role, Michael worked as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2025 and at Modern Woodmen of America from 2022 to 2023. His experience spans various aspects of financial representation and investment consulting. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Michael's personal interests include beach activities, family activities, and music.

Alyssa Sheehy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Lisle, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch, State Farm, and Echo Global Logistics. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and approved tools to model outcomes, with clients responsible for plan implementation and updates.

Christine Miller is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2012 and previously worked at Petco in 2017. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Jennifer Adams is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with nine years of experience, currently with Edward Jones since 2017. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2013 to 2016. 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 affiliated investment products. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and emphasizes both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Fatima Calvillo Ortiz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has held various positions within J.P. Morgan entities since 2007, as well as roles at PoshMark and Airbnb. 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 an ESG eligibility framework to support its recommendations.