Bradford Richardson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Plainfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005 and also maintains a long-term affiliation with Ellis & Associates. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a football official on a part-time basis. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to provide tailored, written recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Todd Abramson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Calamos Advisors LLC, Edward Jones, and Northern Trust. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining algorithmic modeling and tax-efficient strategies to provide tailored, written recommendation reports delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Seth Pietrini is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Invesco Advisers, Inc. and Powershares Capital Management. Pietrini is also the owner and operations manager of Legacy Wealth Advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients, offering tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting through analytical tools and various advisory programs.

Michael New is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and previously held positions at BMO Harris Financial Advisors, U.S. Bancorp Investments, Fifth Third Securities, and Banc of America Investment 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Jacob Page is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 63 and Series 66 license and six years of industry experience. He worked at Wells Fargo for eleven years before joining Edward Jones in 2023. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Lori Galbraith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Fifth Third Securities, First Midwest Bank, Waddell & Reed, and Infinex Investments. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Nicholas Styczen is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at SPC, Sigma Financial Corporation, Ameriprise, and A.G. Edwards & Sons. Nicholas also owns Styczen Financial Inc., a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a wide range of investment strategies implemented by its advisors.

Gabriel Siracusano is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Naperville, Illinois. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2023 and has a background as a student spanning 20 years. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu and tailored recommendations using Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Diane Williams is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2020 and previously held roles at Avantax Investment Services and Avantax Advisory Services. Outside of her advisory work, she prepares individual income tax returns through her involvement with Susan S. Lewis, Ltd., a CPA firm. 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 portfolios, and third-party asset management, supported by advanced operational tools and a broad platform that includes insurance and banking partnerships.

Cheryl Duncan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Naperville, IL, where she has worked since 2012, accumulating 13 years of industry experience. She is also associated with Nature's Sunshine Products, a nutritional supplements business. 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 strategies, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Miguel Jimenez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at TIAA and TIAA-CREF for 13 years before joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank in 2019. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Troy Wallace is a financial advisor with Stifel in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for Earthen Vessels Outreach, an inner-city after-school mentoring program in Pittsburgh. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary analysis and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support client decision-making.

Yiqing Dong is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with seven years of industry experience. She has held roles at Ameriprise since 2019 and previously worked at the National Immigration Forum and World Relief Corp. Dong serves on the boards of A Rocha USA and World Relief, contributing to nonprofit governance. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a retirement income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Michael Mcgriff is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2012, following roles at Valic Financial Advisors, TIAA-CREF, LaSalle Financial Services, and DWS Investment Management Americas. Mcgriff is based in Naperville, Illinois. His firm, Strategic Advisers LLC—a Fidelity Investments company—provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic methods to construct model portfolios and serves in advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

Michael Seagren is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2023. Prior to this role, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2023. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in musical entertainment through a business called Bradley Hides Music LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options including retirement, education, risk management, and specialized services such as business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, which clients may implement through various brokerage or advisory programs.

Hugh Coonrod Jr. is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He previously worked at Linsco/Private Ledger Corp for 16 years and Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. for 2 years. He is the sole owner of Coonrod Financial Services, which offers securities and insurance products. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by technology and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Thomas Hennessy is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with over 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and previously held roles at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and John Matsock & Associates. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser servicing individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research and operational tools.

James Filson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers for over three decades. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Bryan Parrish is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Naperville, IL, holding the Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at First Command Advisory Services and related entities from 2016 to 2023, and briefly at Geiger Wealth in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property ownership unrelated to brokerage or agent activities. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative investment due diligence process.

Vincent Arena is a financial advisor with Merrill located in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having four years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Bank of America N.A., E*TRADE Securities LLC, and Comcast. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing two business ventures: Arena Connections LLC, focused on real estate investment and property rehabbing, and Vinstar Ventures LLC, where he is a general partner managing an Amazon decoration sales business. 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 strategies designed by internal and third-party managers for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.