Sharon Piet is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been affiliated with Raymond James since 2022. She is also associated with My Advisor & Planner LLC, where she serves as a wealth manager. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Mc Kenzie Quinn is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab, Quinn held roles at Jonny Cabs, Coopers Hawk Winery and Restaurant, Dave and Busters, and American Airlines. Quinn is also involved with Jonny Cabs and Coopers Hawk Winery and Restaurant outside of the financial sector. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset model portfolio approach alongside centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Michael Forte is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Schaumburg, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2002, including over two decades at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary advisory options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational structures.

Terence Prokop is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2023. Prior to this, he held positions at Westpoint/MassMutual Life Insurance Company and Denis Kelly/Wespoint/Mass Mutual, and has experience in education with Teach For America and local school districts. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, using forward-looking capital market assumptions to build model asset allocations within a non-discretionary framework.

Alexander Senyshyn is a CFP® with nine years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing and has previously worked at firms including Private Advisor Group, Fidelity Investments, and LPL Financial. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes a wide range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Michael Slowik is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Strategic Advisors Inc and Fidelity Brokerage Services, Inc. since 1993. His current tenure at Fidelity Investments began in 2025, following seven years at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, leveraging proprietary fundamental research combined with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm’s offerings include discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolios constructed using systematic methodologies from a broad investable universe.

Sunita Malhotra is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. She worked at Pruco Securities, LLC for 36 years before joining LPL Enterprise in 2024. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm typically uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers and various financial planning services.

Robert Bauer is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 43 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at LPL Financial since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at EMRJ, LLC, Regal Holdings, Palatine Chamber of Commerce, and Waddell & Reed, Inc. 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.

Sean Bradshaw is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Naperville, IL, and has 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Edward Jones since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is a property owner involved in self-rental property management. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment options under a fiduciary standard.

Colin Gleason is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with over 14 years of industry experience, including a lengthy tenure at Northern Trust. He holds a Series 66 designation and is based in St. Charles, Illinois. 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 and investment solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jordan Hennings is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management holding a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Wintrust Financial, CUSD 200 Wheaton Warrenville South High School, and Firmatek LLC. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management for institutional clients.

Timothy Caulfield is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 41 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Hilltop Securities Inc. and Mesirow Financial, Inc. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a broad range of investment products including mutual funds, ETFs, and fund-of-funds.

Simon Waz is a financial advisor with Ameriprise based in Warrenville, IL. He holds a Series 66 designation and joined Ameriprise in 2025. Prior to his advisory role, he worked in construction and has been involved with the HDS Eagles Soccer Academy since 2021. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning that combines proprietary investment research and tools with personalized recommendations.

Laura Toms is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 30 years of industry experience. She is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors, joining in 2023, and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Since 2023, she has ownership interests in Great Lakes Asset Management LLC and Elesty LLC, both investment-related businesses based in Naperville, IL. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold. The firm offers a broad range of planning solutions supported by proprietary research and tools, with planning engagements typically structured as discrete projects.

Sardia Buari Wypych is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm employs a due diligence process that combines quantitative and qualitative research, with an emphasis on forward-looking capital market assumptions and an ESG eligibility framework.

Charles Douglas is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, and he also serves as president of Microtax, a tax preparation and accounting business he has operated since 1994. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser with a large nationwide network of independent advisors, providing a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers multiple program options including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies, managing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Erik Ford is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. His career includes prior roles at Merrill, LPL Financial, and 1st Global firms. He serves as a trustee and board member for the Science and Arts Academy, a private school in Des Plaines, IL. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals and institutions such as pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a large network of Financial Professionals and manages assets across multiple platforms and custodians.

Jennifer Mcadams is a Series 66-registered advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent Financial and its investment management arm since 2014. 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 analyses and offers planning engagements separate from managed-account services, with an emphasis on periodic reviews and client-driven implementation.

Michael Procaccio is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cetera and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2004 and runs Pro Financial Services Group Inc, a tax preparation and bookkeeping firm. In addition to his advisory work, he has experience in health insurance sales and real estate activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers, operating with significant scale and multiple program structures.

Shawna Tutt is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2025. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, previously serving as a Central Relationship Manager from 2023 to 2025 and as a Transition Services Specialist from 2022 to 2023. Prior to joining Fidelity, Shawna worked as a Private Client Banker at Chase Bank from 2020 to 2022. Shawna focuses on serving clients with patience, clarity, and genuine care, emphasizing what matters most to them. She aims to build trust and simplify each step of the financial planning process to make it approachable, supportive, and grounded in real connection. Outside of her professional work, Shawna enjoys comedy, cooking and baking, family activities, fitness, social events with friends, and music.