Dino Marnell is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. for 14 years and has operated Marnell Financial Services since 2001. Outside of advising, he serves on the boards of two LLCs involved in business decision-making and is a CPA involved in income tax and accounting consulting. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a wide network of financial advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services utilizing advanced portfolio construction tools and third-party platforms, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Carl Zegan is a financial advisor with Cetera in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Strategize Wealth Management Group, Inc. and Avantax Investment Services, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a volunteer board member for his local homeowners association and provides tax preparation services through Strategize Tax Services, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser offering a multi-manager platform that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, with access to both affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers across various program structures.

Ronald Ramos is a financial advisor at Cetera with nine years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His career includes roles at Avantax Investment Services and Avantax Insurance Agency, along with significant experience managing accounting and payroll functions at American Security Services Inc, a business he has been involved with since 1998. Ramos also owns Personalized Tax, which provides personal and corporate tax preparation and small business accounting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm servicing individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting advisors with model portfolios and access to third-party managers across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

John Demarco is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, accumulating 13 years with those firms before joining Ameriprise in 2022. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service providing written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Thomas Martyn is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at HBKS Wealth Advisors and SUNY Fredonia. Outside of his advisory role, he participates in ice crew activities at the United Center, assisting during Chicago Blackhawks games. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, access to managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Joanne Rincker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has 33 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers for 28 years before joining LPL Financial in 2021. Her prior business activities include work related to non-variable insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Brian Kiefer is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc for nine years. Kiefer is president of Kiefer Financial Group, where he writes life insurance and disability insurance for businesses and individuals. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and financial planning. The firm uses firm-provided asset-allocation tools and multiple advisory platforms to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client risk tolerances.

Anastacio Gamino Jr. is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Wayne Hummer Investments L.L.C., U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., and several other firms. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

John Vanderpool is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley, and Merrill. Outside of finance, he was involved in a painting business from 2014 to 2017. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide annual recommendation reports, emphasizing managed accounts and using algorithmic tools overseen by a dedicated committee.

Eric O'Neill is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in New Lenox, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, he worked at Cetera Advisor Networks from 2013 to 2018 and has been self-employed since 1996. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting services through his Financial ServiCenter business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and institutional platform solutions.

Kristen Rose is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Mark De Nicolo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including E*Trade Securities and TD Ameritrade. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Mazin Qureshi is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Chase, LCM Capital Management Inc., and FactSet. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and supports a large client base through both advisor-led and online platforms.

Jacky Smith is a financial advisor at Stifel with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member on the Economic Development Advisory Board in Orland Park, IL. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which focus on capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to inform asset allocation and planning analyses.

Michael Chong is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial, LLC for 14 years before joining Ameriprise in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Voyage Financial Group, LLC, a business focused on business development, marketing, and sales services for clients. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendations. The firm delivers these services through a centralized consulting team in partnership with its financial advisors and utilizes algorithmic automation alongside oversight committees to support its planning process.

Michael Shackel is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent since 2002. In addition to his advisory role, Shackel serves as the Supervisor on the Lemont Township Board in Cook County, Illinois, overseeing government operations and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, providing comprehensive written recommendations across multiple financial planning areas. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services while maintaining them as separate engagements.

Jack Strimel is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held various roles outside the financial sector, including positions in healthcare, education, and customer service. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base ranging from retail and institutional investors to registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and systematic methodologies to construct model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Joseph O'Donnell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009 and previously worked at Associated Securities Corp. and Associated Planners Investment Advisory Inc. He is involved with Anam Cara Wealth Management and Sequoia Financial Network in roles related to investment and insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of solutions including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory strategies.

Joseph Kalinsky is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Downers Grove, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and over 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Charles Hansen is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lisle, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. He has been with various Morgan Stanley entities since 2012, with a brief period outside the industry. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm employs structured planning tools and investment modeling techniques to support its services and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.