James Jaramillo is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Partners with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with firms including LPL Financial and Sheridan Road Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the Brighton Ridge Homeowners Association in Mequon, Wisconsin. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients, and features a notable retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capability.

Christopher Bowling is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Fifth Third Securities since 2014 and at Fifth Third Bank since 2007. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple managed account programs and portfolios, emphasizing customized risk profiles and a range of investment strategies, and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Andrew Schniers is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and ten years of industry experience. He has worked at Citigroup since 2018 and previously held roles at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank from 2015 to 2018. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager investment strategies and operates with significant institutional scale, including in-house research and roles as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Lashawn Johnson is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has been with CitiBank since 2013. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with internal oversight and provides bespoke solutions for large relationships, combining large institutional scale with unique market roles.

Michael Dipiero is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 16 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at Hornor Townsend & Kent, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, AssetMark Brokerage, Centurion Capital Group, and Capital Brokerage Corporation. He serves as Director of Investments at Coltiva Wealth Planning Partners, focusing on financial planning and insurance. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a wide range of institutional and individual clients, including plan sponsors. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education, managing approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serving notable clients such as sovereign wealth funds.

Mike Melek is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at LPL Financial, BMO Harris Bank, The Huntington Investment Company, and Wells Fargo. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including in-house research and derivatives trading, and provides multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through both discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Timothy March is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. since 2020 and previously spent 12 years at First Trust Portfolios L.P. He is based in Wheaton, IL and holds a Series 66 license. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser with over 500 advisors serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm provides a range of services including advisory programs, financial planning, retirement and investment consulting, brokerage, insurance products, and select M&A advisory services.

Tarina Rodgers is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Before joining Citigroup in 2022, she worked at Merrill, the University of Phoenix, J.P. Morgan Securities, and JP Morgan Chase Bank. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset and multi-manager investment programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including in-house research and acting as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Robert Pacheco is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Transamerica since 2012. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with the Heartland Institute of Financial Education, providing financial literacy courses to groups. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering both fee-based advisory programs and commission-based insurance and brokerage products.

Kim Rasmussen is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. Rasmussen also serves as a board member of The Danish Home Association and is involved with estate planning services through Net Law Group Inc. and LegacyShield Solutions, Inc. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory and broker-dealer services, including proprietary model portfolios and access to third-party money managers, with both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Ella Branham is a financial advisor with Mariner, holding a Series 65 designation and beginning her career in 2026. She has been affiliated with Mariner and Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2025. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolio strategies supported by in-house research and third-party managers, and provides integrated tax, accounting, and financial wellness services.

Phillip Pardo is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 24 years of industry experience and has been with Transamerica since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Legacy Shield Solutions, focusing on estate planning services. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers to implement its advisory strategies.

Joshua Green is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at T. Rowe Price, American Funds, and Invesco. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through more than 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of services including wrap-fee advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and investment management consulting, utilizing both proprietary strategies and third-party model providers.

Richard Ceffalio Jr. is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 31 years of industry experience, including previous roles at LPL Financial, Wells Fargo Clearing, UBS Financial Services, and A. G. Edwards & Sons. Outside of his advisory work, Mr. Ceffalio is a licensed insurance agent. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutions through a network of independent advisers. The firm offers a broad range of services such as portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing multiple program structures and technology tools to support advisors and clients.

Austin Mc Donnell is a CFP® certificant with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Corient. His prior roles include positions at Balasa Dinverno Foltz LLC, Northwestern Mutual, and Indiana University. Outside of his advisory work, Mc Donnell volunteers as a financial mentor for 3rd Decade, providing pro bono personal financial planning guidance. Corient offers investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach that incorporates in-house strategies, third-party managers, and risk management tools to align portfolios with client objectives.

Kendall Guyton Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Bank of America, and PNC Bank. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm utilizes multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with internal oversight and incorporates both discretionary and non-discretionary models, serving a broad client base including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals.

Courtney Lach is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. in Wheaton, IL. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience, including 10 years with Morgan Stanley. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and consulting services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions that combine proprietary strategies and third-party models.

Deborah Feldman is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Hightower Advisors since 2017 and previously spent 11 years at Leonetti & Associates, LLC. Feldman is based in Buffalo Grove, IL. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm’s advisory model emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, offering access to affiliated and third-party managers along with proprietary research and a variety of investment vehicles.

Danuta Durkiewicz is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management. Her prior work includes roles at MissionSquare Investment Services, Bank of America, Merrill, and Fifth Third Securities. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio option that employs algorithm-driven risk assessment and third-party-managed investment models.

Nicholas Swan is an advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, he was involved with several churches in various roles from 2007 to 2025. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through a network of over 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of services including advisory programs, financial planning, investment management, brokerage services, insurance products, and M&A advisory services.