Michael Wright is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in commercial real estate ownership and management in Morris, Illinois. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both 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 is notable for its extensive retail advisor and branch network and offers various specialized services such as tax-efficient investing and securities-based lending.

Jeffrey Prentice is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 33 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Securian Financial Services, Financial Design Group, and positions managing his own firm, Prentice Financial Services, Inc. He is also involved in life settlements through approved vendors associated with Cetera. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management options through a multi-manager platform, combining affiliated and third-party managers with various program structures and custodial relationships.

Gerald Rife III is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable Advisors, US Waterproofing, and The Flying Locksmiths. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm's advisory process incorporates centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research, supporting a range of eligible investment strategies.

Brian Graf is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011, having previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Cetera Wealth Services. 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 other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by extensive operational tools and a broad platform of non-advisory financial services.

Federico Rodriguez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2009. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their program emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Marc Desmarteau is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 21 years of industry experience, with prior roles at VOYA Financial Advisors and Waddell & Reed. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in independently owned businesses including a college funding resource and provides seminars on veterans benefits. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management and provides access to third-party advisers and proprietary model strategies.

Michael Malone is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with J.P. Morgan entities since 2017. His prior experience includes a position at Nissan in 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model allocations and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Benjamen Sisk is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2008. He holds a Series 66 license and operates out of Minooka, IL. Outside of his advisory role, Sisk is the owner of a rental property business, Sisk Properties, LLC. 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 with a large network of financial advisors, offering a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Alvaro Zavala Jr. is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2018, following prior roles at US Bank and H&R Block. 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. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Robert Naselli is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, bringing four years of industry experience. He has also been the owner of Topel Forman LLC, a tax preparation and accounting firm, since 1997. Naselli’s background includes prior roles at Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. and long-term involvement with Topel Forman LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, offering various investment strategies supported by research and technology, and manages over $819 billion in discretionary assets through a large network of advisors.

Joseph Backlund is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Yorkville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Connor Group and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a sports collectibles venture, planning to sell items through trade shows and online platforms. 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. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model allocations and incorporates broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Nathan Mc Catty is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lockport, IL, bringing eight years of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked in real estate with Century 21 and had brief roles at Wells Fargo and Houlihans Restaurants. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individuals and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Tricia Bivens is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently with Robert Baird & Co. since 2022. Her prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance, LPL Financial, and Herbst Financial Advisors. Outside of her advisory work, she is an Independent Certified OPTAVIA Wellness Coach, providing health coaching to individuals. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients with consulting and portfolio management services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Scott Segobiano is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Joliet, IL, holding CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at Aerotek from 2015 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Ariel Monsivais Jr. is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience and is currently affiliated with Cetera. His career includes roles at LPL Financial, CUNA Brokerage Services, and Grainger. Outside of financial services, he has experience in customer service at Lowe’s Home Improvement, where he worked for several years. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Kimberly Burbank is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with seven years of experience at Thrivent Investment Management and prior experience at Marquette Bank spanning 17 years. She serves as a board member for Love Smiles, a nonprofit organization supporting pediatric cancer patients and their families through storytelling and care packages. Additionally, she is Vice President and a scholarship committee member of the Lincoln Way Area Business Women's Organization, which awards scholarships to local women pursuing higher education. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm’s planning approach includes a broad range of topics and can be combined with its managed-account program under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Daniel Degraaf is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2019, with prior experience at Stepan Chemical and APC Plumbing Co. Degraaf is also the owner of Athena Capital Management LLC, where he acts in a fiduciary capacity. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by research and advisor-facing technology tools.

Joseph Cerullo Jr. is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for nine years at Allegiant Commodity Group. 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 services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Arthur Karman is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 54 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999. Prior to this, he was associated with Axa Advisors, LLC for 21 years. He also operates a business under the name Karman & Associates. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, utilizing third-party asset managers and LPL-sponsored advisory programs.

Ryan Sharp is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lockport, IL, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.