Nicola Hughes is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Bank of America, Merrill, and Wintrust Financial. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Daniette Williams Cerda is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at JP Morgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and CitiGroup. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in online activewear sales through Zyia Active. 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 and investment strategies, managing over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Curtis Andrews is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2011. Outside of finance, he owns Curtis Andrews Photography, LLC, primarily focusing on personal and family portraits. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program that emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research, with an investment approach that may include ESG considerations and broader derivatives capabilities.

Mark Larson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 36 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Bank of America, Merrill, TD Ameritrade, and Charles Schwab. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, 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, leveraging a large network of advisors and various technology tools to support investment strategies.

Jon Theeke Jr. is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Aurora, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its predecessor, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Theeke serves on the Cornerstone Foundation board for Lutheran Social Services Illinois, participating in fundraising and outreach activities. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services for individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, offering goal-based financial planning without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority. The firm’s approach allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option while maintaining separate services.

Forrest White II is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Aurora, IL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Arturo Ramirez is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at BMO Harris Financial Advisors, Inc., Edward Jones, and CitiFinancial Services LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Lauren Zick is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds a Series 66 designation. She has seven years of industry experience and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2019. Prior to that, she held roles at Circulation, Inc. and Smart Vision Labs, Inc. Lauren also has experience related to St. John's University and Tanglewood Kennels, LLC. Merrill, together 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 investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional investors.

Justin Broderick is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Ameriprise/Eric M Larson & Associates, Fisher Investments, William Blair, and Amazon. 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 and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

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.

Thomas Wagner is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Alera Investment Advisors, Triad Advisors, GCG Financial, and Securian Financial Services. He is also affiliated with Guide Wealth Partners, where he serves clients on investment, insurance, and planning needs. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

David Erickson is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007 and worked previously at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. from 2005 to 2007. He serves as Vice President of the Yorkville Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the Oswego Police Pension Board. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a wide range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

David Bucciferro is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with OSAIC since 2024, following a 23-year tenure at Woodbury Financial Services. He is also the owner of DFB United Financial, LLC, where he sells fixed annuities and traditional life insurance products as an independent insurance agent. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach includes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, providing advisors with discretionary management options and access to third-party managers and proprietary investment models.

Lucas Fisher is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Yorkville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry experience in 2026. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked in various roles including positions at Superior Beverage and attended Iowa State University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Connor Longust is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial, LLC, Leelyn Smith, LLC, Fifth Third Bank, Bloomington Normal Water Reclamation District, and Illinois State University. He is based in Aurora, Illinois. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and provides a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Robert Pachciarz is the sole advisor at Pinnacle Financial Planning in Aurora, Illinois, with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Elevated Capital Advisors, LLC. Pinnacle Financial Planning provides investment advice and financial planning to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, and estates through recommending and monitoring third-party money managers rather than directly managing client assets. The firm combines a solicitor/referral model with fixed-fee financial planning and an affiliated insurance sales activity.