Cynthia Byrd is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones, where she has worked since 1999. She has 37 years of industry experience, including prior work at Polo National Bank and First Bank South. Outside of her advisory role, she and her spouse are joint owners of commercial property and farmland in Oregon, Illinois. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Joshua Greenfield is a CFP® with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing, where he has worked since 2016, and previously worked at A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. from 2002 to 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing family-owned investment-related rental properties and farmland. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Stephen Knutson is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, offering over 20 years of experience in the financial industry. He provides expertise in areas including investing, retirement planning, family wealth management, institutional consulting, small business strategies, philanthropic planning, and tax mitigation strategies. Additionally, Stephen supports clients with specialized services encompassing banking, credit, financing, retirement options, and trust services. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from DePaul University and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation. Stephen emphasizes building lasting client relationships based on trust, transparency, and tailored financial advice that aligns with individual priorities and goals. His professional philosophy centers on helping clients identify what is most important and offering guidance on efficiently supporting those values. Outside of his professional role, Stephen is involved with organizations such as the Aurora Sportsmen's Club and contributes to community groups including 21st Century Game Film at Harlem High School, Carlson Ice Arena, and First Covenant Church. His personal interests include boating, hunting, ice hockey, music, running, scuba diving, swimming, tennis, woodworking, and spending time with his family.

Matthew Montalbano is a CFP® with 27 years of experience currently affiliated with RBC Capital Markets in Rockford, IL. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and City National Bank since 2018. He serves on the Board of Directors for The Workforce Connection, an organization focused on workforce development. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with portfolio management and financial planning services tailored to clients’ risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Adam Ludwig is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2016 and previously worked at IPI Wealth Management, Inc. He serves as a board director at Exchange State Bank and is an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through thousands of financial professionals. The firm offers access to multiple platforms and custodians, proprietary model strategies, and third-party advisory services.

Alec Gober is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving as a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor. In this role, he works closely with clients to understand their priorities and develop strategies aimed at achieving their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. Alec provides guidance on a range of financial topics, including general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected expenses. He also offers access to Bank of America specialists for services related to banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Alec holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His educational background includes a High School Diploma from Polo Community High School, an Associate's Degree from Sauk Valley Community College, and a Bachelor's Degree from Western Illinois University, where he also attended prior without degree conferment. Alec emphasizes building ongoing relationships with clients to provide continuous advice and guidance as their financial needs evolve.

Thomas Custer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rockford, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that uses structured discovery tools and firm-approved methodologies to model outcomes. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Charles Schaeffer is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. He has held roles at Edward Jones since 2020 and previously worked at Fastenal and Brothers Country Supply. 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 and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Kristine White is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. She has worked at Cambridge since 2020 and previously held roles at VOYA Financial Advisors and Waterside Financial Advisors, where she has also provided tax and accounting services as a CPA and enrolled agent. In addition to her advisory work, she operates as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, 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 under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Peter Junor is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the CSMJ group of Merrill in 2016, where he collaborates with a team to assist clients in identifying their primary financial goals and developing tailored wealth management strategies. His services include asset allocation, education funding, retirement planning, tax minimization strategies, estate planning, and ongoing implementation and maintenance of these plans. Peter holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., as well as Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in Economics and Finance from Illinois State University in Normal, IL. His areas of focus encompass college education planning, divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Outside of his professional work, Peter's personal interests include camping, golfing, and traveling.

Suzanne Holt is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 29 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and Regulus Financial Group. In addition to her advisory work, she is president and CEO of The Front Line Foundation, which supports fallen first responders and military personnel, and leads a large global sales team as an independent consultant and Silver Senior Vice President with Norwex. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and access to third-party money managers. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various program structures and has over $256 billion in assets under management.

Vanessa Day is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2008. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group provides consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, using a combination of in-house and third-party managers and offering a range of investment strategies and overlays.

Angela Whittenburg is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Randall Wealth Management and Alden Debes. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals and manages a multi-billion dollar asset base across multiple platforms and custodians.

Michael Donnelly is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Rockford, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 27 years of industry experience, all spent at Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he is a silent partner in an educational business focused on civics and citizenship. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Erin Calkins is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert Baird since 2005 and holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member of B&B Tool Company and the Pregnancy Care Center in Rockford, IL. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises a broad range of clients including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services using a mix of in-house and third-party managers, covering traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Ronald Brierton is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Rockford, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored portfolio management and financial planning services through various advisory programs, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

John Manis is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Rockford, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones for his entire advisory career, beginning in 2013. 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 and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Allan Larson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Caledonia, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and having 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in franchise consulting. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm also delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Lisa Capriotti Angileri is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Rockford Preferred Insurance Services LLC and Pruco Securities, LLC for over 20 years. Her background includes service and sales related to medical insurance and variable insurance products. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Michael Hibbard is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and Alpine Trust & Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is a member of SWAG Pro, LLC, a business unrelated to investment services. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm combines a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.