Sijo Job is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, he was associated with J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase for over a decade. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a dietary consultant through his company, S Job Health, Inc. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a large network of advisors.

Kenneth Robbins is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2016. He has worked in the financial advisory field since 2011, with previous roles as a Financial Advisor at BMO Harris Financial Advisors, Inc. from 2012 to 2016 and at PNC Investments from 2011 to 2012. Kenneth focuses on developing flexible retirement plans tailored to his clients' evolving needs, aiming to help grow and protect their wealth over time. He emphasizes listening to his clients to understand what is important to them and guiding them through significant financial decisions and uncertain times. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License. Outside of his professional career, Kenneth's personal interests include baseball, family activities, and fitness.

Janet Barnard Weiland is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at American Financial Network Inc, United Fidelity Funding Corp, and Hartford Financial Services, Inc. She is also involved in sales of investment-related products and receives additional compensation for referrals related to home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors is a large-scale institution serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program that employs largely model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Derek Hartmann is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has been with LPL Financial since 2019. Outside of his advisory work, he occasionally caddies at a private golf club and is involved in restoration work through a separate business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual and institutional clients through a broad network. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, using model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across various asset classes.

Elayne Banks is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. She has worked with various Cetera entities since 2008 and previously spent seven years at Ameriprise. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as president of the New Hope Club of Liberty Baptist Church auxiliary group and is the recording secretary for the Woodlawn Gardens Condominium Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services, with a multi-manager platform that supports a range of investment strategies and program structures.

Jennifer Wilcoxen is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has worked with Cetera and its related entities since 2013 and previously spent over a decade at Exemplar Financial Network. Wilcoxen is also a branch manager for Tartan Financial Services, LLC, a financial services DBA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm supporting a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple program structures and affiliated managers.

Jeff Fjeldheim is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously operated Fjeldheim Financial Group for 15 years and worked with Raymond James Financial Services for 17 years. Fjeldheim maintains ownership of Fjeldheim Financial Group, LLC, primarily to manage the wind-down of his prior independent advisory business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, delivering written recommendations focused on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines proprietary research and modeling with advisory and brokerage solutions through affiliated entities.

Ann Jenkins is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise since 2018, following a 20-year tenure at Fidelity Brokerage Services. Outside of her advisory role, she has a long-standing position with Petsmart. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Kimaron Gardner is a financial advisor with Stifel in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007 and concurrently serves as a shareholder, officer, and director at Gardner Building & Development Inc., a land ownership and development business he has been involved with since 1990. Gardner is also a board member and secretary of The Grove at Wynstone Homeowners' Association. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and planning analyses intended to support client decision-making.

Larry Ekstrom is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 47 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2009 and 2015, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the advisory board of the Swedish American Museum and participates on the board and finance committee of the Barrington Area Conservation Trust. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Steve Apostolopoulos is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Schaumburg, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has also worked at Commar since 1982. 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 across more than 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Scott Holzer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs for individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning services, utilizing structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

John Pekar is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2013. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Robin Drost is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Palatine, IL, with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at BMO Harris Financial Advisors and BMO Harris Bank, totaling 11 years before joining LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Kenneth Munao is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with various Morgan Stanley entities since 2007, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of Daddy's Dip Racing Stable. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that incorporate firm-approved tools and strategies tailored to client needs.

Oscar Villalva is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with individuals and families to develop personalized financial strategies that address education planning, family wealth management, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. He provides guidance on various financial matters including investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected events, and also connects clients with Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Oscar holds a Bachelor's Degree from Escuela Bancaria y Comercial and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is fluent in both English and Spanish, enabling him to serve a diverse client base. Outside of his professional work, Oscar enjoys playing soccer and tennis, and spending time with his family.

Carlos Zepeda is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan and Bank of America/Merrill throughout his career. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Daniel Savas is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial since 2009. He has held roles at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2004. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of Savas Sweet Spoonfuls LLC, which operates a Menchie's Frozen Yogurt franchise managed by his spouse. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate and institutional investors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary investment consulting using analytical tools and supports both advisory programs and institutional portfolio management.

Christopher Folmar is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked briefly at LSC Communications. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Athena Robbins is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. She is currently with Cetera and has worked previously at Avantax Investment Services, Inc. and 1st Global Advisors, Inc. She is also involved with Carmines, Robbins & Company, Plc, where she assists with reviewing tax returns. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering a multi-manager investment platform with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options.