Joshua Van Namen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked in the financial services sector since 2006, including 16 years at Country Insurance & Financial Services before joining Edward Jones in 2022. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment advisory programs and maintains a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Adam Scheerer is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Downers Grove, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. He has been with Thrivent and its affiliated entities since 2024 and has prior experience at H&R Block and in state government roles. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering written recommendations on a wide range of financial topics without implementing those recommendations. The firm combines goal-based planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option, maintaining a separation between planning and portfolio management services.

Jennifer Freymark is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones in Glen Ellyn, IL since 2013. She is also a certified Body Pump and Spinning instructor and serves as Treasurer for the Hadley Junior High PTA, managing budgets and bookkeeping. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products while operating under a fiduciary standard.

Robert Jones is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 44 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2023, he worked for FSC Securities Corporation for 30 years and has been associated with Lincoln National Life since 1980. He is also the owner of Jones Insurance Agency, which sells and services life and health insurance. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services utilizing model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by multiple program options and a complex affiliate network.

Jeffrey Meyers is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Edward Jones since 2008, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in property rental management in Wheaton, Illinois. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including retirement plans, corporate entities, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Brian Ahern is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at several firms including Cetera Advisor Networks and Total Clarity Wealth Management. Ahern is also involved in non-variable insurance activities. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered primarily by investment adviser representatives using a variety of investment strategies and operational support tools.

Benjamin Frick is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, based in Glen Ellyn, IL, with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors, Ascensus, and LaSalle St Securities. 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 through a non-discretionary program supported by centralized due diligence and a manager solutions team.

Jerome Gendron is a financial advisor at Stifel with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc. since 2001. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a business refurbishing and selling musical instruments. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and nonprofit entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment strategy methodology.

Amanda Welter is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked within various Fidelity entities since 2007. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to diverse clients, including retail and institutional investors, using a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, fund advisory services, and model portfolios, with oversight that addresses conflicts of interest.

Diego Facio Guzman is a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he collaborates with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies tailored to help achieve those objectives. He provides ongoing advice and adapts portfolios to address changes in clients' situations. Diego holds the professional designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his High School Diploma from Larkin High School.

Jorn Erik Madsen is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Edward Jones and Mutual of Omaha. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm uses a variety of advisory models and third-party managers to deliver services, covering mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Raymond Meiers is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Morgan Stanley, Centric Wealth Management, and roles outside finance such as at Eagle Brook Country Club. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers these services as standalone or combined with managed-account programs, emphasizing periodic reviews and detailed written recommendations across a broad range of planning topics.

Tyler Mccoy is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank from 2016 to 2021. 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 range of financial planning and portfolio management services supported by a large network of advisors and integrated technology tools.

Taher Assaf is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services in Lisle, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Co, First Merchants Corp, and Breeze. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, providing clients with written recommendations based on detailed analyses and firm-approved tools.

Theresa Hahn is a CFP® certificant and Series 66 licensee working with LPL Financial in Downers Grove, IL. She has seven years of industry experience, including five years at Barcodes, Inc. prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

David Herbst is a CFP® professional with 40 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2005 and previously spent three years with Wells Fargo Advisors. Herbst has led Herbst Financial Services since 2011 and was also involved with Herbst Financial Advisors, Inc. from 2006 to 2018. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a large network of advisors with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Marissa Campbell is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has held multiple roles at firms including Morton, Campbell & Shannon and MM Campbell Financial, Inc., where she serves as an officer. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with supporting branch operations and client development through her roles in affiliated business entities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports clients through advisory programs, municipal finance, and specialized retirement plan services.

Lade Kasim is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Naperville, IL, with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, Kasim worked in various roles including at Blue Rams Technology and founded MISAK LLC, a fragrance line. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors, offering non-discretionary written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Jeffrey Grange is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Based in Lisle, IL, his career has been focused within the Morgan Stanley organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Its financial planning process involves structured discovery and firm-approved tools, with advisory services centered on planning rather than individual security recommendations.

Wendell Claver is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in developing personalized wealth management strategies designed to help individuals and families preserve and grow their wealth through risk-efficient approaches tailored to each investor's goals. Wendell's expertise includes college education planning, executive and equity compensation services, family wealth management, retirement income strategies, and portfolio management. He has 15 years of experience as a professional trader, providing him with a deep understanding of financial market risks and asset allocation. Wendell holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Michigan and is designated as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is fluent in both English and Spanish. Wendell is affiliated with the University of Michigan Crew Team and actively participates in community activities through Compass Church. He lives in the Chicago suburbs with his wife and three children, and enjoys biking, cooking, football, painting, running, scuba diving, skiing, traveling, volleyball, and spending time with his family.