Troy De Filippis is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2018 and is also the owner of an e-commerce business specializing in discount auto parts and accessories. Additionally, he co-owns a real estate limited partnership and provides tax preparation services through his financial group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management programs and access to multiple third-party and affiliated money managers within a multi-manager platform.

Colin Marquardt is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Elgin, IL, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, he worked for nine years at Libertyville Bank & Trust Co. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing member of Blackhawk Property Investments LLC, which manages and leases rental properties. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Victor Giordano is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2018, with prior experience at TD Ameritrade and Scottrade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a comprehensive alternative investments program.

Michael Bruce is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. He is based in Barrington, Illinois. 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 that utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Anthony Cascio Mariana is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2013. He holds the Series 66 and has been based in St Charles, IL. Outside his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a rental property in Naperville, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and provides a range of investment strategies and affiliated services under a fiduciary standard.

Paul Vanecek is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Villa Park, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Old National Bank, First Midwest Bank, and U.S. Bancorp Investments. He also serves as a financial institution duty advisor at Old National Bank. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Robert Granner is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a residential condominium unit. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based analyses and written recommendations across various financial topics. The firm combines planning with managed-account programs through a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while maintaining a separation between planning and portfolio management services.

Earl Silver is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 56 years of industry experience. His prior work includes eight years at UBS Financial Services, Inc. Silver is also CEO of EIS Enterprises, Inc. and a partner in Lighthouse Racing, LLC, a business in which he holds a passive interest. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and institutional consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

David Strutzel is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 36 years of industry experience. He currently works at Cetera and owns Strutzel Family Wealth Management. Prior to Cetera, he worked at Raymond James & Associates and A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a substitute church organist and choir director at St Peter Damian Church. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with access to multiple program options and third-party managers.

James Zwingelberg is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Fox Valley Fire & Safety from 2015 to 2021. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a variety of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Valerie Erfort is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 1999 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of her advisory role, she manages rental property as a sole proprietorship. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities and wealth management through a network of financial advisors who utilize proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Roberta Lingle is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 16 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She has been with Edward Jones since 2009. 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 through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Zachary Dalzell is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked within the Wells Fargo organization since 2015, including roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients meeting specific net-worth thresholds, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools.

Matthew Wilson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at several firms, including Foreside Fund Services, Aegon Asset Management, and Atrium Capital Advisors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools such as Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations to model financial outcomes.

Tauras Martinka is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Brent Jablonski Allstate Agency, and various positions during his studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and University of Illinois at Chicago. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Michael Mahoney is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliate Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2004 and serves as president of Mahoney Advisors, P.C., a financial services firm. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a small business producing drone videos for social media. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to a broad client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to utilize model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Jeffrey Gromos is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment strategies and advisory services supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Marlo Chambers is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Charles Schwab, and TIAA-CREF. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement planning through written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice. The firm’s approach includes tax-aware withdrawal strategies and asset allocation, supported by internal research and third-party data.

Scott Biestek is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Palatine, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. He has operated Biestek Wealth Management, LLC since 2017 and previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Professional Retirement Specialists, Inc. Additionally, he is a practicing attorney and owner of The Law Office of Scott A. Biestek, J.D. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Kyle De Vries is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2016 and was previously with Edward Jones for nine years. He owns KWD Wealth Management, a wealth management support company affiliated with Raymond James. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, using tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by analytical tools and specialized programs.