Aparna Sarma is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience, currently with J.P. Morgan Securities in McHenry, IL. She previously worked at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch for seven years and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2024. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to offer written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Jason Gunther is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009, working out of Lake Forest, IL. 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, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Benjamin Murphy is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley based in Barrington, IL. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 13 years of industry experience. Murphy has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2013, including 11 years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Peter Manning is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Schaumburg, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for 12 years and has been involved with P and R Management since 2005. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered by investment adviser representatives who utilize a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Ryan Dees is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Fidelity Investments, and Bank of America. 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 and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and includes an ESG eligibility framework.

Kelly Petersen is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Arlington Heights, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, Petersen worked at Huck Bouma PC, James C Provenza & Associates, and Anderson & Associates PC. Outside of advising, Petersen co-owns a handmade soap business that sells products on Etsy. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including various sizes of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment products.

Evelyn Gonzalez is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Kelleher + Holland, LLC, Salvi & Maher LLP, and Fifth Third Bank. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to build model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

David Markiewicz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Arlington Heights, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at BMO Harris Financial Advisors, Inc. and Merrill. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a broad range of advisory and brokerage services. The firm supports a large network of advisors with diverse investment strategies and offers multiple financial products alongside its advisory platform.

Zachary Callero is a financial advisor at Cetera with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at OSAIC Wealth Inc and Insight 2 Profit, as well as founding Callero Capital Management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, using a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Andrew Rzotkiewicz is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a fitness coach at Orange Theory Fitness. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform supporting discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

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.

Brian Eatherton is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016, following a year at Charles Schwab. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their advisory process emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

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.