Brian O Connell is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Wheaton, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing member and 50% owner of Prime Strategies Group, LLC, and serves as secretary for Legacy Solutions, Inc., as well as a director on the board of the 1761 Park East Office Condominium Association. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Melissa Ingrande is a Series 66-credentialed advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years at the firm and 8 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Best Buy for 9 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and maintains a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Rosanne Grenfell is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James since 2019 and is also associated with Foundation Wealth Strategies LLC, where she serves as a Client Relationship Manager. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a non-discretionary, goal-oriented approach using risk profiling and analytical tools, and maintains unique offerings such as municipal advisor services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Robert French is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Aurora, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009 and also owns Aspen Marketing Corporation, an insurance brokerage focused on life, health, disability, and annuities. Additionally, he provides notary public services to clients. 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 with a broad platform that includes proprietary and third-party investment strategies and a variety of financial products.

Robert Li is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2003 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Prudential Equity Group. Li is also involved with RL Wealth Management Group, Ltd. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Theresa Plank is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Sugar Grove, IL, with 15 years at the firm and five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fees, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Judson Mann is a financial advisor at Osaic with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at SagePoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years. In addition to his advisory role, Mann owns and operates an independent insurance agency serving many of the same clients. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to various investment platforms using firm-supported asset-allocation and risk management tools.

John Mc Carney is a financial advisor at Stifel with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Stifel, he worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and has held various roles in both finance and other sectors. Outside of his advisory work, he is co-owner of Perreo Recreo Entertainment, an event promotions business. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Isabella Rahman is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Equitable Financial Life Insurance and Equitable Advisors LLC. Before entering the financial industry, she worked in retail and community roles, including positions at Whole Foods Market and the Western Springs Park District. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Silva Padowski is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Naperville, IL, holding the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 11 years of industry experience, including five years at Private Advisor Group, LLC, and a long tenure with LPL Financial since 2004. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered primarily through investment adviser representatives utilizing various strategies and tools.

Kevin Merling is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently advising through LPL Financial in Naperville, IL. He has previously worked at Fidelity and Highpoint Advisor Group and has been with LPL Financial since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Axis Tax Advisors LLC, a tax preparation and accounting business. 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.

Michael Maxstadt is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at METLIFE Securities Inc for 17 years before joining MassMutual Life Insurance Company and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a family farm as the managing member of MWT Estate, LLC. Mass Mutual 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 programs using detailed client data and firm-approved analytical tools.

Drew Patterson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010 and previously worked at Ameriprise from 2007 to 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a notary, dedicating a portion of his time to that activity. 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 financial planning and investment management services, including advisory and brokerage solutions supported by model portfolios, third-party managers, and technology tools.

Andrew Bass is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Elgin, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2012 and has prior experience at Slated Entertainment Inc. and Manierre Elementary School. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of investment-related products and receives compensation for referrals related to home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on retail clients rather than institutional or pension plan management.

Carl Priebe is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having five years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2018 and has been employed by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Altynai Sulaimanova is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has experience with firms including PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services, and also has involvement in tax-related businesses. Sulaimanova's background includes roles in accounting and logistics. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm offers model-delivery investment strategies primarily managed by unaffiliated asset managers and operates with approximately 3,935 advisors and about $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Paul Campbell is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, joining in 2023, and previously spent ten years at Ameriprise Financial Services and twelve years at Equitable Advisors. He also operates a related business entity, P.B. Campbell & Associates, and works as a non-variable insurance agent. 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 financial planning and investment solutions through a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Jack Hull is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in St. Charles, Illinois. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience, including 19 years at Woodbury Financial Services prior to joining Osaic in 2024. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Vice President of Corporate Benefit Advisors, a firm providing employee benefits primarily focused on group medical insurance for small groups. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services and employs sophisticated portfolio construction tools, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Luke Widmer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Wheaton, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, he worked for American Management Specialists for seven years. He serves as a board member for two private family foundations, Oakstone Foundation, Inc. and Steele Foundation, Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kile Shafer is a financial advisor at Stifel with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Stifel, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and state and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services founded on a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.