Christopher De Long is a financial advisor at Cetera with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2025. De Long has also been involved with DeLong & Associates, Inc. and its d/b/a Padgett Advisors since 2013. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various investment program platforms through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

John Pezzullo is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera since 2005 and also owns a certified public accounting firm, Jonlyn and Associates, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in managing multiple real estate businesses and participates in the sales of health products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a broad range of portfolio management and financial planning services, including access to affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers and various program structures.

Paraskevas Sellis is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His prior work includes roles at TD Ameritrade Investment Management, TD Ameritrade, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and JP Morgan Securities. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach and a formal alternative-investment due diligence process.

Sitalakshmi Arumugam is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank NA since 2009. 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 within a non-discretionary advisory framework.

Michael Warren is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lombard, Illinois, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 license, with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2026 and previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Garrett Consulting. Warren is also involved in fixed insurance. 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.

Ralph Liberatore is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at UBS Financial Services, Inc. from 2013 to 2021. He serves as a Board of Trustee for the Village of Kildeer. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

David Kirkby is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in basic tax preparation and accounting through Kirkby, Phelan & Associates, CPA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Michael Kizman is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income strategies. Michael works closely with clients to develop personalized financial plans aimed at helping them pursue their long-term goals. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Northern Illinois University and the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Committed to community involvement, Michael actively volunteers with local organizations. Outside of work, he enjoys baseball, basketball, chess, running marathons, swimming, and spending time with his family.

Rodney Pikul is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Carol Stream, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Pikul serves as a board member and secretary for the Carol Stream Chamber of Commerce, where he helps organize and promote events and participates in board decisions. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, advisory programs, and affiliated financial products, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Rebecca Kwong is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Hoffman Estates, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Richard Kaczor is a financial professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked with multiple firms including Avantax and Cambridge Investment Research. In addition to his advisory roles, he is the owner of Clearview Wealth & Tax Advisors LLC and president of Kaczor and Associates Ltd, which provides tax preparation, payroll services, and business consulting. He also oversees JC Family Construction Corp, a residential home rehab and remodel business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a broad range of management and advisory services through a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party providers.

Douglas Winzelberg is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2010. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm delivers these services through a centralized consulting team and emphasizes the use of Ameriprise Managed Accounts alongside affiliated investment products.

Kevin Kruse is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in St. Charles, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Citizens Securities, Inc. from 2006 to 2012 before joining LPL Financial in 2012. Kruse serves on the board of the Saint Charles Sportsmans Club, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm supports a wide range of investment strategies through its network of advisors and provides various financial planning and asset management solutions.

Charles Black III is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he has experience as a print model for an outdoor apparel company. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm provides goal-based, holistic analyses covering a broad range of planning topics, with the option to integrate planning and managed-account services under a consolidated billing arrangement.

Lawrence Schmitt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc., B.Riley Wealth Management, Inc., and Wipfli, LLP. 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Matt Cole is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in St. Charles, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for Green State Credit Union for ten years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of investment strategies and advisory programs supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Daniel Gehrs is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with one year of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Thrivent Financial, LPL Enterprise, and Pruco Securities LLC. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based analyses and written recommendations on a range of financial planning topics. The firm allows clients to combine planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping planning and management services separate.

Robert Churchill is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in comprehensive wealth management strategies tailored to individual client needs. He works closely with clients and their families to develop customized financial plans that adapt to changing circumstances and market conditions. Robert leverages the investment insights of Merrill along with the banking services of Bank of America to address various aspects of his clients’ financial lives, focusing on areas such as retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and socially responsible investing. With professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), Robert brings extensive expertise to his role. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Syracuse University. His approach emphasizes simplicity, transparency, and a disciplined process to help clients pursue their financial goals. Outside of his professional work, Robert participates in his local community through involvement with the First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights and the Arlington Heights Youth Basketball Association. He enjoys spending time outdoors playing golf and racket sports, and values time at his summer cottage in Pentwater, Michigan.

Robert Blanford is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lombard, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Garrett Consulting and Commonwealth Financial Network. Outside of finance, he is also a musical performer. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with various investment strategies and operational tools.

Matthew Gruszkowski is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in St Charles, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cottingham and Butler and McCoy Group, along with work at Great River Learning and TruSort. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services while keeping them separate.