Andrew Mau is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has previously worked at Voya Financial Advisors and Lionheart Financial LTD. Mau serves as a board member of a networking group and operates multiple independent business entities including insurance and financial planning firms. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a range of financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, employing multiple investment approaches and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Claude Sherman Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in New Lenox, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and automated tools overseen by a Retirement Income Oversight Committee to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice primarily focused on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Nicholas Frontera is a Certified Financial Planner® at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience, all spent with the firm since 2009. He 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 through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Richard Krooswyk is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. He worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers from 2003 to 2021 before joining LPL Financial in 2021. He has additional experience in non-variable insurance related activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Allison Schuller is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at JP Morgan Chase Bank, JP Morgan Securities, and Fifth Third Securities. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Partnerland LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources to support diversified investment strategies.

Matthew Lantz is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Blackrock Investments, Inc. for 19 years before joining LPL Financial in 2021. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Trevor Heide is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Palos Heights, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at City National Bank and BMO Investment Distributors prior to his current role. Outside of his advisory work, Trevor serves on the board of the homeowners association for his condominium and is a junior board member of PAWS Chicago, a nonprofit animal shelter where he participates in fundraising and volunteering. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering tailored advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and custody services. The firm integrates both in-house and third-party investment managers and provides options for tax management, responsible investing, and alternative investments.

Douglas Klimah is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2019, with prior roles at Opus Wealth Partners and LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory work, Klimah serves as a notary providing notarization services for union member documents. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm that offers a wide range of investment and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm operates a multi-manager platform providing access to various portfolio management strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary program structures.

Robert Sanfilippo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wayne Hummer Investments LLC for eight years and had a two-year retirement period before joining LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

William Seibold is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Oak Brook, IL, with 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliates since 2009. Seibold is co-owner of Seibold Wealth Management Inc., a financial planning practice based in Oak Brook. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Joshua Morris is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and no prior industry experience. His background includes roles in education and construction, including positions at Calumet College of St. Joseph and MBP Construction. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients from individuals to institutional entities, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and partnerships with third-party asset managers.

Michelle Derkowski is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Her credentials include Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Cesar Gonzalez is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2024, he worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities from 2008 to 2024. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base that includes individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Michael Kimmey is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Orland Park, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2003 and previously affiliated with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Michael Kimmey and Associates, Inc., providing bookkeeping, accounting, and tax preparation services. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a variety of third-party advisory programs and asset managers, focusing on matching clients with appropriate investment strategies and fiduciary services.

Kyle Spayth is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their individual goals, emphasizing transparency and straightforward communication in managing complex financial topics. Kyle focuses on building thoughtful, personal plans rather than using templates, aiming to support clients' current needs and long-term visions. His areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Kyle holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Kyle earned a Bachelor's Degree from Purdue University System. In his personal time, he enjoys adventure sports, boating, camping, cooking, gardening, music, reading, spending time with his family, traveling, and yoga.

Michael Puleo is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and utilizing methodologies such as Monte Carlo simulations to model outcomes.

Ernest Cozzi is a financial advisor at Cetera with 41 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations, and has worked with several Cetera-affiliated firms since 2015. He is also involved with Personalized Financial Resources, LLC, where he provides financial consulting and insurance-related services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individual and institutional clients with portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and access to third-party money managers. The firm supports a range of program structures and investment strategies, managing over $256 billion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Carrie Groszek is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and previously at City National Bank from 2017 to 2025. Groszek has been involved with a program aimed at developing critical and strategic thinking behaviors in U.S. schools. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with customizable portfolio management and financial planning services, leveraging both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Luke Larocca is a CFP® with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and has a long history with Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Insurance Agency, among other firms. In addition to his advisory work, he owns and operates Larocca & Company, LTD, a tax preparation and accounting business, and serves as trustee for the Ash Family Irrevocable Trust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a large network of independent advisors utilizing multiple program platforms and investment strategies.

Mateusz Strojek is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and offers services on a non-discretionary basis through its Institutional Consulting Services program.