Phillip Battin is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services, Renaissance Financial Corp., and Securian Financial Services. Battin serves as Treasurer for Pinnacle Forum, a national nonprofit, and sits on the board of the United Nations Christians Embassy in New York. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to construct diversified portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Kimberly Clark is a financial advisor at Merrill with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill and its predecessor entity since 1991. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kaylee Phalon is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has been with Edward Jones since 2014, working out of the Naperville, IL office. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Bruce Gilbert is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has devoted over 40 years to providing financial and wealth management advice and services, focusing on developing investment portfolios based on clients' needs and goals with an emphasis on financial strategies, asset allocation, and diversification. Bruce provides consulting on both sides of the balance sheet, assisting clients in areas such as liquidity management, retirement planning, and tax minimization. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Michigan and an MBA in Finance from DePaul University. Bruce has also completed Financial Consulting programs at the Wharton School of Business and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Bruce has been married to his wife, Lori, for over thirty-five years and they have three daughters. His personal interests include golfing and traveling.

Ethan Miller is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth Inc. with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JMC Financial Solutions, LLC and J. Krug & Associates, Inc. Osaic Wealth Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to multiple investment platforms. The firm uses proprietary asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance assessments to build diversified portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Matthew Briggs is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Geneva, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked at St. Charles Trading, Inc. for four years and held roles at Judson University and Ergadoo Inc. He does not have any additional business activities noted. 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 advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Brian Bare is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wheaton, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and with 21 years of industry experience. He 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 and offers a wide range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Richard Sackett is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc., and Securities Service Network, Inc. Sackett serves as co-trustee of a charitable remainder trust established with his wife. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, leveraging various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to provide diversified portfolio management.

Jarrod James is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and Waddell & Reed. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate partnerships.

John Jermak is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lisle, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Knights of Columbus and Waddell & Reed Inc. He is president of JG Jermak & Associates, a home-based business entity primarily for tax and investment purposes. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors using various portfolio strategies and technology tools.

Kencie Zmich is a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Edward Jones since 2012. She participates on the advisory board for the Finance Department at Western Illinois University, attending semi-annual meetings to provide input on the finance curriculum and labor market trends. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and maintaining a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Scott Gengler is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for five years and spent sixteen years at CUSD 308. Outside of advising, he owns Thomjohn Properties LLC, a business involved in residential property rental. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Eric Salek is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a brief tenure at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. The firm provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. Wells Fargo Clearing’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jackie Emerick is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2019, Emerick worked at 4 Hermanos LLC for one year. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to inform its recommendations.

Benjamin Black is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he partners with clients to develop financial plans and build trusted personal relationships aimed at achieving their financial goals. He focuses on being responsive and empathetic to client situations, fostering strong, enduring client relationships. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments in 2023, Benjamin held roles as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2018 to 2022 and from 2013 to 2015, as well as at Wells Fargo from 2015 to 2018. He also worked as a Wealth Management Analyst at Morgan Stanley between 2006 and 2013 and began his career as an Internal Wholesaler at Van Kampen Investments from 2002 to 2005. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Benjamin enjoys biking and staying active on his road bicycle. He is a parent of two children and also pursues interests in pets, photography, traveling, and volunteering.

Lark Ramirez is a financial advisor at Osaic with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for 19 years before joining Osaic in 2024. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services along with access to multiple investment platforms and third-party money managers. The firm employs a variety of tools and strategies to construct diversified portfolios and supports legacy platform transitions and managed-account solutions.

Charles Schoenjohn Jr. is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1995, assisting clients with retirement planning and investments. Mr. Schoenjohn specializes in areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, and tax minimization. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance & Investment from Babson College, with additional academic experience at Richmond College in London and Harvard University. His professional designations include Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Outside of his professional role, Mr. Schoenjohn enjoys cooking, painting, and photography. He lives in the Chicago suburbs with his wife and four children and engages in personal interests such as riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and developing black and white photographs.

John Milder is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Naperville, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2016. 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, with advice delivered primarily through investment adviser representatives using various investment strategies and operational tools.

Aaron Turner is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written Recommendation Reports, supported by a centralized consulting team and a structured oversight process.

Timothy Kamin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers associated with W&R Insurance Agencies for 25 years. He is also involved in a non-investment-related business entity, DataAnnotation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions.