Eric Mcdowell is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Waddell & Reed and various insurance carriers. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Thomas Rehagen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include working at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. from 2005 to 2008. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Matthew Brown is a Financial Solutions Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works directly with clients to understand their financial objectives and develop strategies to pursue their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. He provides guidance on a range of financial topics including investing, retirement planning, and emergency savings. Additionally, he offers clients access to specialists in banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions through Bank of America. Matthew holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Roanoke College. His approach centers on helping clients identify what matters most to them and their families in order to tailor financial strategies that align with their priorities.

Elvia Delgadillo is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked at UBS Financial Services since 2014, with a brief tenure at FTX US in 2021 and a two-year period of unemployment. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Linda Boland is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orland Park, IL, where she has worked since 2014. She has 12 years of industry experience. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Ryan Mcneely is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orland Park, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Michael Mccann is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Palos Heights, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches investment courses at the University of St Francis. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide tailored recommendations. The firm also delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Keith Hearns is a financial professional with 36 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2019, with earlier experience at Summit Financial Group and James Hearns And Associates, where he has been a partner since 1986. Outside of finance, Hearns is involved in accounting, bookkeeping, and tax services through his partnership in James E Hearns and Associates, LLC, and participates in cattle and grain farming through the Wilson Hearns Farm Partnership. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, with program options spanning from automated allocations to custom strategies.

Landon Thompson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and GRN Winfield. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in several entrepreneurial ventures including owning a podcast focused on marriage and parenting, consulting in digital marketing for small businesses, and marketing nutritional supplements. Merrill, along 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers.

Sarah Udolph is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orland Park, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides a wide array of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured processes and firm-approved tools.

Brian Mcpartlin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Chase Investment Services Corp. He operates a DBA for his LPL business, HighPoint Planning Partners. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of more than 22,800 advisors and extensive operational resources.

Ivan Palomares is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Fay Servicing LLC for 11 years. Outside of advising, he owns rental property in Chicago. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment strategies and affiliated financial services.

Pamela Bettenhausen is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She is involved in several business ventures, including ownership of Strategize Home Solutions LLC, which focuses on referral marketing for mortgages, and she serves as a partner at Strategize Wealth Management Group Inc., where she trains and mentors independent professionals. Additionally, she holds administrative responsibilities at Strategize Tax Service LLC, which prepares tax returns for the public. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser offering a broad range of services to individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a large network of independent advisors. The firm provides various portfolio management options, financial planning, and access to third-party managers, operating as a multi-manager platform that supports discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Christine Mountain is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Downers Grove, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She previously worked with WeReadsBox from 2016 to 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Richard Casolari is a financial advisor at Cetera with over 50 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. His prior roles include positions at Voya Financial Advisors and ownership of Advanced Financial Concepts, LLC. He is also a vice president and owner of Executive Motivation, Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with various investment program options.

Taylor Depenaloza is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, Taylor spent 11 years at UBS Financial Services, Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Nicholas Styczen is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at SPC, Sigma Financial Corporation, Ameriprise, and A.G. Edwards & Sons. Nicholas also owns Styczen Financial Inc., a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a wide range of investment strategies implemented by its advisors.

Wayne Johnson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and joined Edward Jones in 2024. Prior to his current role, he worked at firms including Scent Air Corporation and Pacific Life Insurance Company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a wide range of clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a variety of advisory strategies and investment options, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Alan Delcorse is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lisle, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2013 and has prior experience with Highpoint Advisor Group, Uhlmann Investment Management, and Calamos Advisors. Delcorse also engages in insurance sales, contracting as a broker for term, whole life, universal life, and long-term care insurance through outside agencies on a limited basis. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, and supports its advisors with technology and operational tools.

Jeffrey Oprondek is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2026, he worked for Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC for 21 years and STIFEL for 2 years. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering comprehensive financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, incorporating discretionary strategies and third-party manager selection.