Tamara Wiley is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She previously worked at Edward Jones for six years and is the owner of Toward Wealth, LLC, where she also serves as a financial professional. Additionally, she acts as an insurance agent selling life, disability, and fixed annuities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, operating a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Erin Wikstrom is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates since 2010. She holds leadership roles outside of her advisory work, including Treasurer and Board Member for the nonprofit Naperville Elderly Homes. 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 with financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services, offering a range of portfolio management styles and municipal advisory capabilities.

Jay Ferguson is a CFP® with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services and Edward Jones. Ferguson also operates Ferguson Hill Wealth Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Janice Brack is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Palos Heights, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

George Wolf is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Robert Rutkowski is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for 19 years. He is also a registered advisor with The Lineage Group, operating a DBA investment-related business. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services through various platforms and employs asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across a range of asset classes.

Patrick Cisko is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. He has previously worked at TD Ameritrade and TCF Bank and serves as a firefighter for the City of Chicago. 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 and consulting services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships.

Geoffrey Peterson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and providing advisory services for 22 years. His prior experience includes roles at Rincker Investments LLC and Waddell & Reed, Inc. He has also operated as a notary. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions with a broad range of financial planning and investment management services delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Krzysztof Szypcio is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2021. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2017, progressing through positions including Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Bank of America as a Relationship Manager and Relationship Banker from 2015 to 2017. Throughout his career, Krzysztof has focused on financial planning and client relationship management. He emphasizes a personalized approach to financial planning, aiming to understand clients' individual goals to co-create strategies tailored to their lives. Specific details regarding his education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement were not provided.

Matthew Troutman is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Renee Raymond is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Mokena, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wunderlich Securities, Inc. from 2014 to 2018 before joining Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. in 2018. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and automated tools to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice primarily for assets managed within Ameriprise.

Michael Charnot is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at various firms including Avantax Advisory Services and Honkamp, P.C., and maintains a role as Office Assistant at Strategize Wealth Management Group, where he supports client meeting preparation and proposal creation. He also prepares tax returns through Strategize Tax LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, and supports diverse program structures with ongoing supervision and client reviews.

Kelly Friebele is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bofa Securities, Inc. Friebele has been with Merrill since 2019 and previously from 2001 to 2019. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mark Szulc is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and also owns Find More, Inc., an online sales business specializing in merchandise such as toys and collectibles. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework.

Jeffry Kraus is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he spent 35 years at Wayne Hummer Investments L.L.C. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Fairbanks Farm, LLC, a farming business based in Long Grove, Illinois. 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 investment programs and platforms, combining research, third-party management, and technology tools to support a large network of advisors.

Anthony Sleezer is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Miami University of Ohio, Marmion Academy, and Holy Angels. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, utilizing Wells Fargo research and tools to develop customized recommendations.

Maureen Walsh is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2014. In this role, she partners with clients and their Wealth Management Advisors to develop and implement personalized wealth plans designed for growth, preservation, and transfer of wealth. She has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having worked in various roles since 1988. Her previous positions include Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2007 to 2014, Senior Financial Associate at AG Edwards from 2005 to 2007, Client Relationship Associate at William Blair & Company from 1993 to 2005, Client Relationship Associate at Gruntal & Company from 1991 to 1993, and Institutional Municipal Bond Trading Assistant at Mesirow Financial from 1988 to 1990.

Andrew Temple is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He currently works at Charles Schwab, where he has been since 2024, following eight years at Fidelity Brokerage Services. Prior to his financial services career, he was involved with Support Techs LLC for seven years. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary portfolios and offers an integrated structure with centralized custody and order-routing services.

Jon Bippert is currently a Market Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he leads a territory of local Investor Centers. In this role, he offers financial and investment guidance to customers and supports Financial Consultants in customizing financial plans tailored to clients' unique needs. Jon has extensive experience at Fidelity Investments, having held various positions since 2010. His previous roles include Vice President and Branch Leader from 2016 to 2026, Assistant Branch Manager in 2016, Vice President and Financial Consultant from 2015 to 2016, Vice President and Senior Account Executive from 2012 to 2015, and Private Client Vice President and Senior Account Executive from 2010 to 2012. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Jon enjoys family activities, golf, and traveling.

Alexandra Moran is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise since 2008, with prior experience at FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. and Merrill. Outside of advising, she is involved in equestrian activities, including coaching the Purdue Calumet Hunt Seat Team, teaching horseback riding lessons, and consulting on equine facilities through her business, Boulder Ridge Equine. She also teaches as a clinical professor at Purdue University Northwest and has written a forthcoming nonfiction book. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides clients approaching or in retirement with written retirement-income plans and ongoing advice based on proprietary research and tax-aware strategies.