James Michel is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He is also a trustee for his parents, a role he has held since 2007. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and integrates research and analytics to support its diversified investment approach.

Andrew Ariens is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2016 and has worked at the related entity Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2013. Ariens serves as a board member of the Western Springs Business Association and is a commissioner on the Western Springs Economic Development Committee. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms, with proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Gayle Peterson Gillen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lisle, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2007. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations tailored annually by a centralized consulting team.

Ronald Lambke is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2018 and previously at UBS Financial Services Inc from 2009 to 2018. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary options. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, including a broader range of investment products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Artemio Herrera Jr. is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 securities registrations. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and the State of Illinois. Outside of his advisory work, he is a landlord managing a rental property in Chicago. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

G Mc Loughlin is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2019, Mc Loughlin was involved with CEKA Creative Boutique for four years and spent seven years as a homemaker. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Lindsey Driscoll is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Westmont, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked with LPL Financial since 2021 and previously spent 12 years with Waddell & Reed, Inc. Driscoll is also involved with Driscoll Strategies and One For The Kids. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technology and research resources.

Jacob Cate is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Downers Grove, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Masus Financial Group, Ltd. from 2015 to 2019 before continuing with LPL Financial since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, Cate has a partial ownership interest in an insurance agency based in Downers Grove. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions and supports its advisors with research tools and multiple investment platforms.

Cesar Tovias is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, having also worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2002. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and may incorporate ESG criteria, supported by broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

David Gustafson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. His prior experience includes roles at J & J Ventures Inc, PNC Bank, and Chase Bank NA. 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, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Jack Wallace is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He is actively involved in educating clients on retirement planning, including income and investment strategies. Jack has progressed through several roles at Fidelity Investments, starting as a Financial Representative in 2024, then serving as a Relationship Manager from 2025 to 2026, followed by a position as Planning Consultant in 2026 before assuming his current role. His experience encompasses various facets of financial consulting, with a focus on retirement planning and investment guidance. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Jack engages in family activities and enjoys fitness pursuits, as well as playing football and golf. He also spends time at the lake.

Michael Dusek is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His background includes roles outside of finance, such as working at the United Center, Prairie Landing Golf Club, and Muscle Beach Nutrition. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars with an emphasis on collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools.

Carson Beebe is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2015. Outside of his financial advisory role, he coaches youth wrestling through Beebe Trained Wrestling. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services through integrated wrap fee programs that combine non-discretionary and discretionary investment management options.

Patrick Calkins is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and previously worked at City National Bank for seven years. Outside of his advisory role, he actively manages a rental townhouse in Bonita Springs, FL. 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 a range of advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, with investment strategies tailored to each client’s risk profile.

Patrick Hayes Sr. is a financial advisor at Stifel with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Stifel since 2007. Based in Orland Park, IL, he provides advisory services through the firm’s established platform. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach uses a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Lawrence Nalls is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Chicago, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1995 and Primerica Financial Services since 1993. Outside of his advisory role, he is an assistant at Forty Photography, a non-investment-related business. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options. The firm uses third-party asset managers and BNY Mellon Advisors for model implementation, operating under a tiered wrap-fee structure.

John Witt is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016. Witt is the owner of Witt Wealth Management, an investment-related business based in Chicago that operates within the Wells Fargo Finet practice. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and uses proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations for its clients.

Denis Hedderman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Oak Lawn, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise since 2018 and previously with Investment Professionals Inc for five years. He also serves as a financial advisor with Republic Bank. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm offers a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, utilizing a centralized consulting team and a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement recommendations.

Stewart Burchfield is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TIAA-CREF, J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services, Banc One Securities, and Morgan Stanley. He is the president and sole owner of Burchfield Investments Group, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, combining advisory platforms with extensive non-advisory financial activities.

Kacper Czaplak is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Equitable Advisors, based in Oak Brook, IL. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2025 and has prior work experience in retail and telecommunications. Equitable Advisors serves individuals across various wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.