Clifton Mc Whorter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 35 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Grove Point Advisors, LLC, Grove Point Investments, LLC, Clif Mcworter & Associates, CHM Financial Services, and Aetna Life Insurance Co. He is also involved with CHM Financial Services in a non-variable insurance capacity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, supported by model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Robert Chiappetta is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Schaumburg, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he has a part-time involvement as a landlord in Chicago. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is driven by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment offerings.

Derek Brase is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, with prior experience at JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA dating back to 2004. 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 delivers advisory services alongside brokerage and investment management capabilities, operating on a non-discretionary basis with a centralized due-diligence framework.

Spencer Decker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Wintrust Investments LLC and Morningstar Investment Management, among other firms. 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 provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, employing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL and third-party sources.

Jill Strampel is a financial advisor at Cetera with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she is a part owner of a real estate business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with various investment program options.

Joel Norman is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Osaic Wealth, Michigan Financial Companies, and Great Lakes Financial. His background also includes roles outside finance, such as positions in residence life at the University of Pittsburgh and at Manchester Academy Charter School. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various programs including wrap and money-manager services and educational seminars.

Jayden Lekarczyk is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and zero years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2026, Jayden held positions at LPL Enterprise LLC, Paramount Lead Solutions, and Bank of America, N.A. He has also been involved with Park Ridge Country Club and Park Ridge Park District. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Karol Szuster is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2022, he worked at Edward Jones from 2019 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and partner of GeoOptics, a technology company that collects weather pattern data, though he holds no active role in the business. 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 brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients maintain final decision-making authority.

Vickey Ippolito is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked with GoPay LLC and has a background that includes various roles in the hospitality industry. Outside of finance, she serves on the board of a nonprofit acting school and is active as an actress with the Milwaukee Talent Network. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm’s investment process combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering solutions such as discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory services.

Cristina Dogaru is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Glenview, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in caregiving through Best In-Home Service, Inc. and manages LAC Care Services as its president. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed recommendation reports focused on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and adaptive withdrawal advice, primarily delivering its services through a centralized consulting team in partnership with individual advisors.

Maria Garcia is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 32 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Pruco Securities, LLC for 30 years and has been with Willis Corroon Inc. for 36 years. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, model wealth portfolios, and access to third-party asset management while combining advisory programs with the sale of various financial products such as insurance.

Denison Webster is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Hill Island Florida Corp in Delray Beach, FL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning and supported by firm-approved analytical tools and methodologies.

Adam Schoenwald is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2022 and previously spent 10 years at J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he performs as a musician in musical acts on weekends. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments.

Katie Buckler is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated bank since 1998 and 2007, respectively. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed 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 advisory relationships and access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset investment approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Michael Reimann is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services from 2009 to 2023. Reimann has also been involved with Edgartown, Inc., a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing a range of model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Dariusz Caputa is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. He has been associated with Cetera and its affiliates since 2004 and has operated his own CPA and tax practice, Caputa & Associates, Ltd, since 2009. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party managers.

Kimberly Ambrogio is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a Midwest Ambassador for SAK Saum, a nonprofit supporting at-risk and trafficked individuals by promoting and selling their handmade products. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors.

Michael Prosen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, having worked at J.P. Morgan Chase since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is a rental property owner. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Michelle Milliken is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Arlington Heights, IL, holding the CFP® designation and several securities licenses, with 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Securities America, Inc. and Securities America Advisors from 2014 to 2019. Milliken is also a notary public for Cook County, IL. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Hernesto Gamino is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in West Dundee, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.