Alex Lima is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 license and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, and he serves as a Corporal and Fire Team Leader in the United States Marine Corps, where he coaches as a Combat Marksman. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, combining non-discretionary advisory services with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and a multi-asset investment approach supported by centralized custody and trading infrastructure.

Naomi Lynn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and having 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for 10 years and Morgan Stanley for one year before joining LPL Financial. Lynn is a founding board member of Women Who Advise, a Chicago-based networking group for female advisors. 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 and model portfolio programs, with an emphasis on a broad platform supported by technology and a large network of advisors.

Jessica Spondouris is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Merrill and JP Morgan Chase Bank. She serves on the board of her homeowners association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Erik Andersen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018. Prior to that, he held roles at Goris Financial Group and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management, as well as experience with Technical Youth LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework and offers non-discretionary advisory services through Wealth Advisors.

Joseph Gleba is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and over 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Investment Services, Avantax Advisory Services, and Porte Brown Wealth Management. He serves as a director on the board of Crystal Lake Bank & Trust Company and is involved with the Illinois Road Builders Association as a committee member. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that provides access to affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

Anthony Trainor is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Harris Investor Services, Inc. and Edward Jones. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Terrence Ruff is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Securities for 17 years. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a board member and treasurer for a nonprofit organization and is a licensed insurance agent and notary public. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering a range of integrated financial services and investment platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Aparna Sarma is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America, N.A./Merrill Lynch for seven years. 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 institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Benjamin Murphy is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley based in Barrington, IL. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 13 years of industry experience. Murphy has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2013, including 11 years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Peter Manning is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Schaumburg, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for 12 years and has been involved with P and R Management since 2005. 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 financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered by investment adviser representatives who utilize a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Ryan Dees is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Bank of America. 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 institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Kelly Petersen is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Arlington Heights, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, Petersen worked at Huck Bouma PC, James C Provenza & Associates, and Anderson & Associates PC. Outside of advising, Petersen co-owns a handmade soap business that sells products on Etsy. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including various sizes of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment products.

Evelyn Gonzalez is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Kelleher + Holland, LLC, Salvi & Maher LLP, and Fifth Third Bank. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to build model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

David Markiewicz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Arlington Heights, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at BMO Harris Financial Advisors, Inc. and Merrill. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a broad range of advisory and brokerage services. The firm supports a large network of advisors with diverse investment strategies and offers multiple financial products alongside its advisory platform.

Zachary Callero is a financial advisor at Cetera with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at OSAIC Wealth Inc and Insight 2 Profit, as well as founding Callero Capital Management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, using a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Andrew Rzotkiewicz is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a fitness coach at Orange Theory Fitness. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform supporting discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Sijo Job is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, he was associated with J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase for over a decade. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a dietary consultant through his company, S Job Health, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, 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 technology tools and a large network of advisors.

Kenneth Robbins is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2016. He has worked in the financial advisory field since 2011, with previous roles as a Financial Advisor at BMO Harris Financial Advisors, Inc. from 2012 to 2016 and at PNC Investments from 2011 to 2012. Kenneth focuses on developing flexible retirement plans tailored to his clients' evolving needs, aiming to help grow and protect their wealth over time. He emphasizes listening to his clients to understand what is important to them and guiding them through significant financial decisions and uncertain times. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License. Outside of his professional career, Kenneth's personal interests include baseball, family activities, and fitness.

Janet Barnard Weiland is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at American Financial Network Inc, United Fidelity Funding Corp, and Hartford Financial Services, Inc. She is also involved in sales of investment-related products and receives additional compensation for referrals related to home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors is a large-scale institution serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program that employs largely model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Derek Hartmann is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has been with LPL Financial since 2019. Outside of his advisory work, he occasionally caddies at a private golf club and is involved in restoration work through a separate business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual and institutional clients through a broad network. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, using model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across various asset classes.