Raymond Kermend is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and ABN AMRO Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Partnerland LLC, a separate business entity 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 other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Robert Granner is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a residential condominium unit. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based analyses and written recommendations across various financial topics. The firm combines planning with managed-account programs through a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while maintaining a separation between planning and portfolio management services.

George Teng is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Lisle, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 27 years before joining Mass Mutual Investors Services in 2017. Teng is also an insurance agent affiliated with MetLife Trails. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative annual planning engagements that utilize firm-approved analytical tools.

Scott Lange is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lisle, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

James Zwingelberg is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Fox Valley Fire & Safety from 2015 to 2021. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a variety of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Roberta Lingle is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 16 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

James Burner Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is a general partner in Burner Farms LP, a family farm in Naperville. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Gregory Pfaff is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera since 1996 and operates an independent tax preparation business, Accounting & Tax Associates, which he owns and has run since 1988. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, 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 program structures.

Komalpreet Kaur is a financial advisor at Stifel in Naperville, IL, with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at UBS Financial Services, Fidelity Brokerage Services, Merrill, and Bank of America. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Charles Nunley is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, BDO USA LLC, and Sheffield & Company. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients meeting certain net-worth criteria.

Larry Loethen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Plainfield, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages several investment-related businesses, including LBL Financial Services, LLC and Stockton Wealth Management, LLC. 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 financial planning services, utilizing proprietary research and tools, with planning engagements typically provided on a discrete basis tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth thresholds.

Jesse Diaz is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, UBS Financial Services, and Prudential Equity Group. 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 combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party analytics to implement diversified investment strategies across brokerage and advisory platforms.

Michael Bivins is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. In this role, he supports clients and their families by crafting personalized financial plans aimed at navigating complex markets and securing their financial futures. Prior to his current role, Michael worked as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2025 and at Modern Woodmen of America from 2022 to 2023. His experience spans various aspects of financial representation and investment consulting. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Michael's personal interests include beach activities, family activities, and music.

Alyssa Sheehy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Lisle, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch, State Farm, and Echo Global Logistics. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and approved tools to model outcomes, with clients responsible for plan implementation and updates.

Christine Miller is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. Her prior work history includes roles at Petco, Wells Fargo Clearing, A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., and Merrill. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets, serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, and municipalities. The firm offers tailored financial planning and consulting services through a range of portfolio management strategies supported by extensive research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Michael Mahoney is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliate Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2004 and serves as president of Mahoney Advisors, P.C., a financial services firm. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a small business producing drone videos for social media. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to a broad client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to utilize model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Eric Anderson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, he worked for Central States Funds for nine years. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a volleyball referee for local outdoor sand volleyball leagues. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Fernando Ereneta is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. in Warrenville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2009. Outside of advisory work, he owns several office and residential rental properties, including the office condos where his business operates. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting that incorporates risk profiling and modeling tools, supporting clients through its advisory programs and maintaining a broad advisor network.

John Pezzullo is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera since 2005 and also owns a certified public accounting firm, Jonlyn and Associates, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in managing multiple real estate businesses and participates in the sales of health products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a broad range of portfolio management and financial planning services, including access to affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers and various program structures.

Margaret Welsh is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Naperville, IL. She holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, she worked at Chase Bank for six years and Cottonwood Financial for four years. 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 including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.