Silva Padowski is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Naperville, IL, holding the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 11 years of industry experience, including five years at Private Advisor Group, LLC, and a long tenure with LPL Financial since 2004. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered primarily through investment adviser representatives utilizing various strategies and tools.

Joseph Purpura Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services since 1991 and with PFS Investments Inc. since 1983. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, with portfolio implementation delegated to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Kevin Merling is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently advising through LPL Financial in Naperville, IL. He has previously worked at Fidelity and Highpoint Advisor Group and has been with LPL Financial since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Axis Tax Advisors LLC, a tax preparation and accounting business. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Michael Maxstadt is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at METLIFE Securities Inc for 17 years before joining MassMutual Life Insurance Company and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a family farm as the managing member of MWT Estate, LLC. 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 offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs using detailed client data and firm-approved analytical tools.

Drew Patterson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010 and previously worked at Ameriprise from 2007 to 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a notary, dedicating a portion of his time to that activity. 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 financial planning and investment management services, including advisory and brokerage solutions supported by model portfolios, third-party managers, and technology tools.

Brian Ullrich is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Royal Alliance since 2012. He is also the owner of Ullrich Brokerage, Ltd., serving the employee benefits marketplace and some individual insurance clients. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers and offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm uses various tools and platforms to construct portfolios that include a range of asset classes and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Carl Priebe is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having five years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2018 and has been employed by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Paul Campbell is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, joining in 2023, and previously spent ten years at Ameriprise Financial Services and twelve years at Equitable Advisors. He also operates a related business entity, P.B. Campbell & Associates, and works as a non-variable insurance agent. 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 financial planning and investment solutions through a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Mateusz Kosiek is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has nine years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Jpmorgan Chase Bank, Taylor Trust, Cetera Investment Services, and Foresters Financial Services. 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 when recommending strategies.

Pamela Hollinger is a financial advisor at Cetera with 41 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Her career includes roles at Marquette Bank since 2010, Invest Financial Corp. from 2010 to 2018, and Citizens Securities, Inc. from 2006 to 2010. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers.

Debra Baker is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley in various roles since 2009, including at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through both direct individual plans and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Kile Shafer is a financial advisor at Stifel with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Stifel, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and state and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services founded on a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Phillip Battin is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Warrenville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services, Renaissance Financial Corp., Gcg Financial, and Securian Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on multiple nonprofit boards, including as Treasurer of Pinnacle Forum and Board Member of the United Nations Christians Embassy in New York. OSAIC serves a diverse client base of retail and institutional investors through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers using a variety of investment strategies and tools.

Kimberly Clark is a financial advisor at Merrill with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill and its predecessor entity since 1991. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michelle Mitchell is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets for 13 years before joining Thrivent in 2022. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers goal-based financial analyses and planning on topics such as retirement, tax, estate, and special needs, with the option to combine planning with managed account services under a consolidated billing arrangement.

Kaylee Phalon is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has been with Edward Jones since 2014, working out of the Naperville, IL office. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Bruce Gilbert is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has devoted over 40 years to providing financial and wealth management advice and services, focusing on developing investment portfolios based on clients' needs and goals with an emphasis on financial strategies, asset allocation, and diversification. Bruce provides consulting on both sides of the balance sheet, assisting clients in areas such as liquidity management, retirement planning, and tax minimization. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Michigan and an MBA in Finance from DePaul University. Bruce has also completed Financial Consulting programs at the Wharton School of Business and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Bruce has been married to his wife, Lori, for over thirty-five years and they have three daughters. His personal interests include golfing and traveling.

Sara Mc Grath is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Downers Grove, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked for Valley View School District 365U for ten years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Logan Simios is a financial advisor at Cetera with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Megent Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages J. Krug & Associates, a risk assurance and insurance sales business, and serves as treasurer for the Greater Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving 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, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios with various program structures and custodial arrangements.

Mary Jo Ardizzone is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 19 years of experience in the industry. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.