Andrew Bass is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Elgin, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2012 and has prior experience at Slated Entertainment Inc. and Manierre Elementary School. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of investment-related products and receives compensation for referrals related to home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on retail clients rather than institutional or pension plan management.

Carl Priebe is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Aurora, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having five years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2020 and has additionally worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program that emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research and may include an ESG eligibility framework.

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.

Jack Hull is a financial advisor at Osaic with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Equitable Advisors, and Mony Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, Hull serves as Vice President at Corporate Benefit Advisors, a firm specializing in employee benefits for small groups. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm employs a model-based investment approach emphasizing asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and offers a wide range of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform.

Luke Widmer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Wheaton, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, he worked for American Management Specialists for seven years. He serves as a board member for two private family foundations, Oakstone Foundation, Inc. and Steele Foundation, Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

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 at OSAIC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at firms including Woodbury Financial Services, Renaissance Financial Corp., and Securian Financial Services. Beyond his advisory role, he serves on the board of the NFL Alumni and is treasurer of the Pinnacle Forum, a national nonprofit organization. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services that include comprehensive financial planning and advisor-managed portfolios. The firm’s investment process uses model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting various strategies through a complex affiliate network and private-equity ownership.

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.

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.

Ethan Miller is a financial advisor at OSAIC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JMC Financial Solutions, LLC, J. Krug & Associates, Inc., and several roles outside the financial industry, including work at Illinois State University and Mistwood Golf Club. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting a range of investment programs and third-party manager options.

Matthew Briggs is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Geneva, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked at St. Charles Trading, Inc. for four years and held roles at Judson University and Ergadoo Inc. He does not have any additional business activities noted. 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 range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Brian Bare is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wheaton, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and with 21 years of industry experience. He 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 and offers a wide range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Richard Sackett is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities Service Network, Inc. Additionally, he serves as co-trustee of a charitable remainder trust established with his wife. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services with an investment approach that emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by risk-tolerance analysis and rebalancing tools.

Jarrod James is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and Waddell & Reed. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate partnerships.

John Jermak is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lisle, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Knights of Columbus and Waddell & Reed Inc. He is president of JG Jermak & Associates, a home-based business entity primarily for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors using various portfolio strategies and technology tools.

Kencie Zmich is a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Edward Jones since 2012. She participates on the advisory board for the Finance Department at Western Illinois University, attending semi-annual meetings to provide input on the finance curriculum and labor market trends. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and maintaining a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Scott Gengler is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for five years and spent sixteen years at CUSD 308. Outside of advising, he owns Thomjohn Properties LLC, a business involved in residential property rental. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Eric Salek is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jackie Emerick is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Naperville, IL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has six years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., she worked at 4 Hermanos LLC for one year. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program that focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research, and may include ESG considerations.