Kevin Riordan is a financial advisor with Merrill in Lisle, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2016. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alexander Kubiak is a financial advisor with Cetera based in Orland Park, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has held roles at firms including PricewaterhouseCoopers and Antares Capital, and currently owns and operates Kubiak Wealth Partners, LLC, and Kubiak Wealth Management. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a CPA providing tax and bookkeeping services through Kubiak and Kubiak CPAs Limited. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, diverse program options, and access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Richard Madal is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent since 2002 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his financial advisory role, he is a band member and serves as an elder and trustee at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. 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 planning across a wide range of financial topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option.

Paul Deimling is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Transamerica Financial Advisors and Megent Financial. He is also the owner of P. Deimling Consulting, Inc., a financial services business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, with more than 10,000 advisors and over $256 billion in assets under management.

Michael Gustafson is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has held prior roles at institutions including BMO Bank, Huntington National Bank, and Charles Schwab. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for the Cosley Zoo Foundation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning, portfolio management, and institutional services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, and trust companies through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Anna Bloom is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Advisor Services Group since 2010, following roles at Independent Financial Group, LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of advisory work, she serves as a notary when needed and works part-time as a bartender at a Marriott hotel. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. Its investment approach uses model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting discretionary and advisor-managed strategies alongside third-party managers and proprietary models.

Megan Sowinski is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with Edelman Financial Engines and has previously worked at firms including Fidelity Investments, JP Morgan Chase Bank, LPL Financial, and Old National Bank. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a proprietary, committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management focused on diversified model portfolios and long-term investment strategies.

Timothy Wielinga is a financial advisor at Stifel with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Stifel, he worked at CoAd and Group Management Services, among other roles spanning digital marketing, communications, polymers, and retail. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, providing both brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Donna Enright is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2004. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Poonam Trivedi is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan and its affiliated entities since 2006, including roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Chase Investment Services Corp. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, with recommendations limited to eligible strategies that may incorporate an ESG framework.

Michael Sullivan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at notable firms including Bank of America and Merrill. His current role includes positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning and utilizing firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Lisa Mccarthy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. She worked at Wayne Hummer Investments L.L.C. for 10 years before rejoining LPL Financial in 2025. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides financial planning and a variety of investment management options, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

Timothy Nelson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Lemont, IL, holding the CFP® and CFA® designations with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2011, totaling 15 years at the firm. 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, offering a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Kimberly Pritts is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Fidelity Investments and The Rockefeller. Outside of finance, she has experience as a Cambridge English instructor. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Guadalupe Barrios is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cicero, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1997 and has prior experience with PAV REALTORS and as a self-employed professional. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and manages two catering-related businesses in Chicago. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selectively offered separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, operating under a tiered wrap-fee structure.

Renee Pavlik is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 43 years of industry experience. Her career includes a tenure at J.P. Morgan Securities from 1999 to 2002 before joining OSAIC, where she has worked since 2002. In addition to her advisory work, she is the sole proprietor of a divorce planning service that assists clients with renegotiating post-divorce financial settlements. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services such as comprehensive financial planning, advisor-managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting both discretionary and advisor-managed strategies through a multi-advisor platform.

Eugene Paquette is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera since 2004 and operates Paquette Financial Services, which provides investment, retirement, and health insurance planning. Additionally, he prepares simple tax returns for a small number of elderly clients. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a broad network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing various program structures and third-party money managers.

Phillip Faso is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cetera and Wintrust Investments and is registered with the Series 66 credential. Outside of advising, he is involved in Dino's Food and Liquors, where he serves as a bartender. Wells Fargo Advisors serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a range of investment and financial planning services, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to create tailored client recommendations.

Kevin Finlon is a financial advisor with OSAIC Wealth Inc. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and has 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he worked at Pruco Securities LLC and The Prudential Insurance Company of America for ten years. He is also involved in insurance sales through his single-member LLC, Finlon Insurance. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting both discretionary and advisor-managed strategies across multiple platforms.

Jeffrey Janssen is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has dedicated over 25 years to serving clients. Since joining the firm in 1997, he has focused on helping clients develop customized strategies to meet their unique financial goals. His areas of expertise include divorce transition planning, education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Jeffrey holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Northern Illinois University. He also holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Born and raised in Naperville, Illinois, Jeffrey resides there with his wife and their three children. Outside of his professional role, he actively coaches his children in various sports and enjoys basketball, biking, chess, football, hiking, soccer, and spending time with his family.