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 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2012 and previously worked at Petco in 2017. 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, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

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 worked at Cetera since 2004 and currently serves as president of Mahoney Advisors, P.C., a financial services firm. In addition to his advisory work, he operates a drone video business producing content for social media. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides a broad range of portfolio management and retirement services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with various discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Christopher De Long is a financial advisor at Cetera with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2025. De Long has also been involved with DeLong & Associates, Inc. and its d/b/a Padgett Advisors since 2013. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various investment program platforms through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

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 designations and has 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera since 2000 and is also a certified public accountant owning Jonlyn and Associates, a CPA firm. Outside of advisory work, Pezzullo is involved in several real estate management and development ventures and engages in health product sales through a separate business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary services, supported by a broad network of over 10,000 advisors and substantial assets under management.

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.

Barry Krumwiede is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and entrepreneurial ventures such as Krumwiede Farms. He also serves as a for-profit board member at Buckley State Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, and institutions with offerings including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Paraskevas Sellis is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His prior work includes roles at TD Ameritrade Investment Management, TD Ameritrade, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and JP Morgan Securities. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach and a formal alternative-investment due diligence process.

Flavia Cardozo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2008. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Patrick Windle is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and previously worked at TIAA-CREF from 2005 to 2024. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and portfolio construction. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic methodologies in its investment process.

Ryan Von Borstel is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. Prior to this, he worked as a Private Client Banker at JPMorgan Chase from 2021 to 2024. Ryan focuses on creating and implementing personalized financial plans tailored to his clients' goals. His professional experience encompasses investment consulting and private client banking. Ryan approaches finance with the understanding that money is a personal matter and aims to work collaboratively with clients to address their financial objectives. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Ryan enjoys camping, parenthood, reading, scuba diving, and volunteering.

David Kirkby is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in basic tax preparation and accounting through Kirkby, Phelan & Associates, CPA. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Rodney Pikul is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Carol Stream, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Pikul serves as a board member and secretary for the Carol Stream Chamber of Commerce, where he helps organize and promote events and participates in board decisions. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, advisory programs, and affiliated financial products, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Benjamin Bjork is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He has held roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as well as Fidelity Investments. His credentials include the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program.

Rebecca Kwong is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Hoffman Estates, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Richard Kaczor is a financial professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked with multiple firms including Avantax and Cambridge Investment Research. In addition to his advisory roles, he is the owner of Clearview Wealth & Tax Advisors LLC and president of Kaczor and Associates Ltd, which provides tax preparation, payroll services, and business consulting. He also oversees JC Family Construction Corp, a residential home rehab and remodel business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a broad range of management and advisory services through a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party providers.

Kevin Kruse is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in St. Charles, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Citizens Securities, Inc. from 2006 to 2012 before joining LPL Financial in 2012. Kruse serves on the board of the Saint Charles Sportsmans Club, a nonprofit organization. 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 supports a wide range of investment strategies through its network of advisors and provides various financial planning and asset management solutions.

Charles Black III is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he has experience as a print model for an outdoor apparel company. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm provides goal-based, holistic analyses covering a broad range of planning topics, with the option to integrate planning and managed-account services under a consolidated billing arrangement.

Matt Cole is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in St. Charles, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for Green State Credit Union for ten years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of investment strategies and advisory programs supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.