Brian Ramaker is a CFP® professional affiliated with Edward Jones in Naperville, IL, with 18 years of industry experience. He 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 through a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors, offering discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services under a fiduciary standard.

Stephen Smith is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hinsdale, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1993. Outside of his advisory role, he is the proprietor of Sadie George LLC, a real estate venture in Mountain Village, Colorado. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm utilizes proprietary research and model-based strategies to tailor financial plans to client goals and risk tolerances.

Teresa Rivera is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Bartolini's Restaurant & Catering, Tupperware, and various insurance carriers, alongside six years with Waddell & Reed Inc. She manages a business entity focused on tax and investment matters outside her advisory work. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and retirement plan participants through a large network of advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, integrating advanced tools for operational support.

Elizabeth Piloni is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Nicholas Taviani is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Frankfort, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at New York Life and Hassett Commercial Moving & Storage, as well as teaching positions at Herrick Middle School and Downers Grove North High School. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in a centralized service delivered alongside its financial advisors.

Mohamad Husari is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities and holds a Series 66 designation. He has six years of industry experience, including prior roles at Merrill Edge and Uber. Outside of finance, he is the founder of Nventechs LLC, a company that coordinates between clients in Kuwait and developers in the U.S. to deliver customized mobile apps and websites. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm uses a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Bryan Zic is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at MassMutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously at MetLife Securities. Outside of advising, he is involved in web design and engages in real estate wholesaling. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, annual planning relationships.

Julie Crotty is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Westmont, IL, and has three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ameriprise for ten years before joining LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Robert Robertson III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Equitable Advisors LLC and has diverse experience including roles outside finance such as positions at Elmhurst Brewing Company and Doc’s Victory Pub. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and asset management options, utilizing proprietary research tools and advisory platforms to serve a broad client base.

Susan Zick is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in delivering a comprehensive approach to wealth management that begins with understanding a client’s financial situation, family, and priorities. Susan collaborates with clients to create personalized strategies designed to be flexible and responsive to changing needs and market conditions. She also provides access to Merrill’s investment insights and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America. Her areas of focus include college education planning, divorce transition planning, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, management of new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and values-based investing, women and wealth, and retirement income. Susan holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. She earned her high school diploma from Benet Academy. Outside of her professional work, Susan has interests in boating, golfing, photography, reading, and scrapbooking. Her approach centers on understanding clients’ life priorities to develop financial plans aligned with their goals and aspirations.

Thomas Northey is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 31 years of industry experience. Before joining Cetera, he worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services for a decade. Outside of financial advising, he is an account manager at Crown Lift Trucks, a forklift sales and service company, and is the owner of TMNA Wilwin Corp, which operates as an insurance agency. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform combining affiliated and third-party managers, with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Kurt Berg is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Frankfort, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property investment through KWDB, LLC, where he manages lot purchases and facilitates home building and sales in collaboration with a family member. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad client base, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Thomas Hohbach is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Frankfort, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2020, he worked at LaSalle St Investment Advisors LLC and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in golf course duties at Copper Canyon Golf Course. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm provides written recommendations based on research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, delivered through a centralized consulting team that collaborates with clients' financial advisors.

Tamara Wiley is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She previously worked at Edward Jones for six years and is the owner of Toward Wealth, LLC, where she also serves as a financial professional. Additionally, she acts as an insurance agent selling life, disability, and fixed annuities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves 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, operating a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Erin Wikstrom is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates since 2010. She holds leadership roles outside of her advisory work, including Treasurer and Board Member for the nonprofit Naperville Elderly Homes. 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 with financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services, offering a range of portfolio management styles and municipal advisory capabilities.

Jay Ferguson is a CFP® with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services and Edward Jones. Ferguson also operates Ferguson Hill Wealth Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Janice Brack is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Palos Heights, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

George Wolf is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Robert Rutkowski is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for 19 years. He is also a registered advisor with The Lineage Group, operating a DBA investment-related business. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services through various platforms and employs asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across a range of asset classes.

Patrick Cisko is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. He has previously worked at TD Ameritrade and TCF Bank and serves as a firefighter for the City of Chicago. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships.