Joseph Boyko is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 2010. He also serves as a financial professional and head of business development at Barbara E. Charal and Associates, Inc., and is involved with Genova Wealth in financial services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Mark Lechowicz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Crystal Lake, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, he worked for Cetera Advisor Networks from 2013 to 2018. He has taught at McHenry County College since 2014. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisors. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

Jack Reiff is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a network of over 23,700 advisors and 15,100 branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Suzann Schroeder is a financial advisor with Merrill in Schaumburg, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill for 26 years. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Dale Stern is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously spent over 21 years with Harris Investor Services Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Alma Pajova is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing and has previously worked at ORG Partners, Hightower Advisors, and Mariner Wealth Advisors. She also provides financial services consulting for Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $671 billion in assets with a large network of advisors.

John Bergquist is a financial advisor with Cetera in Arlington Heights, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliates since 2004 and maintains John Bergquist & Associates, offering tax and accounting services with limited power of attorney for clients. He also provides limited health insurance referrals through a related business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm operates a multi-manager platform with a variety of program options and manages over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

James Glenn is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a car storage facility in Volo, Illinois. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including non–high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and supports its clients through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Stephen Rudman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. He is based in Deerfield, Illinois. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm uses structured planning tools and investment models to support financial plans and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Samantha Lerette is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously spent five years at Cetera Advisor Networks. In addition to her advisory role, she operates Exemplar Accounting & Tax Advisors, providing tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios.

Debleena Chaudhuri is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Streamwood, IL, and has five years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2019 and previously worked at US Bank from 2018 to 2019. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm is integrated into Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to a wide set of financial products and services.

Timothy Womack is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been working in financial services since 1991, bringing extensive experience in helping clients with retirement income planning, cash flow management, fixed income strategies, and a variety of wealth management needs. His role centers around assisting clients and their families in achieving their lifestyle and financial goals. Tim's areas of expertise include college education planning, corporate benefits, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University. Outside of his professional work, Tim enjoys adventure sports such as biking, ice skating, running, and skiing. He also values spending time with his family and traveling.

Theresa Sliva is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Des Plaines, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 41 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1984 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of advising, she is involved in the sale of home security, automation products, and loan products through affiliated Primerica companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Clifford Cadle Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Schaumburg, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2003 and previously worked at Advisors' Pride Inc. from 2015 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a construction business, Aspiration LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and various portfolio strategies.

Scott Verne is a CFP® and Series 66 registered financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Highland Park, IL. He has 18 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households across various wealth levels, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management with a large network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds under a fiduciary standard.

Adrian Little is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, he worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. from 2009 to 2026. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by extensive research and technology.

Brian Brennan is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. He has varied work experience including roles at Primerica Financial Services, Reyes Holdings, and Leapfrog Brands. Brennan also has involvement with Misfits Health and serves as part of Brennan Financial Group. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily for individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable accounts. The firm operates nationally with thousands of advisors and utilizes model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party managers and custodians.

Kerri Duffy is Vice President Private Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments, where she has been serving since 2017. She has extensive experience in wealth management and financial consulting, having held roles including Vice President Wealth Management Advisor and Vice President Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2004. Prior to that, she worked at Charles Schwab in various capacities from 1998 to 2004 and began her career as a Registered Representative at Olde in 1998. Kerri's professional focus is on understanding clients' unique perspectives and experiences to create a solid foundation for wealth planning strategies. She holds an Arkansas Insurance License and has developed expertise in private wealth management and financial consulting over her career. In her personal time, Kerri enjoys biking, family activities, playing musical instruments, caring for pets, and practicing yoga.

Jeremy Meinhardt is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones and in healthcare-related roles prior to his current position. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and is noted for its registration as a commodity pool operator and advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies.

Matt Vahl is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2019. With over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, he partners with clients to identify and understand their financial goals and develop personalized plans aimed at achieving financial freedom, flexibility, and peace of mind. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Matt worked as a Financial Services Professional at New York Life from 1996 to 2019. He began his career as a Financial Services Wholesaler at Talbot Financial Services from 1994 to 1996. He holds a California Insurance License.