Michael Dowd is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several major firms, including Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, Charles Schwab, and JP Morgan Chase. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Randall Johnson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Gurnee, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, he spent 18 years at Cox Automotive. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households across wealth levels, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of managed strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Conrad Bloom is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors based in Twin Lakes, WI. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at John Griggs and Plexus Financial Services, as well as positions outside the financial sector. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through various third-party programs. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, utilizing multiple external asset managers and offering both advisory and brokerage channels.

Steven Lois is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1993. Outside of his advisory work, Lois serves as Past President of the Geneva Lakes Family YMCA board and is a board member of the Geneva Lake Chamber of Commerce. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

David Hatton is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. He is currently associated with LPL Financial and has worked in the financial services sector including tenures at Old National Bank and First Midwest Bank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from both in-house and third-party sources.

Jefferson Batt is a CFP® professional with over 22 years of industry experience currently affiliated with Cetera. He has held roles at Cetera and VOYA Financial Advisors and is the president of Batt Financial Group, Inc., a financial services firm he has led since 2013. Batt also serves as a board advisor for IncubatEDU, a charitable organization supporting student entrepreneurship through strategic mentorship. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a multi-manager platform providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm supports a large network of independent advisors and offers a range of investment program structures, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Christopher Byers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in McHenry, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to his current role starting in 2018, his work history includes positions outside the financial sector. He is also associated with Shady Dragon LLC, a non-investment-related business based in McHenry. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios from various providers.

Christopher Dunlap is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2016. Dunlap also owns Dunlap Financial Services, where he operates as an insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Sara Putz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Salem, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 14 years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Community State Bank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options, supported by research and model portfolios.

Jonathan Jansky is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 credential and 13 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and Charles Schwab. Outside of his advisory work, he performs as a musician in a cover band. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering investment consulting and advisory services through a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and operates within the broader J.P. Morgan financial organization.

Grant Seitz is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lake Geneva, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Action Power Sports for one year and spent eleven years with Arbor Images Inc. 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 and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment products.

Colleen Kehoe is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has eight years of industry experience, including roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Company, Ameriprise, and Thrivent Financial. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm’s planning engagements are collaborative and use firm-approved tools to analyze client goals, providing recommendations without discretionary authority.

Richard Casciaro is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 26 years of industry experience, including prior roles at H. Beck, Inc. and Grove Point Advisors, LLC. Casciaro also engages in insurance sales involving equity indexed annuities, fixed annuities, long-term care, and life insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large national network. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research, model portfolios, and various technology-driven investment strategies.

Carolyn Rowland is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2015 and has additional roles within affiliated firms dating back to 2014. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with CJ&K Training Services in an administrative capacity within the environmental services industry. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and estates. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through independent financial professionals, utilizing multiple custody platforms and proprietary as well as third-party investment strategies.

Lisvet Villanueva Rosas is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2020, after two years at BMO Harris. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its investment approach.

Kira Cole is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, JP Morgan Securities LLC, and Bank of America. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services including wrap fee strategies and separately managed accounts, and operates under a fiduciary standard with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Robert Siers is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Prior to this, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. beginning in 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and partner in Hatch and Fletch, LLC, a business involved in land acquisition. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence with an ESG eligibility framework.

Kariann Schuster is a financial advisor at Cetera with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. She has worked with various branches of Cetera since 2021 and previously served the Village of Round Lake Beach for nine years. Outside of advising, she serves as a volunteer committee member for Wings and as an ambassador for the McHenry Chamber of Commerce and holds a vice president role in a local networking group, Business Before Breakfast. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser offering services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, providing a range of portfolio management and financial planning options within a multi-manager platform.

James Griggs is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Twin Lakes, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2013 and previously at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life settlements through a separate business activity. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and asset management access via LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Philipp Tippow is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Libertyville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2016. Outside of advisory work, he is a co-owner of PaxCo, a business involved in practice management. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on tax-aware withdrawal strategies and dependable income sources for clients nearing or in retirement. The firm’s investment approach integrates proprietary research and third-party data to provide customized retirement income planning within a defined investment universe.