Eulalia Turkowski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked for Wayne Hummer Investments LLC for a decade before joining LPL Financial in 2025. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Ulysses Smith Jr. is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked with Primerica Financial Services, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of financial advising, he owns several small businesses including a sales company, business consulting firm, and multiple service-oriented ventures. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-driven investment strategies overseen by third-party managers and provides advisory services through a large network of financial advisors.

Jennifer Pestikas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She previously worked for CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. for 21 years and has been involved with Abbott Laboratories Employees Credit Union since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is an author and podcast host for "Brave Women at Work" and owns Jennifer Pestikas Coaching LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Peter Brush is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2009. He has 17 years of experience in the industry. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Alma Zelaya is a Series 66 licensed advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2025, and previously held roles at Frost Bank/Frost Insurance Agency and in various other positions across education and corporate sectors. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kelly Banner is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Kenosha, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she is a member of JTB Real Estate LLC, where she occasionally handles paperwork and record keeping. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing goal-based financial analyses and planning without discretionary portfolio management. The firm’s approach includes combining planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option while maintaining separate services.

Michael Kaniok is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he partners with clients in real estate investments focused on purchasing properties to flip or rent. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Bryan Reed is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 35 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked with Allstate Financial Services and Allstate Insurance Co. In addition to his advisory role, he is employed at Festival Foods. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Michael Lambert is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1992. Outside his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship, Lambert & Associates, and receives non-investment compensation from affiliated companies for mortgage loan sales and home security product referrals. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers model-based investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports account custody and trade execution through established partners.

Mauricio Currea is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Gurnee, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Wayne Hummer Investments for 12 years and has been involved with Primaso Management LLC since 2008. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with various investment strategies and operational tools.

Joseph Mchugh Sr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2019. His prior experience includes a year at FSC Securities and nineteen years at Accenture, LLP. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with McHugh & Riley Limited, a tax preparation and accounting firm. 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 network of over 22,800 advisors.

Barry Proctor is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wayne Hummer Investments for 20 years and Wells Fargo Clearing for two years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving 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, supported by a large network of advisors and a range of advisory strategies.

Leland Werner is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James since 2018. Prior to his financial advisory career, Werner spent five years at Wickstrom Auto Group. Outside of finance, he owns and operates Werner Motorsports, where he manages operations and serves as a racing driver and head driving instructor. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering tailored financial planning and consulting services supported by extensive research and a variety of portfolio management strategies.

Adam Solano Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Grayslake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 1999 and has worked with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 1993. Outside of his advisory role, he is an author of nonfiction works, engages in public speaking, and is a candidate for Avon Township Trustee. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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 using firm-approved analytical tools to deliver tailored recommendations.

Deborah Besenhofer is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Kenosha, WI, and has 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a rental property in Florida. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Travis Brown is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Grayslake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Elizabeth Lambert is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 1992. Outside of her advisory role, she receives compensation for referrals related to loan products, home security, and automation services. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, utilizing model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices and employs third-party asset managers alongside custodial support from Pershing.

Andrew Heller is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Kenosha, WI, holding Series 63 and 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and OSAIC, and has experience outside finance including a role at Lumen Christi Catholic School. He is also the owner of a business called Just A Little Kick. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios, with advice delivered primarily through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Stephen Levonowich is a financial advisor at OSAIC with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining OSAIC, he worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Spectrum Wealth Advisors. Outside of financial advising, he is the owner and president of SJL Tax & Accounting, a tax preparation and accounting services firm. OSAIC Wealth serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services with an emphasis on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization through a multi-advisor platform.

Chadwick Noyes is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Guardian, New York Life Insurance Company, and Eagle Strategies LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers as a youth sports coach and serves on the board of a nonprofit organization supporting individuals with Down syndrome. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers various investment programs along with educational seminars and structures financial planning as ongoing, collaborative engagements.