Ariel Monsivais Jr. is a CFP® professional with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently a managing director at Ariel Wealth Partners LLC and an advisor at Cetera. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, CUNA Mutual Group, and Grainger. Outside of finance, he has worked in customer service at Lowe’s Home Improvement. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm supporting a nationwide network of independent advisors who serve individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple investment platforms and third-party managers, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Kimberly Burbank is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with seven years of experience at Thrivent Investment Management and prior experience at Marquette Bank spanning 17 years. She serves as a board member for Love Smiles, a nonprofit organization supporting pediatric cancer patients and their families through storytelling and care packages. Additionally, she is Vice President and a scholarship committee member of the Lincoln Way Area Business Women's Organization, which awards scholarships to local women pursuing higher education. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm’s planning approach includes a broad range of topics and can be combined with its managed-account program under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Daniel Degraaf is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Stepan Chemical and APC Plumbing Co. He is the owner of Athena Capital Management LLC, where he acts in a fiduciary capacity. 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 various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and diversified strategies.

Joseph Cerullo Jr. is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for nine years at Allegiant Commodity Group. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Arthur Karman is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 54 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999. Prior to this, he was associated with Axa Advisors, LLC for 21 years. He also operates a business under the name Karman & Associates. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, utilizing third-party asset managers and LPL-sponsored advisory programs.

Gil Hannon is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 27 years before joining MassMutual Investors Services in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is a USCG licensed captain who charters boats in the Chicago area and also assists motorists with urgent roadside needs through the Good Hands Rescue Network. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized programs including divorce, estate-settlement, and employer-sponsored planning.

Ryan Sharp is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lockport, IL, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2008. 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 manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

David Teska is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked within the J.P. Morgan organization since 2013, including roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm’s approach incorporates an ESG eligibility framework and offers a range of approved funds and strategies, with services delivered on a non-discretionary basis.

Edward Dollinger is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Joliet, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations. He has 39 years of industry experience and has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1986. Outside of his advisory role, Dollinger serves on the Joliet Rotary and the boards of the Joliet Finance Council and the Will County Community Foundation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jorn Erik Madsen is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Edward Jones and Mutual of Omaha. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm uses a variety of advisory models and third-party managers to deliver services, covering mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Jennifer Hock is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience, including twelve years at Grundy Bank prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as president of the Morris Downtown Development Partnership, a nonprofit supporting local businesses, and co-owns a booth at a local antique and thrift store where she and her sister resell rehabbed furniture. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and is notable for its extensive network of advisors and branch offices, as well as its affiliated trust company and securities-based lending options.

Sarah Stapleton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Homer Glen, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Stepping Stones and has additional experience with Missouri Property Services and RayJus Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she manages sound for Sunday services at Crossroads Christian Church in Joliet, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs and separately managed accounts. The firm is notable for its extensive nationwide network of advisors and branches, as well as its affiliated capabilities beyond advisory services.

Dorian Holmes is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Joliet, IL. His career includes roles at BMO Harris Bank, Ameriprise, The Huntington Investment Company, Fidelity Investments, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Ally Invest Securities LLC, AXA Advisors, LLC, and Scottrade. Holmes operates under the trade name BMO Investment Services through LPL Financial. 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 broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven strategies.

Stephanie Ross is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2025. Her prior roles include six years at Edward Jones and leadership of Stephanie Hartke Agency, Ltd., an insurance agency she managed until 2019. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to create tailored recommendations across various planning areas including retirement, education, and business-owner transition planning.

James Sorley is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Dean Witter since 2000 and 1999, respectively. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Jeffrey Kellett is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bristol, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, and H. Beck, Inc., with an ongoing affiliation at The Financial Group since 1984. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research.

Samuel Williams is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Joliet, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Deerpath Capital and Wintrust Financial. Williams is a limited partner in several private debt funds. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

David Condon is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Homer Glen, IL, and has six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2020, he worked at Axa Equitable and AxA Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he officiates college baseball games during the spring months for the NCAA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, corporate clients, 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.

Larry Loethen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Plainfield, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages several investment-related businesses, including LBL Financial Services, LLC and Stockton Wealth Management, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, utilizing proprietary research and tools, with planning engagements typically provided on a discrete basis tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth thresholds.

Michael Murray is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC for 11 years. Murray is also a partner in a business center in Joliet, IL, that leases office space to professional tenants. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals, utilizing analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance services uncommon among large institutional advisors.