Federico Rodriguez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2009. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their program emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Richard Sharp Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Aurora, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2010 and previously spent three years with Edward Jones. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a broad network to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, employing a variety of investment strategies and advisor support tools.

Franz Merkendorfer is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2017. His prior work includes a role at Mickeys Linen in 2017. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by a central manager solutions team and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework.

Benjamen Sisk is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2008. He holds a Series 66 license and operates out of Minooka, IL. Outside of his advisory role, Sisk is the owner of a rental property business, Sisk Properties, LLC. 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 with a large network of financial advisors, offering a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Alvaro Zavala Jr. is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2018, following prior roles at US Bank and H&R Block. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Sandra Nasby is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Naperville, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at BMO Bank NA and Helzberg Diamonds. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Nicholas Ferraro is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Aurora, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2017 and was previously employed at Scott's Service Place from 2014 to 2017. 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 strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and 15,000 branch offices. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Joseph Backlund is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Yorkville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Connor Group and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a sports collectibles venture, planning to sell items through trade shows and online platforms. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model allocations and incorporates broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Cara Alalade is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she and her husband established an LLC intended for future rental property investments. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Murphy is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. His prior experience includes ten years at Principal Securities Inc. and ongoing roles at Hanson Financial Services and Principal Life Insurance Company. He is also the owner of Silverpoint Financial Services LLC, an entity established for accounting and record-keeping purposes. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension funds, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management through various platforms and proprietary strategies.

Ronald Kot is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera since 1998 and has operated his own tax accounting and audit services business since 1977. Kot also serves as a board member and treasurer of the Stonegate West Community Association in Aurora, Illinois. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services and operates a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial relationships.

Scott Segobiano is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Joliet, IL, holding CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at Aerotek from 2015 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Daniel Degraaf is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2019, with prior experience at Stepan Chemical and APC Plumbing Co. Degraaf is also the owner of Athena Capital Management LLC, where he acts in a fiduciary capacity. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by research and advisor-facing technology tools.

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.

Jeffrey Meyers is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Edward Jones since 2008, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in property rental management in Wheaton, Illinois. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including retirement plans, corporate entities, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard.

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.

Dorian Holmes is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Joliet, IL, holding a CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Holmes has 12 years of industry experience, having worked at firms including Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Fidelity Investments, and Ameriprise Financial Services. 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 large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning, retirement advice, and institutional platforms, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized 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 at J.P. Morgan Securities with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, with prior experience at JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA, and Dean Witter. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates ESG eligibility frameworks when appropriate.

Jeffrey Kellett is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 40 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, H. Beck, Inc., and The Financial Group, where he has worked since 1984. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions supported by proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.