Anthony Manfrin is an advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Guardian Life, MetLife Investors Distribution Company, and Unum. Robert Baird & Co.’s DDK Group serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed account programs, and custody and brokerage services, employing a mix of manager-traded and model-traded strategies alongside tax management and direct indexing.

Mark Geraci Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Crystal Lake, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010. Geraci also operates e4 Wealth Management, an investment-related business associated with his LPL practice. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of advisors, offering a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services.

Emily Willems is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Sycamore, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously held positions at BB&T Securities and J Crew. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies with a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and more than 15,000 branch offices.

Kristen Graham is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Crystal Lake, IL. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, she worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Aon. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on goal-based financial planning across a wide range of topics. The firm offers these services as either one-time or ongoing engagements and allows clients to integrate planning with managed-account programs through a consolidated billing option.

Steven Garrels is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax Investment Services, Avantax Advisory Services, Avantax Insurance Services, 1st Global Advisors, and Borhart Spellmeyer & Company. Outside of advising, he serves as Board Chairman of Harvard Savings Bank, a publicly traded financial institution currently in liquidation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that offers a multi-manager platform serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and planning services through a network of over 10,000 advisors and manages more than $256 billion in assets.

Steven Bergmann is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in St. Charles, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2003. Bergmann is also a notary and sells non-variable insurance products, including auto, homeowners, and liability insurance, to his clients. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Cameron Hubbard is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Crystal Lake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at CETERA Advisor Networks LLC and has been associated with Exemplar FN since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a city council member and holds a nonprofit board position in Crystal Lake. LPL Financial is a national 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, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside research from internal and third-party sources.

Jonathan Ziegler is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, Merrill, and Lending Solutions prior to his current role. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and access to various brokerage and insurance products.

Erik Gullickson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation through two businesses and serves as the Chair of the Finance Committee and a Board Member for The Conservation Foundation, a nonprofit focused on land and water conservation in northern Illinois. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm employs fact-finding, risk profiling, and modeling tools to deliver tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting.

Joseph Nabozny is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Crystal Lake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks for five years before joining LPL Financial in 2018. Nabozny also operates a tax preparation and accounting business, Exemplar Accounting & Tax, Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and employs both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by extensive research and technology.

Richard Gnivecki is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 1994. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance brokering with Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria, providing detailed written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and adaptive strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

James Issel is a financial advisor at Cetera with over 41 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. Prior to joining Cetera, Mr. Issel worked at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC for 13 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an election judge in DuPage County and acts as an executor and trustee in family-related legal and trust matters. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a multi-manager platform serving individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through discretionary and non-discretionary programs, offering advisors access to affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Patricia Wilson is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing nine years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2015. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Shawn Blobaum is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a Deacon at Grace Free Lutheran Church, is a board member of the DeKalb County Community Foundation, and is Vice President of the local Lions Club, involved in various community-focused activities. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning across multiple financial topics but does not provide portfolio management for institutional clients, focusing instead on advisory planning and managed-account services.

Laura Bochenek is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Joseph Ricciardi is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has prior experience at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Ricciardi has worked as a pilot for United Airlines since 1994. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research, model portfolios, and technology-driven solutions.

Casey Callahan is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Crystal Lake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2023, he worked at several firms including SagePoint Financial, OneAmerica Securities, and Northwestern Mutual. He also owns Callahan Financial Strategies, a sole proprietorship focused on financial planning, retirement planning, and investment management. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutions, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of advisers. The firm utilizes advanced asset-allocation tools and multiple investment platforms to manage portfolios that include a range of asset classes on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Barry Hamilton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing nine years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC before joining Heartland Bank and Trust Company and LPL Financial, where he currently serves as a financial consultant. 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 a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Matthew Lemke is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 23 years of industry experience. He is the president and owner of two support companies, GMF Lemke Financial, Inc. and Summit Wealth Strategies. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through an affiliated municipal advisor.

Jennifer Johnson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Cetera Advisor Networks and Bergeland & Hubbard. Johnson serves as a board member for Exemplar Advisor Services and Exemplar Accounting and Tax Advisors, reflecting involvement beyond her advisory role. 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 a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.