Mark Geraci Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010 and previously worked at Money Concepts Capital Corp from 2007 to 2010. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and third-party asset management, supported by advanced operational tools and a broad array of affiliated financial 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 at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Aon. 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 financial planning without discretionary trading authority, combining planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan.

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, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 40 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2003 and previously worked at Equitable Advisors from 1999 to 2003. Bergmann also provides notary services and sells non-variable insurance products to clients. 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 third-party asset management, with a focus on combining scale and diverse financial offerings alongside its advisory platform.

Cameron Hubbard is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Crystal Lake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and has been involved with Exemplar FN for over 16 years. Outside of advising, he serves as a city council member and holds nonprofit board roles. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Jonathan Ziegler is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Merrill, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is largely model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal and third-party strategists, and offers a range of financial planning and consulting services.

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 who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 37 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, serving clients for a combined 20 years before joining LPL Financial in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a tax preparation and accounting business, Exemplar Accounting & Tax, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers a range of financial planning and investment management services to individuals, institutions, and retirement plan participants through a large network of advisors. The firm provides access to model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and institutional platforms, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary strategies with various operational and research tools.

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 in Dekalb, Illinois. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 18 years of industry experience, all with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and its investment management arm. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Deacon at Grace Free Lutheran Church, is Vice President of the local Lions Club, and sits on the board of the DeKalb County Community Foundation. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based planning without discretionary portfolio management, focusing on comprehensive written recommendations across a broad range of financial topics.

Laura Bochenek is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a structured advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The program uses a combination of quantitative and qualitative research to support recommendations and incorporates ESG considerations in eligible strategies.

Joseph Ricciardi is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2019. Prior to joining LPL, he worked with Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc. He is also employed as a pilot with United Airlines, a position he has held since 1994. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning and access to third-party asset management.

Casey Callahan is a financial advisor with OSAIC Wealth, Inc. based in Crystal Lake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 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 is also the owner of Callahan Financial Strategies, providing financial planning, retirement planning, and investment management services. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment approach centered on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Barry Hamilton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Heartland Bank and Trust Company and JPMorgan Chase, including roles at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

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 Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial in Crystal Lake, IL, bringing 21 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Cetera Advisor Networks and Bergeland & Hubbard. She serves as a board member for Exemplar Advisor Services and Exemplar Accounting and Tax Advisors. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and investment management solutions, supported by extensive technology and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Robert Olesen Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2018, he worked for James T. Borello & Co. for 17 years. He is also the owner of Olesen Tax Strategies, a tax preparation business. 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, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports its recommendations with analytical tools and risk profiling.