Timothy March is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. since 2020 and previously spent 12 years at First Trust Portfolios L.P. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers fee-based wrap programs, financial planning, and investment management services through a range of actively and passively managed strategies with oversight from an Investment Strategy Committee.

Tarina Rodgers is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Before joining Citigroup in 2022, she worked at Merrill, the University of Phoenix, J.P. Morgan Securities, and JP Morgan Chase Bank. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset and multi-manager investment programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including in-house research and acting as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

William Hammond is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, and has 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at T2 Asset Management, LLC, Woodbury Financial Services, Inc., and LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. In addition to investment advisory services, Mr. Hammond provides tax advice and tax preparation through Hammond Capital Management Ltd, separate from his work with Private Advisor Group. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and managed account solutions. The firm uses a fiduciary-based advisory model and integrates both proprietary and third-party investment platforms.

Robert Pacheco is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Transamerica since 2012. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with the Heartland Institute of Financial Education, providing financial literacy courses to groups. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering both fee-based advisory programs and commission-based insurance and brokerage products.

Frank Palmasani is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Joliet, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Sourcebooks and Great American Advisors, Inc., as well as over three decades at Hinsdale South High School. He has worked with Lincoln Investment for 16 years. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC serves a broad client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans, with a focus on educators and participants in 403(b) and 457(b) programs. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and advisor-led consulting supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team that constructs strategic model portfolios and employs third-party managers.

Mark Wheeler is a CFA® charterholder with 24 years of industry experience and has been with William Blair since 2009. He is based in Orland Park, IL, and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm employs an active, research-driven approach across various asset classes and provides access to proprietary models, third-party sub-managers, and private fund opportunities.

Kim Rasmussen is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. She serves as a board member for The Danish Home Association and is involved with estate planning services through Net Law Group Inc. and LegacyShield Solutions, Inc. Rasmussen also owns a general business consulting firm, Until Now Consulting. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Justin Muro is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Lombard, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 2005. Additionally, he serves as CEO of Muro Wealth Management, a marketing entity related to financial services and tax/accounting purposes. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is an enterprise investment advisory and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and advisor-led consulting, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team that constructs strategic model portfolios and dynamic strategies.

Phillip Pardo is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 24 years of industry experience and has been with Transamerica since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Legacy Shield Solutions, focusing on estate planning services. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers to implement its advisory strategies.

Joshua Green is a financial advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Benjamin F. Edwards, he worked at T. Rowe Price, American Funds, and Invesco. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charities, corporations, and institutions. The firm provides a range of services such as financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting through fee-based wrap programs and uses both strategic allocations and tactical adjustments in its investment models.

Kendall Guyton Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Bank of America, and PNC Bank. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm utilizes multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with internal oversight and incorporates both discretionary and non-discretionary models, serving a broad client base including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals.

Garrett Hall is a financial advisor at Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC in Naperville, IL, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has held prior roles at LPL Financial, CCO Staffing, CCO Capital, Cole Capital Corporation, and Equity Fund Advisors. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent financial advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and family office services, using customized portfolios primarily comprised of mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income with a long-term approach complemented by shorter-term trading for rebalancing and cash needs.

Courtney Lach is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience, including her tenure at Morgan Stanley since 2014. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers fee-based wrap programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and investment management consulting, utilizing a range of strategies and an internal trading desk to support its advisors and clients.

James Blaydes is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Securities America, Inc. and OSAIC. Outside of his advisory duties, he serves as President of his condominium association. Stratos Wealth Partners serves individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisor-managed portfolios, model portfolios, third-party manager solutions, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm combines individualized asset allocation and active monitoring with access to proprietary and third-party strategies.

Nicholas Swan is a financial advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with the firm since 2026. Prior to his advisory role, he was involved in various community church organizations from 2007 to 2025. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of investment strategies through fee-based wrap programs and financial planning services, supported by several hundred advisors and tens of billions in assets under management.

Arthur Reich is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 28 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at several firms such as Medico Insurance Company, Travel Guard International, and World Financial Group. He has also been involved in insurance sales and ownership of Wellington Group of Illinois LLC. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement plan services to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and businesses. The firm employs a model portfolio and third-party manager approach, supported by a large advisor network and multiple program platforms.

Matthew Wetzel is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. for seven years and has experience in other sectors including Medline Industries and Spire Hospitality. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital offering that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments to manage discretionary portfolios with mutual funds and ETFs.

Datta Prasad Janamanchi is a financial advisor at Integrity Alliance, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. and World Financial Group, INC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life and health insurance sales through multiple business activities. Integrity Alliance serves a broad client base including individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $5.4 billion in client assets through a large network of advisors, offering a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services alongside third-party manager referrals.

Rajeswaran Venkatraman is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. in Lisle, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with VOYA Financial Advisors since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Venkatraman serves as treasurer for the Highland Field Home Owners Association, where he oversees financial statements and budget approvals. VOYA Financial Advisors serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, including retirement plan sponsors and high-net-worth individuals. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, and plan-sponsor consulting through multiple program structures, primarily offering non-discretionary, recommendation-based advisory services.

Jason Moscickis is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2010. Moscickis holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only online discretionary model account for employees. The firm employs algorithmic risk assessment and executes investments via approved model strategies using mutual funds and ETFs, with portfolio management delegated to third parties.