Karen Punda is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 24 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at several firms, including VSR Financial Services, Inc., J.P. Turner & Company, L.L.C., and First Allied Securities, Inc. She is based in Schaumburg, IL. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a network of independent advisors, employing multiple program structures and manager options.

Jerome Papiernik is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Libertyville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm operates a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies along with affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Eric Laughlin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2001, including positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, as well as prior experience at Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Laura Di Vietro is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. before joining Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management in 2020. 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, holistic planning covering retirement, tax, estate, and other topics, with options to combine planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing structure.

Brandon Yates is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He previously worked with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of financial advising, Yates is involved with the Chicago Athletic Clubs, where he works directly with the CEO on departmental restructuring and business process implementation. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Daniel Mesch is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bartlett, IL. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for 21 years at the Village of Palatine Police Department. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Micaela Williams is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 10 years of experience at Edward Jones in Addison, IL. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016. 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 and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Kelly Switt is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, Switt worked at Avantax Advisory Services and 1st Global Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for parent associations at his sons’ middle and high schools in Illinois. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party investment options.

Nick Georgalas is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2022. In this role, he assists clients and their families in building and maintaining financial plans tailored to their specific goals and situations. Prior to his current position, Nick served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2022, and as a Financial Representative from 2020 to 2021. Nick's professional experience at Fidelity Investments spans several years, during which he has developed expertise in financial planning and investment consulting. He partners with clients to analyze their financial situations and implement customized plans to meet their objectives.

Amber Luczak is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fox River Grove, IL. She holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations and has 12 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Derick Enos is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Mount Prospect, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Scottrade and TD Ameritrade before joining J.P. Morgan in 2019. 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 within a non-discretionary program. Their advisory process incorporates centralized due diligence with quantitative and qualitative research, and the program includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Chad Frantesl is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2024. He has prior business experience running Penguin Cleaning Services since 2010. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, supported by various advisory platforms and technology tools.

Jeremy Eckert is a Series 66-registered advisor with LPL Financial in Crystal Lake, Illinois. He has professional experience in accounting and tax services, having worked at Trail CPA Corporation and GPL Tax & Accounting prior to joining LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Kathleen De Pasion is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wayne Hummer Investments, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Chase Investment Services Corp. 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 financial planning and investment management services, leveraging various platforms and tools to support advisors.

Frank Petroczky is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in West Dundee, IL, where he has worked since 2012, accumulating 13 years of industry experience. He serves as a director for the Shabbona Lake Sportsmans Club in Shabbona, IL, where he volunteers for club outings. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of investment strategies and affiliated services, operating under a fiduciary standard, with a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Roy Mason is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 28 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management Inc. Mason has been with Edward Jones since 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Joel Callahan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank since 2019, following prior roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Shorewest Realtors. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a small e-commerce business selling shoes and clothing. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Patrick O Connor is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at The Freeze and Northern Michigan University. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Senior Care Volunteer Network and is involved in their Planning and Fundraising Committee. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Loredana Rickard is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Elgin, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2015. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security claiming options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic automation overseen by a Retirement Income Oversight Committee.

Elinos Whitlock III is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Investment Services and 1 St Global Advisors. Whitlock is also involved in directing financial services for Cheryl David, LLC and serves as president of Whitlock Healthcare, Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, with access to affiliated and third-party managers across various account structures.