Karen Feinblatt is a CFP® with 21 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving as an advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities. Her prior roles include positions at PNC Wealth Management, Natcity Investments, Inc., and Ameriprise. Feinblatt co-owns farmland that she rents out, dedicating limited time to managing this activity. 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 screening and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, with a range of services supported by affiliated investment-management entities.

Bill Heart is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for 17 years, followed by tenures at OSAIC and 1717 Capital Management Company. Outside of his advisory role, he operates an eBay sales business. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Philip Schlitter is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at National Life Group and Equity Services Inc, as well as work related to Bradley University. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with services including investment advisory, financial planning, wrap‑fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages roughly $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Alexander Gendron is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2014. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling for asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Andrew Didier is Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments. He has been with Fidelity since 2015, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant and Vice President, Financial Consultant before assuming his current position in 2024. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Charles Schwab & Co. Inc., serving as Associate Financial Consultant and Senior Specialist-High Net Worth Representative from 2008 to 2015. With over 18 years of experience working with clients in various financial situations, Andrew focuses on financial planning tailored to individual goals. His professional background encompasses advisory roles aimed at helping clients navigate their financial strategies and objectives. Outside of his professional career, Andrew enjoys activities such as attending concerts, going to the beach, hiking, listening to music, football, and parenthood.

Vivian Skawinski is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. She has been with Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2017 and joined Fidelity Investments in 2025. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and delivery of model portfolios through a systematic process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Paul Reider is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. from 2003 to 2008. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets through a network of over 14,000 financial advisors and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Vishal Bhuta is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He has over 10 years of experience in the financial services industry, having worked as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 2013 to 2023 and as a Wealth Relationship Manager at Citi Personal Wealth Management from 2023 to 2025. Vishal specializes in providing financial planning services tailored to clients' individual goals and priorities. He emphasizes listening and understanding clients' needs to build trust and lasting relationships, aiming to bring confidence and peace of mind to their financial journeys. Outside of his professional work, Vishal has personal interests that include cars, comedy, food, movies, and parenthood.

Phillip Sitar is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Chicago, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2010. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as the Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Manhattan Condo Association. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets. Its approach includes a centralized consulting team that provides non-discretionary, research-based recommendations combining modeling and tax-efficiency analysis, with an emphasis on assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

Emily Werner is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at Acceptance Now (Rent a Center LLC) and held various roles in education and retail. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and systematic portfolio construction with a focus on mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm is noted for its use of algorithmic methods and AI in research, its role as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies, and its management of model portfolios for Fidelity Institutional Wealth Adviser.

Mark Tsoulos is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. His prior experience includes positions at MetLife Securities Inc and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory roles, he was involved with Soccer Shots, a youth soccer program, from 2012 to 2017. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and investment services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of programs including asset management and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, goal-oriented planning engagements.

Joshua Van Namen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked in the financial services sector since 2006, including 16 years at Country Insurance & Financial Services before joining Edward Jones in 2022. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment advisory programs and maintains a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jennifer Freymark is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones in Glen Ellyn, IL since 2013. She is also a certified Body Pump and Spinning instructor and serves as Treasurer for the Hadley Junior High PTA, managing budgets and bookkeeping. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products while operating under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Ellsworth is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Elgin, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he has real estate ownership interests unrelated to investment activities. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, delivering non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations that integrate tax-efficient strategies and Social Security options. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Robert Jones is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 44 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2023, he worked for FSC Securities Corporation for 30 years and has been associated with Lincoln National Life since 1980. He is also the owner of Jones Insurance Agency, which sells and services life and health insurance. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services utilizing model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by multiple program options and a complex affiliate network.

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.

Brian Ahern is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at several firms including Cetera Advisor Networks and Total Clarity Wealth Management. Ahern is also involved in non-variable insurance activities. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered primarily by investment adviser representatives using a variety of investment strategies and operational support tools.

Evelyn Berthold is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Schaumburg, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at JP Morgan Chase for five years and Fifth Third Bank (formerly MB Financial Bank) for twelve years. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written Recommendation Reports and ongoing planning advice focused on retirement income, using proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools.

Benjamin Frick is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, based in Glen Ellyn, IL, with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors, Ascensus, and LaSalle St Securities. 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 through a non-discretionary program supported by centralized due diligence and a manager solutions team.

Jerome Gendron is a financial advisor at Stifel with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc. since 2001. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a business refurbishing and selling musical instruments. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and nonprofit entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment strategy methodology.