Denise Pacione is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2002 and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. 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.

Thomas Hudepohl is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at OSAIC since 2024. He previously worked at American Portfolios Advisors, Inc. and American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for over a decade. In addition to his advisory role, he is vice president at Reisner Hudepohl Financial Services, where he provides tax preparation and tax advice services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering both brokerage and advisory services. The firm utilizes a model-based investment process with asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools, supporting a range of managed accounts and third-party strategies.

Monika Peroustiyski is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2016. Monika is based in Naperville, IL. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, managing portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, with a focus on systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation.

Shaun Ratay is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds a Series 66 designation and has 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated private bank since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Ratay coaches football for the District 304 Geneva Illinois School District. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Brian Olson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Elburn, Illinois, with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 credential and previously worked at H&R Block, UPS Freight, ISBA Mutual Insurance, and Tsys Merchant Solutions. Outside of advising, he manages a small beekeeping operation, overseeing 10 hives and selling surplus honey. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Michael Truckenmiller is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016 and previously spent six years at Fidelity. Based in Bloomingdale, IL, he holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research to support its advisory process and incorporates ESG considerations in its recommendations.

Donald Hopp is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Investment Services and Hopp Wealth Management. He serves as a board member and co-trustee of the Florence B & Cornelia A Palmer Foundation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of program options tailored to individual and institutional clients.

Quentin Price is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity since 2021 and previously held positions at Alight Solutions, Edward Jones, and Aon. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent contractor for a grocery delivery service. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including model portfolios constructed through a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic methods. The firm is noted for its involvement in advisory roles to registered investment companies and its use of advanced technologies in portfolio construction.

Brett White is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Winfield, IL, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firms since 1991. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages two non-investment-related businesses, DallasDukeDodgers Inc. and Absolute Group LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored, algorithm-assisted recommendations primarily for assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Carl King is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has eight years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is associated with King & Moran, LTD, an accounting and tax firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers through a multi-manager platform.

Rachael Lingle is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Great American Insurance Group for eight years and at Coker Service Inc for four years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers various advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kathy Darcy is a financial advisor at Stifel with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Foreside Fund Services, and Willis Towers Watson. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group using forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling.

Michael Sprenger is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Ameriprise since 2009. His practice is based in St Charles, IL. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focusing on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Connor Steadman is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked in the hospitality sector at several restaurants before beginning his career in financial services. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and deliver recommendations.

Alan Reese is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1986 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selectively offered separately managed accounts. The firm focuses on curated third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Amerigo Romano is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Geneva, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2010 and also works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of finance, Romano has ownership roles in various real estate and construction-related businesses, as well as a partnership in a restaurant/bar in Chicago. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Vincent Ramirez is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for 19 years. Outside of advisory work, Ramirez owns and operates an insurance agency focused on life, disability, and health insurance. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and model-based portfolio management. The firm supports various account types and investment strategies, leveraging a complex affiliate network and third-party platforms.

Cheryl Sanchez is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Roselle, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2014. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. 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 and consulting services supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Timothy Geissinger is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Aurora, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2002. In addition to his advisory role, he is a 33% partner in Breakout Group, LLC, a legal entity formed for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Denis Kelly is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Lisle, Illinois, holding a ChFC® designation and the Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 22 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Metlife Securities and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of advising, he is involved in real estate transactions related to his own properties. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing collaborative, goal-focused planning tools.