Cheryl Red is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab. Her prior roles include positions at Tiaa and Be Incredible Coaching. She serves as president of Woodstock Professional Business Women, a nonprofit focused on raising scholarship funds for women returning to school. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a client relationship model that combines non-discretionary advisory services with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by centralized custody and research.

Cynthia Hermosillo is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley for seven years before joining Raymond James in 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Vice President at Loftus Group Wealth Partners, where she manages administrative and client support functions. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical modeling and supports its recommendations through various advisory programs and partnerships, including municipal and public finance services.

Charles Jarvis is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wheaton, IL, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019, following prior roles at Ausdal Financial Partners, Quasar Distributors, and Amplify Investments. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million clients, including individual and institutional investors, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jason Rotter is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Glen Ellyn, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and having 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked at HomeMaker and ULU Capital. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors nationwide.

Julie Bjorklund is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She is an owner of Kapraun and Bjorklund Wealth Advisors LLC, a financial services firm, and has held roles at firms including Morgan Stanley, Raymond James & Associates, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Kimberly Tuzzolino is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and consulting services with a focus on non-discretionary guidance supported by firm research and model manager options.

James Defano is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include five years at Pruco Securities, LLC, and nine years operating Defano Physical Therapy. Outside of his advisory work, he umpires and referees youth baseball, softball, and basketball games. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Joshua Schachner is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 15 years of industry experience, including 15 years at Edward Jones before joining Raymond James in 2026. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and operates a broad advisor network with specialized offerings including municipal advisory services and a SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services program.

Charity Davis Lowe is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Elgin, Illinois, where she has worked since 2015. She has 14 years of experience in the industry. Outside of her advisory role, she assists with various non-investment activities including occasional caregiving and event service roles. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves a range of clients including individuals, corporate entities, pensions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services, utilizing a mix of manager-traded and model-traded strategies alongside internal research and strategic partnerships.

Kenetha Cook is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, Marianos, Fifth Third Bank, First Centennial Mortgage, and PNC Bank. 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 offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operates under a fiduciary standard, and supports a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Bradley Brown is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving clients at Edward Jones in Geneva, IL since 2016. His tenure at Edward Jones encompasses a full decade in the wealth management field. 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, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Paul Donato is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Elgin, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2011. Outside of advising, he manages a commercial real estate office used to support his financial planning practice. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering written recommendations on income sources, Social Security, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise-managed accounts and uses algorithmic automation overseen by a dedicated Retirement Income Oversight Committee.

Stephen Ciaccio is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010 and previously worked at Edward Jones from 2008 to 2010. In addition to his advisory role, Ciaccio operates a tax preparation and accounting business, providing tax planning, accounting advice, and related services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services through a broad network of representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions, providing a range of financial planning, asset management, and institutional platforms.

Colleen Coonce is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a fitness instructor for Jazzercise. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Jignesh Chande is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Stefanie Synal is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1999 and with Primerica Financial Services since 1998. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-driven strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Christopher Trifilio is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Camargo Group and has been associated with J.P. Morgan entities since 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates FrugalReality.com, a lifestyle blog he founded in 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a selective group of Wealth Advisors, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting.

Kenneth Kolnicki is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 1995 and is also involved in several accounting and financial service businesses, including serving as president of KPW TECH, Inc. and KJK CPA, Ltd, providing computer consultation and CPA services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and access to a multi-manager platform featuring both affiliated and third-party managers.

Kevin Krause is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s non-discretionary advisory program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Jane Martin is a financial advisor at Stifel with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones Investments from 2015 to 2024. Outside of her advisory role, she is a commissioned notary. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support client financial planning and asset management decisions.