Joseph Johnson III is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera since 2025. He has held positions at Avantax and Strategize Wealth Management Group Inc and is involved in tax preparation and financial consulting through Martin Johnson Tax & Financial Services, Inc. He also serves on the board of directors for the Kiwanis of Crystal Lake, a local charitable organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor that supports a large network of independent advisors, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement services to a diverse client base ranging from individuals to institutional accounts. The firm provides access to a variety of investment strategies, including third-party managers and customized solutions, operating across multiple platforms and custodial relationships.

Claire Kent is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2007. Outside of advising, she is also a notary. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning with a structured recommendation process and tax-aware strategies.

Kenneth Lydecker is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 66 credential. He has 54 years of industry experience and has previously worked at Heritage Ins Inc and Agency for Planned Benefits, Inc. Lydecker is also a board member of Carol's Way Foundation, a nonprofit organization. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a multi-platform approach and a range of proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

John Bantug is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bloomingdale, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Chase Investment Services Corp. Bantug is a partner in Capital Investors Group Holdings, LLC, a business entity for tax purposes. 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.

Gregory Katzman is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2017, currently serving in Chicago, IL. His prior experience includes roles at Waddell & Reed and involvement with community organizations such as the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce and the Kiwanis Club of the North Shore. Ameriprise is an institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, utilizing a centralized consulting team to provide tailored, research-driven recommendations that integrate tax-efficient withdrawal strategies and Social Security planning.

Mark Babula is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab Co., Inc. since 2000 and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2005. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and is based in South Barrington, Illinois. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management services. The firm provides integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory solutions supported by a centralized operational structure.

Denise Baranowski is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Woodbury Financial Services, Merrill, Morgan Stanley, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of her advisory role, she is principal of The Divorce Financial Group, LLC, specializing in divorce planning and analysis. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm provides a range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment process focused on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a multi-advisor platform supporting both discretionary and advisor-managed strategies.

Ronald Asselborn is a financial advisor at Financial Planning Resources, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with his current firm since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a high school soccer referee during the spring and fall seasons. Financial Planning Resources, LLC is an independent firm based in St. Charles, IL, consisting of a single advisor.

John Waller is a financial advisor with Stratitech Consulting, Inc. He holds the Series 65 credential and has 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Martin Matthews Group, Inc. since 2008. Stratitech Consulting, Inc. is an independent firm serving clients through personalized financial strategies.