Seth Kunio is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Warrenville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2023, he worked in education at West Aurora High School and Jewel Middle School. He is also a student research assistant with Michigan State University’s GlobalEdge international business center. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Cynthia Jaracz is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lisle, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning using structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Brian Michel is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Sugar Grove, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Outside of advising, he serves as president of the Capitol Professional Center Association. 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 programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Kenneth Busch is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Edward Jones and several other firms. He has also been involved in independent insurance brokering, focusing on whole life insurance. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual retirement-income planning advice centered on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

David Hanson is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Warrenville, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at Woodbury Financial Services and Forty Four Financial. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm uses asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and efficient-frontier analysis to construct diversified portfolios managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Faye Johnson is a financial advisor at Cetera with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise Financial and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. prior to joining Cetera. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC distributes its services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors and serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through various program structures and custodial relationships.

Curt Karas is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera since 2014 and has served as Township Assessor for Sugar Grove since 2018. Outside of advisory work, Karas is involved in local nonprofit organizations, including serving as treasurer for the Sugar Grove Kiwanis and the Sugar Grove Cemetery Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to third-party money managers and employs a range of portfolio management and financial planning services across various program structures.

Eric Rentz is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2022. Prior to his current role, he held positions at several organizations including Greentop Farms and Twitch. 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 investment strategies and advisory services through a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Michael Sbertoli is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Saint Charles, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he engages in selling and reselling collectibles from his personal collection on eBay. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides personalized retirement planning advice and written recommendations focused on income stability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Kinga Frick is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm offers non-discretionary advisory services delivered by a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Jennifer Lymangood is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. It offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Joshua Resch is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2002. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis supported by an in-house manager solutions team and centralized due diligence.

Connor Cigrand is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Creative Financial Staffing Inc and Amazon.com, Inc. He studied at Iowa State University from 2020 to 2024. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Ryan Brannigan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Calamos Investments. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and delivers model portfolios to intermediary platforms.

Mark Triscik is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2020 and previously held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large 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, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

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.

John Bozett is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 5 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Fifth Third Bank for 23 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Armand Prestidge is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Elburn, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer on the board of directors for Kaneland Youth Softball Little League and coaches youth softball. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement, focusing on tax-smart withdrawal strategies and Social Security claiming options. The firm provides a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Michael Bukala is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments in Naperville. In his role, he leads and coaches his team to provide a financial planning experience to clients. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2012, progressing through various positions including Financial Representative, Investment Consultant, Financial Consultant, Assistant Branch Leader, and currently Branch Leader since 2022.

Brian Hacker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Downers Grove, IL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera, Megent Financial, Fidelity Investments, Edward Jones, and Wells Fargo Clearing. He also operates a business entity, Brian Hacker LLC, for non-investment-related purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with tools such as LPL Research model portfolios and various strategic allocation options.