Fernando Rufino is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2024. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked in various roles including at Walgreen Health Solutions and Princess House Inc. Outside of finance, he assists with administrative duties for his father's home remodeling business. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Robert Tardio is a financial advisor at Osaic with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at SagePoint Financial and New England Securities. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed as an insurance agent, providing life, accident, health, property, and casualty insurance. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through a platform that emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization. The firm is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and range of investment and lending programs.

Michelle Starkey is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with clients and Fidelity's Financial Consultants to develop customized financial plans aimed at helping clients achieve their financial goals and dreams. She has held various roles at Fidelity Investments since 2019, progressing from Financial Representative to Relationship Manager before assuming her current position in 2022. Her professional experience spans several years within Fidelity Investments, where she has gained expertise in financial planning and client relationship management. Michelle's approach focuses on partnership and tailored strategies to meet individual client needs. Outside of her professional work, Michelle enjoys cooking and baking, participating in family activities, and values parenthood. She also has interests in caring for pets, practicing Pilates, and traveling.

Brandon Burriss is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Geneva, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs focused on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning services alongside broader retail and institutional investment offerings.

Eun Shim is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Schaumburg, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 1994. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in commercial real estate ownership. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides ongoing tax-aware retirement planning and income strategies.

Thomas Josten is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera and its related entities since 2023 and operates his own securities-related business, Josten Financial. Additionally, he is involved in the sale of fixed insurance products as an insurance agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary services across multiple program structures and custodians.

Samantha Stanciu is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Wheaton, IL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. Her prior positions include roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities, where she worked for four years. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers a variety of advisory programs and specialized services, such as municipal and public-finance work and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Peter Bentler is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at Wayne Hummer Investments for 17 years and Citigroup Global Markets for three years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, and combines advisory and non-advisory financial activities across a broad platform.

Paul Dato is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Fortis Investors for 24 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Dato Pistorio Financial Group, Inc., a corporation involved in multi-line insurance and investments. Osaic Wealth serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and managed portfolio programs. The firm’s investment process relies on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by various analytical tools and offers multiple custodian and program arrangements.

Pete Colon is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Paylocity and NCSA – Next College Student Athlete. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and it is noted for its involvement in commodity pool operations, fund advisory, and the use of AI and algorithmic methods in portfolio management.

Joshua Beard is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Geneva, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he worked at American Bank & Trust for six years and had a role at Wash Depot Holdings - Simonize Car Wash. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Michelle Hernandez is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at PFS Investments Inc., Primerica Financial Services, and a variety of non-financial positions in education and hospitality. She also receives compensation for referrals related to home security, automation products, and loan products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and provides custody and trade execution support through Pershing.

Marybeth Moran is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 1999 and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of her advisory role, Moran serves as a for-profit board member of McHenry Community Bank and is involved in a CPA firm, Kirkby, Phelan & Associates CPA, LLC. 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 a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors utilizing a variety of strategies and technology tools.

Sheila Odlaug is a financial advisor with OSAIC and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 18 years of industry experience, including 10 years at Signator Investors Inc prior to joining OSAIC in 2018. Outside of advising, she serves as a volleyball referee for grade schools and is a commissioned notary public for real estate loan documents. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm provides both brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform, emphasizing model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a variety of managed account programs.

Evaughn Branham Ferrero is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wayne Hummer Investments LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services Corp., and Banc One Securities Corporation. He is also involved with Leaders Partners, Incapitas in a non-variable insurance capacity. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive resources and technology.

Joseph Pedrigi is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His work history includes positions at Scottrade, TD Ameritrade, and Itasca Bank & Trust Co., where he currently has a licensed branch employee role. 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, employing a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by technology tools.

Micah Welton is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked at Calamos Financial Services and Fidelity Investments. He also serves in the Illinois National Guard as an All Source Intelligence Analyst. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. provides advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services primarily to high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm combines non-discretionary client advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a comprehensive, multi-asset investment approach.

Jason Patel is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. He also teaches at a local community college in North Aurora, IL, a role he has held since 2013. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and risk-profiling tools to support client goals and maintains specialized programs for municipal advisory and employer retirement plans.

Laith Al Tikriti is a financial advisor at Cetera with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with firms including LPL Financial, Invest Financial Corporation, and Fifth Third Securities. Outside of his financial advisory role, he is a partner and president of Sanaa Bin Hussain LLC, a women’s dress retail business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Kevin Stevens is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a consulting business ownership with PMM Partners, Inc. Ameriprise offers specialized retirement-income planning services tailored for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficient strategies. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its extensive institutional platform.