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.

Jeffrey Burgess is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Lisle, Illinois. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has 10 years of industry experience, all with MML Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Ambassadors for the American Cancer Society, helping to organize the annual "Chip Away at Cancer" golf outing, and leads a local networking group for business owners and entrepreneurs. MML Investors Services, LLC 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 a range of programs and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, annual planning relationships and event-driven services such as divorce and estate-settlement planning.

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.

Thomas Klover is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2020 and is also a part owner and CPA at Klover & Co. CPAs PC, where he has provided accounting and tax preparation services since 1994. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that provides access to various portfolio management strategies and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Kyle Davis is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fisher Investments since 2021, following prior roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of a real estate investment business. Fisher Investments serves institutional and private clients worldwide, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment approach combining quantitative and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios and provides sub-advisory and retirement plan services.

Brian Anderson is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Downers Grove, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Anderson serves as a board member of the Timothy Christian Foundation, which supports the Timothy Christian School. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, focusing on holistic, goal-based planning across various topics without discretionary trading authority or institutional portfolio management.

Keith Mendell is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has prior experience with Chase Investment Services Corp. and Citigroup Global Markets. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research in its advisory process and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities compared to many institutional advisory programs.

Brian O Connell is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Wheaton, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing member and 50% owner of Prime Strategies Group, LLC, and serves as secretary for Legacy Solutions, Inc., as well as a director on the board of the 1761 Park East Office Condominium Association. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Melissa Ingrande is a Series 66-credentialed advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years at the firm and 8 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Best Buy for 9 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and maintains a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Rosanne Grenfell is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James since 2019 and is also associated with Foundation Wealth Strategies LLC, where she serves as a Client Relationship Manager. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a non-discretionary, goal-oriented approach using risk profiling and analytical tools, and maintains unique offerings such as municipal advisor services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Robert French is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Aurora, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009 and also owns Aspen Marketing Corporation, an insurance brokerage focused on life, health, disability, and annuities. Additionally, he provides notary public services to clients. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services with a broad platform that includes proprietary and third-party investment strategies and a variety of financial products.

Robert Li is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2003 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Prudential Equity Group. Li is also involved with RL Wealth Management Group, Ltd. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Christine Walker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Downers Grove, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. She previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for eight years and Chase Investment Services Corp. for two years. Walker also serves as a notary, an activity unrelated to her investment advisory services. 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 various institutional platforms, supporting a large network of advisors with both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Theresa Plank is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Sugar Grove, IL, with 15 years at the firm and five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fees, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Scott Cimo is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at JP Morgan Securities LLC for six years before joining LPL Financial in 2021. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing a combination of proprietary research, third-party subadvisors, and customizable strategies.

Robert Hartwell is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 51 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. His prior work includes roles at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., Signator Investors, Inc., and Transamerica Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Hartwell Financial & Insurance Services, a sole proprietorship engaged in life insurance and related products. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm employs a model-based investment approach featuring portfolio optimization, risk assessment tools, and access to third-party managers and alternative investments.

Ryan O'Connor is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at Highpoint Planning Partners, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, MetLife Securities Inc., and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. He serves as a parish finance council board member for Saint Katharine Drexel Catholic Church. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management options, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jeffrey Wilson is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise who holds the Series 66 designation and has 24 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he officiates high school football games in the Chicago area during the season. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, corporate, and charitable entities. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment implementation, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs, while also offering affiliated insurance and trust services.

Judson Mann is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years and owns an independent insurance agency. Mann is also a partner at Focal Point Financial, LLC, an entity used for payroll and marketing related to his advisory business. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by risk-tolerance assessments, efficient frontier analysis, and rebalancing tools.

John Mc Carney is a financial advisor at Stifel with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Stifel, he worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and has held various roles in both finance and other sectors. Outside of his advisory work, he is co-owner of Perreo Recreo Entertainment, an event promotions business. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.