Frederick Schoenfeld II is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2018, following prior roles at Axa Advisors and TIAA. 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 to support investment decisions.

Kathy Darcy is a financial advisor at Stifel with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Foreside Fund Services, and Willis Towers Watson. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group using forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling.

Michael Kusay is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 63 designation and has 38 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1994 and operates Kusay Financial Services, which provides accounting, bookkeeping, and tax preparation services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Connor Steadman is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked in the hospitality sector at several restaurants before beginning his career in financial services. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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 collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and deliver recommendations.

Alan Reese is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1986 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selectively offered separately managed accounts. The firm focuses on curated third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Lester Koryczan is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC since 2023. He previously worked for 30 years at FSC Securities Corporation. Koryczan is a board member, treasurer, and investment committee member of the UCP Seguin Foundation, a nonprofit organization. He also operates a tax preparation practice and holds a notary public commission in Illinois. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios that include various asset types.

Mark Stevenson is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he streams video games on Twitch as a non-commercial activity. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable organizations through a wide network of advisers and platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to manage portfolios across various investment types.

Vincent Ramirez is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he spent 19 years at Woodbury Financial Services. Outside of advising, Ramirez sells life, disability, and health insurance through his business, Ramirez & Rains. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services along with financial planning and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Timothy Geissinger is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Aurora, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2002. In addition to his advisory role, he is a 33% partner in Breakout Group, LLC, a legal entity formed for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Denis Kelly is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Lisle, Illinois, holding a ChFC® designation and the Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 22 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Metlife Securities and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of advising, he is involved in real estate transactions related to his own properties. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing collaborative, goal-focused planning tools.

Bruce Persky is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and over 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services Corp., Banc One Securities Corporation, and Great Lakes Advisors, LLC. He is based in Downers Grove, Illinois. 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 delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives using diversified strategies and advanced operational tools.

Cody Donati currently serves as Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2026. In this role, he focuses on fostering a high-performance work culture by empowering associates to maximize their talents and assist clients in planning for long-term financial well-being. Cody's professional experience spans over a decade in the financial services industry. Prior to his current role, he was Team Leader and Investment Manager Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2026, and before that he worked as a Financial Consultant at the same company from 2016 to 2021. His career also includes roles as a Financial Adviser at PNC Investments from 2013 to 2016, Financial Adviser at Edward Jones from 2011 to 2013, and a Branch Intern at Scottrade from 2010 to 2011. Outside of his professional work, Cody's personal interests include cooking, baking, fishing, and traveling.

Joan Ripoli is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 20 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Old National Bank, First Midwest Bank, The Huntington National Bank, and Fifth Third Bank. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Robert Schuldt Jr. serves as a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in values-based wealth management and transfer, focusing on understanding clients' individual needs to develop personalized financial strategies. His expertise includes financial and investment strategies, estate and wealth transfer, and planned giving and investment consulting for nonprofit organizations. With over 30 years of experience, Robert's disciplined approach has been refined through his role as an advisor since 1994. He provides services across areas such as corporate executive services, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. Robert holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance with an emphasis in Economics from Rockford University. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and a Personal Investment Advisor. He is also a member of the Board of Trustees for the Moody Bible Institute. Outside of his professional commitments, Robert enjoys camping, drawing, painting, photography, reading, and writing.

David Rimkus is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked at La Salle St. Securities, Inc. for 33 years before joining LPL Financial in 2022. 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 financial planning and investment management services, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Frank Szafranski is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1989. Szafranski serves on the Board of Directors for the Darien Study Center. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily to individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, written recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Sheila Mc Farland is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Frankfort, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise since 2018 and previously held roles with various insurance carriers and firms including Waddell & Reed. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Ninth Ave LLC as a client service manager. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research and modeling to provide non-discretionary, tax-efficient withdrawal recommendations. The firm delivers a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities typical of a large institutional firm.

Michael Kelliher is a Series 66 registered advisor with Edward Jones in Naperville, Illinois, where he has worked since 2017. He has nine years of industry experience, including a prior role at Grand Marketing Solutions. 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, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Michael Cirelli is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc. for nine years before joining OSAIC in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the head coach for the boys JV baseball team at St. Francis High School in Wheaton, IL. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through an extensive network of affiliated advisors, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs a range of asset-allocation tools and supports various account management approaches, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Timothy Holubik is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Megent Financial, Lincoln Financial Advisors, and World Financial Group. Outside of financial services, he serves as a firefighter and EMT with the Chicago Fire Department. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various investment program options and reported over $256 billion in assets under management.