Elizabeth Piloni is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Lisa Lahner is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Elburn, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with CS Counseling Limited, providing counseling services. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored for clients with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce annual, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm serves individuals approaching or in retirement and provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Justin Mcmorrow is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Glen Ellyn, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, PNC Bank, and Prudential Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in non-variable insurance activities as part of his business engagements. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including retirement plan consulting and model portfolio management, supported by proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

Sanjay Wagle is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with LPL Financial since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a separate business called Strategic Wealth Group. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios.

Brett Meyer is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in St. Charles, IL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and PNC investments. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Gregory Hjelm is a financial advisor with Merrill in Geneva, IL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2017 and previously at PNC Investments LLC and PNC Bank from 2014 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the Financial Secretary at Batavia Covenant Church, managing contributions and volunteer coordination. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a variety of model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal investment teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Jacob Hernandez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities, as well as BMO Harris Bank. He also worked at Starbucks before entering the financial sector. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisers. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Robert Robertson III is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with three years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he worked at Equitable Advisors LLC and has a diverse background including roles outside finance such as at Elmhurst Brewing Company and Docs Victory Pub. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives.

Eric Larson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Larson is involved in several business ventures including ownership of a sports training academy and multiple real estate and retail enterprises in Illinois and Wisconsin. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Susan Zick is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in delivering a comprehensive approach to wealth management that begins with understanding a client’s financial situation, family, and priorities. Susan collaborates with clients to create personalized strategies designed to be flexible and responsive to changing needs and market conditions. She also provides access to Merrill’s investment insights and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America. Her areas of focus include college education planning, divorce transition planning, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, management of new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and values-based investing, women and wealth, and retirement income. Susan holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. She earned her high school diploma from Benet Academy. Outside of her professional work, Susan has interests in boating, golfing, photography, reading, and scrapbooking. Her approach centers on understanding clients’ life priorities to develop financial plans aligned with their goals and aspirations.

Richard Ferrari is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Wheaton, IL, with 31 years of industry experience and holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has been with Edward Jones since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate management and brokerage. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs and strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Rauf Noorie is a Financial Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments since 2022. He has experience in financial consulting and has previously served as a Private Client Advisor at JPMorgan in 2022, as well as a Private Client Banker at JPMorgan Chase and Company from 2018 to 2022. He focuses on collaborating with clients to understand their motivations and build financial plans that align with their goals, values, and life situations. His approach includes providing clarity, perspective, and guidance to clients whether they are planning for the future or navigating changes. Noorie is committed to working with clients toward achieving a confident financial future.

Robert La Gesse is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Emergent Safety Supply and Cox Enterprises. La Gesse serves on the Board of Directors for Elburn Youth Baseball. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which includes annual written recommendation reports and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Catherine Cornille is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at LPL Financial since 2018, previously holding roles at BMO Harris Financial Advisors and BMO Harris Bank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services with access to model portfolios, third-party research, and various portfolio management tools.

Cheryl Red is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab. Her prior experience includes roles at TIAA-CREF and Be Incredible Coaching. She serves as president of Woodstock Professional Business Women, a nonprofit focused on raising scholarships for women returning to school. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services with a client relationship model that includes both non-discretionary and discretionary options.

Erin Wikstrom is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates since 2010. She holds leadership roles outside of her advisory work, including Treasurer and Board Member for the nonprofit Naperville Elderly Homes. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base with financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services, offering a range of portfolio management styles and municipal advisory capabilities.

Charles Jarvis is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wheaton, IL, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019, following prior roles at Ausdal Financial Partners, Quasar Distributors, and Amplify Investments. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million clients, including individual and institutional investors, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jason Rotter is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Glen Ellyn, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and having 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked at HomeMaker and ULU Capital. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors nationwide.

Julie Bjorklund is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has worked with firms including Raymond James & Associates and Wells Fargo Advisors. Since 2025, she has been an owner of Kapraun and Bjorklund Wealth Advisors LLC, a financial services firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement a range of portfolio management strategies across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Charity Davis Lowe is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Elgin, Illinois, where she has worked since 2015. She has 14 years of experience in the industry. Outside of her advisory role, she assists with various non-investment activities including occasional caregiving and event service roles. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves a range of clients including individuals, corporate entities, pensions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services, utilizing a mix of manager-traded and model-traded strategies alongside internal research and strategic partnerships.