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 at Raymond James Financial with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm provides tailored, typically non-discretionary advisory services and operates a SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services program for small businesses.

Peter Bentler is a CFP® designated financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and was previously with Wayne Hummer Investments for 17 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Paul Dato is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and was previously with Fortis Investors for 24 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Dato Pistorio Financial Group, Inc., a multi-line insurance agency and investment firm. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofits through a large network of advisers and advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of portfolio management tools and access to third-party managers.

Eric Berls is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals, families, and businesses to develop customized financial strategies aimed at achieving their financial goals. His approach involves understanding clients' life priorities to create personalized plans tailored to their unique needs and aspirations. Eric specializes in areas such as divorce transition planning, education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. His expertise is supported by his credentials, including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) designation, Accredited Asset Management Specialist™ (AAMS), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) designations. He earned a bachelor's degree from Bradley University and an MBA from DePaul University. In addition to his professional work, Eric is involved in the Schaumburg Business Association and participates in community volunteer activities. His personal interests include cooking, reading, running, and scuba diving.

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 based in Elgin, IL. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Her prior work history includes roles at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services. In addition to advisory services, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm delivers model-based investment strategies through a large network of advisors and offers a range of investment models including strategic, tactical, and tax-managed approaches.

Marybeth Moran is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and with 30 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 1999. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a for-profit board member of McHenry Community 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, and retirement consulting, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Sheila Odlaug is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She worked at Signator Investors Inc for 10 years before joining OSAIC in 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a volleyball referee for grade schools. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of investment options and utilizes various tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios.

Evaughn Branham Ferrero is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked for nine years at Wayne Hummer Investments LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by research, model portfolios, and technology-driven strategies.

Joseph Pedrigi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Roselle, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Scottrade from 2004 to 2021 and TD Ameritrade from 2018 to 2021. He is also employed by Itasca Bank & Trust Co. as a licensed branch employee involved in investment-related activities. 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 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Jason Patel is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in North Aurora, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James since 2011 and also teaches two hours weekly at a local community college. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a broad client base including individual investors, high-net-worth and non‑HNW clients, pension and profit‑sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non‑discretionary investment consulting supported by firm research and outside managers, with a distinctive emphasis on non‑discretionary advisory services.

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.

Chad Agnew is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 2018, following previous roles at TD Ameritrade and Scottrade. Outside of his advisory role, he is licensed to umpire youth, little league, and high school baseball games. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering a combination of wrap fee advisory programs, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services. The firm’s investment approach includes multi-asset model portfolios with both non-discretionary and discretionary management options, supported by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research and a formal process for alternative investments.

John Dziewinski is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Merrill Lynch and Citigroup, as well as at X-Change Financial Access, LLC. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations on various financial planning topics without implementation. The firm uses goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan.

Mark Yackey is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1991. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Word of Truth Ministries and is a board member of the Danada Condo Association. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendation reports, supported by a centralized retirement-income consulting team.

Thomas Zarndt is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Geneva, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2011. 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, including separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Paul Peterson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Fidelity and its affiliates since 2001. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, and offers management through affiliated or unaffiliated sub-advisers.

Thomas Kret is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.