Matthew Miceli is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at United Center and Edward-Elmhurst Healthcare. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved part-time in converting hockey to basketball events at the United Center. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Faye Johnson is a financial advisor at Cetera with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise Financial and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. prior to joining Cetera. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC distributes its services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors and serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through various program structures and custodial relationships.

Richard Miller Jr is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 45 years of industry experience. He has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2009 and has ownership interests in two wealth management firms in Arlington Heights, Illinois. He also maintains a part-time role in an insurance practice based in Sarasota, Florida. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm utilizes proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations across a broad range of financial needs, including specialized planning for business owners, sports and entertainment professionals, and clients requiring niche analyses.

Richard Roeser is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Palatine, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1998. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, affiliated mutual funds, and overlay services under a fiduciary standard.

Emily Bedford is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill for three years. Before her career in finance, she held positions at Dewey's Pizza and Walt Disney World. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, supported by RBC’s capital-markets resources and integrated financial services.

John Corey is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, including its predecessor entities. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the Jason George Memorial Foundation. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing tailored written Recommendation Reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with algorithmic automation to support its advisory process and emphasizes a range of affiliated brokerage and insurance solutions.

Peter Maffiola is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Itasca, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Dearborn National and Bankers Life. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeting individuals with significant investable assets, providing written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm employs a centralized consulting team and combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored retirement plans.

Michael Sbertoli is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Saint Charles, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he engages in selling and reselling collectibles from his personal collection on eBay. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides personalized retirement planning advice and written recommendations focused on income stability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Kinga Frick is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2016. 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. The firm offers non-discretionary advisory services delivered by a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Joshua Resch is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2002. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis supported by an in-house manager solutions team and centralized due diligence.

Joshua Cohen is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets LLC since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of Maot Chitim, a charitable organization focused on church missions and fundraising in the Chicago area. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and tailors investment strategies through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, with options for portfolio customization, tax management, and responsible investing.

Sean Dwyer is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Lake Zurich, IL, and has 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Outside of his financial advisory role, he is involved in managing rental properties and serves as a manager of a real estate business entity. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and is notable for its large retail advisor and branch network, as well as affiliated capabilities beyond advisory services.

Ryan Brannigan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Calamos Investments. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and delivers model portfolios to intermediary platforms.

Karen Punda is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 24 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at several firms, including VSR Financial Services, Inc., J.P. Turner & Company, L.L.C., and First Allied Securities, Inc. She is based in Schaumburg, IL. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a network of independent advisors, employing multiple program structures and manager options.

Eric Laughlin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, with earlier experience at Citigroup Global Markets dating back to 2004. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and methodologies to model potential outcomes.

Laura Di Vietro is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. before joining Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management in 2020. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning covering retirement, tax, estate, and other topics, with options to combine planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing structure.

Brandon Yates is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Rosemont, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, he worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with Chicago Athletic Clubs for over 20 years, working on departmental restructuring and business process implementation. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services. The firm’s integrated platform combines adviser programs with active sales of financial products and leverages third-party portfolio managers and LPL’s model portfolios for investment implementation.

Daniel Mesch is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bartlett, IL. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for 21 years at the Village of Palatine Police Department. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Micaela Williams is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 10 years of experience at Edward Jones in Addison, IL. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Kelly Switt is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, Switt worked at Avantax Advisory Services and 1st Global Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for parent associations at his sons’ middle and high schools in Illinois. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party investment options.