Justin Elder is a financial advisor at Cetera with seven years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. He has held roles at multiple firms since 2019, including Elder Wealth Management, LLC, and currently serves as a member of Brightpoint Financial LLC. Outside of financial services, he owns Chicago Game Night, an event planning business, and serves on the boards of Moose & Me Baking Company, a nonprofit employing adults with disabilities, and Front Porch Ministries. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves a diverse client base and offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and retirement services.

John Goblet Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for nine years before joining LPL Financial in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with several business entities, including HeadUnit LLC and Partnerland LLC, which serve tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker‑dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third parties.

Daniel Durkin Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at UBS and Bank of America, N.A., and he completed his education at the University of Notre Dame. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations.

Timothy Luby is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the Naperville/Lisle branch. He works as part of the Fair, Wauters Group, collaborating with a team to provide tailored financial guidance and wealth management strategies for individuals, families, and small business owners. His approach emphasizes transparency, accountability, risk management, and proactive education to help clients make informed financial decisions. Since entering the financial industry in 2015, Timothy has focused on investment management, client service, and comprehensive wealth planning, including corporate benefits, executive and equity compensation, family wealth management, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and socially responsible investing. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) designation, is a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Timothy earned his bachelor's degree from Illinois Wesleyan University. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Timothy is involved with the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans. He enjoys adventure sports, biking, running marathons, cooking, and spending time with his family. He lives in Wheaton with his wife Elise, their children, and their black Labrador.

Colleen Barry is a financial advisor at Cetera with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and approximately one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, she has held various roles outside the financial industry, including positions in education and retail. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Michael Flores is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Marcos Alvarado is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase NA. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Brian Grote is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Brookfield, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2004. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate written recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Peter Babich is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 35 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he is a commissioned notary public and occasionally provides notary services to clients. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, with investment management supported by proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

John Muldoon is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in managing business operations for several entities, including JAG Holdings, LLC and Davis Parkway Group LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that provide written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm integrates investment research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools to support its planning process, with a product ecosystem that includes Columbia and RiverSource sub-advised options.

Anthony Lodovico is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2020, he worked at Edward Jones from 2015 to 2020. He is also involved with Valor Capital Partners LLC, an investment-related business. 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 and financial planning services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options, supported by proprietary research, third-party subadvisors, and various portfolio management tools.

Dustin Husarik is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles within Wells Fargo entities as well as a position at DeVry University. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, utilizing Wells Fargo’s research and tools to develop tailored recommendations across various specialized planning areas.

Ryan Knudsen is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Downers Grove, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he participates as a member of the Center Of Influence in Darien, IL. 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 through a broad network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

John Gedwill is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank for 13 years. He is also involved with Highpoint Planning Partners, LLC, a business related to his LPL activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives, offering a range of financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting services.

Allison Glover is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2026. Prior to this, she worked as a Financial Representative at the same firm from 2024 to 2026. Her professional focus is on assisting clients in pursuing their long-term financial goals through tailored strategies, portfolio guidance, and retirement planning. Allison's approach involves developing customized financial plans that align with her clients' individual needs and objectives. Outside of her professional work, she engages in activities such as cooking and baking, spending time with family, attending social events with friends, reading, and running.

Brian Vallow is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors from 2014 to 2024. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a 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. The firm’s approach includes a centralized service team, algorithmic tools, and investment research, with enrollment criteria that require a minimum level of investable assets and a focus on managed account assets held at Ameriprise.

Maxwell Mc Callum is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Amazon and in education within Indian Prairie School District 204. 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 focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Ryan Peterson is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Edward Jones with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007, based in Plainfield, Illinois. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Aleece O'Connell is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm uses a quantitative asset-allocation approach combined with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Michael Alaimo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2009. His work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs firm-approved planning tools and methodologies to support its advisory services.