Raymond Kermend is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and ABN AMRO Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Partnerland LLC, a separate business entity for tax and investment purposes. 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, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

George Teng is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Lisle, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 27 years before joining Mass Mutual Investors Services in 2017. Teng is also an insurance agent affiliated with MetLife Trails. Mass Mutual 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 offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative annual planning engagements that utilize firm-approved analytical tools.

Scott Lange is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lisle, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

David Strutzel is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 36 years of industry experience. He currently works at Cetera and owns Strutzel Family Wealth Management. Prior to Cetera, he worked at Raymond James & Associates and A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a substitute church organist and choir director at St Peter Damian Church. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with access to multiple program options and third-party managers.

James Zwingelberg is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Fox Valley Fire & Safety from 2015 to 2021. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a variety of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Roberta Lingle is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 16 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She has been with Edward Jones since 2009. 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 nationwide network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Zachary Dalzell is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked within the Wells Fargo organization since 2015, including roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients meeting specific net-worth thresholds, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools.

James Burner Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is a general partner in Burner Farms LP, a family farm in Naperville. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Gregory Pfaff is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera since 1996 and operates an independent tax preparation business, Accounting & Tax Associates, which he owns and has run since 1988. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with various program structures.

Komalpreet Kaur is a financial advisor at Stifel in Naperville, IL, with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at UBS Financial Services, Fidelity Brokerage Services, Merrill, and Bank of America. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Charles Nunley is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, BDO USA LLC, and Sheffield & Company. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients meeting certain net-worth criteria.

Tauras Martinka is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Brent Jablonski Allstate Agency, and various positions during his studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and University of Illinois at Chicago. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Jesse Diaz is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, UBS Financial Services, and Prudential Equity Group. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party analytics to implement diversified investment strategies across brokerage and advisory platforms.

Michael Bivins is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. In this role, he supports clients and their families by crafting personalized financial plans aimed at navigating complex markets and securing their financial futures. Prior to his current role, Michael worked as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2025 and at Modern Woodmen of America from 2022 to 2023. His experience spans various aspects of financial representation and investment consulting. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Michael's personal interests include beach activities, family activities, and music.

Alyssa Sheehy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Lisle, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch, State Farm, and Echo Global Logistics. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and approved tools to model outcomes, with clients responsible for plan implementation and updates.

Christine Miller is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. Her prior work history includes roles at Petco, Wells Fargo Clearing, A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., and Merrill. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets, serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, and municipalities. The firm offers tailored financial planning and consulting services through a range of portfolio management strategies supported by extensive research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Michael Mahoney is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliate Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2004 and serves as president of Mahoney Advisors, P.C., a financial services firm. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a small business producing drone videos for social media. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to a broad client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to utilize model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Kyle De Vries is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2016 and was previously with Edward Jones for nine years. He owns KWD Wealth Management, a wealth management support company affiliated with Raymond James. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, using tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by analytical tools and specialized programs.

Christopher De Long is a financial advisor at Cetera with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2025. De Long has also been involved with DeLong & Associates, Inc. and its d/b/a Padgett Advisors since 2013. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various investment program platforms through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Fernando Ereneta is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. in Warrenville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2009. Outside of advisory work, he owns several office and residential rental properties, including the office condos where his business operates. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting that incorporates risk profiling and modeling tools, supporting clients through its advisory programs and maintaining a broad advisor network.