Pamela Miller is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She is also the owner of Shabsin-Miller, Inc., an accounting and tax preparation business where she serves as an enrolled agent handling tax planning and payroll. Pamela has held various roles at Cetera since 2016 and has experience at related firms associated with Joel Shabsin and Associates. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser providing services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves individual, retirement, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients with a range of portfolio management and financial planning options, utilizing a multi-manager platform and various program structures.

Adam Gelbein is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at various firms including Avantax and currently serves as Fractional CFO for Dopple Labs, an AI-powered chatbot platform. Gelbein is also a partner at Jay Gelbein and Company, a certified public accounting firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with various program structures and investment options.

Mark Davids is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2019. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America, Inc., and has operated Estate & Charitable Design Concepts Inc. since 2004. Davids serves as a volunteer mentor and non-profit board member for the Man Kind Project. 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, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Alejandro Montero is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at BMO Harris, N.A., and Brightview Landscape Development. 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 employs a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, with a focus on model portfolios and oversight of affiliated sub-advisers.

Jonathan West is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. West serves on the Board of Directors for Twelve Traditions, Inc., a nonprofit organization. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing tailored recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to deliver these services alongside a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Danny Hampton is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Crystal Lake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, Hampton owns a family farm in Enfield, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Elliot Meibach is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kathy Krzeminski is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Deerfield, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Axa Advisors LLC and Principal Securities Inc. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 2019. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs, utilizing a range of proprietary and third-party advisory models.

Lamberto Gatilao is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Rolling Meadows, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a BMW repair shop and works as a part-time Uber driver. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selectively offered separately managed accounts. The firm employs a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Martin Gruner is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, providing tailored, primarily non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Albina Jashari is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Niles, IL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and four years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at Telekom Albania and One Telecommunication. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a structured advisory program that focuses on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting.

Jonathan Jansky is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Libertyville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab and Morgan Stanley. Outside of finance, he performs as a musician in a cover band. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments. Its advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and may include ESG considerations.

Karen Burns is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Brent Anderson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Vernon Hills, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG criteria, supported by centralized due diligence and affiliated implementation services.

Kelsey Cagle is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. She has held roles at Fidelity Investments and its affiliated entities from 2013 to 2025 before joining Cetera and its associated firms in 2025. Cagle is a partner at Shoreline Financial Partners, where she provides financial services. She is also licensed to sell fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios and bespoke strategies.

Anthony Derose is a financial advisor at Osaic with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously spent 13 years with Lincoln Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales and service through DEROSE FPG LLC, focusing on health insurance and various annuity and life insurance products. Osaic Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and managed portfolio programs. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by risk-tolerance assessments, and it is notable for its scale, recent consolidation activity, and complex affiliate network.

Amy Jason is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Merrill since 1998. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Kurt Reif is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 47 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes 17 years at Lincoln Financial Securities and long-term involvement with Kensington Financial Services and Kensington Insurance Agency, where he serves as owner and president of businesses focused on the sale of life, health, disability, property and casualty insurance, as well as fixed and indexed annuities. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services that encompass financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement consulting. The firm’s investment process uses model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by multiple program options and a complex affiliate network.

Eric Beaderstadt is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the advisory board of the Salvation Army Des Plaines Corps. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based, holistic planning without discretionary portfolio management or institutional mandates. The firm integrates planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan” while keeping services separate.

Brian Pelling is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing, where he has worked since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Geneos Wealth Management, JWC Inc, DV Trading, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, relying on research and analytics to evaluate investment options and provides a range of financial products through bank and insurance affiliates.