Darby Straw is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Valparaiso, IN. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. 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 wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Julianne Charlesworth is a financial advisor with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, holding the PFS™ designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 20 years of industry experience and has worked with firms including Avantax Advisory Services and Wealth Management Reps. Outside of advising, she owns and operates Charlesworth Financial Services, LLC, providing tax preparation and accounting services, and is involved in family business ventures such as petroleum consulting and property management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC 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 multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary investment authorities.

Michael Kopec is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Michigan City, IN, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, Kopec is the owner of an event hall in Cedar Lake, IN, and serves as an assistant offensive line football coach at Hanover Central High School. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages a broad range of investment strategies and offers affiliated capabilities including a trust company and proprietary mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Nicholas Trajkovski is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience, currently practicing at OSAIC since 2007. His background includes operating Trajkovski Financial Services and holding the position of president at Private Client Advisors, LLC, an entity formed when he went independent. He also sells term life insurance to clients who request it and owns an LLC that holds the building where his office is located. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and advisory platforms, providing brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Brett Lemmons is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Laciak Accountancy Group, Farrall Wealth, and LPL Financial. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Gregory Kuehl is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Outside of his advisory role, he is a business owner of an internet start-up, GABS Holding, LLC, which operates TransferTree.com, a platform specializing in comparing consumer revolving debt options. 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and model portfolio management supported by research from various sources.

Brice Wilde is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has prior experience at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and KeyBank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm delivers its services through a select group of Wealth Advisors on a non-discretionary basis and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Robert Bolton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he worked at Starbucks Coffee Company from 2007 to 2024. Outside of advising, he occasionally works as a mystery shopper, primarily reviewing quick-serve restaurants. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including households of varying net worth, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Brian Laciak is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2016 and also manages Laciak Accountancy Group, P.C., which he founded in 2009. 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 advisers. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party resources.

Matthew Madera is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked for JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities for 10 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Christopher Skibinski is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Thomas Dranger is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several business ventures including co-owning Accelerant Business Services, LLC, which focuses on financial planning implementation and training, and serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for Expeditionary Overwatch. He also volunteers as Middle School Chair for the Chesterton Wrestling Club. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service tailored for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, customized recommendation reports, supported by a centralized retirement-income consulting team.

Frank Martin is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has held prior roles at Notre Dame Federal Credit Union, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and corporations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Jason Mitchell is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Portage, IN, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and also has long-term engagements with FBL Marketing Serv and United Farm Family. 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 and investment strategies, operates under a fiduciary standard, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of 23,701 financial advisors.

Steven Mitcheltree is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Gary, Indiana, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been with JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. since 2006. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when making recommendations.

Melissa Hilley is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Valparaiso, IN. She holds a Series 66 credential and has 19 years of industry experience, having been with Raymond James & Associates since 2006. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through various programs and affiliated research.

Gregory Chona is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, LPL Financial, Raymond James Financial Services, and Merrill. He also serves as a secondary power of attorney and trustee for his mother. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match clients with suitable advisory models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Ryan Alberson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Valparaiso, Indiana. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Northwestern Mutual in various capacities from 2023 to 2025 and spent 18 years at Garber Chevrolet. 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 financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and various technologies across discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

Melinda South is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2006. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and state and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Devon Mulligan is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Chesterton, IN, and has 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones for 10 years. 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 supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.