Connor Cook is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience in various roles, including at Jimmy Johns, Amazon, and Hy-Vee. His background also includes entrepreneurial activity with a business called Sticker Dude. 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 clients with written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

John Chiappetta is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He currently works with Cetera and has held roles with Kaizen Financial Partners and Cambridge Investment Research. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and manages a restaurant group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Gustavo Sanchez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Gurnee, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 11 years of industry experience. Before joining LPL Financial in 2017, he worked at PNC Investments and PNC Bank, as well as Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank. Outside of advising, he is employed part-time as a shipping specialist for UPS. 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, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Michael Thomey is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at OSAIC since 2023. His prior experience includes positions at Eighth Avenue Advisors and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., as well as ownership of Thomey Financial Services, where he provides financial advice and account management. In addition to advising, he owns and operates a CPA firm offering tax preparation and advice. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across various asset classes on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Brian Gregg is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 institutional advisory services with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Ellen Tippow is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Capital One and Synchrony Financial. Tippow is a co-owner of PaxCo LLC, a business related to managing her Ameriprise practice. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Marfina Peralta Alfonso is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Soul Care Services, Advocate at Home, and several home health care organizations. She is also involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management, offering model-based investment strategies supported by third-party managers and custodians.

Michael Amrozowicz is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Gurnee, IL, holding a Series 66 credential with 10 years of industry experience. He joined Edward Jones in 2017 after working at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual, institutional, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Nathan Niewinski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Kenosha, WI, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Johnson Financial Group, Harbour Investments, Inc., 818 Capital Group, LLC, and The Tranel Financial Group. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and model portfolio management.

Kathy Merritt is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at OSAIC, SagePoint Financial, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, and LPL Financial. Merritt is also a co-owner of JPV Financial Inc., an advisory business based in Grayslake, IL. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies and offers a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Steven Howard is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Guardian Life Insurance Company and Park Avenue Securities. In addition to his advisory work, he is the owner of Howard Farms in Maquon, Illinois. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Jaclyn Smith is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Kenosha, WI, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2022. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Charles Koules is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Equitable Advisors LLC prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed USCG Master Captain and works as an instructor and commercial boat captain. 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 delivers customized, non-discretionary advice through its Institutional Consulting Services program.

Mary Witte Tabbert is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at LPL Financial and First Midwest Bank. She is currently based in Gurnee, Illinois. 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, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Morgan Presterl is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Spectrum Center Inc. for five years. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service providing written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Chad Brown is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Pleasant Prairie, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches youth soccer for local clubs AFC Union and Rush Union. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Agnes Roach is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 42 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously spent five years at Cetera Advisor Networks. Agnes has also operated AA Roach Financial Planning since 1985. 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 variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and diverse portfolio options.

Laura Repel is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2009, also maintaining a long-term affiliation with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 1989. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Brooke Kreuser is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Kenosha, WI, and has two years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2023 and has held various roles prior to her financial advisory career. Brooke serves on the board of the Kenosha Women's Network, participating in decision-making for events and membership growth. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Maggie Watson is an investment advisor affiliated with LPL Financial and Heritage Wealth Partners, holding a Series 66 designation. She has been in the financial industry since 2025 and has prior experience in healthcare and nutrition, including operating Maggie Watson Nutrition LLC as a registered dietitian health coach. Watson also works with Three Point Healthcare as a registered dietitian. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and research to support diversified investment strategies.