William Sparks II is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 30 years of industry experience, currently advising at Raymond James & Associates since 2016. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Kenosha, WI. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser with approximately $501 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Philip Fernandez is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Gurnee, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he held positions at firms including Epividian and Hangar Two, and has a background that includes full-time education at DePaul University. 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 and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Casey Sackman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Casey worked at Evergreen Medical Services, Excel Ltd Inc, and Franconi Development. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Sackman and Son Financial Services, a business affiliated with his LPL practice. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technology and oversight of over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Peter Cole Jr. is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Kenosha, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 21 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Edward Jones from 2007 to 2009 and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2009. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary advisory framework.

Kathryn Baness is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Grayslake, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and with seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Wells Fargo Advisors, Morgan Stanley, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services. She is also a notary through the National Notary Association. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning that covers areas such as retirement, tax, estate, and special needs planning. The firm provides planning and managed-account services separately, with periodic reviews and without discretionary trading authority for its planning engagements.

Joseph Velez is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Grayslake, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at OSAIC, SagePoint Financial, Cambridge Investment Research, Sequoia Wealth Management, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is co-owner of a real estate business, JAJK LLC. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services for individuals approaching or in retirement, primarily serving clients with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

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.

Michael Thomey is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Eighth Avenue Advisors and Prudential Equity Group, LLC, as well as longstanding ownership of Thomey Financial Services. He also operates a CPA practice focused on tax preparation and advice. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through multiple programs such as comprehensive financial planning and advisor-managed portfolios. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting a range of customizable investment strategies.

Brian Gregg is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2012, following prior roles at BMO Harris Financial Advisors, Amcore Investment Services, and Chase Investment Services. 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 combines quantitative screens and qualitative research in its due diligence process and offers investment recommendations that may include ESG considerations.

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 Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2014, with a brief period at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services in 2016 and 2017. He is based in Gurnee, Illinois. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Nathan Niewinski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Johnson Financial Group, Harbour Investments, 818 Capital Group, The Tranel Financial Group, Money Concepts Capital Corp, McAdam LLC, Live Nation Entertainment, Morgan Stanley, and UBS Financial Services. He also operates as an Independent Insurance Agent. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by advanced technology and a wide scope of non-advisory financial services.

Kathy Merritt is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 22 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at OSAIC, SagePoint Financial, Cambridge Investment Research, LPL Financial, and Money Concepts Capital Corp. She is also a co-owner of JPV Financial Inc., managing an advisory business alongside her work at Ameriprise. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Steven Howard is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Outside of his advisory duties, he is also the owner of Howard Farms in Maquon, IL. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies.

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 six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill and Equitable Advisors LLC and currently serves as a commercial boating instructor and master captain with Wendella Sightseeing Company. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services for plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary advisory 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.