James Allen Jr. is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 credential and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2015. Outside of advising, he earns residuals as an agent with Assured Partners for servicing property and casualty insurance contracts. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses covering a wide range of topics such as retirement, tax, and estate planning. The firm integrates planning with managed-account programs through a consolidated billing option while maintaining separate advisory services.

Donald Curby is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC prior to joining LPL Enterprise. Curby serves on the board of the nonprofit Heart of a Veteran, participating in board meetings and fundraising activities. LPL Enterprise serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Kelly Dransfeldt is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. She has worked with Grundy Bank for 20 years and was involved with Powerhouse Gym for the same period. 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.

Michael Robbins is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 33 years of industry experience. Robbins previously worked at Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. for 29 years. He is also the owner of Apex Capital Management, LLC, a non-investment-related business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, nonprofit, and institutional clients. The firm employs non-discretionary planning and consulting tailored to client goals, supported by analytical tools and unique offerings such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Joshua Ruland is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he worked for Minooka CCSD 201 from 2016 to 2021. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Gehrig Denoyer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he held roles at Amazon and Potbelly. He has also been involved with the Will County Officials Association. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves individual and institutional clients, including non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and offers a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Jason Hall is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019 and previously worked at Life Time Fitness for 14 years. He serves as Secretary on the board of the Mental Health Matters Fund. 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 with a large nationwide network of advisors and offers various advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, as well as affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Ronald Lambert is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Joliet, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Stifel Independent Advisors, LPL Financial, and Wayne Hummer Investments. Outside of his advisory career, Lambert serves as a board member on the Lemont Fire Department Pension Board and is treasurer of the Lemont Firemen's Association, where he helps preserve the department’s history and supports local causes. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates through various program sponsors and endorses multiple third-party managers, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Ryan Breytspraak is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with TruStage, Gerald Ford, and College Fresh. 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 model portfolios and retirement plan consulting.

Todd Abramson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Calamos Advisors LLC, Edward Jones, and Northern Trust. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining algorithmic modeling and tax-efficient strategies to provide tailored, written recommendation reports delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Brian Stacy is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Joliet, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes 16 years at 7-Eleven, Inc. Outside of advising, he is involved in non-investment activities such as driving for Play Poker Chicago. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors and select corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies from unaffiliated asset managers and offers an advisory approach supported by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing for trade execution and custody.

Creighton Karner is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Joliet, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones, he worked at Genesis Logistics (DHL) and has experience in retail and education sectors. 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 under management and offers a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Ronald Breier is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2002. 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 delivers these services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Albert Lazaro is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Joliet, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Edward Jones, Merrill, and 401k Benna, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning with a written Recommendation Report and ongoing advice tailored to dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Richard Madal is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent since 2002 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his financial advisory role, he is a band member and serves as an elder and trustee at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based planning across a wide range of financial topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option.

Kevin Ketter is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Constellation and Exelon Nuclear Security. Outside of advising, he owns and operates a tax preparation business in Plainfield, IL. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Carroll Klotz is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC, LPL Financial LLC, and Wayne Hummer Investments L.L.C. In addition to his advisory work, he operates a tax preparation business. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs.

Michael Hullinger is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at BMO Bank NA, JP Morgan Chase Bank NA, JP Morgan Securities LLC, PNC Bank, and Capital One Auto Finance. 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, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies.

Stephen Francis is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience at Raymond James Financial in Wilmington, Illinois. He holds the Series 66 designation and has managed agricultural operations through Oak Knoll Farm/Francis Bros. for over a decade. His work history includes leadership roles in various tax, insurance, and financial services companies since 2005. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical modeling, and supports clients through advisory programs and institutional portfolio management.