William Lafond is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience and currently serves as a financial advisor at LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Advisors, LLC and Grove Point Investment, LLC. Lafond is chairperson of the Chaney Lake Road Maintenance Association, a nonprofit board in Wakefield, MI. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions through a large network of advisors using both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Yan Bellantoni is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Aurora, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2009. Bellantoni serves on the Board of Directors for the Nankai University Alumni Association. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance services. Its retirement-income planning service targets clients with significant investable assets, providing detailed, research-driven recommendations that combine modeling and tax-efficiency analysis.

Kent Travis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 16 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera Advisor Networks, Raymond James Financial Services, Sage Private Wealth Group, Equity Services, Inc., and National Life Group. He maintains a separate investment-related business activity under the name Travis Wealth Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies and incorporating advisor tools such as machine learning for research and operational support.

Linda Davis is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 41 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Raymond James in various capacities since 1993. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved as a partner in a rental real estate business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a non-discretionary planning approach tailored to client goals and supports its offerings with advanced analytical tools and technology.

Kristen Fox is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. She has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Daley Financial Partners. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment management options through a large network of advisors and integrates technology and research tools in its offerings.

Forrest White II is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Aurora, IL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2001. 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. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Christine Spencer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2015 and previously with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2024. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and incorporates structured planning tools and market scenario modeling in its financial planning process.

Joseph Rumbley is a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) with over 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 2005, working out of St Charles, 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, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Laura Needs is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Edward Jones since 2016, including an earlier tenure from 2016 to 2021 and continuing from 2021 to the present. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in real estate investing through LNLK Enterprises LLC. 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 strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Nichol Stimac is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 22 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Fifth Third Bank, Ameriprise Financial Services, PNC Investments, Manulife Investment Management, Citigroup Global Markets, Prudential Equity Group, and Merrill. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap‑fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, leveraging research and analytics guided by diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Adam Yingst is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with Wealth Planners and Financial Consultants to provide consistent customer service to clients. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, progressing from Financial Representative to Relationship Manager before his current role. Throughout his tenure at Fidelity, Adam has developed experience in client relationship management and financial planning support. His approach focuses on partnering with clients as they navigate their financial journeys. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Adam has personal interests that include football, golf, movies, music, table tennis, and tennis.

Ryan Dragstrem is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC based in Hinsdale, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 21 years of industry experience. He worked at LPL Financial for 11 years before joining Ameriprise in 2020. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis within a structured program that integrates algorithmic tools and oversight committees to support tailored retirement income plans.

Max Spicer is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2010. He is based in Glen Ellyn, IL, and holds the Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households of varying net worth, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Natalie Jump is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Downers Grove, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and over 21 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Securities America Advisors and National Planning Corporation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and institutional platforms, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Billal Virani is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with executives and business owners to understand their life goals and translates these into tailored financial strategies. His approach involves creating and implementing custom portfolios aligned with these strategies, focusing on areas such as corporate benefits, corporate executive services, and personal retirement planning. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and an MBA from the University of Iowa. Billal has earned multiple professional designations, including the Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional role, Billal is involved with the organization Feed My Starving Children and has interests in football, music, reading, running, spending time with family, traveling, and watching movies.

Anthony LaGioia is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. In this role, he collaborates closely with clients to develop personalized financial plans and strategies that provide a clear perspective on their financial lives before and during retirement. Anthony has accumulated experience in various roles within the financial services industry. Prior to his current position, he served as a Planning Consultant from 2024 to 2025, Relationship Manager from 2023 to 2024, and Financial Representative from 2022 to 2023, all at Fidelity Investments. Before joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Services Representative at E*TRADE in 2022. Outside of his professional work, Anthony has interests that include comedy, concerts, food, football, pets, and traveling.

Elizabeth Pavin is a CFP® and ChFC® with 41 years of industry experience. She currently works at OSAIC and was previously with Woodbury Financial Services for 23 years. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as President of Pavin Wealth Planning, Inc., a company that consults with and educates family and small business owners on business plan implementation. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations. The firm offers a multi-advisor platform with brokerage and advisory services featuring model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a variety of managed account programs.

Arturo Ramirez is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at BMO Harris Financial Advisors, Inc., Edward Jones, and CitiFinancial Services LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Richard Schultz is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Wheaton, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1984 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for Seed Capital Group, Inc. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and select separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and oversees portfolio implementation using a tiered wrap-fee structure.

Daniel Wack is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Charles Schwab, E*Trade Securities, and TD Ameritrade. He is also involved with Schumann Financial, a wealth management business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing multiple program structures and investment strategies.