E Wurtzebach is a CFP® with 41 years of industry experience and is currently with Lincoln Investment, where he has worked since 2017. Prior to that, he spent 23 years at Legend Equities Corporation. He also maintains agency roles servicing fixed annuities with Great American Life Insurance Company and Mass Mutual. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise firm that serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and advisor-led consulting, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team that constructs strategic model portfolios and adaptive investment strategies.

Marek Klincewicz is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Sirius Holdings LLC and World Financial Group, Inc. He is also involved in the sales of insurance and non-insurance products for companies affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and businesses, delivering services through multiple advisory platforms and a large network of advisors. The firm’s investment approach relies primarily on model portfolios and third-party managers rather than individual advisor discretion.

Suzanne Fickle is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC in Wheaton, IL. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 10 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE Capital Management, Bank of America, and Merrill. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through programs focused on asset allocation, contribution guidance, and retirement planning, utilizing proprietary software and portfolio oversight from Morningstar Investment Management.

Dominic Ruggerio Jr. is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 10 years of industry experience. Dominic has held multiple roles within the Bankers Life organization since 2013, including managing a team of insurance agents responsible for hiring and training. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals with discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to create tailored asset allocations across various securities, often incorporating affiliated broker-dealer and insurance services.

Ryan Swiatek is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. He has three years of industry experience, having previously worked at FourStar Wealth Advisors, Brookstone Capital Management, and Independent Financial Resources. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, retirement-plan consulting, and referrals to managed account investment managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in regulatory assets under management and employs a diversified, risk-class based investment approach that blends passive and active management, overseen by an internal Investment Committee.

Chastity Peterson is a financial advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC for 16 years. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a wellness and weight loss business, Plexus Worldwide. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of advisory services through fee-based wrap programs and employs a variety of investment strategies monitored by an Investment Strategy Committee.

Michael Hankes is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2006 and previously spent seven years with UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 20% partner in an LLC related to investment activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

William Paton is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at LPL Financial since 2011, following four years with Edward Jones. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Sarah Garvin is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Geneva, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes five years at ADTRAV Travel Management. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based analyses and written recommendations on a wide range of financial planning topics. The firm allows clients to combine planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option, while keeping the services distinct.

Kathy Grubar is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2013. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

George Tolbert is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously served four years in the U.S. Army. Prior to his current role, he had a one-year tenure at Robert W. Baird and attended The Citadel, Military College of South Carolina. Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, including the DDK Group team, serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of services such as financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed account programs, and custody and brokerage services, with investment strategies supported by internal research and ongoing manager oversight.

Andrew Reynolds is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee and executor for family trusts and estates. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, offering services that include financial planning, access to external asset managers, and insurance product facilitation.

Natalie Vaswani is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2018 and previously worked at UBS Financial Services. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and utilizes a research-driven approach grounded in diversification and modern portfolio theory.

Michael Lindberg is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Glen Ellyn, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Lindberg serves as president of Peace for Pits, Inc., a charitable animal welfare organization. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Christopher Tutt is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. His work history includes seven years at Bank of America and four years at PNC Bank NA prior to his current role. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Helen Ku is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with various Fidelity entities since 2015, including Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Ku is based in Schaumburg, IL. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm utilizes a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manages funds through both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

David Haefelin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Haefelin Consulting, a consulting business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. Their approach integrates proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools within a defined investment framework.

Steven Potter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include seven years at Level Four Advisory Services, two years at Wells Fargo Clearing, and four years at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. 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 services including financial planning and model portfolios, leveraging a broad platform that integrates advisory and non-advisory financial activities.

Thomas Teegarden is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 53 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Raymond James entities since 2013 and is co-owner of Teegarden Wealth Advisors, a support company focused on opening a new branch in Oak Brook, Illinois. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations, using tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools.

Nathan Ahearn is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also maintaining a long-standing role 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 combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.