Stephen Carew is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Carol Stream, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1993 and operates a CPA practice concurrently. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee model, delegating trading to BNY Mellon Advisors while maintaining oversight of investment models.

Jeffrey Scheithe is a CFP® professional with over 41 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with OSAIC and has previously worked for Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. He is president of SAI Financial Services Inc. and Advisor Edge Financial Group LLC, both of which provide financial planning, investment planning, consulting, and insurance services. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory services using a model-based investment process that incorporates portfolio optimization and risk management tools.

Alexander Pankow is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services and Primerica Advisors since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 33% partner in Breakout Group, LLC, a legal entity formed for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and limited discretionary separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses on a wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Michael Maday is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2002. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Jeanette Gruber is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She has held positions at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and operates Gruber Financial, Ltd., Gruber CPA Services, Ltd., and Gruber Law Office, all of which she has managed for over two decades. She serves on the board of trustees for the Universalist Unitarian Church of Peoria, IL. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors, serving a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services through multiple program structures and a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers.

Danielle Marshall is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wheaton, IL, where she has worked since 2007. She has 18 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across a broad range of financial needs. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a variety of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Bethany Mullen is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 2018 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC and Weeks Financial Group. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs, utilizing a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Gregg Smallen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Oswego, Illinois. Gregg has been with Edward Jones since 1993. 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 nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Matthew Simpson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm focuses on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and incorporating a range of eligible strategies including ESG considerations.

Donald Cheval is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. His prior work history includes roles at Merrill Edge/Bank of America, Gwfs Equities/Empower Retirement, Nationwide Investment Advisors, and Charles Schwab. 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 under management and maintains an extensive network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Lindsey Lyons is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 securities licenses and is based in Naperville, IL. Lyons has been associated with Edward Jones since 2011. 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, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Gregory Mcroberts is a CFP® and ChFC® with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. since 2005. He is also involved with Westpoint Associates and the Wpfg Foundation. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of programs including money-manager options and educational seminars.

Jeffrey Turner is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Plainfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Federated Investors and multiple affiliated entities from 2012 to 2019 before joining Ameriprise in 2019. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports. The firm serves clients primarily through a centralized consulting team and emphasizes managed accounts and affiliated fund selections in its advisory approach.

Jeffrey Ziemnik is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at various divisions of JPMorgan Chase since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates centralized due diligence and quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, with an emphasis on client decision-making and risk management.

Matthew Fowler is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, THE O.N. Equity Sales Company, and Ohio National Financial Services. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment implementation is typically model-driven and includes access to third-party asset managers and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Kanita Ganic is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Triad Financial Services, Inc. and Dillard's. Her career also includes time at the University of North Florida. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory services.

Denise Pacione is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2002 and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. 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 and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Thomas Hudepohl is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at OSAIC since 2024. He previously worked at American Portfolios Advisors, Inc. and American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for over a decade. In addition to his advisory role, he is vice president at Reisner Hudepohl Financial Services, where he provides tax preparation and tax advice services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering both brokerage and advisory services. The firm utilizes a model-based investment process with asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools, supporting a range of managed accounts and third-party strategies.

Monika Peroustiyski is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2016. Monika is based in Naperville, IL. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, managing portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, with a focus on systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation.

Michael Klover is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has two years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2023 and operates Klover & Co, a CPA practice providing tax return preparation and bookkeeping services. He has worked with the Channahon Park District since 2013. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various program structures and third-party managers.