Martin Quantz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has also worked with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2013. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party analytics to support its investment approach.

Vito Della Polla is Vice President and Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he assists clients with retirement planning, investment planning, and benefit consulting. He works with a team that includes a benefit planning consultant and dedicated executive services associates to support clients' needs. Vito has been with Fidelity Investments since 2010, holding various positions including Vice President Financial Consultant from 2016 to 2021, Financial Consultant from 2012 to 2015, and Investment Consultant from 2010 to 2012. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Representative at AXA Advisors from 2009 to 2010. He is a Certified Financial Planner, which supports his expertise in providing comprehensive financial planning services.

Kelly Eagan is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James since 2018 and previously spent three years at Morgan Stanley. Outside of her advisory role, she is an associate employee at Loftus & Preusser Wealth Partners, where she assists clients and advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm uses risk profiling and analytical tools to tailor non-discretionary planning and consulting to client goals and supports a wide network of advisors and affiliated firms.

Bryan Luczkiw is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2015 and has provided tax and accounting services through CBC Tax & Accounting since 1997. Outside of advising, he owns a collectibles business on eBay and serves as treasurer for a nonprofit promoting lower Illinois tax initiatives. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to various portfolio management strategies, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke solutions, supported by ongoing supervision and client reviews.

Kassidy Gountanis is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Elgin, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked in community therapy services and has experience in early childhood education and retail. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and maintains a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Nathanael Ramos is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Carol Stream, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Thrivent Financial since 2019 and prior positions at The Leazer Group and People Helping People. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations on various financial planning topics without implementation. The firm emphasizes holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Aaron Roehl is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Merrill, where he has worked for 10 years. Prior to and concurrently with his advisory role, he was involved with Aircraft Training Services, LLC for 12 years. Outside of his advisory duties, he serves as a trustee for the R. W. K. 2022 Trust and holds multiple roles at Hope Lutheran Church, including board member and mutual ministry committee member. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Karen Mahan is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2009 and worked briefly at Morgan Stanley from 2005 to 2006. In addition to her advisory work, Mahan teaches Jazzercise dance aerobics classes. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified investment management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and extensive assets under management.

Patrick Witte is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. He has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, with additional experience at St. John's Lutheran Church and School. His credentials include Series 63 and Series 66 registrations. 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 broad range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset management, supported by both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Robert Mazanke is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in St. Charles, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, known for its specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual planning advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Thomas Piehl is a financial advisor at Cetera with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Cetera and affiliated entities since 2003. In addition to his advisory role, he is president and sole shareholder of an accounting and income tax practice established in 1990, providing accounting write-up services and tax preparation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and a variety of program structures with access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

David Kane is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley for nine years before joining Raymond James in 2021. Kane is also the president and sole partner of Kane Wealth Group, a support company based in Downers Grove, IL. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and uses various analytical tools to assist client decision-making, supporting implementation through its advisory programs and other providers.

Ryan Mc Neill is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Wheaton, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Natixis Advisors, LLC and Natixis Distribution, LLC for 16 years before joining Raymond James in 2026. 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, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports clients through advisory programs, municipal and public-finance services, and specialized consulting solutions.

Evan Hoobchaak is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2003. Outside of advising, he is the owner and president of Sisu Capital Inc., and is involved in strategic planning and sales for Palm Rat Golf, LLC, an apparel business. He is also an author. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement, focusing on clients with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research-driven modeling and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Larry Chambers is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at North Chicago Community School District, the Law Office of Kenneth Ditkowsky, PFS Investments, and Primerica Financial Services. He is also involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and manages approximately $15.5 billion in assets, offering model-based investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers.

John Silmon is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Edward Jones since 2019. He previously worked at KPMG LLP for 18 years. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Alexandra Wilson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2020. Prior to her advisory role, she was employed at the University of Phoenix and Elgin Community College and has been involved with Vector Marketing since 2015. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations typically delivered within 180 days of enrollment. The firm serves clients through a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, emphasizing managed accounts and utilizing algorithmic tools alongside a centralized consulting team.

Nicole Schelkopf is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Schaumburg, IL, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials with 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner and partner of NAS Farms, a farming business in Chicago. 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 programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

William Hoffman is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he has experience working at CJs Bar and Kemper Lakes Country Club, as well as a tenure at Miami University. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients approaching or in retirement.

Kurt Kubon is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Citigroup Global Markets, where he worked from 1998 to 2009, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Kubon serves as a trustee for multiple personal trusts. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and scenarios to model outcomes.