Jing Ping Xu is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2021, Xu worked for Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers through W&R Insurance Agencies for 14 years. Outside of advisory services, Xu has been involved with Dream Land Realty since 2001. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm supports investment adviser representatives with various portfolios and strategies, combining a broad financial services platform with extensive operational tools.

William Vlazny is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera. He has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 1998 and operates South Barrington Tax & Financial Services, where he manages tax preparation and related financial services. Vlazny also holds leadership roles in multiple firms, including Holistic Wealth Management Group, Ltd., where he serves as president. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors serving diverse clients ranging from individuals to institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and retirement services through multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Benjamin Brown is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2011 to 2025 before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2025. Brown serves as a director for the Western Golf Association, where he helps raise awareness for the Evans Scholarship Program. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and advanced modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Kevin Senechalle is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Saint Charles, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Infinex Investments Inc. at Allied First Bank for nine years and Money Concepts Capital Corp for one year. 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, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

James Wresch is a Series 66-certified financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, all of which has been with Edward Jones since 2015. He is based in Crystal Lake, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, alongside affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Gregory Petersen is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2018. Prior to joining OSAIC, he worked at Jhfn Sii for seven years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the operations of a family-owned business, Alpar Laboratories, Inc. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate entities. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform, utilizing model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization techniques.

Jeffrey Rodgers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Crystal Lake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at James T. Borello & Co. for 13 years and has been involved with the New Trier School District since 2002. Rodgers is also engaged in tax preparation and accounting services through a related business activity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Matthew Callero is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at OSAIC and Woodbury Financial Services, and he has operated his own entities such as Callero Capital Management Inc. since 2012. Outside of advising, he provides notary services through Matthew Callero Notary. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of investment and advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and access to both affiliated and third-party money managers.

Jacob Strater is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Schaumburg, IL, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined Ameriprise in 2024 and has prior work experience that includes roles at TPC Deere Run, Aurora Country Club, and St. Ambrose University. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

James Platania Jr. is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2018. He previously worked at CETERA Advisor Networks LLC and has operated Platania Financial Inc. since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an adjunct faculty member at the National Judicial College. 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 variety of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Mitchell Todd is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Crystal Lake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, LLC since 2019 and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Co since 2018. Prior to his advisory roles, he was involved with Peggy's Tavern and Drake University. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with an emphasis on collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Anja Gribhofer Decker is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Elgin, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously held roles at Nosco and Constantia Flexibles Sales. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Stephen Roake is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at PFS Investments Inc., Primerica Financial Services, and Keller Williams Infinity. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a technology officer and sales consultant for Serving Others in Loving Kindness. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily for individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-based investment strategies developed by third-party asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through Pershing.

Michael Revord is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wauconda, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked in home remodeling and architectural firms. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, advisory services, and affiliated financial products through a large network of advisors and branch offices.

David Draper is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years and has been affiliated with AIG American General Life Insurance Company since 2003. Draper also serves as Vice President of Western Catholic Union Branch 100, where he assists in fundraising activities. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and third-party manager options, and is notable for its scale, complex affiliate structure, and private-equity ownership.

Avishek Guha is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Avantax Investment Services Inc. and Karvy Stock Broking Ltd. Guha is based in Schaumburg, IL. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary services across multiple program structures and custodians.

Evan Lange is a CFA® charterholder and holds the Series 66 designation, with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2017 and was previously employed by Ernst & Young from 2015 to 2017. Evan is based in Arlington Heights, IL. 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 broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Harrison Gerber is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has been in the financial services industry since 2023, with prior experience at GreatAmerica Financial and Sunset Technologies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-delivery strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers and provides discretionary portfolio management supported by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing custody services.

Allison Wiseman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank from 2012 to 2023. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in assets. The firm employs a structured planning process using approved tools and models but generally acts in an advisory capacity without providing individual security recommendations through standalone planning.

Uguumur Tsogtbaatar is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2017 and at Bank of America, N.A. since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a family rental property. Merrill, along 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 investment strategies for a range of client types including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and organizations.