Byron Furdge is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at firms including GoHealth, State Farm VP Management Corp, and Morningstar Financial Services. Outside of advising, Byron is involved in teaching budgeting through his consulting business, FKC Enterprises. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment strategies, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Thomas Erffmeyer is a CFP® with 24 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Charles Schwab Bank since 2016, and previously held positions at PNC Wealth Management, J.P. Morgan Securities, and RBC Capital Markets. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in training, showing, and breeding show horses through a personal business. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary client advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by Schwab’s financial research and alternative investment programs.

Ken Muenz is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1991. 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 investment strategies and affiliated services through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Peter Hudepohl is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2024. He previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for nine years and has operated Reisner Hudepohl Financial Services since 2013, where he also provides insurance sales. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization through a multi-advisor platform.

Toby Conway is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in St Charles, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2016. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Ronald Woodruff is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2004 and has also been associated with Legend Equities Corporation since 2015. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing affiliated and unaffiliated managers across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Alexandria Cutrone is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2022. In this capacity, she leads, manages, and coaches a team of financial professionals focused on providing clients with a comprehensive wealth planning experience. Alexandria emphasizes understanding clients' priorities to tailor financial strategies that align with their goals. Her tenure at Fidelity Investments spans over a decade, beginning as an Intern in 2012. She has progressed through various positions including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Investment Consultant, Financial Consultant, and Assistant Branch Leader before assuming her current leadership role. This extensive experience within the firm reflects her deep familiarity with financial advisory services and team leadership. Alexandria is committed to fostering a collaborative culture and supporting the professional growth of her associates. Details regarding her educational background and personal interests have not been provided.

Jeffrey Lamb is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 21 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Thrivent Investment Management. He serves on the boards of the City of Valparaiso Utility Board and the Valparaiso 21st Century School Building Corporation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a Premier Retirement Income service focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients nearing or in retirement.

Frank Pawlowski is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Elmhurst, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of HOLN, LLC, a solar power company based in Scottsdale, AZ. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, providing portfolio management primarily focused on retail clients rather than institutional plans.

Steven Adams is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Arlington Heights, IL, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firm since 1992. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports. The firm delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Nick Stavropoulos is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2025, he worked at Wintrust Investments LLC for six years, U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. for five years, and held roles at several other firms including Citizens Securities, PNC Wealth Management, Chase Investment Services Corp., Wells Fargo Clearing, and A. G. Edwards & Sons. 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 other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management programs supported by research-driven tools and a broad institutional platform.

Dennis Mc Namee is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he develops personalized wealth management strategies tailored to align with each client’s unique financial picture and long-term goals. He provides access to investment insights from Merrill and integrates banking and lending solutions through Bank of America to support client needs. Dennis holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Illinois. He follows the Merrill tradition of community involvement and dedicates time to volunteer with local organizations. His approach emphasizes collaboration with clients to create flexible financial strategies that adapt to changing market conditions.

Louie Williams is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, and Farmers Financial Solutions. Williams also operates a non-variable insurance agency. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, as well as institutional clients such as employer-sponsored retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment approaches and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Christian Apostolov is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked in environmental services and home care. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and serves as a commodity pool operator with formal advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies.

Elizabeth Pedretti is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 credentials. She joined Edward Jones in 2025 and has a prior ten-year career at Robert Half. 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.

Melissa Vald is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2019. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ with experience working with high net worth clients since 2005, providing comprehensive financial planning that includes retirement and income planning, tax-efficient investing, and estate plan considerations. Her career in financial services includes roles as a Financial Planning Associate at Wells Fargo from 2015 to 2019, and at Morgan Stanley from 2007 to 2015, as well as serving as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 2005 to 2007. Melissa holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, Melissa enjoys family activities, theater, traveling, and volunteering.

Adam Bukowski is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Lisle, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with MassMutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for the DuPage Senior Citizens Council, a nonprofit organization. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers structured, collaborative financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools, with optional implementation of recommendations through separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Matthew Lenerville is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in ecommerce as the owner of Net Brands, LLC, and participates in marketing and sales for Fae Forest Fungi, LLC, a gourmet and medicinal mushroom business. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services and is noted for its use of systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Jamie Morrow is a financial advisor at Stifel with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at RBC Capital Markets, Raymond James & Associates, and Midland States Bank. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing analytical support for asset allocation and financial planning.

Brandon Gongorek is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at Globaltranz for eight years and AFN for five years. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a Premier Retirement Income service that delivers tailored retirement planning advice, emphasizing dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.