John Ericson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Oppenheimer, JP Morgan Securities, BMO Financial Group, and E*Trade Securities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, using both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Timothy Kamin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers associated with W&R Insurance Agencies for 25 years. He is also involved in a non-investment-related business entity, DataAnnotation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions.

Joel Heffington is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2015. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with at least $1 million in investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver non-discretionary retirement recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Curtis Whitehouse is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a 12-year tenure at Citigroup Global Markets. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Eric De Novo is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill Edge, alongside roles in various other sectors including retail and community services. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers.

Christine Messerschmidt is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and its investment management division since 2010. Messerschmidt serves as a board member of the We Raise Foundation, which supports Christian nonprofit organizations addressing poverty, violence, and inequality. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning analyses that cover a wide range of financial topics, delivered as either one-time or ongoing engagements separate from portfolio management.

Paul Maurin is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been affiliated with Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, Maurin is involved in accounting and tax services through his ownership of Accountants & Financial Planning Associates and holds leadership positions in several business entities related to general accounting and insurance. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing firm-provided tools and multiple investment platforms to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client needs.

Robert Paneral is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mt. Prospect, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wayne Hummer Investments, Citigroup Global Markets, and Citicorp Investment Services. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Denise Bondiman is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan in various roles since 2011. 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 institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Krista Simons Gliva is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Lake Zurich, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at PFS Investments Inc. since 2012 and has also been affiliated with Primerica Financial Services and Ross Barney Architects since 2011. Beyond her advisory role, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Heather Torseth is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cary, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at BMO Harris Financial Advisors and Citigroup. 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 provides a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to various portfolio management strategies.

Keith Pinsoneault is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2026 and previously held roles at Janus Henderson and REINHART PARTNERS, Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Calvin Sendaydiego is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Itasca, Illinois. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 31 years of industry experience, including 27 years with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. Calvin is also involved in selling fixed annuities, long-term care, and fixed life insurance. 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 financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Craig Schuessler is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Arlington Heights, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1993. Outside of his advisory role, Schuessler serves on the Mission Endowment Committee at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, where he helps make decisions regarding investment funds. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Aaron Haack is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Stevenson High School. 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Juan Gaytan is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Edward Jones, Oportun, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Gaytan Enterprise LLC, an inactive entity originally created to operate a beauty salon. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm uses quantitative asset-allocation modeling combined with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Adam Cabrera is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2009. 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 and investment management capabilities, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Peter Tracz is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Questar Capital Corporation, U.S. Allianz Securities, and Ameriprise Advisor Services. Outside of advisory work, he is a part owner of Big Thank You LLC, a business that facilitates gifting for teachers and coaches, supporting his wife's role in the company. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm integrates brokerage and investment advisory services and employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client needs.

Subhash Katial is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 49 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC®, Series 63, and Series 65 designations. His prior work includes long-term roles at International Insurance Agency Group, Inc and Financial Service Corporation. Katial is also an officer and insurance agent at International Insurance Agency Group, Inc, where he is involved in health insurance. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing various tools and third-party solutions to construct and manage portfolios across asset classes.

Juan Andrade is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at BMO Bank NA and U.S. Bancorp Investments. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and a large network of advisors.