Kinga Frick is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has been with J.P. Morgan in various capacities 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. Their advisory program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Charles Baier is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lisle, Illinois, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 20 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Good Life Advisors, LLC and MSI Financial Services, Inc. He is also commissioned as a notary public. 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 financial planning and asset management solutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Jennifer Lymangood is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. It offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Joshua Resch is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and concurrently affiliated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2002. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary advisory program. The firm’s process combines quantitative and qualitative research and includes unique regulatory registrations that support broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Connor Cigrand is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Creative Financial Staffing Inc and Amazon.com, Inc. He studied at Iowa State University from 2020 to 2024. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Ryan Brannigan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Calamos Investments. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and delivers model portfolios to intermediary platforms.

Mark Triscik is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates holding the Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, UBS Financial Services, Merrill, and LaSalle Financial Services. He is based in Naperville, IL. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Karen Punda is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 24 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at several firms, including VSR Financial Services, Inc., J.P. Turner & Company, L.L.C., and First Allied Securities, Inc. She is based in Schaumburg, IL. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a network of independent advisors, employing multiple program structures and manager options.

John Bozett is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 5 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Fifth Third Bank for 23 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Armand Prestidge is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Elburn, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer on the board of directors for Kaneland Youth Softball Little League and coaches youth softball. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement, focusing on tax-smart withdrawal strategies and Social Security claiming options. The firm provides a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Timothy Hurst is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2008, including Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Prior to that, he spent eight years at Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both standalone and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Michael Bukala is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments in Naperville. In his role, he leads and coaches his team to provide a financial planning experience to clients. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2012, progressing through various positions including Financial Representative, Investment Consultant, Financial Consultant, Assistant Branch Leader, and currently Branch Leader since 2022.

Brian Hacker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Downers Grove, IL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera, Megent Financial, Fidelity Investments, Edward Jones, and Wells Fargo Clearing. He also operates a business entity, Brian Hacker LLC, for non-investment-related purposes. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with tools such as LPL Research model portfolios and various strategic allocation options.

Daniel Mesch is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bartlett, IL. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for 21 years at the Village of Palatine Police Department. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory services, 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 operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Sara Mills is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Geneva, IL, holding the Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs and maintaining approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm is known for its extensive network of financial advisors and branch offices and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Cynthia Aber is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Primerica Advisors since 1998. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Beanies & Booties, a business based in Lisle, Illinois. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which features model-delivery strategies and a selection of separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses on curated third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Karolina Szkaradek is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Naperville, IL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Eye Level and Custom Creative Remodeling. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process is supported by centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework.

Chad Frantesl is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2024. He has prior business experience running Penguin Cleaning Services since 2010. 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 through a large network of advisors, supported by various advisory platforms and technology tools.

Frank Petroczky is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in West Dundee, IL, where he has worked since 2012, accumulating 13 years of industry experience. He serves as a director for the Shabbona Lake Sportsmans Club in Shabbona, IL, where he volunteers for club outings. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of investment strategies and affiliated services, operating under a fiduciary standard, with a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Michael O'Neill is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 63 license, with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2020 and previously spent five years at The Northern Trust Company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and over 15,000 branch offices.