Madelen Betbadal is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. She has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 1996 and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 delivers these services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Grzegorz Szymczak is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hinsdale, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at BMO Bank NA, Fifth Third Securities, Fifth Third Bank, BMO Harris Bank, and PNC Investments. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Barbara Watts is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience, currently associated with Cetera. She has worked at Cetera Financial Specialists LLC and Cetera since 2006 and has been with Cornerstone Advisers, LLC since 2012, where she serves as Director of Client Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a variety of portfolio management and consulting services. The firm offers multiple program structures and investment options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Charles Mowery is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at SAI Financial Services and RMB Capital, among others. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and supports multiple advisory platforms, including discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Jason Dobrzynski is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with LPL Financial since 2021 and previously held roles at Waddell & Reed, various insurance carriers, and operated small businesses including CMS Office Management, LLC and P-Team Inc. He was also a member of the Rotary Club of Western Springs from 2014 to 2017. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory services supported by research, multiple investment programs, and technology-driven portfolio management options.

Joel Casper is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 14 years of industry experience. He currently works at Fisher Investments and has held prior roles at WisdomTree Asset Management, Foreside Fund Services, and Morningstar Investment Services. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, including pension plans, foundations, investment companies, and high-net-worth individuals, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment approach with quantitative and qualitative analysis and implements tax-aware strategies alongside defensive tactics to manage risk.

Todd Gilleylen is a CFP® certified financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2021. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked for Harris Investor Services Inc for 16 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including model portfolios and retirement plan consulting, supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Brendan Day is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Megent Financial and Cetera ADVISORS LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, corporate, retirement plan, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers through a multi-manager platform with various program structures and supervisory approaches.

Ryan Malkowski is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2008 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for one year. Malkowski is based in Hinsdale, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Mi Yeon Katz is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds a Series 66 designation. She has seven years of industry experience, having previously worked at firms including The Prudential Insurance Company of America, MassMutual Investors Services, and New York Life. Outside of her advisory role, she has been involved with Prak-Sis Ltd. since 2017, which is separate from her investment activities. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, access to model wealth portfolios, and a range of brokerage and insurance products through its integrated advisory and brokerage platform.

Bradley Grcevic is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience at Edward Jones, where he has worked since 1995. He serves as a board member of the Lemont Police Pension Board, overseeing pension activities and monitoring its investment accounts. Edward Jones is a 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 financial advisors and branch offices.

Erica Kowalczyk is a financial advisor at Cetera with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and previously worked at Edward Jones for four years. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual, institutional, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary programs across multiple custodial relationships.

Louis Cassara is a ChFC® with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2014. He is also chairman and CEO of The Cassara Clinic, a professional development and executive coaching firm focused on coaching and teaching representatives and entrepreneurs. Additionally, he is involved in individual and group life insurance sales through The Financial Resource Network. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, and various organizations, employing firm-approved analytical tools to deliver tailored recommendations.

Peter Krebs is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and approximately one year of experience in the industry. His background includes time at Marquette University and Menards before joining Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, manages multiple registered investment companies, and applies systematic methodologies and oversight controls in its investment approach.

Michael Ruggiero is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 20 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is an adjunct professor at Purdue University and owns a consulting business, AMD&C, LLC. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research and modeling with personalized recommendation reports delivered by a centralized consulting team.

Margret Birch is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2013 and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, Birch serves as a board member of Brightside Theatre, an arts and culture organization in Naperville, IL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning that incorporates structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs various investment strategies and products alongside planning services.

Anna Siwula is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2013. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services through a large network of advisors.

Jack Duffner is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Woodbury Financial Services, Guggenheim Partners Investment Management, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. He is also involved with Duffner Financial Group, a separate financial services business. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of clients, including individual and institutional investors, through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Andrew Koleno is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for 11 years before joining LPL Financial in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with several business entities related to his practice and has established entities for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and consulting services, supported by in-house and third-party research, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Chris Ambrose is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Naperville, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch/Bank of America, JP Morgan Securities, and Bankers Life Advisory Services. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, with flexible implementation options through brokerage or advisory programs.