Cheryl Duda is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in helping individuals, families, and small business owners protect and grow generational wealth. She works closely with clients to understand their unique priorities and develop personalized financial plans that align with their needs and values. Her expertise includes retirement and legacy planning, tax-efficient investing, college education funding, small business solutions, and access to specialty lending. With over 20 years of experience in the financial industry, Cheryl holds professional designations including Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She earned a Bachelor's Degree from Shanghai International Studies University and an MBA from the Illinois Institute of Technology. Fluent in both Chinese and English, Cheryl brings a broad perspective to her client relationships. Outside of her professional role, Cheryl is active in her community through involvement with District 30 Toastmasters and XL Toastmasters Club. She enjoys running, including marathons, cooking, hiking, reading, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Peter Manning is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for 12 years and has been involved with P and R Management since 2005. Manning also has a role with PWA Insurance Services, LLC, which involves non-variable insurance business activities. LPL Financial serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios.

Ryan Dees is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Bank of America. 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 combines institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Kelly Petersen is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Arlington Heights, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, Petersen worked at Huck Bouma PC, James C Provenza & Associates, and Anderson & Associates PC. Outside of advising, Petersen co-owns a handmade soap business that sells products on Etsy. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including various sizes of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment products.

Evelyn Gonzalez is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Kelleher + Holland, LLC, Salvi & Maher LLP, and Fifth Third Bank. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to build model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

David Markiewicz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Arlington Heights, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill and BMO Harris Financial Advisors. LPL Financial is an SEC‑registered investment adviser and broker‑dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, offering both discretionary and non‑discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Zachary Callero is a financial advisor at Cetera with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at OSAIC Wealth Inc and Insight 2 Profit, as well as founding Callero Capital Management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, using a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Andrew Rzotkiewicz is a financial advisor at Cetera with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, he is a fitness coach at Orange Theory Fitness. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary services, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers.

Sijo Job is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Schaumburg, Illinois, holding CFP® certification and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 18 years of industry experience, including ten years at J.P. Morgan Securities and over a decade running S Job Health, Inc. as a dietary consultant. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs supported by research and technology, serving both discretionary and non-discretionary client needs.

Kenneth Robbins is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2016. He has worked in the financial advisory field since 2011, with previous roles as a Financial Advisor at BMO Harris Financial Advisors, Inc. from 2012 to 2016 and at PNC Investments from 2011 to 2012. Kenneth focuses on developing flexible retirement plans tailored to his clients' evolving needs, aiming to help grow and protect their wealth over time. He emphasizes listening to his clients to understand what is important to them and guiding them through significant financial decisions and uncertain times. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License. Outside of his professional career, Kenneth's personal interests include baseball, family activities, and fitness.

Janet Barnard Weiland is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at American Financial Network Inc, United Fidelity Funding Corp, and Hartford Financial Services, Inc. She is also involved in sales of investment-related products and receives additional compensation for referrals related to home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors is a large-scale institution serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program that employs largely model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Derek Hartmann is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Woodstock, IL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2019. Outside of advising, he is involved in restoration work and occasionally caddies at a private golf club. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, and custodial services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Elayne Banks is a financial advisor at Cetera with 27 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She has been with various Cetera entities since 2008 and currently serves in multiple roles within the firm. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in community activities as the president of a church auxiliary group and as a recording secretary for a local condo association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that supports both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Brian Eatherton is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. Services are delivered on a non-discretionary basis through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Jennifer Wilcoxen is a financial advisor at Cetera with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and Exemplar Financial Network. Outside of her advisory role, she is a branch manager for Tartan Financial Services, LLC, a financial services DBA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and has over $256 billion in assets under management across more than 10,000 advisors.

Susan Marks is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank since 2020 and was previously employed at Stifel, Nicolaus Inc. from 2018 to 2020. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Jeff Fjeldheim is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously operated Fjeldheim Financial Group for 15 years and worked with Raymond James Financial Services for 17 years. Fjeldheim maintains ownership of Fjeldheim Financial Group, LLC, primarily to manage the wind-down of his prior independent advisory business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, delivering written recommendations focused on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines proprietary research and modeling with advisory and brokerage solutions through affiliated entities.

Ann Jenkins is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise since 2018, following a 20-year tenure at Fidelity Brokerage Services. Outside of her advisory role, she has a long-standing position with Petsmart. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Kimaron Gardner is a financial advisor with Stifel in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007 and concurrently serves as a shareholder, officer, and director at Gardner Building & Development Inc., a land ownership and development business he has been involved with since 1990. Gardner is also a board member and secretary of The Grove at Wynstone Homeowners' Association. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and planning analyses intended to support client decision-making.

Michal Walaszek is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Des Plaines, IL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Investment Management and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Walaszek also spent two years working in the construction industry. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and integrates an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.