Ellen Tippow is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Capital One and Synchrony Financial. Tippow is a co-owner of PaxCo LLC, a business related to managing her Ameriprise practice. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Thomas Sublewski is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including JPMorgan Chase Bank and BMO Bank NA. Outside of finance, he was involved with The Foodie Dog from 2015 to 2020. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Jeffrey Bobrowicz is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Morgan Stanley Dw Inc. He is involved in private investment ventures through entities he owns. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services using Wells Fargo’s research and planning tools. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory with product sales and referral channels.

Kathy Merritt is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 22 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at OSAIC, SagePoint Financial, Cambridge Investment Research, LPL Financial, and Money Concepts Capital Corp. She is also a co-owner of JPV Financial Inc., managing an advisory business alongside her work at Ameriprise. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Steven Howard is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Outside of his advisory duties, he is also the owner of Howard Farms in Maquon, IL. 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 portfolio management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies.

Lisa Micklevitz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2012 and was previously with Wells Fargo Clearing from 2008 to 2012. Outside of advisory work, she serves in a township role assisting with field inspections and property measurements. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Morgan Presterl is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Spectrum Center Inc. for five years. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service providing written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Brittany Hafferkamp is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2022, she worked at Paychex, Inc. for nine years. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, delivering tailored recommendations through meetings and client summary letters.

Blake Hafferkamp is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Northwestern Mutual. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering investment and fee-based financial planning services across a broad range of areas, including retirement, education, and specialized planning like business-owner transition and special-needs analysis. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, with clients deciding how to implement them through various brokerage or advisory programs.

Jonathan Mrowiec is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2017. He has 13 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Fifth Third Securities and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an adjunct instructor teaching advanced tax and accounting classes at Oakton Community College and Carthage College. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice typically implemented by investment adviser representatives using a variety of investment strategies.

Sharon Schwager is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has held prior roles at Creekview Wealth Management and previously worked at Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment strategies and advisory services. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Laura Repel is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2009, with a concurrent tenure at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. dating back to 1989. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager selection, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research, incorporating ESG frameworks and offering capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Richard Topf is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Twin Lakes, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of SOURCE TO SUMMIT LLC, a business consulting firm, and serves as a trustee for the Round Lake Park Police Pension Fund. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

James Larson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and Harris Investor Services, Inc. He is also involved in a DBA related to his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides various investment programs and utilizes a broad platform that includes model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies along with technology tools for operational support.

Robert Schachner is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Libertyville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and over 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1982. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and provides services including discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient solutions.

Sheila Broderick is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lake Geneva, WI. She holds a Series 63 designation and has 27 years of industry experience, including 24 years with Edward Jones. 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 under management through a large network of advisors and branch offices, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and affiliated financial services.

Brian Luedke is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 30 years of industry experience, including over two decades at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Commonwealth Financial Network, before joining LPL Financial. He serves as a Planning Commissioner for the Village of Richmond, IL. 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 portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and comprehensive operational tools.

Ann Morocco is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Securities America Advisors and Raymond James Financial Services. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in insurance sales through a sole proprietorship. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations. The firm offers a multi-advisor platform with brokerage and advisory services employing model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and various managed account strategies.

Daniel Sigman is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Sigman Wealth Planning, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and NRECA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment strategies and affiliated financial services supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Michael Kaniok is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he partners with clients in real estate investments focused on purchasing properties to flip or rent. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.