Aleatha Wilson is a financial advisor at Cetera with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with firms including Northwestern Mutual and operates several consulting and advisory businesses. Wilson is the founder and director of Club Blue Wealth, a nonprofit focused on coordinating industry experts and educational content. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various investment program options and manages over $256 billion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Steven Sterchele is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2009, including its predecessor entities, and continues to serve clients through the firm. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering tailored recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and advisory expertise with a broad range of brokerage and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Jill Maybaum Hart is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at PFS Investments Inc., Dowling Legacy, E*TRADE Securities LLC, Primerica Financial Services, Invesco Advisers, Inc., and Van Kampen Advisors Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and research, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Van Robin Jonker is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the PFS™ designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera since 1993 and serves as president of Capital Wealth Management Inc. Outside of advisory work, he is managing partner of Jonker & Associates, a CPA firm, and president of the Lighthouse Pointe Homeowners Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Christopher Janyk is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on providing tailored wealth management strategies that aim to grow, preserve, and transfer wealth based on each client's unique needs. Christopher works closely with individuals and businesses to develop investment products and strategies designed to meet their financial goals while minimizing risk and maximizing tax efficiency. His areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and retirement planning, among others. Christopher begins his client relationships with in-depth conversations to thoroughly understand their background and financial situation, utilizing the resources at Merrill Lynch to design and monitor individualized financial plans. When necessary, he collaborates with firm specialists to address all aspects relevant to clients' families and businesses. Christopher holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned his high school diploma from Mount Carmel High School and attended DePaul University without completing a degree. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys baseball, football, golfing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Marc La Cien is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mokena, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Cynthia Wilson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 37 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Valic Financial Advisors and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the financial secretary for CHUMS Incorporated, managing records related to the organization's budget, membership dues, and scholarships. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that offers investment advisory, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Maria Abney is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Crete, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked at Farmland Fabrication Co, a small business specializing in steel welding, where she was co-owner and vice president. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors and more than 15,000 branch offices.

Brad Terry is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Prudential Insurance, and Chubb. His current role is based in Frankfort, IL. 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 through a non-discretionary program.

Lori Derby is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and has 13 years of industry experience. She has worked with Cetera and affiliated firms since 2019 and previously with Opus Wealth Partners, LPL Financial, and Megent Financial. Outside of advising, she serves as an executive manager at Megent Financial and is commissioned as a notary public. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of investment program structures and access to third-party and affiliated managers.

Brian Sims is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, he worked at Central Credit Union of Illinois since 2007 and CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. from 2007 to 2022. He also serves as a notary public. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing a broad range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Maricel Betz is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Country Financial, TD Ameritrade, Invest Financial Corporation, and Ameriprise. She is based in Orland Park, Illinois. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and discretionary management, with notable activities including its registration as a commodity pool operator and use of AI-driven methodologies.

Richard Callaghan is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. 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 incorporates both quantitative and qualitative due diligence and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Christina Suchorabski is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Chase Investment Services Corp. She has been with LPL Financial since 2016. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Paul Muehlnickel is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., and UBS Financial Services. He is based in Orland Park, Illinois. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning through written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Marc Rutkowski is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously spent 19 years with Woodbury Financial Services before joining OSAIC in 2024. Rutkowski operates a DBA under the name The Lineage Group. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including retail, institutional, high-net-worth individuals, and retirement plan participants. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by a model-based investment process and a complex network of affiliated broker-dealer, asset management, and insurance entities.

Todd Gilleylen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tinley Park, IL, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 26 years of industry experience, having previously worked at Harris Investor Services Inc., Harrisdirect LLC, and PRUCO Securities, LLC. 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, and access to third-party asset managers.

Brendan Day is a financial advisor at Cetera with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Megent Financial and Classic Touch Paint Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, with investment options including model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

Erica Kowalczyk is a financial advisor at Cetera with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Edward Jones for four years. Her background also includes roles outside finance, such as positions in hospitality. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Patrick Rodgers is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Frankfort, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and PNC Bank. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual retirement planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.