Mark Pingul is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and previously held positions at BMO Harris Financial Advisors and Edward Jones. Prior to his advisory career, he was employed by the New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management, as well as research and model portfolios from various sources.

John Demarco is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Avantax entities for a decade and currently owns Strategize Home Solutions LLC, a referral marketing business for mortgages. John also serves as treasurer for The Cruisin' Tigers GTO Club, a membership organization for Pontiac automobile enthusiasts that hosts an annual car show. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Jack Kristof is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Wachovia/Wells Fargo for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he maintains bookkeeping responsibilities as an independent contractor for a support company called ELEVATE. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public finance work through unique affiliations uncommon among large institutional advisors.

David Odell is a financial advisor at Cetera with over 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has held positions at multiple firms including Delco Financial Group, Inc., and Summit Financial Group Inc. Odell is a trustee of the David/Carol O'Dell Family Foundation and the O'Dell Family Fund, both charitable nonprofit organizations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving 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 multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party managers.

John Gillmann is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he worked at Hometown National Bank from 2015 to 2021. 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 and offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Ryan Mitchell is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, where he has worked since 2020. He has five years of industry experience and previously spent seven years with Buona Beef LLC. Mitchell serves as a board member of the Tinley Park Chamber of Commerce and chairs a committee for the Boy Scouts of America. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm delivers holistic, goal-based planning on topics such as retirement, income tax, estate, and special needs planning, with reviews typically conducted annually and financial advisors responsible for plan delivery and updates.

Peggy Robinson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Joliet, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2006. 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 strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Mary Kay Hrdina is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Plainfield, IL, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. She has 11 years of industry experience and 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 investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Joseph Nawrocki is a CFP® professional with 38 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with OSAIC and has previously been affiliated with Grove Point Advisors, LLC, and Grove Point Investments, LLC. He also serves as president and owner of Joseph A. Nawrocki, Inc., where he uses fixed annuities and life insurance products as part of his financial planning process. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Louis Miller is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 49 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for 23 years. Outside of his advisory role, Miller is the president of Financial Vistas, a sole proprietorship engaged in selling traditional fixed life insurance, fixed annuities, group health insurance, disability, and long-term care products. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers, using a range of asset-allocation tools and investment vehicles.

Charles Lazzara is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Plainfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 27 years of industry experience, including 18 years with UBS Financial Services since 2008. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm utilizes proprietary capital market research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Ricardo Martinez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at both J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2015 and 2018, respectively. Martinez also serves as a communications specialist and operations planner in the United States Marine Corps. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence. The firm incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and operates within the broader J.P. Morgan broker-dealer and banking organization.

Adam Underhill is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2016. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Shorewood, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households, as well as pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and other investment services under a fiduciary standard.

Bryan Zic is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at MassMutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously at MetLife Securities. Outside of advising, he is involved in web design and engages in real estate wholesaling. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, annual planning relationships.

Tamara Wiley is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She previously worked at Edward Jones for six years and is the owner of Toward Wealth, LLC, where she also serves as a financial professional. Additionally, she acts as an insurance agent selling life, disability, and fixed annuities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, operating a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Michelle Denoyer is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Channahon, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than 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 operates under a fiduciary standard.

Darlene Roepoundstone is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Roepoundstone is also involved in insurance-related business activities through entities in Morris, IL. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven tools.

Thomas Klover is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2020 and is also a part owner and CPA at Klover & Co. CPAs PC, where he has provided accounting and tax preparation services since 1994. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating as a multi-manager platform with over $256 billion in assets under management.

Alfredo Lopez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2025 and previously spent ten years at Autozone. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Robert Hartwell is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Plainfield, IL, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 51 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and Signator Investors, Inc. Hartwell is also the owner of Hartwell Financial & Insurance Services, a sole proprietorship engaged in life products sales and insurance brokerage. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering brokerage, investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to various managed account platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and multiple third-party solutions to construct diversified portfolios.