Jeffrey Prentice is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 33 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Securian Financial Services, Financial Design Group, and positions managing his own firm, Prentice Financial Services, Inc. He is also involved in life settlements through approved vendors associated with Cetera. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management options through a multi-manager platform, combining affiliated and third-party managers with various program structures and custodial relationships.

Joseph Wojcik is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in New Lenox, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a real estate business that manages office rentals. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Louis Pinto is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. 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 options, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, while operating under a fiduciary standard.

Gerald Rife III is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors, US Waterproofing, and The Flying Locksmiths. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations.

David Gustafson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at J & J Ventures Inc, PNC Bank, and Chase Bank NA. 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 advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios, research, and various technologies.

Brian Graf is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Plainfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 29 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011. 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 advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Patrick Hayes Sr. is a financial advisor at Stifel with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Stifel since 2007. Based in Orland Park, IL, he provides advisory services through the firm’s established platform. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach uses a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Federico Rodriguez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also working with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2009. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

John Baggio is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Tinley Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1996 and Primerica Financial Services since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm emphasizes a percentage-based tiered wrap fee and utilizes third-party asset managers overseen through an independent due-diligence process.

Marc Desmarteau is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2013 and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in providing seminars on veterans benefits and owns a business focused on college funding resources. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent professionals, employing a range of strategies including proprietary models and third-party managers tailored to client objectives.

Benjamen Sisk is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2008. He holds a Series 66 license and operates out of Minooka, IL. Outside of his advisory role, Sisk is the owner of a rental property business, Sisk Properties, LLC. 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 with a large network of financial advisors, offering a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Alvaro Zavala Jr. is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2018. Prior to this, he was employed at US Bank and H&R Block. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Adam Griffiths is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at VOYA Financial Advisors and leadership positions at Lionheart Financial and Lionheart Ventures. Outside of advising, he is an author and founder of a scholarship program and a financial coaching business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, offering a range of portfolio management solutions tailored to client objectives.

Joseph Donnellon is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for 19 years before joining OSAIC in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing partner at The Lineage Group, which markets his securities business. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers and offers integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Robert Naselli is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has been with LPL Financial since 2024. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. from 2022 to 2024 and has been owner of Topel Forman LLC, a tax preparation and accounting firm, since 1997. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Gerald Pruim is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial and its affiliated entities since 2006 and operated Prium Financial Services from 2009 to 2020. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm delivers tailored, non-discretionary advice using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Joseph Backlund is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Bolingbrook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes two years at Connor Group, alongside over a decade at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of sports collectibles through trade shows and online platforms. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a quantitative asset-allocation approach combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm’s services are non-discretionary, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Cara Alalade is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Naperville, IL, holding the Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones from 2017 to 2024 and at US Bank in 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she co-founded an LLC intended for future rental property investments. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Nathan Mc Catty is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lockport, IL, bringing eight years of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked in real estate with Century 21 and had brief roles at Wells Fargo and Houlihans Restaurants. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individuals and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Brian Williams is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked for 24 years. He has 23 years of industry experience. Williams is also the owner of an LLC in Mokena, IL. 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 and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.