Leonard Eisele is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Fidelity in Sycamore, IL, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management Inc, and he has also served as an independent contractor reporting on local high school and college sporting events for Shaw Media. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, employing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Pamela Miller is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She is also the owner of Shabsin-Miller, Inc., an accounting and tax preparation business where she serves as an enrolled agent handling tax planning and payroll. Pamela has held various roles at Cetera since 2016 and has experience at related firms associated with Joel Shabsin and Associates. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser providing services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves individual, retirement, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients with a range of portfolio management and financial planning options, utilizing a multi-manager platform and various program structures.

Edward Alvigi is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones in 2019, he worked for MQ Construction for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he plays guitar in a local band that performs occasionally. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the country.

Danny Hampton is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Crystal Lake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, Hampton owns a family farm in Enfield, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Robert Welsch Jr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Dundee, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at FSC Securities and The Retirement Group, LLC. He also consults for the Robert Welsch Family Estate Support, assisting with estate-related matters. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, with an investment approach that emphasizes model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a multi-advisor platform.

Travis Thompson is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He previously worked for FNBO for ten years before joining Raymond James in 2022. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and government entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Donald Skadow Jr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 45 years of industry experience, with prior roles at LPL Financial, Centaurus Financial, Inc., and Equitable Advisors. Skadow also works as a registered representative with Service 1 Financial Group and is an agent for Crump Life Insurance, focusing on life insurance and fixed annuities. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, and charities. The firm utilizes a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services with a model-based investment process emphasizing portfolio optimization, risk management, and a range of managed account options.

Carla Capasso Stonecipher is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Northwestern Mutual. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Eric Perkins is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience, currently with Cetera since 2023 and previously with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013. He also serves as president of the Elementary School District 159 Board in Mattson, IL. Perkins holds a Series 66 license and is based in Crystal Lake, IL. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating a multi-manager platform with diverse program options and overseeing over $256 billion in assets under management.

Ryan Minehart is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Elgin, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to his advisory role, he was affiliated with Illinois State University from 2013 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Ivett Mc Han Frank is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. She has experience working with multiple firms, including First Investments and Planning and First National Bank of Omaha. Outside of her advisory role, she works as an advisor assistant and is involved in non-investment support activities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and promotes implementation through its advisory programs or other providers, with additional capabilities in municipal advisory services and specialized retirement plan consulting.

Kelly Tischart is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2026, she worked for The Huntington Investment Company for nine years and LPL Financial for four years. She has also been involved with The Well Of Living Waters Church for 14 years. Outside of her advisory role, she has an ownership interest in a retail business specializing in collectible merchandise. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, known for its specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jeff Mende is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2011. Prior to his current role, he has also worked with Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2008. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, with client decision-making authority retained.

Michele Manfredi is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 14 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at BMO Harris Bank, PNC Bank, and Ambit Energy, where he is involved in a multi-level marketing business that provides electricity and natural gas in deregulated markets. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction with a focus on mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm serves a diverse client base, including charitable funds and registered investment companies, and utilizes model portfolios with systematic methodologies.

Matthew Drafall is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2010. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based analyses and planning on topics such as retirement and estate planning, with options to combine planning and managed-account services under a consolidated billing system.

Matt Foster is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of wealth advisors. Their program focuses on non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and incorporating ESG criteria where applicable.

Michael Reichman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes eight years at J.P. Morgan Securities and seven years at Chase Investment Services Corp. He operates in Crystal Lake, Illinois. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with model portfolios, customized strategies, and advanced research tools.

Janine Kerin is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Crystal Lake, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and with six years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously held roles at Boys & Girls Clubs of Dundee Township and Northwestern Medicine. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branches nationwide.

Matthew O Connor is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation. He joined Ameriprise in 2025 and has prior work experience in various industries, including home remodeling and credit union services. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income reliability and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies.

James Leyden is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 46 years of industry experience. His career includes a long tenure at Waddell & Reed, Inc. from 1995 to 2021, as well as co-founding Joint Impact LLC, an independent business entity. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, distinguished by its scale and integration of advisory and non-advisory financial activities.