Paula Sheffield is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked at firms including Cetera, Fifth Third Bank, and JP Morgan Securities. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Partnerland LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. 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 financial planning and advisory programs combined with model portfolios and research from various sources.

Saroshah Jones is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Wheaton, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing six years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank in 2025, Jones worked at Northwestern Mutual in various roles from 2022 to 2025. Outside of finance, Jones is involved in interior design and home remodeling through employment with Boxwood Home Design and Cabinetry. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm’s advisory services are delivered on a non-discretionary basis by a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Geoffrey Coons is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Warrenville, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Numark Credit Union and The Accounting Place, and he has maintained involvement with the Planned Financial Independence Company. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services, supported by research and model portfolios, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Michael Barwacz is currently a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity since 2019, serving previously as a Planning Consultant from 2021 to 2024 and as a Relationship Manager from 2019 to 2021. Prior to joining Fidelity, Michael worked as a Premium Investment Consultant for Merrill Edge between 2017 and 2019. Michael brings over 40 years of experience in the financial industry. His background includes a decade as Director of Retail Trading at TD Ameritrade from 2007 to 2017 and over two decades as a Market Maker at the Chicago Board Options Exchange from 1984 to 2007. This extensive experience supports his focus on building comprehensive financial plans tailored to individual goals. Outside of his professional work, Michael enjoys activities such as cooking and baking, family engagements, fitness, football, music, and photography.

Benjamin Gottlieb is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Schaumburg, Illinois. He specializes in working with businesses on retirement, benefit, executive, and equity compensation program needs, supporting companies and individuals in developing retirement programs specific to their plan design. As part of a team, he follows a methodical process to review current plans and look for opportunities to improve technology, reporting, fees, and risk management to help companies fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities. Ben began his career in the financial services industry in 2008. He is a member of the Institutional Advisory Council (IACTM) at Merrill, which includes retirement and institutional designated advisors who provide input to firm management. Ben holds several professional designations, including Certified 401(k) Professional (CkP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He graduated from the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland and completed the UCLA Anderson School of Management Executive Education Program in 2018. Ben lives in the Northwest Suburbs of Illinois with his wife, Kristen, and their three children, Charlotte, Jack, and Taylor. In his free time, he enjoys football, golf, hockey, activities that help animals, and spending time with his family. He is involved with community organizations such as the Humane Society, Love for Liam, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Nadine Gordon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting for qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Andrew Umbach is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2014, including roles at First Allied Advisory Services and First Allied Securities. Outside his advisory work, he is involved as an independent contractor in Social Security analyses and other financial-related activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, 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, managing over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Jennifer Grzeskiewicz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include seven years with First Trust Advisors L.P. and eleven years at Advisors Asset Management, Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold. The firm offers a broad planning menu and integrates advisory services with a range of financial products and referral channels.

Jason Brim is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at National Life Group and Lakeshore Financial Group. Outside of advising, he owns farmland in Central Illinois that he rents out for agricultural use. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves mainly high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a blend of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management along with integrated custody and brokerage services.

Aaron Lathrop is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and over 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches CrossFit classes at a local gym. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Victoria Vandeleur is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019 and previously held positions at UBS Financial Services and Morgan Stanley. Outside of finance, she was involved with the Sports Performance Volleyball Club for over a decade. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, acting as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

Gregory Berg is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Geneva, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2009. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing customized written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, algorithm-assisted recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Kriti Gogia is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience. She has been associated with various entities within the Cetera network since 2021 and previously worked at Genpact. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers multiple portfolio management and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors and operates a multi-manager platform with a variety of program options and affiliations.

Michael Loftus is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Downers Grove, IL, holding Series 66, 65, and 63 registrations and has five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, Wasmer Schroeder/Charles Schwab, and Metolius Capital LLC. He also holds a non-variable insurance license and dedicates part of his time to insurance-related activities. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products, utilizing an integrated platform that combines advisory programs with active sales of financial products.

Glenn Cohn is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aligned with their individual goals. He works alongside the Wealth Management Team to utilize Fidelity's comprehensive resources and provide goal-oriented guidance. He has professional experience as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2025, and previously served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2025. Prior to that, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2019 to 2022. Outside of his professional role, Glenn enjoys activities such as camping, comedy, exploring food, watching movies, parenthood, and traveling.

Timothy Sayre is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019. Prior to that, he worked at Astronics Connectivity Systems & Certification from 2016 to 2019. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s IPS-driven process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Eric Gilmore is a financial advisor at OSAIC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Covenant Financial and Topco Associated LLC. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms.

Mitchell Sullivan is a financial advisor at OSAIC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a registered assistant at Forty Four Financial, LLC. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors through a broad network of advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing various investment platforms and strategies to meet client needs.

Jason Stallmann is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to his current role, he worked within various Wells Fargo entities from 2009 onward. Stallmann also has ownership interests in two investment-related firms based in Illinois. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions, employing a broad planning menu and utilizing proprietary research and tools.

Daniel Feiertag is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at PFS Investments, Inc. and Motorola Solutions. He is involved in sales of loan products and home security 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 curates third-party asset managers and provides a tiered wrap-fee structure for its investment programs.