Matthew Van Howe is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Alex M. Martino Junior High School for eleven years. Outside of advising, he has involvement with online music and game platforms, including sales and royalties activities linked to Bandcamp.com, CD Baby, and The Game Crafter, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves a broad client base, including individual, institutional, and charitable clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated financial products, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors and more than 15,000 branch offices.

Mark Musaraca is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC spanning over 13 years. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in several investment-related ventures, including ownership in agricultural and financial entities. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of planning services tailored to clients meeting net-worth thresholds and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Chad Kreifel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Chase Investment Services Corp. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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 third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and advanced operational tools.

Noah Bischoff is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of experience in the industry. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held positions at firms including RNL ScaleFunder and has a diverse background with roles in various sectors. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio construction using proprietary fundamental research combined with quantitative and algorithmic methods.

Dennis Riley is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Bensenville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2000 and previously worked at H&R Block for one year. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies and acts as a representative for United Health Care. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selectively managed account options. The firm employs third-party asset managers and offers a tiered wrap-fee structure while maintaining oversight of its investment models.

Zachary Marshall is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2020. He has accumulated over 35 years of experience in the financial industry, including more than 20 years with Fidelity. His career includes roles such as Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2012 to 2020, Investment Advisor at UBS Financial Services from 2008 to 2012, and Vice President of the Private Client Group at Fidelity Investments from 1989 to 2008. Zachary focuses on taking a holistic approach to financial planning by working closely with clients to develop investment strategies that align with their objectives. He emphasizes matching client needs to Fidelity's diversified investment platform to build sound financial plans aimed at accomplishing individual goals. Outside of his professional work, Zachary has interests in football, gardening, hiking, pets, and table tennis.

Sarah Deskovich is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Downers Grove, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and 13 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Securities LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC. She is also involved with Partnerland LLC, a non-investment business entity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, asset management programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Ryan Maloney is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works directly with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies aimed at helping them achieve these objectives. Ryan provides ongoing advice and adjusts portfolios as clients' situations evolve. With a focus on personalized investment guidance, retirement planning, and comprehensive wealth management strategies, Ryan is dedicated to building long-term relationships and delivering advice tailored to individual client needs. He holds the Professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Ryan earned his High School Diploma from Joliet Catholic Academy.

Jack Ruble is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Charles Schwab and JP Morgan in various capacities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Ruble serves as an assistant swim coach for a children's swim club in Naperville, Illinois. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and centralized custody and supervisory arrangements.

Kevin Rossetti is a financial advisor at Cetera with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Foresters Advisory Services LLC and Foresters Financial Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple program platforms, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Larry Milas is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 35 years of industry experience. He currently works at LPL Enterprise, where he has been since 2024, following a 34-year tenure at Pruco Securities, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of property and casualty insurance products. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in a wrap program.

Daniel Donahue is a CFP® professional with 37 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Advisors and has held previous roles within Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Donahue is also involved in ownership roles at Plank Road Advisors, LLC and Donahue Financial Group, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm employs proprietary research, planning tools, and simulation models to develop tailored recommendations, with flexibility in how clients implement those recommendations through its brokerage or advisory programs.

David Dykstra is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Orland Park, IL, where he has worked since 2004, accumulating 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches youth soccer for the Nazarene United Soccer Club in Lemont, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies and maintains a large network of advisors and branch offices across the country.

Michael Ward is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at firms including Bank of America Securities, Merrill Lynch, and J.P. Morgan. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and investment options. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and is distinguished by its extensive network of financial advisors and branch offices, as well as affiliated capabilities such as a trust company and proprietary mutual funds.

Anthony Tumea is a financial advisor at Cetera with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Cetera since 2010, with prior experience at Cetera Financial Specialists LLC and ownership of Tumea & Associates CPA Firm since 1984. Outside of advising, he serves as treasurer and board member for several local organizations, including the Downers Grove Lions Club, West Towns Chorus, and Buffalo Theatre Ensemble. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, with over $256 billion in assets under management and a nationwide network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Megan Berning is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James since 2016 and is also a certified notary public since 2013. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Ethan De Valk is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Oak Brook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Before joining Equitable Advisors in 2024, he worked in member services at the University of Illinois Activities and Recreation and held roles at Dick’s Sporting Goods and Medinah Country Club. He is also involved as a sales associate in businesses related to tax accounting programs and health and ancillary insurance products. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing third-party asset managers and a variety of advisory programs.

Debra Masters is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Homer Glen, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Mariano's and held various roles in banking and retail. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices.

Christen Plotkin is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an Associate Board Member for Urban Initiatives, a Chicago-based organization focused on youth programs that teach social emotional skills through play. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Kevin Webb is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for 19 years. Outside of his primary role, he is involved with several sole proprietorships through which he provides financial advisory and insurance services. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers across a variety of platforms. The firm uses advanced asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.