Robert La Gesse is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Emergent Safety Supply and Cox Enterprises. La Gesse serves on the Board of Directors for Elburn Youth Baseball. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which includes annual written recommendation reports and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Catherine Cornille is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at LPL Financial since 2018, previously holding roles at BMO Harris Financial Advisors and BMO Harris Bank. 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, retirement consulting, and brokerage services with access to model portfolios, third-party research, and various portfolio management tools.

Cheryl Red is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab. Her prior experience includes roles at TIAA-CREF and Be Incredible Coaching. She serves as president of Woodstock Professional Business Women, a nonprofit focused on raising scholarships for women returning to school. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services with a client relationship model that includes both non-discretionary and discretionary options.

Erin Wikstrom is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates since 2010. She holds leadership roles outside of her advisory work, including Treasurer and Board Member for the nonprofit Naperville Elderly Homes. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base with financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services, offering a range of portfolio management styles and municipal advisory capabilities.

Cynthia Hermosillo is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley for seven years before joining Raymond James in 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Vice President at Loftus Group Wealth Partners, where she manages administrative and client support functions. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical modeling and supports its recommendations through various advisory programs and partnerships, including municipal and public finance services.

Charles Jarvis is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wheaton, IL, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019, following prior roles at Ausdal Financial Partners, Quasar Distributors, and Amplify Investments. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million clients, including individual and institutional investors, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jason Rotter is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Glen Ellyn, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and having 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked at HomeMaker and ULU Capital. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors nationwide.

Julie Bjorklund is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has worked with firms including Raymond James & Associates and Wells Fargo Advisors. Since 2025, she has been an owner of Kapraun and Bjorklund Wealth Advisors LLC, a financial services firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement a range of portfolio management strategies across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Kimberly Tuzzolino is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2019, with previous roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing roughly $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions supported by a wide range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

James Defano is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and ten years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Pruco Securities, First Federal Bank, State Farm, and BMO Harris Bank, as well as nearly a decade running Defano Physical Therapy. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a Medicare sales broker and is involved in youth sports as an umpire and referee for baseball, softball, and basketball games. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management programs through an integrated platform that combines advisory and brokerage capabilities along with insurance products.

Joshua Schachner is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 15 years of industry experience, including 15 years at Edward Jones before joining Raymond James in 2026. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and operates a broad advisor network with specialized offerings including municipal advisory services and a SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services program.

Charity Davis Lowe is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Elgin, Illinois, where she has worked since 2015. She has 14 years of experience in the industry. Outside of her advisory role, she assists with various non-investment activities including occasional caregiving and event service roles. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves a range of clients including individuals, corporate entities, pensions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services, utilizing a mix of manager-traded and model-traded strategies alongside internal research and strategic partnerships.

Krzysztof Szypcio is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2021. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2017, progressing through positions including Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Bank of America as a Relationship Manager and Relationship Banker from 2015 to 2017. Throughout his career, Krzysztof has focused on financial planning and client relationship management. He emphasizes a personalized approach to financial planning, aiming to understand clients' individual goals to co-create strategies tailored to their lives. Specific details regarding his education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement were not provided.

Bradley Brown is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones in Geneva, IL, where he has worked since 2016. He has nine years of industry experience. 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 over $1 trillion in assets and offers various discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, alongside affiliated mutual funds and specialized services such as tax-loss harvesting and securities-based lending.

Frank Diliberto is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Edward Jones, Merrill Lynch, and New York Life among others. He is also involved with Prudential-sponsored non-variable insurance 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, model portfolio programs, and access to a range of brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Anthony Sleezer is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Miami University of Ohio, Marmion Academy, and Holy Angels. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, utilizing Wells Fargo research and tools to develop customized recommendations.

Andrew Temple is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He currently works at Charles Schwab, where he has been since 2024, following eight years at Fidelity Brokerage Services. Prior to his financial services career, he was involved with Support Techs LLC for seven years. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary portfolios and offers an integrated structure with centralized custody and order-routing services.

Jon Bippert is currently a Market Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he leads a territory of local Investor Centers. In this role, he offers financial and investment guidance to customers and supports Financial Consultants in customizing financial plans tailored to clients' unique needs. Jon has extensive experience at Fidelity Investments, having held various positions since 2010. His previous roles include Vice President and Branch Leader from 2016 to 2026, Assistant Branch Manager in 2016, Vice President and Financial Consultant from 2015 to 2016, Vice President and Senior Account Executive from 2012 to 2015, and Private Client Vice President and Senior Account Executive from 2010 to 2012. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Jon enjoys family activities, golf, and traveling.

Stephen Ciaccio is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Batavia, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting services through Ciaccio Accounting and provides notary public services. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and nonprofits through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management and access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Jignesh Chande is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. since 2013, with roles spanning both firms. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset allocation, manager selection, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative modeling and centralized due diligence, applying an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.