Amy Thompson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2004. In addition to her advisory role, she is a CPA and provides tax and accounting services through Weiss & Thompson, PC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform that supports various investment strategies, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke approaches.

Narayan Athanikar is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2013. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service designed for clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Jude Wilbers is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Geneva, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation and having 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Investment Management since 2014 and also works with THRIVENT Financial since 2015. Thrivent Investment Management delivers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm provides holistic, goal-based financial analyses and offers planning services that can be combined with managed accounts but maintains separate advisory structures for these services.

Jing Ping Xu is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, Xu worked for Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers affiliated with W&R Insurance Agencies from 2007 to 2021. Outside of advisory work, Xu has operated Dream Land Realty since 2001. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse advisory programs and financial planning services supported by model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

William Vlazny is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera. He has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 1998 and operates South Barrington Tax & Financial Services, where he manages tax preparation and related financial services. Vlazny also holds leadership roles in multiple firms, including Holistic Wealth Management Group, Ltd., where he serves as president. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors serving diverse clients ranging from individuals to institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and retirement services through multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Benjamin Brown is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2011 to 2025 before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2025. Brown serves as a director for the Western Golf Association, where he helps raise awareness for the Evans Scholarship Program. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and advanced modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Kevin Senechalle is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked for nine years at Infinex Investments Inc. at Allied First Bank. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

James Wresch is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Crystal Lake, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Gregory Petersen is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2018 and previously spent seven years at Jhfn Sii. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a family business, Alpar Laboratories, Inc., where he assists with general operations on an as-needed basis. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering a wide range of financial planning, retirement consulting, and investment management services. The firm utilizes various tools and platforms to construct and manage portfolios that include a broad spectrum of asset classes, serving both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Jeffrey Rodgers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Crystal Lake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at James T. Borello & Co. for 13 years and has been involved with the New Trier School District since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he is engaged in tax preparation and accounting activities through Rodgers Financial Group Inc. and holds a limited insurance agent role for non-variable products. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual, institutional, and charitable clients through a national network of representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Matthew Callero is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at OSAIC and Woodbury Financial Services, and he has operated his own entities such as Callero Capital Management Inc. since 2012. Outside of advising, he provides notary services through Matthew Callero Notary. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of investment and advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and access to both affiliated and third-party money managers.

Jacob Strater is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Schaumburg, IL, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined Ameriprise in 2024 and has prior work experience that includes roles at TPC Deere Run, Aurora Country Club, and St. Ambrose University. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

James Platania Jr. is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2018. He previously worked at CETERA Advisor Networks LLC from 2016 to 2018 and has operated Platania Financial Inc. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is an adjunct faculty member at the National Judicial College. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven investment approaches.

Mitchell Todd is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Crystal Lake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, LLC since 2019 and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Co since 2018. Prior to his advisory roles, he was involved with Peggy's Tavern and Drake University. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with an emphasis on collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Clay Terry is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2018. He is also involved as an associate with Terry Investment Group, Inc., where he provides non-investment-related support. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm uses risk profiling and analytical tools to deliver tailored, non-discretionary investment consulting and supports a wide network of advisors and affiliated firms.

Anja Gribhofer Decker is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Elgin, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously held roles at Nosco and Constantia Flexibles Sales. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Stephen Roake is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Keller Williams Infinity and eXp Realty in real estate. He is also involved as a technology officer and sales consultant for Serving Others in Loving Kindness, a nonprofit organization. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program that serves individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-driven investment strategies and provides advisory services through a large network of advisors.

David Draper is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and AIG American General Life Insurance Company. Draper serves as vice president of Western Catholic Union Branch 100, assisting with fundraising and organizational activities. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services and employs asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios that can include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Avishek Guha is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Avantax Investment Services Inc. and Karvy Stock Broking Ltd. Guha is based in Schaumburg, IL. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary services across multiple program structures and custodians.

Evan Lange is a CFA® charterholder and holds the Series 66 designation, with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2017 and was previously employed by Ernst & Young from 2015 to 2017. Evan is based in Arlington Heights, 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 broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.