Omar Martinez Ortiz is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes seven years at Guardian Industries and ongoing roles at Merrill and Bank of America. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and other institutions, with portfolio implementation tailored by strategy and client preferences.

Robert Burns is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Amanda Fatigati is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside finance, she has experience working in animal-related businesses such as Hill Chester Animal Hospital and The Dog District. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology and research tools.

Scott Selfa is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2020, with prior experience at LPL Financial and Influential. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that include written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Caden Blazing is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Downers Grove, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked at Chungdahm Academy and the Mayo Clinic. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations across various financial planning areas. The firm combines goal-based analyses with managed-account options while maintaining planning and portfolio management as separate services.

David Koldras is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-trustee for his deceased mother’s trusts. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

James Michel is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for his parents. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Andrew Ariens is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2016 and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2013. Ariens serves as a board member of the Western Springs Business Association and as a commissioner on the Western Springs Economic Development Committee. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered advisor serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through independent Financial Professionals using a range of portfolio management approaches and custody arrangements.

Gayle Peterson Gillen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lisle, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2007. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations tailored annually by a centralized consulting team.

Ronald Lambke is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2018 and previously at UBS Financial Services Inc from 2009 to 2018. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary options. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, including a broader range of investment products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Artemio Herrera Jr. is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 securities registrations. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and the State of Illinois. Outside of his advisory work, he is a landlord managing a rental property in Chicago. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

G Mc Loughlin is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2019, Mc Loughlin was involved with CEKA Creative Boutique for four years and spent seven years as a homemaker. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gerald Rife III is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors, US Waterproofing, and The Flying Locksmiths. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations.

Lindsey Driscoll is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Westmont, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked with LPL Financial since 2021 and previously spent 12 years with Waddell & Reed, Inc. Driscoll is also involved with Driscoll Strategies and One For The Kids. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technology and research resources.

Robert Teske is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. and Callero and Lorenz Financial. Teske is also involved in entrepreneurial activities including roles as a licensed life and health insurance producer and in client service and retirement planning through his sole proprietorships. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to multiple advisory platforms and third-party money managers.

Jacob Cate is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2014, with prior experience at Masus Financial Group, Ltd. from 2015 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with an insurance agency based in Downers Grove, Illinois. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

John Verbeke is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Batavia, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a backup trustee for a personal living trust. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Brian Graf is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011, having previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Cetera Wealth Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by extensive operational tools and a broad platform of non-advisory financial services.

Jack Wallace is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He is actively involved in educating clients on retirement planning, including income and investment strategies. Jack has progressed through several roles at Fidelity Investments, starting as a Financial Representative in 2024, then serving as a Relationship Manager from 2025 to 2026, followed by a position as Planning Consultant in 2026 before assuming his current role. His experience encompasses various facets of financial consulting, with a focus on retirement planning and investment guidance. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Jack engages in family activities and enjoys fitness pursuits, as well as playing football and golf. He also spends time at the lake.

Michael Dusek is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His background includes roles outside of finance, such as working at the United Center, Prairie Landing Golf Club, and Muscle Beach Nutrition. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars with an emphasis on collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools.