Stefanie Synal is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1999 and with Primerica Financial Services since 1998. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-driven strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Christopher Trifilio is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Camargo Group and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Since 2015, he has also owned and operated a lifestyle blog, FrugalReality.com. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence with an ESG eligibility framework.

Jeffrey Burgess is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Lisle, Illinois, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, LLC and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member on the Associate Board of Ambassadors supporting the American Cancer Society, where he helps run the annual "Chip Away at Cancer" golf outing, and leads a local networking group for business owners and entrepreneurs. 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, structuring planning engagements as annual, collaborative relationships that emphasize strategy recommendations without investment discretion.

Kenneth Kolnicki is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 1995 and is also involved in several accounting and financial service businesses, including serving as president of KPW TECH, Inc. and KJK CPA, Ltd, providing computer consultation and CPA services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and access to a multi-manager platform featuring both affiliated and third-party managers.

Kevin Krause is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2016. The firm provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and a centralized due diligence approach to support non-discretionary decision-making.

Andrew Sessa Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Norina Farms, The Saloon, Exactus Advisors, and the University of Iowa. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing 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 customized, algorithm-assisted retirement planning recommendations.

Kyle Davis is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fisher Investments since 2021, following prior roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of a real estate investment business. Fisher Investments serves institutional and private clients worldwide, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment approach combining quantitative and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios and provides sub-advisory and retirement plan services.

Keith Mendell is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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 to guide its recommendations.

Brian O Connell is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Wheaton, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing member and 50% owner of Prime Strategies Group, LLC, and serves as secretary for Legacy Solutions, Inc., as well as a director on the board of the 1761 Park East Office Condominium Association. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Melissa Ingrande is a Series 66-credentialed advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years at the firm and 8 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Best Buy for 9 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and maintains a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Rosanne Grenfell is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James since 2019 and is also associated with Foundation Wealth Strategies LLC, where she serves as a Client Relationship Manager. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a non-discretionary, goal-oriented approach using risk profiling and analytical tools, and maintains unique offerings such as municipal advisor services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Robert French is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Aurora, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009 and has also operated Aspen Marketing Corporation since 1985. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages an insurance brokerage business specializing in life, health, disability insurance, and annuities, and he provides notary public services to clients. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large national network. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing research and model portfolios from LPL Research and third-party providers.

Robert Li is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with RL Wealth Management Group, Ltd. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Christine Walker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for eight years before joining LPL Financial in 2020. Walker is also a commissioned notary. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and retirement plan consulting, supported by model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

Theresa Plank is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Sugar Grove, IL, with 15 years at the firm and five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fees, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Scott Cimo is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in the financial industry. He currently serves as an advisor at LPL Financial since 2021 and previously worked at JP Morgan Securities LLC from 2015 to 2021. Outside of his advisory role, Cimo is involved with several business entities related to wealth management and investment activities. LPL Financial is a 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 financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and diverse investment strategies.

Sumita Mishra is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2018. Prior to that, she was employed by School District U-46 for four years. Merrill, together 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jose Solis currently serves as a Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. In this role, he leads a team of financial professionals focused on delivering a customer experience centered around financial planning. Prior to becoming Branch Leader, Jose worked as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2025. His career in financial services also includes roles as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Edge from 2017 to 2022, a Financial Consultant at E*TRADE Financial from 2015 to 2017, and a Branch Service Representative at E*TRADE Financial from 2014 to 2015. He began his financial services career as a Relationship Banker at JPMorgan Chase Bank NA from 2011 to 2014.

Jeffrey Wilson is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his financial advisory role, he officiates high school football games during the season. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Judson Mann is a financial advisor at Osaic with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at SagePoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years. In addition to his advisory role, Mann owns and operates an independent insurance agency serving many of the same clients. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to various investment platforms using firm-supported asset-allocation and risk management tools.