Mark Mazman is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Raymond James since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Mazman volunteers as a swim coach for North Central College's swim team. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, drawing on a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Karthikeyan Gandhi is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for Accenture for ten years. His recent roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC and Bold-Path Ventures LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written recommendation reports and ongoing advice. The firm integrates proprietary research and third-party data in its planning process and requires a minimum level of investable assets for enrollment.

Qamil Dervishi is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014 and previously spent 12 years at Charles Schwab. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking market assumptions, supporting a range of investment strategies that may include ESG considerations.

Brian Hennessy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at CETERA Advisor Networks LLC for five years before joining LPL Financial in 2016. 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 with tools including model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and institutional platforms, supported by technological resources for operational and research purposes.

Deron Shymkewich is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds the CFP® designation and has 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at SPC, Sigma Financial Corporation, and Ameriprise. He is also involved in Shymkewich Wealth Management, Inc., a business entity for tax and investment purposes. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a wide range of strategies implemented by its network of investment adviser representatives.

Bruce Anderson is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been assisting clients since 1983. He founded The Anderson Group in 1990 and serves as a qualified Portfolio Manager in the Merrill Investment Advisory Program. His role involves helping clients with financial strategy, retirement planning, portfolio management, and investment strategies tailored to their specific needs. Bruce's expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, legacy planning, managing new wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. He applies conservative wealth management strategies aimed at wealth preservation and employs a customized approach that prioritizes understanding client goals and providing clarity on financial options. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Illinois and has earned professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Bruce is involved with the University of Illinois Alumni Association and participates in charitable fundraising and volunteer activities with United Way. He lives in Wheaton with his wife, Kenna, and enjoys fishing, hunting, reading, skiing, spending time with family, and woodworking.

Vern Ehlers Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Co-Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Ranchview Elementary Home and School Association. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and adaptive withdrawal advice delivered through a centralized consulting team, while also offering a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Lawson Frank is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Naperville, IL, with three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at multiple firms such as The Schreiber Group, Equity Services Inc, and National Life Group. Outside of finance, he is involved in operating an auto body shop and co-owns a weekend gravestone cleaning service. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions, offering a broad range of planning options including retirement, education, and special-needs analysis using proprietary research and tools.

Justin Rosenblume is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles including at the Federal University of Parana and The University of Iowa. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of investment solutions including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Stephen Defilippis is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 1998 and is the owner of DeFilippis Financial Group LLC. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as president and treasurer of local office condominium associations and is involved in disability and fixed insurance sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and access to third-party money managers.

Michael Frantesl is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in St. Charles, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial, including its predecessor LINSCO/PRIVATE LEDGER CORP., since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a family-run non-variable insurance business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning, asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Stephen Carew is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Carol Stream, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1993 and operates a CPA practice concurrently. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee model, delegating trading to BNY Mellon Advisors while maintaining oversight of investment models.

Jeffrey Scheithe is a CFP® professional with over 41 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with OSAIC and has previously worked for Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. He is president of SAI Financial Services Inc. and Advisor Edge Financial Group LLC, both of which provide financial planning, investment planning, consulting, and insurance services. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory services using a model-based investment process that incorporates portfolio optimization and risk management tools.

Alexander Pankow is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services and Primerica Advisors since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 33% partner in Breakout Group, LLC, a legal entity formed for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and limited discretionary separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses on a wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Michael Maday is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2002. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Jeanette Gruber is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She has held positions at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and operates Gruber Financial, Ltd., Gruber CPA Services, Ltd., and Gruber Law Office, all of which she has managed for over two decades. She serves on the board of trustees for the Universalist Unitarian Church of Peoria, IL. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors, serving a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services through multiple program structures and a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers.

Danielle Marshall is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wheaton, IL, where she has worked since 2007. She has 18 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across a broad range of financial needs. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a variety of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Carson Walker is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2018, with prior experience at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he is a part-time rideshare driver for Uber and is involved in golf course maintenance at Ruffled Feathers Golf Club. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a wide range of capital markets and fiduciary services.

Bethany Mullen is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 2018 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC and Weeks Financial Group. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs, utilizing a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Ronald Manso is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with over 41 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has previously worked at Avantax Investment Services, Avantax Advisory Services, Avantax Insurance Services, 1st Global Capital Corp., 1st Global Advisors Inc., and Securities America Advisors, Inc. He is president of RM Financial, Ltd and owner of Porte Brown Wealth Management, LLC, which provides financial services to clients. He also serves as a director of the John H & Ann G Rhodes Foundation, Inc., a scholarship foundation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party investment options.