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.

Daniel Studebaker is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Geneva, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and John Roland. He serves on the board of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, supporting high school athletes through athletics and discipleship. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses and planning without discretionary trading authority. Their approach includes options for combining planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing program called WealthPlan.

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 with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-trustee for his deceased mother’s trusts. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by extensive research and analytics.

James Michel is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He is also a trustee for his parents, a role he has held since 2007. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and integrates research and analytics to support its diversified investment approach.

Andrew Ariens is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2016 and has worked at the related entity Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2013. Ariens serves as a board member of the Western Springs Business Association and is a commissioner on the Western Springs Economic Development Committee. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms, with proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

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 previously worked at Equitable Advisors, US Waterproofing, and The Flying Locksmiths. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm's advisory process incorporates centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research, supporting a range of eligible investment strategies.

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 with OSAIC holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. and Callero and Lorenz Financial. Teske is also involved in assistant roles focused on client service and retirement planning and operates a sole proprietorship as a licensed life and health insurance producer. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment process emphasizing asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a range of strategies including Unified Managed Accounts and third-party manager programs.

Jacob Cate is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Downers Grove, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Masus Financial Group, Ltd. from 2015 to 2019 before continuing with LPL Financial since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, Cate has a partial ownership interest in an insurance agency based in Downers Grove. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing 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 financial planning and asset management solutions and supports its advisors with research tools and multiple investment platforms.

Zachary Dungee is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services from 2016 to 2024. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of advisors, offering goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority and separate managed-account options under a consolidated billing system.

Michael Sloan is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Wayne Hummer Investments for 15 years. 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 and model portfolio programs, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

John Verbeke is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2006 and previously worked at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. for two years. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

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.