Wesley Shipe is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill since 2017. Prior to that, he was employed at Western Courier and Shipe Construction. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Frank Grote is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and concurrently at BMO Bank NA since 2015. LPL Financial is an SEC-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 a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios and research to support diversified investment strategies.

Paul Stabrowski is a financial advisor at Cetera with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2012. In addition to his advisory role, he is a partner at Stabrowski & Associates Ltd, a CPA firm based in Naperville, IL. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, utilizing multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Margaret Remlinger is a CFP® with 33 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at Osaic since 2024 and previously spent 11 years with Woodbury Financial Services Inc. She is involved in a family-owned corporation related to Medicare supplement insurance, with plans to obtain her Medicare license. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to multiple investment platforms and third-party money managers.

Colette Beaumont is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Her prior work includes roles at Assetmark Financial, Millennium Trust Company, and First Trust Portfolios. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, tailoring services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Michelle Jennings is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lisle, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Jennings also serves as a trustee and co-trustee for investment-related trusts in Illinois and Alabama. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutions. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its advisory process.

Anthony Pappas is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Scottrade, Inc., Fifth Third Securities, and Fifth Third Bank. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Scott Lange is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to that, he was employed by Ohio National Equities Inc and Ohio National Financial Services from 2011 to 2018. 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 range of investment solutions, including wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient services, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Matthew Quinn is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked in the restaurant industry before joining Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee services, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Christopher Scott is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank NA since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers these services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Jason Morris is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at firms including Moreton Capital Markets, Fifth Third Bank, and Robert W. Baird & Co. Outside of his advisory role, Morris owns Fresh Coat & Revive LLC, a business focused on furniture refinishing. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

David Servatius Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Sugar Grove, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Crosstown Financial Advisors LLC and Health Care Service Corporation, and he also has experience in insurance brokering and tax preparation. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Constance Stewart is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previous experience at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of advising, she teaches mathematics at Triton College, Morton College, and a local community college, and operates a tax preparation service. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutions through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products, utilizing an integrated platform that combines adviser programs with active sales of financial products.

Bill Andrae is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Scott Modell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Advisor Networks and TIC Financial. He is also a licensed agent in non-variable insurance products, including life, long-term care, fixed annuities, and disability insurance. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and supported by research from internal and third-party sources.

Raul Santiago is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he currently works with clients to pursue financial freedom and achieve their financial goals. He focuses on building relationships to understand clients' needs, co-creating financial plans, and ensuring comfort with Fidelity and investment choices. Raul has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through roles including Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Citibank as a Personal Banker and Bank Teller from 2015 to 2021. Raul's experience spans various aspects of financial services, including investment consulting, relationship management, and personal banking. His approach to financial planning is influenced by a personal commitment to provide the kind of guidance he wished his own parents had received early in their lives. Outside of his professional work, Raul enjoys baseball, golf, soccer, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

James Slater is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 34 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Foresters Financial Services and Lincoln Financial Group prior to joining Cetera in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Skyline Wealth Partners and has engaged in personal insurance policy transactions. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, providing access to both affiliated and unaffiliated investment managers within a multi-manager platform.

Eric Anstedt is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones and Producer Resources, Inc. He has engaged in non-investment-related work outside his advisory role. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Brett Martin is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities who holds a Series 66 designation and has 25 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Cory Davidson is a Certified Financial Planner® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Wheaton, IL. He previously worked at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank for a combined nine years. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support its clients, with a focus on assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.