Eric Mayer is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates since 2008. He participates in the Purdue Club of Chicago Alumni Group, attending board meetings, organizing events, and serving on the scholarship committee. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering financial planning and advisory services supported by a wide range of portfolio management strategies and affiliated research.

Samuel Raheem is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping clients identify their priorities to build strategies aimed at achieving their financial goals. He holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Samuel earned both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign.

Timothy O'Callaghan is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at TD Ameritrade for 20 years before joining Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, financial planning, and custody services. The firm is notable for its scale, integrated structure, and multi-asset model portfolio approach.

Jeremiah Hare is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process incorporates centralized due diligence and combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations.

Michael Abbatacola is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliates since 1992 and currently holds a vice president position at Old Second National Bank, a role unrelated to investment activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Ryan Hofgesang is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JPMorgan Securities since 2017, Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank from 2002 to 2017, and Morgan Stanley Dw Inc. from 2001 to 2002. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence that includes both quantitative and qualitative research.

Matthew Poole is a financial advisor at Cetera with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and E*TRADE Securities LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large, SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and $256 billion in assets under management.

Robert Jungels is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside the financial sector, he has been involved with Prairie Path Cycles for over two decades. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product facilitation through affiliated entities.

Kevin Gelso is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to help them achieve their financial goals through planning and guidance. He joined Fidelity in 2021 and utilizes the firm's resources to support his clients' financial aspirations. Prior to his role at Fidelity, Kevin worked as a Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual from 2019 to 2021. Throughout his career, he has focused on building trust-based relationships with clients to provide personalized financial advice. Outside of his professional work, Kevin has interests in baseball, cars, food, golf, puzzles, and running.

Qureish Esmail is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 43 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked for Woodbury Financial Services for 19 years. Esmail also operates under the DBA Esmail Financial Strategies, offering fixed insurance products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, providing brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm emphasizes a model-based investment approach with tools for asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and offers various managed account programs.

Ryan Bartlett is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2007. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and serves as an advisor to multiple funds and model portfolios.

Andrew Henderson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with the Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Equitable Advisors, and various positions within sports and hospitality organizations such as the Chicago Cubs, Phoenix Suns, and Chipotle Mexican Grill. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their advisory process utilizes centralized due diligence with quantitative and qualitative research to develop customized asset allocation advice and investment manager searches.

Parker Bugg is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Oak Brook, IL. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with the firm since 2026. Prior to his current role, he was involved with several baseball-related business entities, including the Miami Marlins and other baseball team ownership groups. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm delivers services through Investment Adviser Representatives and offers both firm-sponsored and third-party advisory models tailored to client needs.

Norbert Filian is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Rolling Meadows, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor Axa Advisors since 1999. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm employs a range of advisory models implemented by third-party managers and offers various investment solutions without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Michael Marin is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, based in Saint Charles, IL. He joined the firm in 2026 after a 16-year career at Siemens Healthineers. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, pension, and charitable organization clients, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates across multiple platforms and custodians, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Alan Madej is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a partner at Pierce, Madej & Associates. Since beginning his career in May 2007, Alan has specialized in developing customized wealth management strategies and portfolio management services, with a particular focus on education planning, legacy planning, and personal retirement planning. He evaluates and designs asset allocations mindful of tax consequences within comprehensive financial plans. Alan holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business and maintains professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®). He was recognized in 2023 by Forbes as a “Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisor Best-in-State.” Residing in Hinsdale, Alan is involved in his community as a volunteer basketball coach for the Gateway Gators Special Olympics team and participates in the Golfview Hills Men's Golf League. He also enjoys playing paddle tennis and golfing.

Ayodeji Ogundiya is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab since 2019, following prior roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Investments. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by its Center for Financial Research.

Nicholas Hofmann is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Renaissance Financial Corp and Cetera. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches youth baseball and runs infield classes for young players. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, incorporating ESG criteria and offering extended derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Scott Coyner is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at the University of Iowa and Indiana University. His background also includes roles outside the financial sector, such as positions in parking management and food service. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a mix of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides proprietary research and a broad range of capital markets solutions.

John Kuhlman, Jr. is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 47 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at City National Bank since 2019, continuing his tenure with RBC Capital Markets since 2008. Outside of advisory work, he serves on the board of directors for Argon Credit Corporation and advises on restructuring for Harbour Contractors. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailored to each client’s risk profile and supported by in-house and third-party investment managers.