Richard Lazaro 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 2012. He is also affiliated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process incorporates both quantitative and qualitative research, using forward-looking capital market assumptions to develop model asset allocations.

Derek Meade is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with Charles Schwab in Naperville, IL, returning to the firm after a brief tenure at Fidelity Investments. Outside of financial services, he is a brand ambassador for a business specializing in customized engraving on wine and liquor bottles. Charles Schwab 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 offers a combined brokerage, custody, and advisory platform with a client relationship model that includes both non-discretionary and discretionary managed account options.

Eric Dusseault is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Aurora, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Securities LLC, Merrill, and Bank of America. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a network of more than 23,700 financial advisors. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services under a fiduciary standard.

Kyle Bonfield is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones and Comcast. Bonfield is also the owner and president of Bonfield Capital LLC, a support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains unique affiliations and specialized advisory programs.

Kristin McCracken is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she began in 2024. Prior to this, she worked as a Financial Services Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2019 to 2024. Kristin collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial plans that align with their individual priorities and needs. Her professional experience spans several years in the financial services industry, where she has focused on crafting comprehensive financial strategies with her clients. Kristin emphasizes understanding what matters most to each client to co-create tailored financial plans. Outside of her professional work, Kristin enjoys family activities, gardening, and traveling.

Maryan Khalil is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Money Concepts Capital Corp. and BMO Harris Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, using proprietary research and planning tools.

Jan Gewont is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, CHARLES SCHWAB and CO., INC., TD Ameritrade, DWS Investments Distributors Inc, Arrow Investment Advisors, LLC, and Edward Jones. 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, combining brokerage, custody, and advisory services with a mostly non-discretionary client relationship model supplemented by affiliated discretionary SMAs and a formal alternative investment platform.

Michael Masciopinto is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 37 years of industry experience. He has held his current role since 2020 and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 33 years. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written, non-discretionary recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Michael Koehler is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Hinsdale, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Growth Beverage Group, LP and BMO Harris Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm offers tailored planning across various areas, including retirement and business-owner transition planning, using proprietary research and tools.

Nicole Mackowiak is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked previously at Avantax Investment Services and 1st Global Advisors, and she currently manages operations at Porte Brown Wealth Management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to various third-party managers and program structures.

George Palacios Jr. is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan-affiliated entities since 2005 and has prior experience with Uber and On Q Protection and Investigation Services LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The program emphasizes centralized due diligence with both quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework.

Jeffrey Becker is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2006. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a successor trustee for a family living trust. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Jonathan Blaisdell is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Oak Brook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2004, including its predecessor Axa Advisors, and spent a year at Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Director of Travel Baseball for Lockport Boys Baseball, overseeing scheduling, recruiting, and planning on a volunteer basis. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm delivers these services through a network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing both proprietary programs and third-party asset managers.

Kevin Kelly is a financial advisor with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Avantax and LPL Financial, and he is the owner of Resurgens Investments, LLC as well as Legacy Tax & Accounting, LLC, where he manages tax and accounting services. Kelly also offers identity theft protection services through Harvard Risk Management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and financial planning services across multiple program structures, offering access to both affiliated and third-party money managers.

Nicholas Katsoolias is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and possessing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009 and previously worked at Edward Jones from 2007 to 2009. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in non-variable insurance activities, including group health insurance commission work. 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Daniel Straub is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked across multiple Fidelity divisions since 2000, including Fidelity Brokerage Services and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manages oversight and allocation with a focus on addressing conflicts of interest.

Conor Nelson is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked previously at DWS Distributors, Inc., Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, and PayNet. Nelson is based in Oak Brook, Illinois. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services 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 emphasizes multi-asset model portfolios with strategic asset allocation and alternative investment due diligence.

Rita Boudreau is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2011. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings. The firm employs proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor investment plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Ryan Hagan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Glen Ellyn, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010 and previously worked at PRUCO Securities, LLC from 2008 to 2010. Hagan operates a business entity, RJ Hagan Inc., for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and advanced operational tools.

Nathaniel Johnson is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and Thrivent Financial before joining Charles Schwab in 2023. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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, employing multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.