David Figarelli is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Schiller Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2012 and has served the Village of Schiller Park since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, emphasizing oversight and disclosure in its investment approach.

Nicole Calow is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for 12 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is also an insurance agent offering accident and health insurance, fixed and indexed annuities, long-term care insurance, property and casualty insurance, and traditional life insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients, including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services alongside financial planning and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and supports multiple advisory platforms, including discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Nancy Venice is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Itasca, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with 13 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Stifel Financial Corp. from 2018 to 2023 and Tug Career Services from 2012 to 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment advisory programs and a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and various affiliated investment products while operating under a fiduciary standard.

Anasavanh Sitthivong is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2025, Anasavanh worked at Merrill Lynch from 2022 to 2025 and held roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. from 2021 to 2022 and again starting in 2025. Anasavanh also has six years of experience at Stellar Home Health Care Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Vanessa Gizzi is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been serving clients since 2007, specializing in guiding individuals, families, and business owners through tailored financial strategies using the Goals-Based Wealth Management Process along with resources from Bank of America and Merrill. Vanessa focuses on wealth planning and relationship management to assist clients in preparing for their financial futures. She holds a Bachelor's degree from Florida State University and an MBA with a concentration in Finance from the University of Illinois System. Vanessa has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She is also a member of the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. Beyond her professional commitments, Vanessa is involved in her community through initiatives such as the Lockport Women's Club Artisan Market at Old Canal Days and the Lockport Women's Club Financial Literacy Initiative. She enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, supporting their interests, and values experiences gained through travel.

Steven Czech is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edelman Financial Engines since 2016 and previously at Tmfs Advisors, LLC. He is based in Northbrook, IL. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and supports a large participant base through both advisor-led and online platforms.

Mary McGovern is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014, including her current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Thomas Morton is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Deerfield, IL, and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he was self-employed for 13 years. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches paddle tennis lessons through the Wilmette Park District. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize firm-approved tools and strategies to model outcomes. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides tailored financial plans through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Pierre Pajak is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He serves as the President of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) board as of 2023. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a broker-dealer, utilizing LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

James Wahout is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets for 15 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2022. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Natalia Peterson is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 3 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2023. Her prior work experience includes roles at Actalent Services, KinderCare Learning Centers, and Walmart. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and a centralized operational structure.

Demetrios Triantafel is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2021, with intermittent periods outside the industry. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Jeffrey Bishop is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Principal Securities, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Principal Life Insurance Company. He is also the owner of Bishop Financial Solutions, a non-variable insurance business. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to various investment and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Isabel Mitria is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing eight years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2016. 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 provides fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to proprietary research to tailor investment plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Madelen Betbadal is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. She has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 1996 and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers these services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Heather Chron Bernard is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, she worked at Engage2Learn for one year and spent 21 years with Chicago Public Schools. She serves as a community member on the Edison Park Local School Council, where she participates in principal evaluations and school budget decisions. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a nationwide network of thousands of advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jason Dobrzynski is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with LPL Financial since 2021 and previously held roles at Waddell & Reed, various insurance carriers, and operated small businesses including CMS Office Management, LLC and P-Team Inc. He was also a member of the Rotary Club of Western Springs from 2014 to 2017. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory services supported by research, multiple investment programs, and technology-driven portfolio management options.

Joel Casper is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 14 years of industry experience. He currently works at Fisher Investments and has held prior roles at WisdomTree Asset Management, Foreside Fund Services, and Morningstar Investment Services. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, including pension plans, foundations, investment companies, and high-net-worth individuals, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment approach with quantitative and qualitative analysis and implements tax-aware strategies alongside defensive tactics to manage risk.

Maria Wojcik Llamas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2000. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee.

Socorro Fajardo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at Merrill, Bank of America, and Principal Securities/Princor. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.