Donald Winger is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at The Mather Group for one year. Before entering finance, he spent six years in education at Northwood Middle School and Highland Park High School. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and tailors investment strategies through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, with services including portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage.

James Konfrst is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley based in Chicago, IL. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, his background includes roles at Total Quality Logistics and Kinseth Hospitality Companies. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Amanda Fatigati is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has one year of industry experience and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of finance, she has held roles related to animal care and pet services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Scott Selfa is a financial advisor with Ameriprise based in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and Influential, as well as time spent at the University of Oregon. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals near or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to produce personalized recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team. The firm also provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

George Antonopoulos is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Family Wealth Alliance and Waterway Carwash. He attended DePaul University from 2018 to 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Caden Blazing is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked in education and healthcare, including roles at Chungdahm Academy and Mayo Clinic. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations on topics such as retirement, tax, estate, and special needs planning. The firm’s approach combines goal-based analyses and planning with managed-account options under a consolidated billing system, while maintaining separate planning and investment services.

David Koldras is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-trustee for his deceased mother’s trusts. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

James Michel is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for his parents. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Andrew Ariens is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2016 and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2013. Ariens serves as a board member of the Western Springs Business Association and as a commissioner on the Western Springs Economic Development Committee. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered advisor serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through independent Financial Professionals using a range of portfolio management approaches and custody arrangements.

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 with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2018, with prior experience at Morgan Stanley and the State of Illinois. Outside of advisory work, he is a landlord to a rental property in Chicago. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary strategies, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative investment process.

Andrew Rothstein is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, as well as Citigroup Global Markets since 1994. Outside of his advisory work, he oversees the rehabilitation of residential properties in the Chicago area. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured tools and investment research.

Lindsey Driscoll is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Westmont, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, she worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc. for 12 years and has operated her own practices, including Driscoll Strategies since 2020. She has been involved with the nonprofit One For The Kids since 2012. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, retirement consulting, and model portfolio management.

Jacob Cate is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Masus Financial Group, Ltd. in addition to his ongoing tenure at LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Vincent Nardone is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Morgan Stanley in Chicago, having previously worked at William Blair and as a self-employed advisor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Cesar Tovias is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2002. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Angela Ip is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera since 2004 and also manages tax compliance reporting for clients through a separate business activity. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating as a multi-manager platform with access to various program structures and custodial relationships.

Jack Wallace is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He is actively involved in educating clients on retirement planning, including income and investment strategies. Jack has progressed through several roles at Fidelity Investments, starting as a Financial Representative in 2024, then serving as a Relationship Manager from 2025 to 2026, followed by a position as Planning Consultant in 2026 before assuming his current role. His experience encompasses various facets of financial consulting, with a focus on retirement planning and investment guidance. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Jack engages in family activities and enjoys fitness pursuits, as well as playing football and golf. He also spends time at the lake.

Michael Dusek is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His background includes roles outside of finance, such as working at the United Center, Prairie Landing Golf Club, and Muscle Beach Nutrition. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars with an emphasis on collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools.

Hani Atassi is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 25 years of experience in financial services, having begun his career in 1996. Hani specializes in creating customized wealth management strategies that address individual client needs, with a focus on portfolio management, annuity strategies for retirement income, ERISA retirement plans, and college education planning. He also provides services related to socially responsible and values-based investing, including faith-based and Islamic-compliant strategies. Hani holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin (1991) and an MBA in Finance from Loyola University Chicago (1994). He has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Portfolio Manager (CPM), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Hani serves clients such as health care professionals and offers expertise in areas like divorce transition planning, tax minimization, and investment consulting for defined contribution plans. Outside of his professional work, Hani is involved with The Mecca Center and enjoys hiking, running, and swimming. He resides in Burr Ridge with his wife and two sons. He is fluent in both English and Arabic.