Robert Granner is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a residential condominium unit. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based analyses and written recommendations across various financial topics. The firm combines planning with managed-account programs through a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while maintaining a separation between planning and portfolio management services.

George Teng is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Lisle, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 27 years before joining Mass Mutual Investors Services in 2017. Teng is also an insurance agent affiliated with MetLife Trails. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative annual planning engagements that utilize firm-approved analytical tools.

Thomas Nolan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Westmont, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services in various capacities for 16 years before joining LPL Financial in 2026. Nolan is also the owner of Nolan Wealth Management, where he spends a limited amount of time providing financial advice. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms.

Scott Lange is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lisle, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals 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 a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Michael Massaro is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 credential and has 17 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Avantax Investment Services, Avantax Advisory Services, and 1st Global Advisors, with additional experience in his own CPA firm. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a commercial real estate investment company and is involved in hardware and software sales through a technology consulting business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Alonzo Hinton is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Edward Jones, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and instructor at Chicagoland Christian Center Embassy, participates on a scholarship review committee at Chicago State University, and sits on the board of directors for Union Street Gallery. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Nathan Craig is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at E*TRADE Securities LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services supported by Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

James Walsh is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and licenses Series 63 and Series 66. Walsh has been with Edward Jones since 2009. 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 provides a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Richard Ristau is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and over 24 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Acting President of the Board of Directors for Home 2 Home Project, a nonprofit that furnishes homes for families moving out of shelters. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans and provides both fiduciary financial planning and market-making activities.

Nicholas Knapek is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE, Bank of America, and Merrill. 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 discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized supervisory, custody, and order-routing arrangements.

David Condon is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Homer Glen, IL, and has six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2020, he worked at Axa Equitable and AxA Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he officiates college baseball games during the spring months for the NCAA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

James Burner Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is a general partner in Burner Farms LP, a family farm in Naperville. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Gregory Pfaff is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera since 1996 and operates an independent tax preparation business, Accounting & Tax Associates, which he owns and has run since 1988. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with various program structures.

Glenn Kolososki is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through employer-based Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Richard Powell is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and over 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2003. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors.

Kimberly Muzquiz is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. Her career includes roles at Old National Bank, First Midwest Bank, Fiducial Investment Advisors, Inc., and LaSalle Financial Services, Inc. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with Young Living Essential Oils. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across various platforms.

Jeremiah Wise is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and Fifth Third Bank. Outside his advisory work, he is involved with Legacy Acquisition Partners LLC and Be Wise Holdings LLC, both focused on business development and property management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured financial planning process and offers a broad range of investment and advisory solutions.

Komalpreet Kaur is a financial advisor at Stifel in Naperville, IL, with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at UBS Financial Services, Fidelity Brokerage Services, Merrill, and Bank of America. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Aimee Bowman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in assets. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs utilizing structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools.

Charles Nunley is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, BDO USA LLC, and Sheffield & Company. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients meeting certain net-worth criteria.