Joshua Sargeant is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of finance, he is involved in the hospitality industry as a bartender at Za Za Trattoria. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a large-scale integrated operational structure.

John Witt is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016. Witt is the owner of Witt Wealth Management, an investment-related business based in Chicago that operates within the Wells Fargo Finet practice. 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 institutions. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and uses proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations for its clients.

Jermaine Gomes is a financial advisor with Merrill in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Stewart Burchfield is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TIAA-CREF, J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services, Banc One Securities, and Morgan Stanley. He is the president and sole owner of Burchfield Investments Group, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, combining advisory platforms with extensive non-advisory financial activities.

Kacper Czaplak is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Equitable Advisors, based in Oak Brook, IL. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2025 and has prior work experience in retail and telecommunications. Equitable Advisors serves individuals across various wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Robert Bailie is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Darien, IL, with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Bank of America and Merrill. Bailie has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2017. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendation reports, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Luis Solis is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Aurora University, and various retail and service positions. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Milton Flanagan is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor at OSAIC with 26 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Citigroup Global Markets, and Citicorp Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of the Gerard Radice Educational Foundation, which provides educational scholarships, and he teaches retirement preparation classes as adjunct faculty at a local college. Flanagan is also an author of educational materials focused on retirement income. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment approach centered on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a multi-advisor platform supporting discretionary and advisor-managed strategies.

John Paetsch is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2016 to 2026. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning with a tax-aware approach. The firm’s retirement income recommendations are supported by investment research and proprietary tools, with a non-discretionary implementation process.

Christopher Diaz is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Equitable Advisors and Michael Fultz prior to joining Edelman Financial Engines. 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 and supports a large participant base through both advisor-led and online offerings.

Susan Kang is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1997 and was associated with Pruco Securities, LLC for 27 years. Outside of advisory services, she is involved with A.S.K Financial and Insurance Services, focusing on health insurance. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, offering access to third-party managers and a range of financial planning and consulting services.

Brennan Harrington is a CFP® and Series 66 professional at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Prairie Sky Financial Group and Visual Six, as well as roles within educational institutions such as Elkhart Community Schools and Indiana University. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm supports a range of investment strategies and offers technology tools for operational and research support while managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets through a large network of advisors.

Micah Shields is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2013, 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 serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Jeff Huntzinger is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. 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 focuses on non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Joe Estes is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Naperville, IL, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 66 designations and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He worked at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. for eight years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee of his mother’s trust. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm provides investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions with a large-scale operation.

Dave Eklin is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2016. Prior to this role, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2013 to 2016 and as an Equity Options Derivatives Trader at Infinium Capital Management from 2009 to 2012. In his current role, Dave focuses on listening to his clients to understand their financial goals and collaborates with them to create, implement, and maintain financial plans that support their desired lifestyles. He leverages various resources to help clients work towards achieving their financial objectives. Outside of his professional work, Dave engages in family activities and enjoys fitness, football, golf, spending time at the lake, and photography.

Joseph Mendes is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and four years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2021 and previously held positions at TCC Wireless, Best Buy, and Re/Max All Pro. 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 non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research to support its recommendations and incorporates ESG eligibility criteria within its advisory process.

Peter Ledebuhr is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets, Citicorp Investment Services, and UBS Financial Services. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by advanced advisor-focused tools.

Samuel Herr is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with individuals, families, and business owners to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their unique goals and changing life circumstances. Samuel is committed to building lasting relationships through thoughtful guidance and comprehensive planning. With expertise in retirement planning, wealth accumulation, investment management, and wealth transfer objectives, Samuel helps clients navigate important financial decisions and life's major transitions. He focuses on disciplined planning and investment strategies to assist clients in staying on track towards their short- and long-term goals. Samuel holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Notre Dame and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). In his personal time, Samuel enjoys cooking, golfing, ice hockey, music, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Tyler Engel is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Axa Advisors, Wells Fargo Advisors, and the University of Illinois. Outside his advisory role, he is the owner of Engel Wealth Management LLC and works with Life Loyal Advisors on financial goal planning, both on a part-time volunteer basis. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes various advisory models and third-party managers while offering services that cover mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.