Debleena Chaudhuri is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and US Bank since 2018. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Buhrt is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on creating personalized wealth management strategies tailored to his clients' unique life priorities and financial goals. Matthew works closely with individuals, families, and business owners to develop flexible plans that adapt to changing market conditions and leverage the investment insights of Merrill alongside the banking and lending services of Bank of America. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, individual and corporate investment strategies, and retirement income planning. Matthew utilizes a comprehensive range of services such as financial planning, investment management, tax-efficient growth optimization, education savings, and fiduciary trust services to provide a robust wealth management experience. Matthew holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Illinois and holds the Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designations. Outside of work, he has personal interests that include basketball, golfing, music, reading, and spending time with his family.

Theresa Sliva is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Des Plaines, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 41 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1984 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of advising, she is involved in the sale of home security, automation products, and loan products through affiliated Primerica companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Clifford Cadle Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Equitable Advisors and Advisors' Pride Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Aspiration LLC, a construction business. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Brandon Johnston is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Equitable Advisors LLC and Crawford & Winiarski Financial Consulting. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Miami University Intramural Sports and the Detroit City Football Club. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice. The firm’s approach includes tax-aware withdrawal strategies and collaborates with clients’ advisors to implement non-discretionary recommendations.

Jake Coss is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual, Battaglia Industries, Hy-Vee, and involvement with Crystal Lake Country Club and Augustana College. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm uses a combination of proprietary and third-party advisory models and offers a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, and select alternative investments.

Phu Nguyen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. Prior to his current role, he was involved with L.A. Nails Spa II, Inc. from 2015 to 2017. 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 and investment management capabilities, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Jeffrey Bonsol is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Bank of America and Merrill. He has been with JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2019. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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.

James Bushy is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. He serves as a board member of the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra, a nonprofit organization. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a large network of adviser representatives. The firm primarily uses a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

John Winkates is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Raymond James in 2020. Winkates is involved in independent advisory activities through Morton Private Wealth Strategies and Winkates Wealth Management, where he serves as a financial advisor and company president. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports clients through advisory programs, municipal and public finance services, and specialized retirement plan consulting.

Vince Marino is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2002. Vince is based in Wheaton, IL, and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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 performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering these services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Christopher Petrungaro is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Elmhurst, IL, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and possessing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked at New York Life for one year. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over 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 financial advisors and branch offices.

Magdalena Marinescu is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2022 and previously held roles at Verizon and AT&T. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, and it incorporates advanced methodologies such as AI in its investment process.

Katherine Mangiardi is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services, Transamerica Financial Advisors, and Wfg. Outside of her advisory role, she is the CEO and owner of Fierce Females LLC, a personal podcasting venture focused on interviewing women entrepreneurs. Fisher Investments serves a diverse global clientele, including institutional and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary portfolio management across various asset classes. The firm employs a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research to build globally diversified portfolios and provides a range of services, including sub-advisory and retirement plan management.

Steven Whiting II is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at WFGIA/Transamerica Financial Advisors and several major airlines, such as American Airlines Group, National Airlines, FedEx, and United Airlines. 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 solutions supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors. The firm combines a large retail advisor and branch presence with affiliated capabilities, including a trust company and proprietary funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jeremy Meinhardt is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones and Kindred Healthcare. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm is notable for its use of algorithmic methods, AI technologies, and its registered role with the CFTC as a commodity pool operator.

Matt Vahl is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2019. With over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, he partners with clients to identify and understand their financial goals and develop personalized plans aimed at achieving financial freedom, flexibility, and peace of mind. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Matt worked as a Financial Services Professional at New York Life from 1996 to 2019. He began his career as a Financial Services Wholesaler at Talbot Financial Services from 1994 to 1996. He holds a California Insurance License.

James Czerniak is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2023, he worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley from 2017 to 2023, and at LPL Financial from 2007 to 2017. He is also the Chief Investment Officer of Ambassador Wealth Management, where he is involved in portfolio review, new business development, and client servicing. Osaic Wealth Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third‑party money managers. The firm employs asset‑allocation tools, risk‑tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes, managing accounts on both discretionary and non‑discretionary bases.

Marvene Devoy is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Joseph Nelson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2015 and has been affiliated with Eastern Michigan University since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.