Arthur Siegel is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliate Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2011 and has operated Arthur E. Siegel Financial Services Ltd since 2000, focusing on health insurance and annuity products alongside his advisory role. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm provides a multi-manager platform with varied portfolio management services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by a large network of advisors.

Stephen Mactavish is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 27 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and CAFG Wealth Management. He is involved with Mactavish Financial, an entity supporting his LPL business, and engages in non-variable insurance activities. 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 provides financial planning and advisory services through a large network of representatives using various investment strategies and technology tools.

Robert Barcenas is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Citibank N.A., and Citigroup Global Markets. 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, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework. The firm operates within the broader J.P. Morgan organization and offers access to a range of investment products, including security-based swaps and futures, through its affiliated entities.

Luis Teran Rivero is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Calamos Wealth Management LLC, Mainstreet Investment Advisors, BMO Direct Invest, and Morgan Stanley. He is also involved as an employee with WealthPlanners, LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm provides a range of investment implementation options and maintains proprietary and third-party model strategies.

Joseph Keller is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in September 2014, he has focused on assisting business owners, individuals, and their families in managing and preserving wealth through personalized attention and customized, disciplined financial strategies. He works closely with clients to develop tailored plans that align with their long-term goals. His areas of expertise include legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, sports and entertainment, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Joseph holds a Bachelor's Degree from Northern Illinois University and professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Joseph and his family reside in West Chicago, Illinois. Outside of his professional role, he is involved in community organizations such as the Fox Valley Beekeepers Association, Fox Valley Food For Health, and St. Peter Catholic Church in Geneva, Illinois. His personal interests include football, gardening, golfing, pottery, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Jared Pincoski is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 2013. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Bryant Taylor is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Private Advisor Group, LLC, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Metife Securities Inc. 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 advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Eric Renouf is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 registration and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo NA from 2014 to 2023. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Ryan Ben is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Evanston, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, Investment Services LLC, and Life Insurance Company. Outside of financial services, he has been involved with Second City Works since 2018. 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 focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. Their approach integrates internal research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools within a structured investment framework.

Kenneth Velu is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he works closely with clients to develop tailored financial strategies that align with their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. His role involves serving as a resource for a range of financial needs, including investing, retirement planning, and unexpected savings, while also facilitating access to specialists in banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. With expertise as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Kenneth collaborates one-on-one with clients to define their objectives and craft portfolio strategies aimed at achieving them. He provides ongoing advice and adjusts financial plans as clients' situations evolve. Kenneth holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Iowa.

Paul Lucchesi is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Great Pacific Securities, Nylife Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company. He works within Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diverse portfolios, including advisory and fund-of-funds structures.

George Dan is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches a course titled "The Psychology of Finance" through the University of Chicago Professional Education program and serves as CEO of User Nudge, a company focused on applying behavioral science to improve online user experiences. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based planning across various financial topics, allowing clients to integrate planning with managed-account services while maintaining separation between the two.

Zachary Perez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill Lynch and Fidelity prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved with XGG Collectibles, an interest separate from finance. 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 investment strategies.

Jeff Crum is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 1994. He has been in the financial services industry for 35 years, beginning his career as a Financial Advisor at Prudential Bache Securities from 1990 to 1994. Jeff focuses on the process of financial planning at the beginning of client relationships, emphasizing the unique nature of each client's situation. He partners with clients to address what is important to them and their families, developing tailored game plans. Outside of his professional work, Jeff enjoys boating, family activities, fitness, golf, and spending time at the lake. He is also involved in volunteering.

Elizabeth Edwards is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. She has held her current position since 2011. Edwards holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Northbrook, IL. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nathan Cassel is a financial advisor with Merrill who holds the Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, N.A. since 2017 and DVSport from 2015 to 2017. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Bridget Houser is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Platania Financial, HyperAMS, and Maestro Health. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions with a range of financial planning and investment management solutions.

Patrick Schiltz is a CFP® and ChFC® professional with 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 2005, based in Arlington Heights, IL. 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 offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Rebecca Coleman is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera since 2004 and also serves as a partner at Coleman & Associates CPA's Ltd, providing financial and tax services. In addition to her advisory roles, she is the treasurer of A Red Orchid Theatre, a nonprofit organization based in Chicago. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to implement various portfolio management strategies through affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures.

Scott Mc Vey is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016 in Chicago, IL. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm delivers these services on a non-discretionary basis, focusing on a select group of Wealth Advisors.