Douglas Leister is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Evanston, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Leister is an investor and partner in a restaurant venture in Chicago, although he does not participate in its operations. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering non-discretionary recommendations supported by an in-house manager solutions team and centralized due diligence.

Allen Chan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also working concurrently at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2006. J.P. Morgan Securities 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.

Jeffrey Gromos is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment strategies and advisory services supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Marlo Chambers is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Charles Schwab, and TIAA-CREF. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement planning through written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice. The firm’s approach includes tax-aware withdrawal strategies and asset allocation, supported by internal research and third-party data.

Karen Heisler is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Northbrook, IL. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 39 years of industry experience. Heisler has worked at UBS Financial Services since 2008. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans.

Johnny Johnson Jr. is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2024. He previously served as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024. His professional background includes roles as a Financial Advisor at Thrivent Financial Services from 2020 to 2021, an Insurance Producer at THG Financial Strategies, LLC from 2018 to 2020, and a Personal Banker at JP Morgan Chase from 2003 to 2014. Johnny partners with individuals and families to develop personalized financial strategies aligned with their values and long-term objectives. He emphasizes listening, clear communication, and long-term relationship building, aiming to assist clients with retirement planning, wealth building, and navigating financial changes. Outside of his professional work, Johnny enjoys board games, family activities, fishing, football, golf, and reading.

Christopher De Long is a financial advisor at Cetera with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2025. De Long has also been involved with DeLong & Associates, Inc. and its d/b/a Padgett Advisors since 2013. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various investment program platforms through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Philipp Tippow is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Libertyville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2016. Outside of advisory work, he is a co-owner of PaxCo, a business involved in practice management. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on tax-aware withdrawal strategies and dependable income sources for clients nearing or in retirement. The firm’s investment approach integrates proprietary research and third-party data to provide customized retirement income planning within a defined investment universe.

Jerry Michaels is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 58 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 27 years. Outside of advising, he acts as a trustee for a family irrevocable trust. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients, including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charities. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a variety of portfolio management options and uses multiple proprietary and third-party tools to construct and manage client portfolios.

Constantin Azman is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Primerica since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he owns an accounting business, Primus Consulting, Inc., and is a co-owner of Language Quest Inc. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-based strategies managed by third-party asset managers and operates at a large scale with over 3,900 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Gabrielle Fabre is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Winnetka, IL, where she has worked since 2018. She has seven years of industry experience, including roles at Newday Funds Inc., Tesla Inc., City Segway Toves, and GW University. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as the Treasurer of the French Alliance of NorthShore. Gabrielle is part of the DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing internal research, manager selection, and advanced strategies including tax management and direct indexing.

Chad Fitzloff is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2012. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Trees and Bees LLC, a timber farming business based in Evanston, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial services. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates through a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Paraskevas Sellis is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His prior work includes roles at TD Ameritrade Investment Management, TD Ameritrade, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and JP Morgan Securities. 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 advisory relationships and access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach and a formal alternative-investment due diligence process.

Donald Klein is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and has 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab in 2019, he worked at TIAA-CREF from 2015 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he referees basketball games for the North Suburban Special Recreation Association. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Sitalakshmi Arumugam is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank NA since 2009. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm integrates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and offers services on a non-discretionary basis.

Christopher Folland is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Northbrook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. for 20 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is also involved as an employee in his family-owned business, Executive Inn of Jackson Inc. Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, including the DDK Group which Folland is part of, serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services featuring a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, tax management, and internal research tools, managing approximately $394 billion in assets as of December 2025.

Ralph Liberatore is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at UBS Financial Services, Inc. from 2013 to 2021. He serves as a Board of Trustee for the Village of Kildeer. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Michael Esposito is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2025, he worked at the American Conservation Coalition for two years. 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 financial planning services, including specialized planning for business owners, sports and entertainment professionals, and clients with unique circumstances.

Matthew Roeser is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2019, including time at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. prior to that. His background includes roles at Nuveen Securities, LLC and Michael Page, as well as experience associated with Indiana University Bloomington. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and broad product offerings.

Tejal Shah is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing five years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2020 and previously worked at Park Community Credit Union. 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 network of Wealth Advisors.