Michael Bork is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and strategies developed by its Global Investment Committee.

Donald Atut is a Senior Resident Director at Merrill, where he has worked for 27 years. In his role, he focuses on personalized wealth management strategies that reflect each client's life priorities and financial goals. He serves a select group of clients, including business owners, executives, retirees, and families, providing tailored advice across areas such as college education planning, corporate retirement plans, divorce transition planning, equity compensation services, family wealth management, institutional consulting, and tax minimization. Mr. Atut began his financial career after gaining experience building and selling a business, joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 1995. Since 2013, he has been part of the Atut, Scanlon, and Spayth team, known for its commitment to cultivating strong relationships with clients and delivering focused, comprehensive advisory services. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned an Associate's Degree from Moraine Valley Community College. Outside of his professional work, Donald Atut is engaged in community service and volunteers with local organizations. His personal interests include baseball, biking, cooking, hiking, racquetball, and traveling.

Hiral Hudson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2017 and MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY llc since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools to model client outcomes.

Hope Pollmann is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation and the Series 66 license. Before joining Edward Jones in 2017, she worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank and JP Morgan Securities LLC from 2016 to 2017. 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 under management and provides a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Lucas Porritt is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tremont, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved as a swim instructor at the Hopedale Wellness Center and as an assistant coach for the YDocs swim team. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors.

Kristian Swanson is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He currently works at OSAIC and has previously held roles at Woodbury Financial Services, Grove Point Advisors, Equitable Advisors, and Pearl Insurance. Outside of financial services, he was involved with The Fish House for over a decade. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement consulting services through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms.

Danielle Rodier Jackson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2022. Prior to her current role, she held positions in education and retail. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning using structured discovery conversations and approved planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Andrew Eilts is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Pekin, IL, holding the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 21 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Jeremy Meeker is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with Edward Jones, where he has worked for nine years. He is based in East Peoria, IL. Aside from his advisory role, he maintains a single-family home rental property. 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 strategies supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Patrick Donnelly is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Peoria, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2009, and previously with Citigroup Global Markets from 2001 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools, including modeling techniques like Monte Carlo simulations, while generally acting in an advisory capacity without providing specific security recommendations.

Gavin Mitchell is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a partner of the Mitchell Miller Group in Peoria, Illinois. He began his career with Merrill in 2016 as an intern and has since progressed to his current role, where he focuses on assisting families through complex financial transitions such as job changes, retirement, and inheritances. Gavin leverages the global resources of Merrill and Bank of America to support every client relationship and is part of a multigenerational team that emphasizes a disciplined, goal-based wealth management approach. Gavin's expertise encompasses education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, as well as socially responsible and ESG investing. He works closely with clients to align their financial plans with their lifestyle, income, and goals, focusing on comprehensive planning rather than solely on investing. His career experience is supported by a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and a bachelor's degree in Enterprise Leadership from the University of Iowa. Outside of his professional role, Gavin is active in his local community, participating in organizations such as the Multiple Sclerosis Council, Young Professionals of Greater Peoria, the Germantown/Metamora Rotary, and the Germantown/Metamora Chamber of Commerce. He resides in Germantown Hills with his wife, Leah, and their son, Colson.

Eric Delvo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Peoria, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MML Investors Services, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Co, and Lakeshore Financial. He is also involved with Insurance Design Network, a non-variable insurance 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Allan Hart is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1993. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of the Hart Family Partnership, LLC, a family LLC owning farm ground in Bloomington, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including households of varying net worth, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and operates under a fiduciary standard, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Marilyn Hawkins is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Pekin, IL. She has 25 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Jennifer Gulley is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2014. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Curt Curtis is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in corporate executive services, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Curtis works collaboratively with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans that align with their individual goals and values, leveraging the global resources of Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Curtis earned a high school diploma from Manual High School, an associate's degree from Illinois Central College, and a bachelor's degree from Eureka College. Outside of his professional role, he is involved with St. Jude and enjoys cooking, music, and spending time with his family.

Thomas Cahill is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Washington, Illinois. He holds a Series 66 designation and has approximately one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CEFCU/LPL Financial LLC, Charles Schwab, and John Graham and Associates. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and operates under a fiduciary standard, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Michelle Parker is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Peoria, Illinois, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 66 credentials. She has 29 years of industry experience, all of which have been with Edward Jones since 1996. Outside of her advisory role, she is associated with Parker Fabrication Inc., a manufacturing business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and related services, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Kory Barlow is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo Clearing, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. 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.

Margaret Pretorius is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Peoria, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2015, with a brief tenure at Raymond James & Associates. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutions with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.