Thomas Solis is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Northwestern Mutual, as well as work outside finance at Allegrettis Ristorante. J.P. Morgan Securities 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.

Alec Gerlach is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2025. He has developed his career within the same company, holding various roles including Investment Consultant from 2024 to 2025, Planning Consultant from 2023 to 2024, Relationship Manager from 2022 to 2023, and Financial Representative from 2020 to 2022. In his current role, Alec partners with clients to build financial plans aimed at helping them achieve their life goals. He focuses on ensuring that clients not only understand and feel confident in their financial plans, but also feel secure about their future.

Jack Kristof is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Wachovia/Wells Fargo for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he maintains bookkeeping responsibilities as an independent contractor for a support company called ELEVATE. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public finance work through unique affiliations uncommon among large institutional advisors.

Katie Millar is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2021. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors for nine years. Millar serves on several nonprofit boards, including the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund, the Children's Advocacy Center Foundation, and GRIT. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendations. The firm serves clients with significant investable assets through a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Jocelyn Herrera is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and approximately one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at Kristian Navarro Insurance and Financial Services Inc and completed an externship at Amplified Planning. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across various investment vehicles.

Alexander Wyatt is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Amazon, Charles Schwab, and served five years in the United States Marine Corps. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

David Odell is a financial advisor at Cetera with over 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has held positions at multiple firms including Delco Financial Group, Inc., and Summit Financial Group Inc. Odell is a trustee of the David/Carol O'Dell Family Foundation and the O'Dell Family Fund, both charitable nonprofit organizations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party managers.

John Gillmann is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he worked at Hometown National Bank from 2015 to 2021. 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 offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Cristy Ryan is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 11 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014 and has also worked with JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. 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. As part of J.P. Morgan, the firm integrates advisory services with affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Ryan Mitchell is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, where he has worked since 2020. He has five years of industry experience and previously spent seven years with Buona Beef LLC. Mitchell serves as a board member of the Tinley Park Chamber of Commerce and chairs a committee for the Boy Scouts of America. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm delivers holistic, goal-based planning on topics such as retirement, income tax, estate, and special needs planning, with reviews typically conducted annually and financial advisors responsible for plan delivery and updates.

Peggy Robinson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Joliet, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2006. 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 and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Michael Edmonds is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, he worked at CGO Wealth Management and Edward Jones. Outside the industry, Edmonds is involved with MCE Capital, LLC, a non-investment-related business entity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Dina Sarlas is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at Nick's Embroidery and held teaching positions at Moraine Valley Community College, Saint Xavier University, and Carl Sandburg High School. She is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes proprietary fundamental research combined with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diverse portfolios, including model portfolios for intermediary platforms.

Mary Kay Hrdina is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Plainfield, IL, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. She has 11 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Robert Pomorski is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Verax Biomedical for six years and Fresenius-Kabi (Fenwal) for five years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and proprietary mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Charles Lazzara is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Plainfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 27 years of industry experience, including 18 years with UBS Financial Services since 2008. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm utilizes proprietary capital market research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Ricardo Martinez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at both J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2015 and 2018, respectively. Martinez also serves as a communications specialist and operations planner in the United States Marine Corps. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence. The firm incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and operates within the broader J.P. Morgan broker-dealer and banking organization.

Ilhan Yargi is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citigroup, LPL Financial, and BMO Harris Financial Advisors. Charles Schwab 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by research and due diligence on alternative investments.

Adam Underhill is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2016. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Shorewood, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households, as well as pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and other investment services under a fiduciary standard.

Peter Pashos Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Ameriprise Financial Services and Wells Fargo Advisors. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.