Mark Giovanazzi is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm utilizes structured financial planning tools and proprietary modeling techniques, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Eric Kitchell is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked within various Morgan Stanley entities since 2010, including Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by structured planning tools and investment models.

Anthony Petro is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over three decades of experience to his role. He joined Merrill in 1988 after earning a Bachelor of Science in Management from Ball State University. Anthony holds several industry licenses, including the Series 7, Series 63, and Series 65, and is recognized as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Throughout his career, Anthony has focused on providing clients with tailored financial strategies that address a range of life priorities such as family, philanthropy, finance, home, health, and work. His expertise encompasses college education planning, equity compensation services, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, socially responsible investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. As a Senior Portfolio Advisor, he manages custom investment strategies and has discretionary authority in the firm’s Investment Advisory Program. Anthony was named to the 2024 Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams” list as part of the Dismore Petro Conner Wealth Management Group. He resides in Northwest Indiana with his wife, Lisa, and their two daughters. Outside of work, Anthony enjoys golfing, reading, running, skiing, swimming, and spending time with his family.

Joseph Wojcik is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in New Lenox, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a real estate business that manages office rentals. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Louis Pinto is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. 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 options, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, while operating under a fiduciary standard.

Gerald Rife III is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors, US Waterproofing, and The Flying Locksmiths. 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations.

David Gustafson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at J & J Ventures Inc, PNC Bank, and Chase Bank NA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios, research, and various technologies.

Brian Graf is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Plainfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 29 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Jack Wallace is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He is actively involved in educating clients on retirement planning, including income and investment strategies. Jack has progressed through several roles at Fidelity Investments, starting as a Financial Representative in 2024, then serving as a Relationship Manager from 2025 to 2026, followed by a position as Planning Consultant in 2026 before assuming his current role. His experience encompasses various facets of financial consulting, with a focus on retirement planning and investment guidance. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Jack engages in family activities and enjoys fitness pursuits, as well as playing football and golf. He also spends time at the lake.

Patrick Hayes Sr. is a financial advisor at Stifel with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Stifel since 2007. Based in Orland Park, IL, he provides advisory services through the firm’s established platform. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach uses a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Joseph Murphy is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked at Republic Bank of Chicago and Patrick Murphy State Farm. Outside of finance, he officiates youth and high school baseball games through Official Finders LLC. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary investment recommendations and access to discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm’s integrated structure combines advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services for a broad client base.

Denis Hedderman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Oak Lawn, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise since 2018 and previously with Investment Professionals Inc for five years. He also serves as a financial advisor with Republic Bank. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm offers a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, utilizing a centralized consulting team and a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement recommendations.

Cassidy Leonard is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works closely with clients to create personalized investment strategies tailored to their individual goals and financial circumstances. Her approach emphasizes understanding what matters most to her clients and adapting their portfolios as their needs evolve. With expertise in areas including college education planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income, Cassidy provides comprehensive financial guidance. She holds designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Alabama. Outside of her professional role, Cassidy has interests that include antiquing, football, gymnastics, ice skating, music, skiing, spending time with family, traveling, watching movies, and practicing yoga.

Federico Rodriguez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also working with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2009. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

John Baggio is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Tinley Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1996 and Primerica Financial Services since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated 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 emphasizes a percentage-based tiered wrap fee and utilizes third-party asset managers overseen through an independent due-diligence process.

William Conte is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orland Park, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Conte serves as a board member of the Joliet Junior College Foundation Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and incorporates various investment and risk modeling techniques in its advisory services.

Marc Desmarteau is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2013 and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in providing seminars on veterans benefits and owns a business focused on college funding resources. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent professionals, employing a range of strategies including proprietary models and third-party managers tailored to client objectives.

William Bloom III is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. for ten years before joining OSAIC in 2024. Outside of advising, Bloom serves on the board of the Chicago Yacht Club and is engaged in various entrepreneurial ventures, including authoring a book on retirement for boaters and developing a financial planning algorithm and related consulting services. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutions, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services. Its platform combines firm-provided portfolio construction tools with access to third-party managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Benjamen Sisk is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2008. He holds a Series 66 license and operates out of Minooka, IL. Outside of his advisory role, Sisk is the owner of a rental property business, Sisk Properties, LLC. 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 with a large network of financial advisors, offering a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Alvaro Zavala Jr. is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2018. Prior to this, he was employed at US Bank and H&R Block. 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.