Vickey Ippolito is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked with GoPay LLC and has a background that includes various roles in the hospitality industry. Outside of finance, she serves on the board of a nonprofit acting school and is active as an actress with the Milwaukee Talent Network. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm’s investment process combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering solutions such as discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory services.

Denison Webster is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2002. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and investment committee insights.

Adam Schoenwald is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2022 and previously spent 10 years at J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he performs as a musician in musical acts on weekends. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments.

Michael Prosen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Vernon Hills, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase since 2007 and joined J.P. Morgan Securities in 2012. Prior to that, he was with Ameriprise for two years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program supported by centralized due diligence and a manager solutions team.

Alexander Ingalls is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Lake Forest, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2009, with prior experience at UBS Financial Services and City National Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailoring strategies to clients’ risk profiles and utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Robert Likus is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Gurnee, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, ARB Trading Group, and HC Technologies. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jack Pierce is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. He currently works at RBC Capital Markets and has prior experience at City National Bank and U.S. Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through both in-house and third-party managers, along with integrated financial planning and custody services.

Michael Kozlow is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at AIG Capital Services, American General Life, Intervest International, and Lincoln Financial Distributors. He has been with Edward Jones since 2021. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

John Boyle is a CFP® with over 31 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and concurrently with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2002. Based in Gurnee, IL, Boyle holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates centralized due diligence with both quantitative and qualitative research and may include ESG considerations.

Nicole Simmons is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012 and has prior experience at Emils Restaurant, Loft, and other firms. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Kelly Bays is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, Bays co-leads two Girl Scout troops and helps plan a volunteer-run Girl Scout day camp in the McHenry area. She is also co-author of the financial book *Intentional Legacy*. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce written recommendation reports. The firm provides a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Christopher Collins is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Lake Forest, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at City National Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory work, Collins serves on charitable boards focused on educational scholarships and is involved in leadership and fundraising activities with Boy Scout Troop 48. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored investment advisory programs combining in-house and third-party managers, emphasizing customized portfolio management aligned with clients’ risk profiles.

Patrick Hoch is a financial advisor at Stifel with 40 years of industry experience. He has held the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Morgan Stanley DW Inc. for nine years before joining Stifel in 2007. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support asset allocation and financial planning decisions.

Ranjeet Rai is a financial advisor at Stifel with 15 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2019 and has prior experience at Bank of America, Merrill, and involvement with local school districts and the YMCA. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling for asset allocation and financial planning.

Christal Vargas is a CFP® professional affiliated with Wells Fargo Advisors, with nine years of industry experience. She has previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc., Dew Wealth Management, and several other firms. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients meeting specific net-worth criteria. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, using proprietary research and tools to develop recommendations, with implementation options available through various brokerage and advisory programs.

Chase Gauthier is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has held roles at multiple Cetera entities and previously worked at Oppenheimer Funds and Morningstar Inc. Since 2023, he has operated a financial services DBA, Gauthier Wealth Partners. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Leonard Dedo is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience, currently with UBS Financial Services where he has worked since 2005. He serves as Secretary for the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Rotary Club Foundation, a local charity focused on community service and humanitarian efforts. UBS Financial Services Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management to deliver tailored investment solutions based on proprietary research and capital market assumptions.

Mario Caprio is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation. He has experience working at Edward Jones since 2025, following prior roles at Sliccily Pizza Pub, Millennium Trust Company/Inspira Financial, and Forest Park Bank. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Robert Treichler is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at TIAA CREF Individual & Institutional Services, Wells Fargo Bank, and PNC Investments. Treichler is based in Gurnee, Illinois. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including household and corporate accounts. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products under a fiduciary standard.

Andrei Neuhaus is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. His prior experience includes four years at PRUCO Securities and a role with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. for over two decades. He was also involved with the Orland Park Vikings Youth Hockey Club from 2017 to 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and may incorporate ESG criteria, with implementation supported by affiliated investment-management entities.