Patrick Hoch is a financial advisor at Stifel with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Stifel since 2007. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Dragos Stoicescu is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With over 25 years of experience in financial services, he specializes in retirement income planning, tax efficiency, executive compensation, education funding, wealth transfer, and legacy planning. Dragos's approach is high-touch and goal-based, aiming to provide clients with clear understanding and confidence in their financial decisions. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Illinois System and professional designations including Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Fluent in English, Romanian, and Spanish, Dragos draws on his extensive experience to help individuals, families, executives, and business owners manage their financial lives efficiently. Outside of his professional work, Dragos enjoys boating, cooking, hiking, music, reading, swimming, traveling, and spending time with his family. He is actively involved in community organizations such as the Anti Cruelty Society, Chicago Botanic Garden, Feed My Starving Children, Greater Food Depository, Journeys the Road Home, Paws, and REACH Food Pantry.

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 with eight years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services, Dew Wealth Management, and Private Advisor Group, among other firms. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individual, trust, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services including retirement, education, and risk planning. Advisors utilize Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, with implementation options available through brokerage or 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 credentialed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience, currently with UBS Financial Services since 2005. He serves as secretary for the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Rotary Club Foundation, a local charitable organization focused on community service. Additionally, he is a co-manager of Carlisle Partners LLC, involving real estate investment activities. UBS Financial Services Inc. provides brokerage and advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to capital markets. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, leveraging proprietary research and multiple service platforms.

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.

Amir Rahimi is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has been with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Brock Allen is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lake Zurich, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. 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 and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Andrei Neuhaus is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he was involved with the Orland Park Vikings Youth Hockey Club from 2017 to 2018. 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 broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Bradley Burrows is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2019 and held previous positions at Enterprise Rent-a-Car and Chicagoland Pool Management. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Rita Maliekal is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Lake Zurich, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has worked with PFS Investments, Inc. since 2007 and Primerica Financial Services since 2006. In addition to investment advisory activities, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-driven and separately managed account strategies. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Randall Johnson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Gurnee, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, he spent 18 years at Cox Automotive. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households across wealth levels, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of managed strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Matthew Anderson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for six years and has a background in construction from his time at Montemayor Construction Company. Anderson holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Vernon Hills, Illinois. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed written Recommendation Reports. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

Robert Baldridge is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than 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 wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient overlays, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Sean Gay is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc., Blue Oak Financial Services, and Waterstone Financial Group, Inc. He has maintained a long-term involvement with Blue Oak Financial Services since 2004. 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, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

William Douglass is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lake Forest, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes ten years at Bank of America and Merrill, followed by five years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process utilizes structured discovery and approved tools to model outcomes, while clients retain responsibility for plan implementation and updates.

Erica Gunther is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2015. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, with a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors.

Luke Slaughter is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill since 2013 and is also associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. 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 investment strategies and supports a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.