Luis Gonzalez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2006. 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 affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision authority.

Derek West is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. He specializes in collaborating with clients and their families to develop unique financial plans that address their current and future needs. Prior to his current role, Derek gained experience as a Wealth Management Banker at U.S. Bank from 2017 to 2023. His professional background includes working directly with clients to help them pursue their financial goals. Outside of his professional career, Derek enjoys engaging in activities such as baseball, camping, football, golf, and spending time with friends at social events.

Steven Swanson is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2016, following roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and Chase Investment Services Corp. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Exceptional Properties Unlimited, a real estate rental business. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Tiffany Francis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked in various capacities within JPMorgan Chase and its subsidiaries since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates a home décor business called The Home Embellisher. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence.

Luke Morris is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked previously at Mission Wealth Management, Strategic Advisers, Inc., and Fidelity Investments. He is based in Joliet, Illinois. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm’s approach combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized manager due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

John Reyes is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. In this capacity, he collaborates closely with clients to align financial and retirement goals, integrating various aspects of their personal and financial situations to support their life objectives. Prior to his current position, John held several roles at Fidelity Investments, including Investment Consultant (2025-2026), Relationship Manager (2024-2025), and Workplace Planning Associate (2023-2024). His professional experience also includes working as an Equity Derivatives Trader from 2022 to 2023 and serving as a Bilingual Senior Benefits Consultant at GoHealth from 2021 to 2022. Outside of his professional career, John engages in family activities, fitness, golf, playing musical instruments, and outdoor adventures.

Nikolaos Doulas is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as well as prior experience at Arthur J. Gallagher. He also has entrepreneurial experience through his involvement with NikMarr, Inc. and Four G's. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 delivers these services through Wealth Advisors on a non-discretionary basis, combining large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Daniel Faretta Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2017 and previously at Capital Commodity Investments from 2011 to 2017. Outside of advising, he serves as an assistant paddle tennis instructor at Medina Country Club and is a member of the Darien Rotary Club. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies including managed solutions and separately managed accounts, and maintains a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kevin Troke is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Burr Ridge, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Sykora & Company, LLC, PFS Investments Inc, and Primerica Financial Services since the early 2000s. In addition to his advisory role, he is a Certified Public Accountant involved in attestation services and tax accounting, and he also participates in the sale of home security and automation products through affiliates of PFS Investments Inc. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, utilizing model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers. The firm operates at scale with approximately 3,700 financial advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Manuel Ortiz is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including JPMorgan Chase Bank, U.S. Bank, and BMO Harris Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a real estate business that he has operated since 2013. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies through a broad and scalable platform.

Kenneth Schuyler is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Frankfort, IL, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, with 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc., among other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he has taken part in financial education by speaking at community colleges and Governors State University on topics such as financial responsibility and retirement savings, and he operates the financial resource website FinancialFitness101.org. OSAIC serves a diverse clientele including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. Through a large network of affiliated advisers, the firm provides brokerage and investment advisory services along with financial planning and managed account solutions using a range of asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms.

Brian Carlisle is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Frankfort, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for 14 years before joining OSAIC in 2024. Carlisle also operates a sole proprietorship focused on marketing fixed insurance and fixed annuities. OSAIC serves a diverse clientele including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a broad network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios that can include a range of investment products tailored to client needs.

Timothy Caulfield is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 41 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Hilltop Securities Inc. and Mesirow Financial, Inc. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a broad range of investment products including mutual funds, ETFs, and fund-of-funds.

Jack Frost is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firm since 1982. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Board of Directors for the South Side Muskie Hawks, a local chapter of Muskies, Inc., acting as Treasurer and Membership Chair. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that include written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Aleatha Wilson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and currently leads Wilson Management & Consulting LLC as CEO. Wilson is also the founder and director of Club Bluue Wealth, a nonprofit organization focused on managing and coordinating financial education content and expert participation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a large network of independent advisors and multiple program structures.

Steven Sterchele is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2009, including its predecessor entities, and continues to serve clients through the firm. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering tailored recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and advisory expertise with a broad range of brokerage and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Jill Maybaum Hart is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65, Series 66, and Series 63 designations. Her career includes roles at firms such as Invesco Advisers, Dowling Legacy, and E*TRADE Securities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Elizabeth Vella is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Christian Brothers Investment Services and Foreside Financial Services. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party program sponsors.

Van Robin Jonker is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the PFS™ designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera since 1993 and serves as president of Capital Wealth Management Inc. Outside of advisory work, he is managing partner of Jonker & Associates, a CPA firm, and president of the Lighthouse Pointe Homeowners Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Christopher Janyk is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on providing tailored wealth management strategies that aim to grow, preserve, and transfer wealth based on each client's unique needs. Christopher works closely with individuals and businesses to develop investment products and strategies designed to meet their financial goals while minimizing risk and maximizing tax efficiency. His areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and retirement planning, among others. Christopher begins his client relationships with in-depth conversations to thoroughly understand their background and financial situation, utilizing the resources at Merrill Lynch to design and monitor individualized financial plans. When necessary, he collaborates with firm specialists to address all aspects relevant to clients' families and businesses. Christopher holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned his high school diploma from Mount Carmel High School and attended DePaul University without completing a degree. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys baseball, football, golfing, spending time with his family, and traveling.