Nancy Ambrose is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2013 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Joseph Halm is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Carol Stream, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Outside of advising, he is involved with Halm Rentals LLC, managing rental properties, and holds a shareholder interest in Pivotal Health, a home health services company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Eric Perkins is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience, currently with Cetera since 2023 and previously with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013. He also serves as president of the Elementary School District 159 Board in Mattson, IL. Perkins holds a Series 66 license and is based in Crystal Lake, IL. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating a multi-manager platform with diverse program options and overseeing over $256 billion in assets under management.

Claire Llewellyn is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, she worked at The Rathskeller and FANUC America Corporation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including customized financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Stephan Diol is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing who holds a Series 66 designation and has 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Aspen Grove Homeowners Association in Wauconda, IL. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm integrates research and analytics with a range of financial products distributed through bank and insurance affiliates.

Indra Josephs is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Josephs serves on the board and finance committee of the School District 95 Educational Foundation in Lake Zurich, Illinois. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and approved tools but does not provide individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Ryan Minehart is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Elgin, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to his advisory role, he was affiliated with Illinois State University from 2013 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Nathan Stevens is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2024, he worked at BCH Wealth Management in 2022 and was affiliated with the University of Kentucky and Sport Court Midwest from 2020 to 2023. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning services that utilize the Global Investment Committee’s return estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.

Jeff Mende is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2011 and with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2008. 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 brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Eric Hilgart is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Crystal Lake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and at Harris Investor Services, Inc. since 2011. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including retirement plan consulting and brokerage services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

W Grigg is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Elgin, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2009. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, offering customized written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to support its advice and emphasizes the use of Ameriprise-managed accounts within its investment approach.

Jeanne Varwig is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Citadel Group Limited for 15 years and had a brief tenure at Karchmar Life Insurance and Legacy Planning. She serves on the board of Erie Elementary Charter School in Chicago, overseeing strategic direction and supporting fundraising efforts. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad range of financial solutions.

Michele Manfredi is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 14 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at BMO Harris Bank, PNC Bank, and Ambit Energy, where he is involved in a multi-level marketing business that provides electricity and natural gas in deregulated markets. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction with a focus on mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm serves a diverse client base, including charitable funds and registered investment companies, and utilizes model portfolios with systematic methodologies.

Matthew Drafall is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Huntley, IL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2010. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm provides holistic, goal-based analyses covering a wide range of financial planning topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping those services separate.

Matt Foster is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Michael Reichman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2020 and previously spent eight years at J.P. Morgan Securities. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, along with research and model portfolio options supported by both internal and third-party resources.

Janine Kerin is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Crystal Lake, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and with six years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously held roles at Boys & Girls Clubs of Dundee Township and Northwestern Medicine. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branches nationwide.

John Schwalbach is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, both located in Barrington, IL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process using firm‑approved tools and modeling techniques.

Adam Tatroe is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2021. Prior to this, he has been with Harris Investor Services, Inc. since 2011. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Matthew O Connor is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation. He joined Ameriprise in 2025 and has prior work experience in various industries, including home remodeling and credit union services. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income reliability and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies.