Amy Stratford is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Deer Park, IL. She has 24 years of industry experience and has been with Merrill Lynch since 2001. Merrill, along 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Patrick Louise is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the Athletic Director at St. Mary Catholic School in Woodstock, Illinois, where his son attends. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides access to financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting customized strategies with a combination of proprietary research and third-party resources.

Amir Rahimi is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses 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, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its investment process.

Richard Gnivecki is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 1994. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance brokering with Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria, providing detailed written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and adaptive strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

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.

James Issel is a financial advisor at Cetera with over 41 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. Prior to joining Cetera, Mr. Issel worked at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC for 13 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an election judge in DuPage County and acts as an executor and trustee in family-related legal and trust matters. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a multi-manager platform serving individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through discretionary and non-discretionary programs, offering advisors access to affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Marvin Somlo is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 25 years of experience in the investment industry. He focuses on helping families navigate financial planning tailored to their unique goals and needs, including college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement planning, and tax minimization. Marvin holds an MBA from Loyola University Chicago and a Bachelor's Degree from Vanderbilt University. He maintains several professional designations and registrations, including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and FINRA Series 6, 7, SIE, 63, and 65 registrations, along with Life and Health licenses. He takes a client-centric approach by getting to know his clients and understanding their priorities to develop personalized strategies. Marvin integrates experience with ongoing advice and guidance as clients' needs evolve. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys pickleball, tennis, traveling, and spending time with his family.

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.

Michael Dowd is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several major firms, including Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, Charles Schwab, and JP Morgan Chase. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

David Johnson is a CFP® professional with 31 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at LPL Financial and has a background that includes nearly two decades at Wayne Hummer Investments, as well as experience at Chase Investment Services Corp. and Banc One Securities Corporation. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Eric Schneider is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2012. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver non-discretionary, algorithm-assisted recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Paul Schifferer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Cary, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019 and has served as Mentorship Chairman for AmSpirit Cary Grove Business Exchange, a local small business networking group. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and managing over $1 trillion in assets.

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.

Laura Bochenek is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities 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, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Joseph Ricciardi is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2019. Prior to joining LPL, he worked with Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc. He is also employed as a pilot with United Airlines, a position he has held since 1994. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning and access to third-party asset management.

Edward Daly is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Schaumburg, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and previously spent time at BMO Harris Financial Advisors and BMO Harris Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and oversight of significant discretionary assets.

Domenico Ernandez is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009 and previously worked at Merrill from 1999 to 2003. Ernandez is also a co-owner of Heritage Partners, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate activities through ownership and partnership in entities that focus on purchasing and renting properties. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public finance work, along with specialized advisory programs.

Casey Callahan is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Crystal Lake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2023, he worked at several firms including SagePoint Financial, OneAmerica Securities, and Northwestern Mutual. He also owns Callahan Financial Strategies, a sole proprietorship focused on financial planning, retirement planning, and investment management. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutions, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of advisers. The firm utilizes advanced asset-allocation tools and multiple investment platforms to manage portfolios that include a range of asset classes on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Matthew Lemke is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 23 years of industry experience. He is the president and owner of two support companies, GMF Lemke Financial, Inc. and Summit Wealth Strategies. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through an affiliated municipal advisor.

Robert Richards is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Penn Mutual. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s advisory approach includes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools, with offerings that range from financial planning to institutional investment programs.