Lee Kaz is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at VOYA Financial Advisors and Lionheart Financial LTD. He serves as a board member of the Mokena Police Pension Board and is involved with the Builders Tee Club, a local organization related to sports and fitness. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and multiple custody platforms.

Thomas Borsellino is a financial advisor at Cetera with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 65. His career includes positions at Cetera Advisors LLC, Megent Financial, Opus Wealth Partners, LPL Financial, and MetLifeSecurotoes Inc. He is also the owner of Aspire Financial, a business focused on tax harboring for securities and tax purposes, and serves as a notary providing notarization services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser distributing services through a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through various program structures and affiliated third-party managers.

Anthony Frangella is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for 11 years. Outside of advisory services, he is a managing member of a commercial real estate LLC and a passive investor in a local restaurant. OSAIC serves a diverse group of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and access to third-party managers to create portfolios that include various asset classes and investment strategies.

Donald Pendleton is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and also has roles at JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. and Banc One Securities dating back to 2004. 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 in its recommendations.

Fatma Awadalla is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2026, she worked at Bank of America Merrill Lynch for seven years. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in education as a part-time substitute teacher for several local school districts and also serves as a personal assistant for the Illinois Department of Human Services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Giuseppe Pannarale is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with LPL Financial since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, he is an author of retirement-related content and operates a car rental business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and diversified investment strategies.

Patrick Jarzembowski Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. He worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for seven years before joining LPL Financial in 2019. Outside of advising, he manages Patrick Jarzembowski, INC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by various model portfolios and research resources.

Jose Grajeda is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes over two decades at William Blair & Company L.L.C. before joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2017. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Jacquelyn Andrews is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orland Park, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2019 and has concurrently worked at Wrights Furniture Warehouse since 2004. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analyses. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through employer-sponsored financial planning agreements.

Peter Rhee is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliated firms since 2015. Outside of advising, he operates a retail sales business and offers consulting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm provides a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options and reported over $256 billion in assets under management across more than 10,000 advisors.

Guergana Karaalanova is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers these services on a non-discretionary basis and combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Timothy Gauen is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Wayne Hummer Investments L.L.C. for seven years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and technology-driven investment approaches.

Mayra Escalante is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2011. 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 brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, delivering its program on a non-discretionary basis.

Sydney Rainey Gay is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2021. Prior to this, she worked in healthcare and retail sectors, including roles at Siloam Home & Wound Care Physicians Inc and Nordstrom. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Kevin Allingham is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise and has a diverse background including roles at companies such as Zwift Inc. and Keyence Corporation. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Patricia Austgen is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005 and holds a Series 63 designation. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, offering detailed 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 advisory services within a large institutional framework.

Dawn Carrico is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. 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 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.

Wendell Woods is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in educational ventures focused on tutoring and mentoring students in subjects such as Math, Economics, Accounting, and Finance through entities he owns and operates. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Tracie Dubois is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2014. She has been with Fidelity for over 20 years, progressing through various roles including Assistant Branch Manager, Senior Account Executive, Financial Planning Consultant, Investments Representative, and Financial Representative II. Throughout her career at Fidelity, Tracie has gained extensive experience in financial planning and investment management. She is dedicated to serving clients and supporting the professional growth of her associates, which she identifies as key motivations in her leadership role. Tracie's long tenure at Fidelity reflects her commitment to the firm and its clients. Specific details regarding her education and personal interests were not provided.

Jacob Olinger is a financial advisor at Cetera with one year of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Cetera, he held positions at Avantax and has been involved in office administrative roles supporting tax and financial planning services at Strategize Tax Service, LLC and Strategize Wealth Management Group Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with options that include model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.