Jesus Olmedo is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 16 years of industry experience, including prior roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Olmedo has been with TIAA-CREF since 2018. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm combines point-in-time planning services with ongoing managed account programs that utilize model or customized portfolios, and it acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Bart Newman is a financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at IAMS Wealth Management and Secure Investment Management. Outside of his advisory role, Newman has been an independent insurance agent since 2004 and serves as a football official and assignor for the Dukane conference. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser providing fee-based asset management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients such as sovereign wealth funds and banking institutions. The firm delivers investment management primarily on a discretionary basis through model portfolios, unified managed accounts, and separately managed accounts, and supports a large advisor network with back-office and turnkey asset management platform services.

Christian Wathen is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Wheaton, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF and its affiliate Tiaa since 2014 and previously worked at Steele Capital Management, Inc. from 2012 to 2014. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm’s advisory services distinguish between one-time planning and ongoing portfolio management, using model portfolios or customized strategies managed under client-approved policies.

Joseph Dowling is a financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Brookstone since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an Independent Insurance Producer and teaches community education courses at Joliet Junior College. Brookstone Capital Management offers fee-based asset management and financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and other business entities. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including strategic and dynamic asset allocation models, Unified Managed Accounts, and options-enhanced strategies, and it acts as both a primary advisor and sub-advisor through its turnkey asset management platform.

Cristopher Valladares is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Edward Jones and J.P. Morgan Securities. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital offering that utilizes algorithmic risk assessment and implements investments via approved strategies with mutual funds and ETFs.

Allison Kollar is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience. She is currently with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and previously worked at Bordeaux Wealth Advisors and Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management, financial planning, and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term investment approach using a blend of active and passive strategies, quantitative and fundamental analysis, and integrates legacy strategies across its portfolio management.

James Vanderbilt is a Certified Financial Planner® with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC. His prior work includes over 25 years with Securities America Advisors, Inc. and two years at LPL Financial. Vanderbilt also holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a network model of advisory representatives and leverages technology platforms to provide portfolio management, estate planning, and third-party referrals.

Jennifer Santucci is a financial advisor at William Blair with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with William Blair & Company L.L.C. since 1988. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm employs an active, research-driven approach across equities, fixed income, and alternatives, and provides proprietary models and access to private funds and co-investment opportunities.

Mark Perkins is a financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has been a principal at Perkins & Zayed, a law firm specializing in estate planning, since 1999. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser providing fee-based asset management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions. The firm delivers investment management primarily through discretionary model portfolios, unified managed accounts, and separately managed accounts, supporting a large advisor network with turnkey asset management and wrap-fee programs.

Darryl Liu is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Liu is engaged in freelance photography, taking on occasional paid assignments. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional plans, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types tailored to client objectives, with most assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Brian Swerdlow is a financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC in Schaumburg, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and eight years of industry experience. He has been associated with Anchor Financial Advisors, LLC since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved in insurance and annuity sales since 2009 and works with estate planning documents since 2019. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser offering fee-based asset management and financial planning through a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee program. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, other registered investment advisers, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions, and provides sub-advisory and model portfolio services to outside RIAs.

Gregory Kojak is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been operating Kojak Capital since 2004 alongside his role at Commonwealth. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and manages over $212 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform, including managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, and custody services.

Tanner Testerman is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work history at Millennium Trust Company, Topco, Menards, Shinebright, MCL, and Aurora University. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser that provides fee-based asset management and financial planning through a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee program. The firm serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, registered investment advisers, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions, offering investment management primarily on a discretionary basis through various model portfolios and managed accounts.

Eduardo Duran is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at GWFS Equities, J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Fifth Third Bank. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm offers an integrated service model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, delivering point-in-time financial plans alongside optional managed account solutions.

Scot Peterson is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 42 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. and Wells Fargo Clearing prior to joining Benjamin F. Edwards in 2013. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through over 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of services including wrap-fee advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, investment management, brokerage, insurance products, and certain M&A advisory services.

Andrew Castro is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments, Northern Trust Securities, Bank of America, and Merrill. Brookstone Capital Management provides fee-based asset management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and trusts. The firm employs strategic and dynamic asset-allocation models and offers discretionary portfolio management through a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee program.

Andrew Andersen is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Center Street Securities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Fixed Insurance, doing business as Prizm Financial Advisors, Inc. Brookstone Capital Management provides fee-based asset management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and trusts. The firm employs strategic and dynamic asset-allocation models, utilizes a variety of investment vehicles, and serves as a sub-advisor to other advisory programs through its turnkey asset management platform.

Nolan Goslee is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Brookstone since 2020. Prior to that, he worked at Kalos Management and Kalos Capital from 2016 to 2019 and served in the US Army Reserves from 2010 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer on the board of the Highland Hill Community. Brookstone Capital Management provides fee-based asset management and financial planning to a diverse clientele that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management through a turnkey asset management platform utilizing strategic and dynamic asset allocation models and various investment strategies.

Chloe Prior is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Guaranteed Rate and Aldi, Inc. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with comprehensive internal oversight and provides specialized solutions for high-net-worth clients.

Joe Hall is a financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Level Four Advisory Services, and Integrated Wealth Concepts, where he has been since 2021. He also engages in entrepreneurial activities related to investment advisory through entities such as Totemic Enterprises, LLC. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, family office, and retirement plan advisory services, utilizing customized portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income with both long-term and tactical approaches.