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Debra F

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Barrington, IL

Morgan Stanley

Debra Ferguson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2019, she worked at Barrington 220 from 2018 to 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and does not provide individual security recommendations in its standalone planning services.

General estate planning guidance
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Amanda G

Series 63, Series 66

Crystal Lake, IL

Thrivent Investment Management

Amanda Green is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 21 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Thrivent since 2005. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, offering holistic, goal-based analyses and planning across multiple topics without managing client portfolios directly.

Business ownership considerations
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Christopher D

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

McHenry, IL

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Christopher Dunlap is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2016. Dunlap also owns Dunlap Financial Services, where he operates as an insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities Self-Employed
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John M

Series 66

Barrington, IL

Thrivent Investment Management

John Messerschmidt is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Barrington, IL, where he has worked since 2008. He has 18 years of industry experience and has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans throughout his career. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations across various planning topics without portfolio management. The firm uses goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs through a consolidated billing option while maintaining separate services.

Business ownership considerations
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Michael T

Series 66

Barrington, IL

Morgan Stanley

Michael Taylor is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, where he has worked since 2010. He has 19 years of industry experience. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutions with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

General estate planning guidance
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David M

Series 66

Huntley, IL

Edward Jones

David Marshall is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Huntley, IL, and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he worked for the City of Elgin for thirteen years. He serves as a director for AmSpirit Business Connections, coordinating networking groups in the McHenry County area. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General estate planning guidance Wealth management General retirement planning Doctor or Medical Professional
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Todd B

Series 63, Series 65

Barrington, IL

Wells Fargo Clearing

Todd Bracy is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with 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 advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Daniel I

Series 66

Deer Park, IL

Merrill

Daniel Iscra is a Wealth Management Advisor with over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He began his career at The Northern Trust Company in Chicago in 1988 and later earned his MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. In 2007, Daniel joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he focuses on helping clients achieve their financial goals through personalized wealth management strategies. Daniel’s expertise includes financial forecasting, budgeting, investment analysis, and socially responsible investing. He works closely with business owners and multi-generational families to assist in creating, preserving, and transferring wealth. He also supports non-profit organizations and families interested in aligning their investments with their values. His approach to wealth management involves collaboration with specialists in retirement planning, life insurance, trust and estate planning, and banking solutions offered through Bank of America NA. Additionally, Daniel partners with clients' CPAs and attorneys to ensure financial decisions align with their broader tax and estate plans. Daniel holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois System and a Master’s degree from the University of Chicago. Daniel resides in Crystal Lake with his wife and four sons and is actively involved in leadership roles within community organizations related to church, education, children’s activities, healthcare, and community development.

Wealth management ESG / Sustainable investing Business ownership considerations General estate planning guidance Life insurance needs analysis Founder/Business Owner
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Pamela M

Series 63, Series 65

Crystal Lake, IL

Cetera

Pamela Miller is a financial advisor at Cetera with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2016. Miller is also owner of Shabsin-Miller, Inc., a business specializing in accounting, tax planning, and preparation, where she serves as an enrolled agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides a broad range of investment advisory and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through various program structures and custodial relationships.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Mark D

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Hoffman Estates, IL

LPL Financial

Mark Davids is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2019. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America, Inc., and has operated Estate & Charitable Design Concepts Inc. since 2004. Davids serves as a volunteer mentor and non-profit board member for the Man Kind Project. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Edward A

Series 66

Algonquin, IL

Edward Jones

Edward Alvigi is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones in 2019, he worked for MQ Construction for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he plays guitar in a local band that performs occasionally. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the country.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jonathan W

Series 66

Barrington, IL

Ameriprise

Jonathan West is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. West serves on the Board of Directors for Twelve Traditions, Inc., a nonprofit organization. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing tailored recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to deliver these services alongside a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Danny H

Series 63, Series 66

Crystal Lake, IL

Edward Jones

Danny Hampton is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Crystal Lake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, Hampton owns a family farm in Enfield, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Family Business Retirement income strategy Planning for children with special needs Founder/Business Owner Intergenerational Families
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Karen B

Series 63, Series 65

Barrington, IL

Morgan Stanley

Karen Burns is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

General estate planning guidance
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Eric B

Series 66

Inverness, IL

Thrivent Investment Management

Eric Beaderstadt is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the advisory board of the Salvation Army Des Plaines Corps. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based, holistic planning without discretionary portfolio management or institutional mandates. The firm integrates planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan” while keeping services separate.

Business ownership considerations
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Louis G

Series 63, Series 65

Barrington, IL

Morgan Stanley

Louis Greifenstein is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley in various capacities since 2007, including at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

General estate planning guidance
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Robert W

Series 63, Series 65

Dundee, IL

OSAIC

Robert Welsch Jr. is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Dundee, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2023, he worked for FSC Securities for 12 years. He also provides consulting services to his family estate, assisting with estate-related tax, legal, and real estate matters. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to multiple advisory platforms and third-party money managers. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing in portfolio construction, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Karen C

Series 63, Series 66

Barrington, IL

J.P. Morgan Securities

Karen Chang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also maintaining a role at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2005. 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 market-facing registrations and offers advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Bruce C

Series 66

Barrington, IL

Morgan Stanley

Bruce Corsaro is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fifth Third Securities for seven years before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as an employer to his wife, who is a caregiver for their special needs son in order to receive government funding for care. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs comprehensive planning tools and methodologies designed to model potential financial outcomes.

General estate planning guidance
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James S

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Schaumburg, IL

OSAIC

James Stone is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2023. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 24 years and SagePoint Financial, Inc. for one year. Stone is involved with Ironbridge Wealth Counsel, LLC, operating as a financial planner and insurance agent. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to construct diversified portfolios, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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