Cade Best is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including E*Trade Capital Management, JPMorgan Securities, Merrill, and Leeward Business Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios that incorporate mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Ralph Kunzmann is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 39 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee and personal representative for family trusts. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes a range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs, serving large institutional clients with tailored plan-level solutions.

Mannan Abbasi is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at Bank of America and the University of Illinois at Chicago. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a family furniture business, A-Z Furniture Company, focusing on logistics. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Bradley Skiba is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual 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 planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and scenario modeling.

Travis Ormsby is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2015. Outside of his role at Wells Fargo, Ormsby holds ownership interests in two wealth management groups based in Woodstock, IL. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services tailored to clients meeting specific net-worth criteria and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Darren Woodmore is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fox Lake, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BMO Bank NA and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of finance, he has experience founding a fitness business, Crosskicks Fitness LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Jarid Brockman is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 17 years of experience, all of which have been with Edward Jones. He is based in Algonquin, Illinois. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Brockman, Inc., an S-Corp. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and investment options, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Clifford Hunn III is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Crystal Lake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1999. Outside of advising, he is involved in independent insurance brokering and manages office expenses through a business ownership entity. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services designed for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and leveraging algorithmic tools under oversight.

John Huff is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera since 2005 and also owns Huff Enterprises Inc., a tax and accounting business. Additionally, he serves as treasurer for the McHenry Chamber of Commerce. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and provides access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Nicholas Payne is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2018 and Mesirow Financial from 2014 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with a focus on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Kimberley Milfred is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and previously worked at Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC from 2007 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both 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 a structured planning process that integrates approved tools and scenario modeling.

Rebekah Berry is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Robert W. Baird since 1999. Berry serves on the board and the Endowment Trust Committee of the Greater Elgin Family Care Center, where she participates in overseeing the overall investment allocation of the endowment trust. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services using a combination of in-house and third-party managers, addressing a broad range of investment strategies and client goals.

Duane Luke is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 credential and over 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northern Trust, Discover Financial Services, and Capital One. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Bradley Peterson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016, including his current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide array of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process relies on structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, and it offers both retail and institutional solutions alongside additional services such as private funds and principal trading.

Timothy Fraser is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Fraser operates a separate business under the name Fraser Wealth Management in Woodstock, IL. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment products, utilizing a mix of model portfolios, third-party management, and customized strategies, supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Kathryn Baness is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. Her prior firms include LPL Financial, Wells Fargo Advisors, Morgan Stanley, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services. She is also a notary with the National Notary Association. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial analyses and planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm’s approach allows clients to integrate planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Joseph Velez is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Grayslake, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at OSAIC, SagePoint Financial, Cambridge Investment Research, Sequoia Wealth Management, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is co-owner of a real estate business, JAJK LLC. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services for individuals approaching or in retirement, primarily serving clients with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Sean Dwyer is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Lake Zurich, IL, and has 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Outside of his financial advisory role, he is involved in managing rental properties and serves as a manager of a real estate business entity. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and is notable for its large retail advisor and branch network, as well as affiliated capabilities beyond advisory services.

Eric Laughlin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2001, including positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, as well as prior experience at Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Nick Georgalas is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2022. In this role, he assists clients and their families in building and maintaining financial plans tailored to their specific goals and situations. Prior to his current position, Nick served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2022, and as a Financial Representative from 2020 to 2021. Nick's professional experience at Fidelity Investments spans several years, during which he has developed expertise in financial planning and investment consulting. He partners with clients to analyze their financial situations and implement customized plans to meet their objectives.