Ewa Karim is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, as well as JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2009. 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 brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Peggy Robinson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Joliet, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2006. 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 and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Michael Edmonds is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, he worked at CGO Wealth Management and Edward Jones. Outside the industry, Edmonds is involved with MCE Capital, LLC, a non-investment-related business entity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Dina Sarlas is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at Nick's Embroidery and held teaching positions at Moraine Valley Community College, Saint Xavier University, and Carl Sandburg High School. She is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes proprietary fundamental research combined with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diverse portfolios, including model portfolios for intermediary platforms.

Robert Pomorski is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Verax Biomedical for six years and Fresenius-Kabi (Fenwal) for five years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and proprietary mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Gulio Giometti is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orland Park, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley since 2012 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by advanced modeling tools.

Joseph Nawrocki is a CFP® professional with 38 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with OSAIC and has previously been affiliated with Grove Point Advisors, LLC, and Grove Point Investments, LLC. He also serves as president and owner of Joseph A. Nawrocki, Inc., where he uses fixed annuities and life insurance products as part of his financial planning process. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Louis Miller is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 49 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for 23 years. Outside of his advisory role, Miller is the president of Financial Vistas, a sole proprietorship engaged in selling traditional fixed life insurance, fixed annuities, group health insurance, disability, and long-term care products. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers, using a range of asset-allocation tools and investment vehicles.

Michael Wollbrink is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with families and business owners across the country to help them pursue their investment and financial goals through personalized wealth management strategies. As a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Michael focuses on aligning financial plans with clients' life priorities. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, personal retirement planning, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Michael emphasizes understanding what matters most to his clients to create flexible strategies tailored to their goals and aspirations. Michael holds a Bachelor's Degree from Western Illinois University. Outside of his professional practice, he enjoys football, golfing, swimming, and spending time with his family.

Curtis Magurean is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with firms including BMO Harris Bank, Northwestern Mutual, and SII Investments. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with a focus on integrating both advisory and financial activities at scale.

Henry Redd is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, and he is also employed by Intuit Inc while teaching at Aurora University. In addition to his advisory work, he operates HR Associates, a business providing tax preparation and accounting services. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive research and technology tools.

Ricardo Martinez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at both J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2015 and 2018, respectively. Martinez also serves as a communications specialist and operations planner in the United States Marine Corps. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence. The firm incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and operates within the broader J.P. Morgan broker-dealer and banking organization.

David Charnot is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Merrill, Avantax, and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, he prepares tax returns through his business, Strategize Tax LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering varied portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Matt Lewis is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors since 2013 and previously served with the Chicago Police Department for 18 years. Outside of advising, he is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Ilhan Yargi is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citigroup, LPL Financial, and BMO Harris Financial Advisors. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by research and due diligence on alternative investments.

Grant Noble is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with a Series 66 designation. He joined RBC in 2026 and previously worked at Guaranteed Rate for six years. RBC Wealth Management serves individual investors, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles and investment needs.

Michael Mc Intyre is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Cetera Advisors LLC and Megent Financial. Outside of his advisory duties, he is involved with Delaware North Sportservice as a portable vendor. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Kenneth Demarco is a financial advisor at Cetera with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked with Avantax Insurance Agency, Avantax Investment Services, Invesco Advisers, and Van Kampen Advisors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors.

Peter Pashos Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Ameriprise Financial Services and Wells Fargo Advisors. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Teresa Rivera is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Bartolini's Restaurant & Catering, Tupperware, and various insurance carriers, alongside six years with Waddell & Reed Inc. She manages a business entity focused on tax and investment matters outside her advisory work. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and retirement plan participants through a large network of advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, integrating advanced tools for operational support.