Alan Grossman is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Gurnee, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2000 and also has affiliations with Mesirow Financial and CitiBank dating back to the late 1990s. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, offering advisory programs that include discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Monica Arnolde is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analysis.

Joseph Thompson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 37 years of experience in the industry. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services for three years and Stifel Nicolaus for twelve years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Ryan Birkhauser is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith Incorporated. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with customizable investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and external managers.

Ignat Ignatov is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at PNC Bank, Edward Jones, and BMO Harris Bank. Ignatov is also listed as a signer on the business checking account of a family-owned trucking company. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 delivers these services through a select group of Wealth Advisors and combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Carlos Mendez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, with prior experience at The Roofers. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Jennifer Neighbors is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and was previously with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. from 2010 to 2018. 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 institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Himanshu Oza is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2019. Prior to that, he held roles at CVS Health and Nielsen. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-based strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Todd Wentland is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2003 and joined J.P. Morgan Securities in 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to inform its recommendations.

Jesus Garza is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Investacorp and Securities America Advisors. He is also a licensed insurance agent providing long-term care, life insurance, and fixed annuity options. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering brokerage, investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs tools such as asset-allocation models and risk-tolerance questionnaires to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Daniel Fiarito is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1998. 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 programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Steven Greene is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in delivering comprehensive wealth management and estate planning services. He focuses on helping clients achieve financial security through personalized strategies tailored to their unique goals and aspirations, with expertise in areas such as corporate benefits, executive compensation, equity compensation services, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Steven holds a Bachelor's Degree from Amherst College and Master's Degrees from both Yale University and Indiana University Kelley School of Business. He is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His professional experience is complemented by active participation in several organizations, including serving as President of the Northbrook Symphony Orchestra and as a board member for both the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce and Ravinia Festival Associates. In addition to his financial advisory work, Steven is engaged in community involvement through volunteering and fundraising activities with cultural institutions. He enjoys music, reading, and spending time with his family.

John Birkhauser is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 47 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Merrill for over four decades and Bank of America for 12 years before joining RBC in 2021. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, supported by RBC’s capital-markets capabilities.

Emma Robison is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, she held positions in education and retail, including roles at Northern Illinois University and Walmart. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides personalized retirement planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Viktoria Bendikova is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2015. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm delivers these services through a centralized consulting team and combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Jorge Herrera is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and TD Ameritrade. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Creative Analytical Idealist X LLC since 2019. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Scott Davis is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and MSI Financial Services, Inc. He is also involved with Lake County Financial Planning, where he sells Medicare Supplement and Medicare Part D insurance, as well as proprietary and non-proprietary life insurance products. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party managers, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

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.

Elizabeth Baldwin is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2010. 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 affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

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.