Laurel Long Engel is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a wide range of advisory programs, including financial planning using structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Christopher Phalon is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones in Naperville, IL. He has four years of industry experience, including five years at Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation prior to joining Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with an SEC-registered advisory program and approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

James Budzinski is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously spent 40 years at Xerox Corporation. He holds a Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Scott Cullitan is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab Bank SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2010. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a broad client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a range of investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investments.

Richard Jakush is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 37 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2007. Jakush holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety 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 methodologies.

Elena Ighodaro is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 19 years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services, as well as managing her own advisory business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by a centralized due diligence process that combines quantitative and qualitative research.

Kyle Tripi is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and related entities since 2021 and also engages in selling life and fixed annuities as an insurance agent. Currently, he operates under Nestlehut Financial Services, LLC, a financial services DBA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to various third-party money managers and program structures.

Inakshi Sukhani is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Oswego, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, she worked at US Bancorp Investments Inc. and US Bank from 2018 to 2021, and at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase from 2016 to 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Nathan Middel is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he works with clients to identify their financial goals and build plans to achieve them, providing ongoing support through communication and customer service. Nathan has been with Fidelity Investments since 2014, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Senior Relationship Manager, and Investment Consultant before becoming a Financial Consultant in 2021. This experience has given him insight into various aspects of financial planning and client relationship management. Outside of his professional work, Nathan enjoys biking, family activities, golf, reading, and traveling.

James Kapala is a CFP® with 36 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at Harris Investor Services, Inc., FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc., and Harrisdirect LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, institutions, and retirement plan participants. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and advanced advisor tools.

Joseph Spataro is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include ten years with Waddell & Reed Inc. and various insurance carriers, as well as involvement with the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce. He is also associated with Rincker Investments, LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. 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 and third-party asset management, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors and proprietary operational tools.

Jeffrey Otway is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Edward Jones, TD Ameritrade, and EF Legacy Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he performs as the lead guitarist for a live cover band called Cellar Door. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual investors, 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 extensive technology and research tools.

Timothy Winters is a financial professional affiliated with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and possessing six years of industry experience. He has worked at various Cetera entities since 2022 and previously operated Winters Insurance LLC and Winters Insurance Agency. Winters also has a long tenure with the Chicago Park District spanning nearly two decades. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers multiple portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of advisors and provides access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers across various program platforms.

Sayre Chick is currently a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role they have held since 2026. In this position, Sayre collaborates with clients to develop financial plans aimed at achieving their financial goals, emphasizing trust and reliability in client relationships. Sayre's experience in the financial services industry includes previous roles at Fidelity Investments, such as Relationship Manager (2025-2026), Financial Representative (2025), and Financial Services Representative (2024-2025). Prior to joining Fidelity, Sayre worked as a College Financial Services Representative at Northwestern Mutual from 2023 to 2024. Outside of their professional work, Sayre's personal interests include fishing, fitness, golf, snowboarding, and traveling.

Toby Alattar is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities based in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to build model allocations and incorporates ESG criteria within its recommendations.

Michael Staehely is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019 and previously worked at Caterpillar for 11 years. He holds a Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

John Puthenveetil is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Prudential Equity Group, LLC for five years. His other business activities include serving as a trustee for a close family friend and holding power of attorney for his spouse in investment-related matters. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to provide a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Viktor Kuru is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2022 and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2025. Outside of finance, he teaches music and occasionally performs as a violinist. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by research and centralized operational structures.

Yifan Bian is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds the Series 63 and 65 designations. He has nine years of industry experience, including prior roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. His outside business activities include work as a financial planner focused on non-variable insurance products. LPL Enterprise, LLC serves a broad client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities, offering financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and model-driven investment implementation.

Nicholas Beis is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wilson & Wilson Estate Planning & Elder Law LLC and Bellock & Coogan Ltd. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages a variety of investment structures, including model portfolios and fund-of-funds, and is noted for its use of systematic methodologies and formal governance procedures.