Christina Valtierra is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Orland Park, IL, holding a Series 66 credential with 1 year of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012. 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 financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

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.

Kenneth Youga is a financial advisor with Ameriprise who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies, using a combination of research, modeling, and algorithmic automation to support its advisory process.

Michael Edmonds is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 66 designation. He has six years of industry experience, having previously worked at CGO Wealth Management, Edward Jones, and a law office. His other business activities include involvement with MCE Capital, LLC, a business entity unrelated to investments used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by research, model portfolios, and technology solutions.

James Mulkey is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Munster, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1983. 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 23,700 financial advisors.

Gabriela Minotti is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services and the City of Chicago. Outside of her advisory work, she is president of a legal services corporation providing estate planning. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing various asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to manage portfolios across multiple investment types.

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 at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012, including time at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing structured discovery processes and proprietary tools to develop tailored plans.

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.

Adrian Fernandez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at BMO Bank and TCF Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is an owner and officer of F-Fulfillment LLC, a business involved in online retail arbitrage. 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.

Curtis Magurean is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at BMO Harris Bank and Northwestern Mutual, with current activities involving BMO Investment Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a wide range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Henry Redd is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 19 years of industry experience and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is a tax preparer through HR Associates and teaches at Aurora University. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and various management strategies.

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.

Eric Himmel is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he has served as a past president and board member of a Lions Club, engaging in community service and civic activities. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial plans without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers integrated planning combined with managed-account options under a consolidated billing program called WealthPlan.

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 and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC in 2026, he worked at Guaranteed Rate for six years and held various roles at Capgemini America Inc. and The Ohio State University. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers to tailor strategies to clients' risk profiles.

Jeff Radivan is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored Recommendation Reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Uriel Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and has served in the Army. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients.