Christopher Barnes is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at BlackRock, Northern Trust Bank, and Neuberger Berman LLC. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies and separately managed accounts, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Mayra Escalante is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2011. 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 brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, delivering its program on a non-discretionary basis.

Kevin Allingham is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Ameriprise and Crystal Dynamics. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Patricia Austgen is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005 and holds a Series 63 designation. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, offering detailed recommendation reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to support its advisory services within a large institutional framework.

Dawn Carrico is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Wendell Woods is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in educational ventures focused on tutoring and mentoring students in subjects such as Math, Economics, Accounting, and Finance through entities he owns and operates. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Tracie Dubois is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2014. She has been with Fidelity for over 20 years, progressing through various roles including Assistant Branch Manager, Senior Account Executive, Financial Planning Consultant, Investments Representative, and Financial Representative II. Throughout her career at Fidelity, Tracie has gained extensive experience in financial planning and investment management. She is dedicated to serving clients and supporting the professional growth of her associates, which she identifies as key motivations in her leadership role. Tracie's long tenure at Fidelity reflects her commitment to the firm and its clients. Specific details regarding her education and personal interests were not provided.

Jacob Olinger is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Avantax and Polar Road, and is involved with Strategize Tax Service, LLC and Strategize Wealth Management Group Inc., where he assists with administrative and client support tasks related to tax and financial planning services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Alan Shenker is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Investment Management and Fifth Third Bank. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also serves as a commodity pool operator and provides advisory services to registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Michael Moran is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Orland Park, Illinois. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Bryan Farrell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Chicago, IL, with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. 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, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Andrea Pagliaro is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Orland Park, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning using structured discovery conversations and advanced modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

William Soltis is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Mokena, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and related entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he plays bass guitar as a hobby. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, including specialized planning areas and integrates advisory services with various financial products and referral channels.

Michael Webb is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Fiduciary Trust and Avantax, and has operated his own tax preparation and accounting business since 1980. Webb also has experience as an insurance agent selling Medicare supplement plans. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Jeffrey Neumann is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2016 and City National Bank since 2020. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with customized portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, leveraging both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Michael Massaro is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 credential and has 17 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Avantax Investment Services, Avantax Advisory Services, and 1st Global Advisors, with additional experience in his own CPA firm. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a commercial real estate investment company and is involved in hardware and software sales through a technology consulting business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Alonzo Hinton is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Edward Jones, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and instructor at Chicagoland Christian Center Embassy, participates on a scholarship review committee at Chicago State University, and sits on the board of directors for Union Street Gallery. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Jennifer Tibbs is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and having 10 years of industry experience. She has worked with multiple firms including Avantax Advisory Services and currently operates Strategize Tax LLC, where she prepares tax returns for the public. In addition, she is involved in educational consulting focused on teaching methods and math curriculum development. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and advisory services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and provides access to multiple program platforms and third-party money managers.

James Walsh is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and licenses Series 63 and Series 66. Walsh has been with Edward Jones since 2009. 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 and provides a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

David Condon is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Homer Glen, IL, and has six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2020, he worked at Axa Equitable and AxA Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he officiates college baseball games during the spring months for the NCAA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.