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.

Elise Leszczynski is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

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.

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.

Daniel Harley is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked previously at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the Campton Cemetery Association, a nonprofit organization in Campton Hills, IL. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s investment approach is typically model-driven, using portfolios developed by internal and third-party strategists, and it offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Donald Duvall is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Harris Investor Services, Inc and Harris Bank NA. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

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.

Christopher Maxwell is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, Chase Investment Services Corp., and Banc One Securities Corporation. He serves as a trustee of a family trust in Crystal Lake, Illinois. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment strategies developed by internal research and third-party portfolio strategists, and it offers various financial planning, asset management, and insurance-related services through a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

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.

Darren Woodmore is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fox Lake, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BMO Bank NA and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of finance, he has experience founding a fitness business, Crosskicks Fitness LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Brandon De Berry is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2015. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Clifford Hunn III is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Crystal Lake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1999. Outside of advising, he is involved in independent insurance brokering and manages office expenses through a business ownership entity. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services designed for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and leveraging algorithmic tools under oversight.

Hamza Bendjabeur is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and Rasier LLC, as well as a year at the College for Financial Planning. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial plans covering a range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan.

Sharon Shapiro is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank since 2017, and previously held roles at PNC Bank and PNC Investments from 2014 to 2017. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.