Heidi Merkle is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Barrington, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill for 23 years before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Owen Johnson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previous experience at BMO Harris Bank, First Community Mortgage, PrimeLending, and Freedom Mortgage. 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 offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services featuring both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Michael Kaniok is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he partners with clients in real estate investments focused on purchasing properties to flip or rent. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Samuel Girouard is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank NA and J.P. Morgan Securities from 2014 to 2026. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Michael Risher is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for irrevocable life insurance trusts. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and provides a broad range of capital markets services.

Jeffrey Stonecliffe is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in North Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and having 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016 and briefly worked with National Dental Integrators of Chicago LLC in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director for AmSpirit Business Connections, supporting the growth and operations of networking chapters in the Chicagoland area. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products.

Eric Wurtel is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2004 and previously operated Eric Wurtel & Assoc. Inc. for over 30 years. Outside of advising, he receives referral commissions on medical insurance sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Andrew Hall is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at IFS Financial Services and Touchstone Securities Inc. from 2017 to 2025 and at Foreside Fund Services and Henderson Global Investors from 2014 to 2017. In addition to his advisory role, Hall is co-owner of HARMIN Inc., a C corporation involved in future franchise ownership. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutions by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold. The firm offers a broad range of planning options and integrates advisory services with other financial product sales and referral channels.

Benjamin Brown is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2011 to 2025 before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2025. Brown serves as a director for the Western Golf Association, where he helps raise awareness for the Evans Scholarship Program. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and advanced modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

James Wresch is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Crystal Lake, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. 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 supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Matthew Perley is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2017, following a year at Distinguished Programs Group. He also serves in the United States Army Reserves, focusing on exercise design for deployment readiness. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a large network of advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products under a fiduciary standard.

Iviz Loucks is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. Loucks has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and its affiliated entities since 2015. 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Jeffrey Rodgers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Crystal Lake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at James T. Borello & Co. for 13 years and has been involved with the New Trier School District since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he is engaged in tax preparation and accounting activities through Rodgers Financial Group Inc. and holds a limited insurance agent role for non-variable products. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual, institutional, and charitable clients through a national network of representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Mitchell Todd is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Crystal Lake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, LLC since 2019 and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Co since 2018. Prior to his advisory roles, he was involved with Peggy's Tavern and Drake University. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with an emphasis on collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Arthur Mcphail is a financial advisor at Cetera with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2019, as well as previously at Summit Financial Group Inc. He also operates Personalized Financial Resources, LLC, providing insurance services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services and features a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers.

Michael Revord is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wauconda, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked in home remodeling and architectural firms. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, advisory services, and affiliated financial products through a large network of advisors and branch offices.

Allison Wiseman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank from 2012 to 2023. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in assets. The firm employs a structured planning process using approved tools and models but generally acts in an advisory capacity without providing individual security recommendations through standalone planning.

Daniel Feldstein is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Harris Investor Services, Inc. since 2005 and joined LPL Financial in 2021. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and nonprofit organizations through a national network of advisors. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

John Bodolay is a Certified Financial Planner® at UBS Financial Services with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1994, serving clients from Barrington, Illinois. UBS Financial Services Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and a range of capital markets services. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management through proprietary research and model-based asset allocation.

Barry Proctor is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Wayne Hummer Investments for 20 years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. 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 retirement consulting services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources to support various investment strategies.