John Hong is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and has been part of Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is a sole proprietor and landlord managing investment properties. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning programs supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Justin Broderick is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Ameriprise/Eric M Larson & Associates, Fisher Investments, William Blair, and Amazon. 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 solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Justin Gifford is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones and First National Bank of Omaha in addition to his current roles. Gifford serves as a trustee for the Sandwich Fire Protection District Board. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and modeling tools and supports a broad network of advisors with municipal and public finance expertise.

Harvey Saint Jean is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and Robinhood Markets. Outside of finance, he owns and operates DJ Major, a sole proprietorship providing DJ services and digital content creation. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, delivers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jacob Page is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 63 and Series 66 license and six years of industry experience. He worked at Wells Fargo for eleven years before joining Edward Jones in 2023. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Lori Galbraith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Oswego, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and with 10 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at LPL Financial, Fifth Third Securities, First Midwest Bank, and Waddell & Reed, among others. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Darrell Malano is a financial advisor at Osaic with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 18 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of a local nonprofit branch of Western Catholic Union and owns a financial services sole proprietorship focused on agency supervision. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse clientele including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk management, and access to multiple investment platforms and third-party managers.

Adam Vietmeier is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Elgin, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and affiliated entities since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using quantitative asset-allocation modeling combined with centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and operates within the broader J.P. Morgan broker-dealer and banking organization.

Scott Welling is a financial advisor at Osaic with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Topco Associates LLC and Hire Excellence. He is also a life insurance producer and financial consultant at Covenant Financial, LLC. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through its extensive network of affiliated advisors. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing firm-supported tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across various asset classes and investment restrictions.

James Cox IV is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in St Charles, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at GWM Advisors, LLC, LPL Financial, LLC, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options, including specialized services such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis, using proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Kyle Klosowicz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Fidelity Investments and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. prior to his current role. 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 delivers these advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Thomas Wagner is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Alera Investment Advisors, Triad Advisors, GCG Financial, and Securian Financial Services. He is also affiliated with Guide Wealth Partners, where he serves clients on investment, insurance, and planning needs. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Anthony Malano is a financial advisor at OSAIC with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at SagePoint Financial Inc. and Mid America Financial Group. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the fixed life and annuity business as a life insurance agent and assists with licensing and product support at Mid America Financial Group. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to multiple advisory platforms and third-party money managers.

Brian Ohlinger is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in De Kalb, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He serves on the Finance Advisory Committee for the City of DeKalb, providing input on municipal budgets and financial planning. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals nearing or in retirement, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized recommendations, primarily for clients with significant investable assets. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Eric Jones is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Baird since 2017 and previously spent 13 years at TransWare Enterprises Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Jones is involved as an employee in tax preparation at American Midwest Tax & Accounting. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services utilizing a range of strategies, including traditional and non-traditional investments, with options for discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Joanne Allessi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Geneva, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models.

Mark Hilde is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, tax-efficient services, and operates under a fiduciary standard, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Ignacio Guerrero is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously held positions at BMO Harris Financial Advisors, Inc. and BMO Harris Bank. 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, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with access to model portfolios, third-party research, and advanced portfolio management technologies.

Ryan Skibinski is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in St. Charles, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and Amsted Rail. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Troy Oates is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Twin Power from 2017 to 2019. Oates owns Forthright Financial, a financial services firm based in Sycamore, Illinois, where he provides financial services and works with third-party brokers on alternative life insurance strategies. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes analytical tools to model potential outcomes, supporting clients through various advisory programs and consulting services.