William Conte is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orland Park, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Conte serves as a board member of the Joliet Junior College Foundation Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and incorporates various investment and risk modeling techniques in its advisory services.

Marc Desmarteau is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2013 and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in providing seminars on veterans benefits and owns a business focused on college funding resources. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent professionals, employing a range of strategies including proprietary models and third-party managers tailored to client objectives.

Franz Merkendorfer is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Aurora, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2017. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary process that incorporates quantitative modeling and ESG criteria.

William Bloom III is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. for ten years before joining OSAIC in 2024. Outside of advising, Bloom serves on the board of the Chicago Yacht Club and is engaged in various entrepreneurial ventures, including authoring a book on retirement for boaters and developing a financial planning algorithm and related consulting services. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutions, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services. Its platform combines firm-provided portfolio construction tools with access to third-party managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Benjamen Sisk is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2008. He holds a Series 66 license and operates out of Minooka, IL. Outside of his advisory role, Sisk is the owner of a rental property business, Sisk Properties, LLC. 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 with a large network of financial advisors, offering a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Alvaro Zavala Jr. is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2018. Prior to this, he was employed at US Bank and H&R Block. 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 in its recommendations.

Sandra Nasby is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining LPL Financial, she worked at BMO Bank NA for eight years and at Helzberg Diamonds for three years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors and employs a variety of portfolio strategies alongside non-advisory financial products.

Patrick Dunne is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Oak Lawn, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1982. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and maintains a commercial property in Oak Lawn. 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 large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Tyler Berg is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Equitable Financial Life Insurance and Equitable Advisors LLC. His work history also includes roles outside the financial sector, such as with the Prestige Baseball Organization and Palos Parks Public Works. 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 and investment management capabilities.

Adam Griffiths is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at VOYA Financial Advisors and leadership positions at Lionheart Financial and Lionheart Ventures. Outside of advising, he is an author and founder of a scholarship program and a financial coaching business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, offering a range of portfolio management solutions tailored to client objectives.

Joseph Donnellon is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for 19 years before joining OSAIC in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing partner at The Lineage Group, which markets his securities business. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers and offers integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Robert Naselli is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, bringing four years of industry experience. He has also been the owner of Topel Forman LLC, a tax preparation and accounting firm, since 1997. Naselli’s background includes prior roles at Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. and long-term involvement with Topel Forman LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, offering various investment strategies supported by research and technology, and manages over $819 billion in discretionary assets through a large network of advisors.

Gerald Pruim is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial and its affiliated entities since 2006 and operated Prium Financial Services from 2009 to 2020. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm delivers tailored, non-discretionary advice using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Daniel Lekki is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2024, he worked at Edward Jones and has been involved with Megent Financial since 2019. He is also the owner of Lekki Wealth Management LLC and provides notarial services for union member documents. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Kevin Kurtis is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he develops structured financial strategies for individuals and businesses, focusing on family wealth management, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and individual and corporate investment strategy. Kevin leverages his knowledge and experience in financial services, banking, and investing to help clients build a platform to grow their assets and secure their financial future. Kevin holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree from Northern Illinois University and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He works closely with clients to create personalized investment strategies tailored to their goals and provides access to banking and lending needs through Bank of America. Outside of his professional work, Kevin enjoys outdoor activities and several sports, including basketball, football, golfing, and softball. He lives in Woodridge with his wife, twin daughters, and their dog Lily.

Joseph Backlund is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Bolingbrook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes two years at Connor Group, alongside over a decade at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of sports collectibles through trade shows and online platforms. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a quantitative asset-allocation approach combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm’s services are non-discretionary, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Loc Nguyen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Douglas Carr is a CFP® and ChFC® with 31 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and previously worked at VOYA Financial Advisors. In addition to his advisory roles, he has operated as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products for over three decades. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC distributes its services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services.

Cara Alalade is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Naperville, IL, holding the Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones from 2017 to 2024 and at US Bank in 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she co-founded an LLC intended for future rental property investments. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Nathan Mc Catty is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lockport, IL, bringing eight years of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked in real estate with Century 21 and had brief roles at Wells Fargo and Houlihans Restaurants. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individuals and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.