Richard Powell is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and over 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2003. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors.

Kimberly Muzquiz is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 23 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations. Her career includes roles at Old National Bank, LPL Financial, and First Midwest Bank. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with Young Living Essential Oils. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

Brett Kribs is a financial advisor at Stifel with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2009 and holds the Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he is the managing member of Bravo Kilo LLC, which advises on real estate purchases. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and nonprofit organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and planning analyses.

David Sesterhenn is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mokena, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018, with prior roles at Cole Parmer and Polyair Corporation. 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 under management through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of investment strategies and affiliated services under a fiduciary standard.

Matthew Thompson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tinley Park, IL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Northern Trust Bank, E*TRADE Securities LLC, and a brief period at Uber. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Jennifer Adams is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with nine years of experience, currently with Edward Jones since 2017. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2013 to 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and emphasizes both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Fatima Calvillo Ortiz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has held various positions within J.P. Morgan entities since 2007, as well as roles at PoshMark and Airbnb. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to support its recommendations.

Daniel Statam is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Northwestern Mutual, and academic appointments at the University of Illinois. Outside of his advisory career, he was involved with Campus Garage and Carpool and Tru Blades, indicating interests in entrepreneurial ventures. 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 a variety of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Elizabeth Bakker is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones, where she has worked since 2021. She has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at IEP Therapy and Franciscan Health. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients across individual and institutional categories. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated capabilities under a fiduciary standard.

Paul Walker is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2026. Prior to this role, he served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2025 to 2026. His professional experience also includes working as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch between 2024 and 2025, and as a Loan Structure Specialist at Bank of America from 2018 to 2025. In his career, Paul has focused on providing financial guidance and solutions to individuals and families to help them work toward their most impactful goals. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in art, board games, family activities, fitness, painting, and photography.

Carlos Bedolla is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked in various roles at Fidelity, Apple, Beacon Funding, and DePaul University. Outside of his advisory work, he sells items on eBay. His firm, Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a systematic investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

James Shannon is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Burr Ridge, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. for 14 years before joining Osaic in 2024. Outside of his advisory work, Shannon serves on the advisory board of Misericordia Home, which supports individuals with developmental disabilities. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers, using asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance assessments to manage diversified portfolios.

Daniel Jakuta is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and has worked at City National Bank, RBC Capital Markets, and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with customized portfolio management and financial planning services, leveraging both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Tonya Almond is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lemont, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones, she worked at Maritz and has been involved with Tag Agency LLC and several professional associations. She serves on the Finance Board for St. John Lutheran Church in LaGrange, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a wide range of investment advisory programs and services through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Imani Bussell is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in South Holland, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2002 and has worked at Syserco since 2019. Outside of advisory services, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selective separately managed account options. The firm uses third-party asset managers and offers a tiered wrap-fee structure, maintaining discretion over model selection and implementation.

Cynthia Vavrik is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member and treasurer for the nonprofit organization Something For Kelly, which focuses on children and youth. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

Michael Monday is a CFP®, ChFC®, and holds a Series 66 license. He has nine years of experience in the financial industry, all of which have been with Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at IBM for fifteen years. Beyond his advisory role, Monday serves as Chairman of the Burr Ridge Veterans Memorial committee and is President of the LaGrange Rotary Club, where he leads community service initiatives. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kevin Leyendecker is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities, and Equitable Advisors. Prior to his financial services career, he was employed at BlueTriton Brands Inc. and Sherwin Williams. 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.

Anely Ustupski is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 7 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has held roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and PLS Financial Services. Outside of advising, she is a co-owner and partner of a real estate LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, delivering asset-allocation advice and manager searches through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

David Smith is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 17 years at UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he manages real estate investments as a partner and manager of rental property LLCs. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a variety of advisory programs supported by tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and secular return estimates.