Michael Slowik is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Strategic Advisors Inc and Fidelity Brokerage Services, Inc. since 1993. His current tenure at Fidelity Investments began in 2025, following seven years at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, leveraging proprietary fundamental research combined with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm’s offerings include discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolios constructed using systematic methodologies from a broad investable universe.

Abraham Chidalek is a CFP® with 19 years of experience in financial services. He is currently with Cetera and has held prior roles at Avantax Advisory Services and 1st Global Advisors. In addition to his advisory work, he serves on the finance committee of St. James Parish in Arlington Heights, providing financial consultation to the pastor. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Michael Parris is Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. In this capacity, he collaborates with clients and their families to understand their financial situations and develop comprehensive plans aimed at growing and protecting their wealth while working toward their financial goals. He emphasizes open communication and building strong, enduring relationships with his clients. Prior to his current role, Michael served as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2026. Before joining Fidelity, he held positions at JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., including Private Client Advisor from 2017 to 2022 and Private Client Banker from 2011 to 2017. His experience spans various aspects of financial planning and client advisory services.

Kenneth Pawula is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at OSAIC since 2016, following roles at StoneX Advisors Inc. and Wrp Investments, Inc. He is also the owner of Pawula Financial Group, where he provides financial advice to individuals, families, and small companies and offers life and health insurance products. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of clients, including retail investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate entities, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by tools such as risk-tolerance questionnaires and rebalancing strategies.

Aneta Ivanova is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2019. Outside of her financial career, she works as a group fitness instructor teaching dance at Lifetime Fitness Algonquin. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, offering non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Michael Di Bari is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Merrill in Crystal Lake, IL. He joined Merrill and Bank of America in 2026 and has prior work experience spanning various industries including hospitality and education. 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. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Marc Schock is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Barrington, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and has prior experience at BMO Harris Financial Advisors, Inc. and BMO Harris Bank NA dating back to 2005. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Sean Poznicek is a financial advisor with Cetera Financial Specialists LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera since 2015. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports over 10,000 advisors nationwide and serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating a multi-manager platform with access to various model portfolios and third-party managers.

Timothy Gutierrez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2009, including J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their approach emphasizes non‑discretionary, written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence that combines quantitative screening and qualitative research.

Muneera Dawood is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 36 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a prior role at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. from 2005 to 2008. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Andrew Curry is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and over 16 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of advisory work, he is involved as the sole proprietor of a publishing business and is a partner in Cachufa Games, a retail and online gaming store. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Mark Lechowicz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and more than 21 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Cetera Advisor Networks, Cetera Wealth Services, Investment Advisors International, and Ameriprise. He has experience teaching at McHenry County College. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, using various model portfolios and strategies supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

Jack Reiff is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a network of over 23,700 advisors and 15,100 branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Suzann Schroeder is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2000. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutions.

John Wedell is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co., holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Wedell serves as a golf coach for the Judson University golf team and acts as treasurer for the Conifer Cove condominium association in Warrenville, IL. He is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients through various investment management and financial planning services. The firm combines manager-traded and model-traded strategies with tax-management and direct-indexing capabilities, supported by internal research and ongoing manager oversight.

Dale Stern is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Palatine, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and previously held roles at Harris Investor Services Inc. and Harrisdirect LLC for over two decades. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

John Bergquist is a financial advisor with Cetera in Arlington Heights, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliates since 2004 and maintains John Bergquist & Associates, offering tax and accounting services with limited power of attorney for clients. He also provides limited health insurance referrals through a related business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm operates a multi-manager platform with a variety of program options and manages over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

James Glenn is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mundelein, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1995. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates a car storage facility in Volo, Illinois. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving millions of individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment options. The firm is notable for its extensive national network of advisors and branches as well as its affiliated trust and lending capabilities.

Samantha Lerette is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Crystal Lake, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has also worked at Cetera Advisor Networks and has been associated with Exemplar Financial Network for over two decades. In addition to her advisory role, Lerette operates Exemplar Accounting & Tax Advisors, providing tax preparation and accounting services. 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 programs, including financial planning and model portfolio strategies, supported by extensive research and operational tools.

Clifford Cadle Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Equitable Advisors and Advisors' Pride Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Aspiration LLC, a construction business. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.