Himanshu Oza is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2019. Prior to that, he held roles at CVS Health and Nielsen. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-based strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Joseph Batelli is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Foresters Financial, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services including estate planning strategies and investment management.

Elise Leszczynski is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Courtney Kaufmann is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, she worked at ICS Solutions and The Sugar Circle in various roles. Outside of her advisory work, Kaufmann creates content on YouTube. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly to individuals and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Todd Wentland is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2003 and joined J.P. Morgan Securities in 2022. 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 inform its recommendations.

Jana Pretzer is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Elgin, IL, bringing 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Robert W. Baird since 2019 and previously at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2019. Pretzer serves as Treasurer for the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association (NAVHDA). She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations through a variety of financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm combines manager-traded and model-traded strategies with ongoing research and monitoring and manages approximately $394 billion in regulatory assets as of December 2025.

Meghan Martin is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch for ten years. Outside of her advisory role, Martin manages a habit tracking application through her ownership of Spark Mind Body Spirit LLC and serves as managing member of Bonka LLC, which operates Airbnb rental properties. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting delivered on a non-discretionary basis.

Matthew Johnson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Barrington, IL. He holds a Series 66 designation and began his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he has experience at institutions including Wintrust Bank, Amazon Web Services, and American Family Insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Robin Alvigi is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Algonquin, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns a rental townhome with her husband, which they manage personally. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Deborah Gabriel is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Palatine, IL, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations with 11 years of industry experience, all at Edward Jones. She serves as the board vice president of the Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce. 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 23,000 financial advisors.

Jason Bennett is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in West Dundee, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, he worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and PRUCO Securities, LLC from 2013 to 2017. 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 and offers a broad range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including access to separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Ketcher Fenton is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His previous work includes roles outside finance, such as at Chapel Hill Golf Course and various retail positions. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, serving through multi-manager and fund-of-fund structures.

Emma Robison is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, she held positions in education and retail, including roles at Northern Illinois University and Walmart. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides personalized retirement planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Viktoria Bendikova is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2015. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm delivers these services through a centralized consulting team and combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Nolan Webster is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Palatine, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he served 17 years in the U.S. Marine Corps and operated independently from 2019 to 2022. Outside of financial advising, Webster performs as a professional magician in Libertyville, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, investment options, and affiliated services, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Daniel Harley is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked previously at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the Campton Cemetery Association, a nonprofit organization in Campton Hills, IL. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s investment approach is typically model-driven, using portfolios developed by internal and third-party strategists, and it offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Donald Duvall is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Harris Investor Services, Inc and Harris Bank NA. 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, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Christopher Maxwell is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, Chase Investment Services Corp., and Banc One Securities Corporation. He serves as a trustee of a family trust in Crystal Lake, Illinois. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment strategies developed by internal research and third-party portfolio strategists, and it offers various financial planning, asset management, and insurance-related services through a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

Salvatore Guccione is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes five years at Morgan Stanley before joining Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank in 2018. Outside of financial advising, he is an author of historical fiction, screenplays, and novels. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account solutions. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary portfolios and provides a broad range of multi-asset investment options supported by centralized operations.

Ralph Kunzmann is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 40 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Barrington, Illinois. Outside his advisory role, he serves as a trustee and personal representative for family trusts. 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 utilizes research and analytics to support portfolio construction and offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.