Jennifer Pestikas is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at LPL Financial since 2022. Pestikas has experience with Abbott Laboratories Employees Credit Union and Cuna Brokerage Services, Inc. Outside of advisory work, she is co-author and podcast host for "Brave Women at Work," a series focusing on stories of resilience, and owns Jennifer Pestikas Coaching LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing research and model portfolios from multiple sources to provide both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Richard Radtke is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with a Series 66 designation. He began his advisory career in 2024 and has prior work experience in diverse industries including casting and retail. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles and investment preferences.

Hieu Donahue is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Chase for 11 years before joining Edward Jones in 2025. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Peter Brush is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2009. He has 17 years of experience in the industry. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Hazem Dababneh is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients as a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor. He works closely with clients to understand their priorities and develop strategies aimed at meeting their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. Hazem offers guidance on topics ranging from general investing and retirement planning to preparing for unexpected financial challenges. He also facilitates client access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Hazem holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Jordan, an Accredited Certificate Program from DePaul University, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Elmhurst College. He has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His approach emphasizes uncovering what matters to clients and their families to help create tailored financial strategies.

Alma Zelaya is a Series 66 licensed advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2025, and previously held roles at Frost Bank/Frost Insurance Agency and in various other positions across education and corporate sectors. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Paula Campian is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at BMO Bank NA and Citibank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Brian Crary is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 18 years of industry experience. He has held prior roles at Fidelity Investments and J.P. Morgan Securities, including J.P. Morgan Chase Bank. Crary holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and is based in Lake Zurich, Illinois. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and associated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment platform.

Monica Pizano is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill for nine years before joining Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc in 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with the American Association of Notaries. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Trevor Bieszczat is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank and JPMorgan Securities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Michael Kaniok is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he partners with clients in real estate investments focused on purchasing properties to flip or rent. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Steven Gatto is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Lake Forest, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and City National Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in private business ventures, including ownership of a private company and a family rental property investment. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutions, offering a variety of wrap fee advisory programs with customizable portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm integrates in‑house and third‑party investment managers and provides a range of options including tax management and responsible‑investing screens.

David Kassner is a Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill. He has been serving individuals and businesses since 1997, beginning his career with a global management consulting firm. Before joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, he specialized in advanced and institutional insurance and investment strategies. David focuses on areas such as college education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, socially responsible investing, and tax minimization. David holds a Bachelor's Degree and an MBA from Northwestern University and its Kellogg School of Management. He has earned several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is involved with professional organizations such as the Exmoor Curling Club, the Northwestern University Leadership Circle Board, and the Professional Ski Instructors Association (PSIA). Residing in Glenview, Illinois, David lives with his wife Barbara and their three children. Outside of work, he participates in community organizations like the Boy Scouts of America, Glenview Park Foundation, and Northwestern University. His personal interests include curling, skiing, golfing, sports, and volunteering in the community.

Jeffrey Stonecliffe is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in North Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and having 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016 and briefly worked with National Dental Integrators of Chicago LLC in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director for AmSpirit Business Connections, supporting the growth and operations of networking chapters in the Chicagoland area. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products.

Michael Lambert is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Winthrop Harbor, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1992. Outside of his advisory role, Lambert operates a sole proprietorship, Lambert & Associates, unrelated to investments, and is involved in the sale of home security and automation product referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and a limited selection of separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients under a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities while maintaining oversight of model offerings.

Robert Foltz is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Lake Forest, IL, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. He serves on the board of Youthbuild Lake County, a charitable nonprofit organization. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies using both in-house and third-party managers, alongside integrated financial planning and brokerage services.

Mauricio Currea is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wayne Hummer Investments for 12 years and has operated Primaso Management LLC since 2008. 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 range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and various investment strategies.

Terrell Wilson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at OneAmerica Securities, American United Life, Bank Financial, N.A./THG Financial, Cetera, and Massmutual. Wilson also serves as a volunteer board member of the Illinois Jumpstart Coalition, focusing on financial literacy in disadvantaged communities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Barry Proctor is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Wayne Hummer Investments for 20 years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources to support various investment strategies.

Leland Werner is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James since 2018. Prior to his financial advisory career, Werner spent five years at Wickstrom Auto Group. Outside of finance, he owns and operates Werner Motorsports, where he manages operations and serves as a racing driver and head driving instructor. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering tailored financial planning and consulting services supported by extensive research and a variety of portfolio management strategies.