John Baggio is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1996 and Primerica Financial Services since 1995. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related service referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm primarily uses model-delivery strategies from unaffiliated asset managers and provides advisory services through a large network of financial advisors.

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.

Jordan Twidell is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. He has held various roles within Fidelity, including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, and Relationship Manager, demonstrating a progressive career in financial services since 2020. Prior to joining Fidelity, Jordan worked at Northwestern Mutual, where he served as an Associate Wealth Management Advisor and Financial Representative between 2016 and 2020. Throughout his career, Jordan has developed expertise in wealth management, investment consulting, and client relationship management. His professional focus is on providing diligent and personalized financial advice, treating each client's financial situation with individual attention. Outside of his professional work, Jordan has interests in cars, fitness, golf, and parenthood.

Marc Desmarteau is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 21 years of industry experience, with prior roles at VOYA Financial Advisors and Waddell & Reed. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in independently owned businesses including a college funding resource and provides seminars on veterans benefits. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management and provides access to third-party advisers and proprietary model strategies.

William Bloom III is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. for 10 years. Bloom serves as president of Bloom Financial, Co. and is the author of a forthcoming retirement book aimed at boaters. He is also a board member of the Chicago Yacht Club. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations. The firm utilizes a model-based investment approach and offers a range of advisory and brokerage services through a multi-advisor platform.

Michael Malone is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with J.P. Morgan entities since 2017. His prior experience includes a position at Nissan in 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model allocations and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

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 with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Financial Life Insurance and Equitable Advisors LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their non-discretionary program focuses on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Maria Perea is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2026. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2024, initially serving as a Financial Representative before advancing to her current role. Prior to joining Fidelity, Maria worked as a Relationship Banker at JPMorgan Chase from 2017 to 2024. With many years of experience in the financial industry, Maria focuses on understanding each client's goals and supporting their financial planning efforts through thoughtful guidance, organization, and consistent follow-through. She emphasizes building strong client relationships based on trust, clear communication, and genuine care, aiming to help clients feel informed and supported over time. Outside of her professional career, Maria enjoys attending concerts, participating in family activities, fitness, social events with friends, playing tennis, and traveling.

Adam Griffiths is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Mokena, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at VOYA Financial Advisors and leadership at Lionheart Financial. Outside of advising, he is an author and founder of a scholarship program, and he serves as a financial coach through his own firm. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms.

Joseph Donnellon is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and was previously with Woodbury Financial Services for 19 years. He is also the managing partner of The Lineage Group, a securities marketing entity through which he conducts his business. OSAIC serves a range of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services including financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by risk-tolerance analysis and rebalancing tools.

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.

Thomas Walsh is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including a wide range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

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.

Loc Nguyen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Prior to this, he has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA starting in 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates centralized due diligence with quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG considerations in its recommendations.

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.

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.

Nolen Howe is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Sidney, ME, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Spire Investment Partners, Legacy Wealth Management Inc, JPMorgan Securities LLC, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc, and earlier tenure at Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and a network of around 23,701 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.