David Marquez is a Series 63 and Series 65 licensed financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Joliet, IL, bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1995 and with Primerica Financial Services since 1994. In addition to advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management, delivering advisory services primarily via model-driven strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers.

Giulio Liotine is a Senior Financial Advisor and Portfolio Manager at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings extensive experience in financial services, having begun his career in 2002 and joined Merrill in 2009. Giulio specializes in managing personalized and defined investment strategies on a discretionary basis, incorporating individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. His client focus areas include executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, and tax minimization. Giulio served honorably in the U.S. Army and earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Eastern Illinois University. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and communicates fluently in English and Italian. Giulio’s approach centers on understanding his clients’ needs through close collaboration to craft customized financial strategies aimed at helping them pursue their goals. Outside of his professional commitments, Giulio spends time with his wife and children and enjoys activities such as biking, chess, golfing, hiking, reading, and running.

Michael Young is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor for an estate. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning and utilizing firm-approved planning tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both individual and corporate financial planning agreements.

Alan Moravec is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2004. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations on financial planning topics without implementation. The firm emphasizes holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Jeanette Gruber is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She has held positions at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and operates Gruber Financial, Ltd., Gruber CPA Services, Ltd., and Gruber Law Office, all of which she has managed for over two decades. She serves on the board of trustees for the Universalist Unitarian Church of Peoria, IL. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors, serving a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services through multiple program structures and a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers.

Carson Walker is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2018, with prior experience at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he is a part-time rideshare driver for Uber and is involved in golf course maintenance at Ruffled Feathers Golf Club. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a wide range of capital markets and fiduciary services.

David Polimeros is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include work with Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and Financial Servicenter, a tax preparation and accounting business he is involved with alongside his advisory activities. 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 financial planning and investment services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, and supports advisors with technology tools for operational and research functions.

Brandon Kanagy is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 29 years of industry experience. He has held various roles within Fidelity, including positions at Fidelity Brokerage Services, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Fidelity Investments. Kanagy holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, model portfolios, and fund advisory services.

Daniel Carroll is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has prior experience with Mutual of America Securities and Thrivent Investment Management. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a committee member at Midlothian County Club. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, 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 advanced research and operational tools.

Kurt Lindemann is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a personal website dedicated to the Dave Matthews Band where he posts photos and blogs. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning tools that incorporate market assumptions and scenario modeling.

Michael Klover is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has two years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2023 and operates Klover & Co, a CPA practice providing tax return preparation and bookkeeping services. He has worked with the Channahon Park District since 2013. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored 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 various program structures and third-party managers.

Melissa Eul is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Frankfort, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and concurrently at BMO Bank NA since 2013. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

Jocelin Paredes is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, supporting model portfolios across a broad investable universe.

Michael Kusay is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 63 designation and has 38 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1994 and operates Kusay Financial Services, which provides accounting, bookkeeping, and tax preparation services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and 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, portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Lester Koryczan is a CFP® professional with 40 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with OSAIC, having joined in 2023 after a 30-year tenure at FSC Securities Corporation. Koryczan serves as Treasurer and Investment Committee member for the UCP Seguin Foundation, a nonprofit organization. He also owns a CPA practice focused on individual and estate tax returns and operates a business selling fixed annuities and insurance products. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by risk-tolerance assessments, with capabilities for discretionary and advisor-managed strategies alongside third-party manager selections.

Mark Stevenson is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services INC and LPL Financial. Outside of advising, he streams video games on Twitch as a recreational activity. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services across various programs, including financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach incorporates model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by risk-tolerance assessments and rebalancing tools.

Joan Ripoli is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 20 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Old National Bank, First Midwest Bank, The Huntington National Bank, and Fifth Third Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

David Rimkus is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked at La Salle St. Securities, Inc. for 33 years before joining LPL Financial in 2022. 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 financial planning and investment management services, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Sheila Mc Farland is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Frankfort, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise since 2018 and previously held roles with various insurance carriers and firms including Waddell & Reed. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Ninth Ave LLC as a client service manager. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research and modeling to provide non-discretionary, tax-efficient withdrawal recommendations. The firm delivers a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities typical of a large institutional firm.

Timothy Holubik is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Megent Financial, Lincoln Financial Advisors, and World Financial Group. Outside of financial services, he serves as a firefighter and EMT with the Chicago Fire Department. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various investment program options and reported over $256 billion in assets under management.