Marc Schock is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at BMO Harris Financial Advisors and BMO Harris Bank. 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, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Noah Fishbein is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James & Associates. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services and Strategic Wealth Partners. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities with financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, utilizing a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Scott Dahl is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He offers specialized guidance in pre-retirement planning for successful individuals and small business owners aiming for a secure transition into retirement. Scott utilizes a defined process with each client to create personalized financial strategies that align with their unique circumstances, fostering long-term relationships. He assists clients with wealth planning, estate and income tax planning strategies, asset allocation, and customized portfolio management. Scott maintains regular meetings to ensure clients' financial plans remain consistent with their personal situations. Scott holds several professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Indiana University and is associated with The Exit Planning Institute. Residing in Inverness, Illinois, Scott lives with his wife, Jennifer, and their three children, Ethan, Trevor, and Jillian. He is involved with the Mothers' Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes and enjoys spending time with his family, watching sports, and pursuing hobbies such as golfing.

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.

Muneera Dawood is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 35 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing, where she has been since 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment menus.

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 in Crystal Lake, Illinois. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 21 years of industry experience, including prior work at Cetera Advisor Networks. He has also taught at McHenry County College since 2014. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with model portfolios and research.

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 in Schaumburg, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations 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 to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Wedell is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co., holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2019, following previous roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. 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 Homeowners Association. He is part of the DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises a broad range of clients including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services using both in-house and third-party managers, with capabilities spanning traditional and complex investment strategies.

Alberto Panzeca is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera since 2016 and has also operated his own CPA practice since 2000, providing accounting and tax services. Panzeca serves as a board member of the Addison Police Pension Fund. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of investment solutions including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Dale Stern is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously spent over 21 years with Harris Investor Services Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Alma Pajova is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing and has previously worked at ORG Partners, Hightower Advisors, and Mariner Wealth Advisors. She also provides financial services consulting for Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $671 billion in assets with a large network of advisors.

Steven Schwer is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2025. He previously worked for Wayne Hummer Investments for 12 years and has been involved with Perry Mason's Tax Service since 1993. Outside of his financial work, Schwer is a sports referee and serves on the board of a recreational soccer nonprofit. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including both discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios from internal and third-party sources.

Samantha Lerette is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously spent five years at Cetera Advisor Networks. In addition to her advisory role, she operates Exemplar Accounting & Tax Advisors, providing tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios.

Debleena Chaudhuri is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and US Bank since 2018. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Clifford Cadle Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Schaumburg, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2003 and previously worked at Advisors' Pride Inc. from 2015 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a construction business, Aspiration LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and various portfolio strategies.

Brian Brennan is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. He has varied work experience including roles at Primerica Financial Services, Reyes Holdings, and Leapfrog Brands. Brennan also has involvement with Misfits Health and serves as part of Brennan Financial Group. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily for individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable accounts. The firm operates nationally with thousands of advisors and utilizes model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party managers and custodians.

Jeremy Meinhardt is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones and in healthcare-related roles prior to his current position. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and is noted for its registration as a commodity pool operator and advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies.

Matt Vahl is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2019. With over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, he partners with clients to identify and understand their financial goals and develop personalized plans aimed at achieving financial freedom, flexibility, and peace of mind. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Matt worked as a Financial Services Professional at New York Life from 1996 to 2019. He began his career as a Financial Services Wholesaler at Talbot Financial Services from 1994 to 1996. He holds a California Insurance License.