Michael Marella III is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Robert W. Baird since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with The Land Barons LLC, an LLC focused on real estate rental properties, where he handles general maintenance and bookkeeping. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of investment strategies including traditional and non-traditional allocations, with both discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Michael Davern is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lake Zurich, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, he worked for Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and has been involved with Exemplar Tax & Accounting since 2013. 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 provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Quinn Landl is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of finance, he has experience working with the Krannert Art Museum. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses proprietary fundamental research combined with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios incorporating mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Paul Adams is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lake Forest, IL, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of the Kiwanis Club of Lake Bluff/Lake Forest. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual, institutional, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Andrea Jones is a financial advisor at Stifel with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Merrill Lynch from 2008 to 2022 before joining Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. in 2022. Andrea is also a commissioned notary with the American Association of Notaries. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes proprietary investment methodologies and provides fee-based financial planning and model allocations intended to support client decision-making.

Joseph La Vanne is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has held roles at James Hamlin Financial Services, LLC dba Traverse, and JHFS Management Corporation, where he is involved in the active management of financial services entities. La Vanne has a background that includes engineering experience prior to entering the financial sector. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

James Armstrong Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and over 35 years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill since 2013 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2014. Armstrong also serves as a trustee for SEA and JFA Trust in Illinois. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Amy Poduch is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2010. She holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. 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 through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Bruce Friedman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and with 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at OSAIC, Alera Investment Advisors, Triad Advisors, Gcg Financial, and Securian Financial Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, with access to model portfolios, third-party research, and various technology-driven solutions.

Trevor Thomas is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Aon Hewitt Financial Advisors and Baxter Credit Union. Trevor is also involved with BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC, a DBA for his LPL business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and various investment strategies.

Christopher Kolososki is a financial advisor at Stifel with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill and JP Morgan Securities LLC. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Jameson Brinks is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Early in his career, he was associated with New Holland Brewing Company. Fisher Investments serves a global clientele of institutional and private clients, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment approach managed by a five-member Investment Policy Committee and offers sub-advisory and retirement plan services to a diverse client base.

Michael Morris is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 25 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018. Based in Highland Park, IL, Morris holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. As part of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Brian Olson is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2023, following a 15-year tenure at Edward Jones. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by internal and third-party research.

Susan Schwarm is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Libertyville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 41 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of advising, she manages an LLC that holds commercial property used exclusively for conducting Ameriprise business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm serves a broad client base through advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Kerry Schwarcz is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2026, Schwarcz spent a decade at UBS. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Steven Esposito is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 42 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC for 13 years before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in asset management through Yellowstone Asset Management, LLC, where he dedicates substantial time. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and integrates advisory recommendations with other financial products and services.

Alicia Davis is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, and Merrill. Outside of finance, she has experience operating Ultimate Gymnastics LLC. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Sean Welsh is a financial advisor at OSAIC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc. and Spectrum Wealth Advisors. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and multiple advisory platforms to manage portfolios across various asset classes, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Magdalena Sekscinski is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has held roles within JPMorgan Chase entities since 2007. She also has experience outside the financial sector, having worked at Thermomix / Vorwerk LLC from 2021 to 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.