Chris Ambrose is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Naperville, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch/Bank of America, JP Morgan Securities, and Bankers Life Advisory Services. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, with flexible implementation options through brokerage or advisory programs.

James Bann is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Brad Freitag is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial in Lisle, IL. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and has prior experience with Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers at W&R Insurance Agencies. He is also involved with Chicago Portable Power Co., a role he has held since 2016. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

Davion Pelmore Shelton is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Wells Fargo and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. He has also worked in various positions outside the financial services industry, including at Buffalo Wild Wings and Taco Bell. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm provides a combination of non-discretionary advisory guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

John Weber is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Warrenville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked at ED&F Man Services Inc. and spent a decade at SG Americas Securities, LLC and Newedge USA LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Matthew White is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan in various capacities since 2009. Outside of finance, he owns and operates The Coop and Scoop, LLC, a mobile coffee and ice cream food trailer. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Mark Albian is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Lisle, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 42 years of industry experience. His career includes long tenures at Waddell & Reed and various insurance carriers, as well as roles at Prism Mortgage and EMRJ, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs supported by proprietary and third-party research, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Nathaniel Albert is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Outside of his financial advisory role, he serves as an alderman for Ward 4 on the City of Crest Hill Council. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions backed by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Frances Tillman is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, she worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc. and State Farm VP Management Corp. She also has experience assisting in financial planning and insurance sales through administrative roles at NorthPoint Financial Group and Camaioni Consulting. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of brokerage, advisory, and portfolio management services. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and supports multiple advisory platforms to manage portfolios that include a variety of investment types on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Christina Gilsinn is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Wheaton, IL, with 10 years at the firm and five years of industry experience. She 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 manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Derek Meade is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with Charles Schwab in Naperville, IL, returning to the firm after a brief tenure at Fidelity Investments. Outside of financial services, he is a brand ambassador for a business specializing in customized engraving on wine and liquor bottles. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combined brokerage, custody, and advisory platform with a client relationship model that includes both non-discretionary and discretionary managed account options.

Eric Dusseault is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Aurora, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Securities LLC, Merrill, and Bank of America. 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 strategies supported by a network of more than 23,700 financial advisors. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services under a fiduciary standard.

Kyle Bonfield is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for five years and Comcast for eight years. Outside of advising, he is the owner and president of Bonfield Capital LLC, a support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports a wide network of advisors with specialized programs including municipal and public-finance services.

Jan Gewont is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab and Co., Inc., TD Ameritrade, and DWS Investments Distributors Inc. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Oscar Ledesma is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Amazon and Trinity International University. Ledesma also has experience with Heavenly Adobes and Rentals. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, delivering goal-based financial plans without discretionary trading authority and allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Brian Odell is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and over 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Summit Financial Group and Delco Financial Services, where he has also maintained ownership and operated a tax preparation business. He serves as a board member for New City Life Church. 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 portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary services, and oversees more than $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Nathaniel Johnson is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, JP Morgan, and Thrivent Financial. He is based in Naperville, IL. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment process.

Tatyana Gorski is Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2024. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional committed to creating personalized wealth plans to help clients pursue their financial goals and dreams. Prior to her current role, she served as Vice President, Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024 and held several positions at the company since 2014, including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Financial Representative. Throughout her career at Fidelity Investments, Tatyana has gained extensive experience in wealth planning and financial consulting. She focuses on helping clients take advantage of opportunities and protect against risks through tailored financial strategies. Outside of her professional work, Tatyana has interests in beach activities, golf, movies, outdoor adventures, parenthood, and traveling.

Fiorelda Doraku is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and over four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Chase and Bank of America. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Daniel Krout is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016, and MetLife Securities Inc. from 2008 to 2017. Outside of his advisory work, he is also an insurance agent engaged in outside insurance sales covering individual and group life, health, Medicare supplement, and property/casualty insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser operating as a subsidiary of MassMutual. The firm provides ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers.