Gina Messina is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill and First Republic Investment Management. Outside of her advisory role, she assists with administrative tasks at a real estate company on weekends. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a selective group of Wealth Advisors. Their approach combines quantitative and qualitative research to deliver non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting.

Anthony Harris is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 24 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera since 2013 and owns The Harris Group, LLC, a financial services business that provides investment advisory services and offers fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering various portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by a large network of advisors and substantial assets under management.

Bradley Thompson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at NEXT Financial Group, Nuvista Financial Services, Edward Jones, and Van Kampen Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of the nonprofit The Learning Vine and also teaches for the organization, in addition to participating as a precinct committeeman and poll watcher. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive advisor tools and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Michael Minnis is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 38 years of industry experience, including long-term roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Minnis also serves as a trustee and power of attorney for several family trusts. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment implementation and offers services such as financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Thomas Ogrady is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 28 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, Principal Life Insurance, and Princor Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of a business entity involved in tax and investment activities. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities, offering financial planning, consulting, and access to third-party asset managers through a model-driven investment approach.

Jessica Wanek is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation, Waterstone Financial Group, Inc., and Re-Direct Securities Corp. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as president of W Financial Services, an insurance agency offering property and casualty insurance. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, delivering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization and supports a range of investment programs including discretionary and third-party managed accounts.

Kevin Wall is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial during two separate periods totaling 11 years and has prior experience with FSC Securities Corp and MSI Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Wall has been involved in independent fixed insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisory representatives with various investment strategies and operational tools.

Brian Fahrner is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at First Midwest Bank and LPL Financial. He is based in Frankfort, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated capabilities.

Martin Durkan III is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera's advisory businesses in 2025 and 2026, he worked at Prime Trading LLC and Interactive Brokers LLC. He also serves with the City of Chicago Fire Department since 2022. Cetera Investment Advisors LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with a wide range of program options and over $256 billion in assets under management.

Ryan Lloyd is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with CFP® and Series 66 designations. He has over 10 years of industry experience, having previously worked at Northern Trust from 2015 to 2025 before joining Edward Jones in 2025. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Richard Panush is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Cetera, where he has worked since 2005, accumulating 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 1997 and leadership as president of Essington Sports Group Limited since 1996. In addition to his advisory work, he is actively involved in accounting and tax preparation and serves as a trustee for a family trust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management services and operates a multi-manager platform that includes automated allocations, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies, overseeing more than $256 billion in assets through over 10,000 advisors.

Brian Healy is a financial professional with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and affiliated entities since 2023 and has prior experience with Midwest Equity and the Chicago Police Department. Outside of advisory work, he is also a mortgage loan originator at The Mortgage Exchange and a part owner of a short-term vacation rental business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers across various program structures.

Donald Sharko is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, RBC Capital Markets, Wells Fargo Clearing, and A. G. Edwards & Sons. In addition to advisory services, he is involved in selling fixed annuities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment solutions through a large network of advisors, combining advisory platforms with extensive non-advisory financial services.

Curtis Andrews is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2011. Outside of finance, he owns Curtis Andrews Photography, LLC, primarily focusing on personal and family portraits. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program that emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research, with an investment approach that may include ESG considerations and broader derivatives capabilities.

Rana Musa is a Planning Consultant with experience in retirement planning, income planning, and investment planning. She has taken an active role in educating clients about these matters to support their financial goals. Rana's professional background includes roles as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2025 to 2026 and as a Financial Service Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024. Prior to that, she worked as a Relationship Manager at Bank of America from 2017 to 2021.

Haley Reiher is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Orland Park, IL, with five years of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2020, she worked at Menards Inc. and Talbots. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis from its Global Investment Committee. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct individual plans and employer-sponsored financial planning agreements.

James Allen Jr. is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 credential and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2015. Outside of advising, he earns residuals as an agent with Assured Partners for servicing property and casualty insurance contracts. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses covering a wide range of topics such as retirement, tax, and estate planning. The firm integrates planning with managed-account programs through a consolidated billing option while maintaining separate advisory services.

Faris Khan is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been providing guidance to clients since 2018. He specializes in retirement planning, investment strategy, consolidating assets, income protection, and wealth transfer. With 19 years of experience at Fidelity, he has held several roles including Investment Consultant, Private Client Specialist, Financial Representative, and currently serves as a Financial Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, Faris worked as an Investment Specialist at Deutsche Scudder Investments from 2002 to 2005. He has a total of 24 years of experience in the Financial Services industry. Faris holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Minnesota. Outside of his professional career, Faris enjoys cars, family activities, reading, skiing, and traveling.

Theodore Glotzbach is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with firms including Securities America Advisors, Inc. and SECURITIES AMERICA, inc. since 1996. He also operates a sole proprietorship for insurance sales related to investment products. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by a model-based investment process that incorporates asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and access to third-party managers and proprietary models.

Eric Garcia is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2022. Prior to his current role, he held positions in the food service industry. Charles Schwab 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 and discretionary investment solutions supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.