Sunny Gao is a CFA® charterholder with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Naperville, IL. She has been with Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2010. Gao serves as a board member for the nonprofit organization Share My Fortune, which focuses on fundraising efforts. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services, combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts.

Jacquelyn Andrews is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orland Park, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2019 and has concurrently worked at Wrights Furniture Warehouse since 2004. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analyses. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through employer-sponsored financial planning agreements.

Hailey Papageorgakis is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Equitable Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Peter Rhee is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliated firms since 2015. Outside of advising, he operates a retail sales business and offers consulting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm provides a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options and reported over $256 billion in assets under management across more than 10,000 advisors.

Guergana Karaalanova is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities offers institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors, providing written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary program. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and incorporates ESG criteria, with implementation and portfolio services provided by affiliated entities.

Timothy Gauen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Countryside, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 27 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Wayne Hummer Investments L.L.C. and Charles Schwab. 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 advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Christopher Barnes is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has previous work history at BlackRock, Northern Trust Bank, and Neuberger Berman LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Mayra Escalante is a Series 66-credentialed advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 21 years of industry experience. She has held roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2011, and previously worked at Principal Financial Services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Samuel Williams is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Deerpath Capital and Wintrust Financial. Williams is a limited partner in several private debt funds. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Kevin Allingham is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Ameriprise and Crystal Dynamics. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tracie Dubois is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2014. She has been with Fidelity for over 20 years, progressing through various roles including Assistant Branch Manager, Senior Account Executive, Financial Planning Consultant, Investments Representative, and Financial Representative II. Throughout her career at Fidelity, Tracie has gained extensive experience in financial planning and investment management. She is dedicated to serving clients and supporting the professional growth of her associates, which she identifies as key motivations in her leadership role. Tracie's long tenure at Fidelity reflects her commitment to the firm and its clients. Specific details regarding her education and personal interests were not provided.

Jacob Olinger is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Avantax and Polar Road, and is involved with Strategize Tax Service, LLC and Strategize Wealth Management Group Inc., where he assists with administrative and client support tasks related to tax and financial planning services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Michael Moran is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Orland Park, Illinois. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Christopher Castaneda is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Edward Jones. He serves as treasurer for the Mill Creek Elementary Parent Teacher Organization. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. provides wealth advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services primarily to high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers both non-discretionary investment recommendations and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Andrea Pagliaro is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Orland Park, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning using structured discovery conversations and advanced modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

William Soltis is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Mokena, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 35 years of industry experience. His prior work includes six years at Wells Fargo Clearing and five years at Prudential Equity Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he plays bass guitar as a hobby. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop recommendations delivered through meetings and written summaries, with clients choosing whether and how to implement these through brokerage or advisory programs.

Andres Chavez is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. He has experience in various roles within the financial industry, including serving as a Platinum Relationship Manager at Etrade by Morgan Stanley from 2022 to 2023, a Financial Consultant at E-trade from 2019 to 2022, and a Private Bank Fraud Services Specialist at J.P. Morgan Chase Private Bank between 2017 and 2019. His practice focuses on assisting clients through evolving economic cycles with an emphasis on planning tailored to individual needs. Andres provides guidance centered on the longevity of financial plans amid changing market conditions, maintaining transparency throughout the process to outline potential outcomes and gaps. He prioritizes meeting clients where they are today to help plan for retirement aligned with their goals. Outside of his professional work, Andres has personal interests in running and traveling.

Michael Webb is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Fiduciary Trust and Avantax, and has operated his own tax preparation and accounting business since 1980. Webb also has experience as an insurance agent selling Medicare supplement plans. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Jeffrey Neumann is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2016 and City National Bank since 2020. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with customized portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, leveraging both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Michael Massaro is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Avantax Investment Services, Avantax Advisory Services, and 1st Global Advisors, among others. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in commercial real estate ventures and operates a CPA firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform that includes model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.