Brian Magnan is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors in Naperville, IL, having worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm employs a broad planning menu for clients meeting net-worth thresholds and integrates advisory services with a range of financial products and referral channels.

Malini Murali is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2019, previously employed by Oxford Bank and Trust and Naperville School District 203. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Bret Shannon is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Geneva, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several business activities including client acquisition and planning through Morton Private Wealth Strategies Inc., where he serves as an independent contractor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools, and maintains unique municipal advisory capabilities along with specialized retirement plan consulting services.

Molly Rohrer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Geneva, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2014 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and research from its Global Investment Committee.

Lauren Zick is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds a Series 66 designation. She has seven years of industry experience and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2019. Prior to that, she held roles at Circulation, Inc. and Smart Vision Labs, Inc. Lauren also has experience related to St. John's University and Tanglewood Kennels, LLC. 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 a range of individual and institutional investors.

John Hong is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and has served at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a landlord and owns investment rental properties. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Justin Broderick is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Ameriprise/Eric M Larson & Associates, Fisher Investments, William Blair, and Amazon. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Harvey Saint Jean is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and Robinhood Markets. Outside of finance, he owns and operates DJ Major, a sole proprietorship providing DJ services and digital content creation. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, delivers 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Bradford Richardson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Plainfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005 and also maintains a long-term affiliation with Ellis & Associates. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a football official on a part-time basis. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to provide tailored, written recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Michael New is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial since 2021 and has also worked at BMO Harris Financial Advisors since 2014. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory services, including retirement plan consulting and model portfolios, supported by proprietary research and third-party strategies.

Jacob Page is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 63 and Series 66 license and six years of industry experience. He worked at Wells Fargo for eleven years before joining Edward Jones in 2023. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Lori Galbraith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Oswego, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and with 10 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at LPL Financial, Fifth Third Securities, First Midwest Bank, and Waddell & Reed, among others. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide 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.

Diane Williams is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Avantax Investment Services, Inc. and Avantax Advisory Services. She also operates Susan S. Lewis, Ltd., where she prepares individual income tax returns. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with diverse model portfolios and research resources.

Yiqing Dong is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. Before joining Ameriprise, Dong worked at the National Immigration Forum and World Relief Corp. Dong serves on the boards of A Rocha USA and World Relief, contributing to nonprofit governance. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research-driven, non-discretionary recommendations with an emphasis on tax efficiency and asset management within Ameriprise accounts.

Darrell Malano is a financial advisor at Osaic with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 18 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of a local nonprofit branch of Western Catholic Union and owns a financial services sole proprietorship focused on agency supervision. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse clientele including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk management, and access to multiple investment platforms and third-party managers.

Michael Seagren is a Certified Financial Planner® affiliated with Wells Fargo Advisors in Naperville, IL, with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in musical entertainment through Bradley Hides Music LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services with a broad range of planning options. The firm offers tailored recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research and tools, integrating advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Scott Welling is a financial advisor at Osaic with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Topco Associates LLC and Hire Excellence. He is also a life insurance producer and financial consultant at Covenant Financial, LLC. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through its extensive network of affiliated advisors. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing firm-supported tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across various asset classes and investment restrictions.

Lorilyn Prestidge Davtian is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2021, with prior experience at Can Font, Brix Tavern, and Southern Hospitality. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of Maayan School and is involved in retail sales and vacation rental operations through ALG Global Solutions. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on clients approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, delivering non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations that integrate income sources, Social Security options, and tax strategies. The firm combines advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

James Cox IV is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in St Charles, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at GWM Advisors, LLC, LPL Financial, LLC, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options, including specialized services such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis, using proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Thomas Wagner is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Alera Investment Advisors, Triad Advisors, GCG Financial, and Securian Financial Services. He is also affiliated with Guide Wealth Partners, where he serves clients on investment, insurance, and planning needs. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.