Michael Ellsworth is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Elgin, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he has real estate ownership interests unrelated to investment activities. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, delivering non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations that integrate tax-efficient strategies and Social Security options. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Michael Taylor is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, where he has worked since 2010. He has 19 years of industry experience. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutions with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Evelyn Berthold is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Schaumburg, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at JP Morgan Chase for five years and Fifth Third Bank (formerly MB Financial Bank) for twelve years. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written Recommendation Reports and ongoing planning advice focused on retirement income, using proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools.

David Marshall is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Huntley, IL, and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he worked for the City of Elgin for thirteen years. He serves as a director for AmSpirit Business Connections, coordinating networking groups in the McHenry County area. 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 nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Todd Bracy is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 42 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. and Mesirow Financial, Inc. from 2001 to 2013. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with services including investment advisory, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Wendy Corcoran is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Elgin, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes eight years at Edward Jones and one year at Wintrust. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Robert Murdock is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019 and is also the owner and partner of Outlets419 INC, an online eBay sales business. 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 and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Christopher Roehrkasse is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, bringing extensive experience in financial consulting and client management. He has been with Fidelity since 2012, holding various roles including Financial Consultant, Portfolio Specialist, Client Management Representative, Relationship Manager, and Private Client Specialist. Prior to Fidelity, he worked as a Client Manager at T. Rowe Price from 2011 to 2012. Throughout his career, Christopher has developed comprehensive financial plans tailored to clients' unique financial goals. He holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California, supporting his ability to provide a range of financial services. His commitment to integrity and client partnership underscores his approach to financial consulting. Outside of his professional work, Christopher enjoys cooking and baking, fitness, golf, skiing, and volunteering.

Anthony Catalano is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial plans aligned with their retirement goals and circumstances. He focuses on helping clients make informed decisions by carefully considering potential benefits and risks of various investment strategies. His professional experience includes serving as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2019. Prior to this, he worked as a Private Bank Relationship Manager at US Bank from 2017 to 2019, and as a Private Client Relationship Manager at J.P. Morgan Chase from 2007 to 2017. Outside of his professional role, Anthony has interests in baseball, family activities, fitness, food, and traveling.

Pamela Miller is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She is also the owner of Shabsin-Miller, Inc., an accounting and tax preparation business where she serves as an enrolled agent handling tax planning and payroll. Pamela has held various roles at Cetera since 2016 and has experience at related firms associated with Joel Shabsin and Associates. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser providing services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves individual, retirement, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients with a range of portfolio management and financial planning options, utilizing a multi-manager platform and various program structures.

Adam Gelbein is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at various firms including Avantax and currently serves as Fractional CFO for Dopple Labs, an AI-powered chatbot platform. Gelbein is also a partner at Jay Gelbein and Company, a certified public accounting firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with various program structures and investment options.

Mark Davids is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2019. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America, Inc., and has operated Estate & Charitable Design Concepts Inc. since 2004. Davids serves as a volunteer mentor and non-profit board member for the Man Kind Project. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Alejandro Montero is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at BMO Harris, N.A., and Brightview Landscape Development. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, with a focus on model portfolios and oversight of affiliated sub-advisers.

Edward Alvigi is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones in 2019, he worked for MQ Construction for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he plays guitar in a local band that performs occasionally. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the country.

Jonathan West is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. West serves on the Board of Directors for Twelve Traditions, Inc., a nonprofit organization. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing tailored recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to deliver these services alongside a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Danny Hampton is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Crystal Lake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, Hampton owns a family farm in Enfield, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Elliot Meibach is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Karen Burns is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Amy Jason is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Merrill since 1998. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Eric Beaderstadt is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the advisory board of the Salvation Army Des Plaines Corps. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based, holistic planning without discretionary portfolio management or institutional mandates. The firm integrates planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan” while keeping services separate.