Christine Messerschmidt is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and its investment management division since 2010. Messerschmidt serves as a board member of the We Raise Foundation, which supports Christian nonprofit organizations addressing poverty, violence, and inequality. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning analyses that cover a wide range of financial topics, delivered as either one-time or ongoing engagements separate from portfolio management.

Paul Maurin is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been affiliated with Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, Maurin is involved in accounting and tax services through his ownership of Accountants & Financial Planning Associates and holds leadership positions in several business entities related to general accounting and insurance. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing firm-provided tools and multiple investment platforms to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client needs.

Krista Simons Gliva is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Lake Zurich, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at PFS Investments Inc. since 2012 and has also been affiliated with Primerica Financial Services and Ross Barney Architects since 2011. Beyond her advisory role, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Heather Torseth is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cary, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at BMO Harris Financial Advisors and Citigroup. 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 provides a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to various portfolio management strategies.

Keith Pinsoneault is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2026 and previously held roles at Janus Henderson and REINHART PARTNERS, Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Juan Gaytan is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Edward Jones, Oportun, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Gaytan Enterprise LLC, an inactive entity originally created to operate a beauty salon. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm uses quantitative asset-allocation modeling combined with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Subhash Katial is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 49 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC®, Series 63, and Series 65 designations. His prior work includes long-term roles at International Insurance Agency Group, Inc and Financial Service Corporation. Katial is also an officer and insurance agent at International Insurance Agency Group, Inc, where he is involved in health insurance. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing various tools and third-party solutions to construct and manage portfolios across asset classes.

Fernando Rufino is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2024. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked in various roles including at Walgreen Health Solutions and Princess House Inc. Outside of finance, he assists with administrative duties for his father's home remodeling business. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Richard Wulforst is currently serving as Vice President and Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2026. In this role, he partners with clients to understand their individual financial situations and goals, leveraging over 30 years of experience in financial services to develop personalized plans. His professional background includes leadership and consulting roles at Fidelity Investments since 2019, as well as executive positions at Charles Schwab Inc from 2003 to 2019. Prior to that, he held financial consultant roles at Lifetime Wealth Principles and Prudential Securities, starting his career in 1994. Outside of his professional work, Richard engages in activities such as golf, hiking, music, outdoor adventures, social events with friends, and volunteering.

Eric Bowden is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in McHenry, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and previously at BMO Harris Financial Advisors and BMO Harris Bank from 2016 to 2018. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Jared Tryon is a CFA® charterholder with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Arbor Research & Trading, Inc., and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. He is involved with Exemplar Accounting & Tax, providing tax preparation referrals. 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 investment solutions including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Michelle Hernandez is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Elgin, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at PFS Investments Inc. and Cooper's Hawk, along with several positions in education. She is also involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports accounts with custodial and trade execution services from Pershing and BNY Mellon Advisors.

Paul Peterson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Fidelity and its affiliates since 2001. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, providing investment management and advisory services that combine fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, AI tools in research, and its advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

Thomas Kret is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

Hieu Donahue is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Chase for 11 years before joining Edward Jones in 2025. He 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 offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Suzanne Mui Good is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Her prior experience includes roles at Stifel, CTL Global, and a 14-year tenure at Experian. She works with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, as well as registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, including the use of AI and systematic methodologies in managing model portfolios.

Irmina Borre is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she consults on skincare products for Rodan and Fields. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Jennifer Hemmy is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Walgreens for eight years and Sears Holdings Corporation for six years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated products through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Dennison White is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Algonquin, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. 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 services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Luis Garcia is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at CVS Caremark and Iontuition. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.