Tejal Shah is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing five years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2020 and previously worked at Park Community Credit Union. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 network of Wealth Advisors.

Macklin Larsen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Fox Lake, IL, with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked at i3 Group from 2015 to 2018. He holds the Series 66 designation. 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 advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Tyler Prickett is a financial professional with Cetera and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and has worked with several firms including Batt Financial Group Inc. alongside his current roles. Outside of his financial services work, he is an Associate Manager in retail phone sales at T-Mobile. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide advisory platform serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers.

Douglas Winzelberg is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2010. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm delivers these services through a centralized consulting team and emphasizes the use of Ameriprise Managed Accounts alongside affiliated investment products.

Kyle Haley is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, he worked at Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC. Outside of finance, he was involved with Texas JJ's LLC from 2015 to 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Lawrence Schmitt is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. and Wipfli, LLP. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by a broad platform integrating both advisory and non-advisory financial activities.

Justin Gritmacker is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he has experience working at Patyks Farm & Market and Richardson's Adventure Farm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, utilizing both affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Sarah Miller is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc and Brandt Financial Concepts. Miller has additional experience from a role at Genesis Hosting Solutions. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jennifer Cozza is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct client relationships and employer-sponsored plans.

Robert Schrieber is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Elgin, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an acting board member of a bank holding company and is involved in several LLC ownership and membership roles across healthcare and investment ventures. He is part of The DDK Group at Robert W. Baird & Co., which provides tailored wealth management services to individuals, families, institutions, and charitable organizations. The group offers a range of consulting and portfolio management solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, separately managed accounts, and overlay services, covering traditional and complex investment strategies.

Bojan Rajkovic is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2010. His prior work history is exclusively with Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he is an investor in manufacturing, agriculture, private equity, and real estate syndicates. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, affiliated mutual funds, and trust services supported by a broad national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kelly Hacker is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Ameriprise, Wintrust Investments LLC, Charles Schwab, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader set of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

David Chamberland is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and firm-approved methodologies in its financial planning process.

Timothy O'Connor is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he manages the business operations of his franchise through Green Marble Partners Inc. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on clients approaching or in retirement, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations primarily for individuals with significant investable assets.

Brian Pappalardo is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in financial services in 2000 and joined Merrill in 2006, where he works alongside his father, Brian, a veteran of the industry. Brian has developed long-standing relationships with many clients who have known him since childhood, with these connections often spanning multiple generations. His approach focuses on building deep, personal bonds and helping clients achieve their financial goals. With experience navigating both volatile and thriving market conditions, Brian emphasizes a deliberate and conservative investment style. He supports clients in removing emotional decision-making from their financial choices, encouraging a focus on long-term results aligned with their needs and objectives. His client focus areas include divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, and individual and corporate investment strategies. Brian earned a bachelor's degree from Western State College of Colorado. He holds the professional designations of Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He resides in Crystal Lake, Illinois, with his wife, Julia. Brian has been engaged in ice hockey since childhood and continues to play and coach his four children. His personal interests also include gardening, cooking, and traveling.

Shawn Viane is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes various roles at Fidelity and positions at University of Illinois, Paramount Staffing, Aneres Recruiting, and Jerry's Hockey. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a systematic investment approach that integrates fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

George Rizos is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wayne Hummer Investments, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Chase Investment Services. Outside of advising, he has been involved with White Stone Development, LLC and SELF for over a decade. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by extensive advisor tools and a varied financial services platform.

Christopher Mikolajczewski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Edward Jones, SPC, and Sigma Financial. Outside of his advisory practice, he owns Eagle Vigilance Training & Consulting, which provides self-defense and concealed carry training, and works as a part-time high school sports announcer. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Stephen Todd is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Crystal Lake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 38 years of industry experience, having worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 1988 and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 1986. Additionally, he is involved in sales as an agent with The Todd Group, specializing in property and casualty, health, and group life insurance. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses detailed client information and firm-approved software tools to develop collaborative, annual financial plans, with implementation conducted through separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Richard Miller III is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the PAC Lofts Homeowners Association in Chicago, participating in discussions on building operations. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu and integrates advisory services with banking, lending, trustee services, and affiliated fund strategies.