Faris Khan is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been providing guidance to clients since 2018. He specializes in retirement planning, investment strategy, consolidating assets, income protection, and wealth transfer. With 19 years of experience at Fidelity, he has held several roles including Investment Consultant, Private Client Specialist, Financial Representative, and currently serves as a Financial Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, Faris worked as an Investment Specialist at Deutsche Scudder Investments from 2002 to 2005. He has a total of 24 years of experience in the Financial Services industry. Faris holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Minnesota. Outside of his professional career, Faris enjoys cars, family activities, reading, skiing, and traveling.

Eric Garcia is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has three years of experience in the industry. Prior to his current role at Schwab, Garcia worked in the food service sector, including positions at Bento Cafe, Bonchon, Keke's Breakfast Cafe, and Sus-Hi Eatstation. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

Hans Herr is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012. 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. The firm delivers these services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

John Zandstra is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC and JP Morgan in various capacities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Daniel Guerrero is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through corporate agreements.

Zackery Kuster is a CFP® and Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016 and previously worked at the University of Illinois Horticulture Department. 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 supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Glenn Kubiak is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He is also president and owner of Kubiak & Kubiak Ltd, a CPA firm specializing in tax and bookkeeping services. Kubiak has operated his own wealth management firm since 2022. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options, including access to third-party managers and model portfolios, supporting a wide range of investment strategies under discretionary and non-discretionary authorities.

Stuart Hicks is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Jones Lang LaSalle and Innovation Consulting Community. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios and oversees sub-advisers while maintaining governance procedures.

Scot Turvey is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and was previously with J.P. Morgan Securities for 12 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by research, model portfolios, and various investment management options.

Shanice Howard is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with a Series 66 credential and approximately one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Northern Trust Asset Management, Guggenheim Investments, and LPL Enterprise. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan” that combines planning and managed-account services while maintaining them separately.

Jake Gaines is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. 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. The firm delivers its advisory services alongside brokerage and investment management capabilities, operating on a non-discretionary basis where clients retain final decision authority.

Melissa Uylaki is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also working with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

David Council is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Gene Becker is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 46 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and related entities since 2009. Becker has ownership stakes in several investment-related businesses, including MANBECK PARTNERS, INNOVATIVE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATES LLC, and GB PARTNERS LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, with an emphasis on tailored recommendations delivered through discrete planning engagements.

Patrick Mcnamara is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2009. He also operates a tax preparation and accounting service, McNamara & Toscano Tax Services. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual clients, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and nonprofits. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Christopher Shriver is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2008. Shriver holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Orland Park, IL. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice, using a combination of internal research and third-party data.

Lizbeth Menjivar is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been serving since 2024. She has held various roles within Fidelity Investments since 2019, including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Lizbeth has experience in helping customers develop customized financial plans aimed at assisting families in working towards their long-term financial objectives. She focuses on building relationships to understand each client's personal, professional, and financial goals, enabling the creation of tailored financial strategies. Outside of her professional work, Lizbeth enjoys family activities, food, Pilates, traveling, volunteering, and yoga.

William Flowers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the CFP® designation and Series 66 license, and has 17 years of industry experience. He worked at Edward Jones for 14 years before joining LPL Financial in 2023. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research.

Philip Ruggio is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and was previously with Metlife Securities Inc. for 25 years. Ruggio is also an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative annual planning using firm-approved analytical tools and offers a range of programs including wrap accounts, money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Kenneth Castillo is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tinley Park, IL, where he has worked since 2012. He has 13 years of industry experience. 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 options supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.