Joshua Schafer is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services in Lake in the Hills, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Huntington Investment Company, Equitable Advisors, LLC, and J.P. Morgan. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored, tax-aware retirement planning and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources.

Heather Helmers is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1997. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary advice, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Anastasios Liosatos is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services, Inc. for eight years before joining Raymond James in 2021. He is also the managing member of Silver Liberatore Group LLC. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipalities. The firm offers financial planning and investment consulting through various programs, with an emphasis on tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by firm research and multiple portfolio management styles.

Ryan Bagarella is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith for seven years. His background also includes time at Pappy's Sweet Shop and Purdue University. He is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored consulting and portfolio services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, using a range of traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Ann Morocco is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 16 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Securities America Advisors and Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in insurance sales through a sole proprietorship. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various investment tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management across multiple asset types.

Brian Crary is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 18 years of industry experience. He has held prior roles at Fidelity Investments and J.P. Morgan Securities, including J.P. Morgan Chase Bank. Crary holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and is based in Lake Zurich, Illinois. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and associated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment platform.

Lois Wollney is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets from 1993 to 2009, followed by positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2009 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis methods. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that combine extensive product offerings with structured planning processes.

Brad Anders 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 various J.P. Morgan entities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in technology and media ventures, including ownership of XGrowth Solutions LLC, which develops automated social media tools, and a passive investment in Newsmax Media Inc. 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 network of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory capabilities with brokerage and investment management functions, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision authority.

Heidi Merkle is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She worked at Merrill for 23 years before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including customized financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Janice Vlazny is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Cetera and related entities since 2006 and serves as Vice President of Holistic Wealth Management Group, Ltd., a financial services firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser with a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, model portfolios, and access to third-party managers.

Owen Johnson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Cary, IL. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of experience in the financial industry. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at BMO Harris Bank, First Community Mortgage, PrimeLending, and Freedom Mortgage. He also has a background in academia from Purdue University. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, supported by extensive operational and research tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Samuel Girouard is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank NA and J.P. Morgan Securities from 2014 to 2026. 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, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research tools while managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Michael Risher is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for irrevocable life insurance trusts. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and provides a broad range of capital markets services.

Jeffrey Stonecliffe is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in North Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and having 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016 and briefly worked with National Dental Integrators of Chicago LLC in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director for AmSpirit Business Connections, supporting the growth and operations of networking chapters in the Chicagoland area. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products.

Eric Wurtel is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2004 and previously operated Eric Wurtel & Assoc. Inc. for over 30 years. Outside of advising, he receives referral commissions on medical insurance sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Andrew Hall is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at IFS Financial Services and Touchstone Securities Inc. from 2017 to 2025 and at Foreside Fund Services and Henderson Global Investors from 2014 to 2017. In addition to his advisory role, Hall is co-owner of HARMIN Inc., a C corporation involved in future franchise ownership. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutions by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold. The firm offers a broad range of planning options and integrates advisory services with other financial product sales and referral channels.

Noel Thilagam is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Thrivent Investment Management Inc, Autranex, ITC Management Group, and Synergy House Solutions / GSN Solutions. 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.

Jing Ping Xu is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has a background that includes roles at Waddell & Reed, various insurance carriers, and involvement with Dream Land Realty for 20 years. Outside his advisory work, he has business interests in real estate through Dream Land Realty. 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, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

William Vlazny is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera. He has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 1998 and operates South Barrington Tax & Financial Services, where he manages tax preparation and related financial services. Vlazny also holds leadership roles in multiple firms, including Holistic Wealth Management Group, Ltd., where he serves as president. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors serving diverse clients ranging from individuals to institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and retirement services through multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Benjamin Brown is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2011 to 2025 before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2025. Brown serves as a director for the Western Golf Association, where he helps raise awareness for the Evans Scholarship Program. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and advanced modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.