Joseph Thompson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 37 years of experience in the industry. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services for three years and Stifel Nicolaus for twelve years. 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 through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Russell Olsen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 1999. Prior to that, he worked at Sandhurst Securities Ltd. since 1986. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and operates under a fiduciary standard, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

John Hanlin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors who holds a Series 66 designation and has 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. Hanlin serves as a board member for Rose Farm Estates HOA in Woodstock, Illinois. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including cash-flow, retirement, education, risk, wealth-transfer, business-owner transition, sports and entertainment, special-needs, and divorce planning.

Jennifer Neighbors is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and was previously with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. from 2010 to 2018. 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 select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Audrey Pickering is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to support client decision-making.

Stephen Mactavish is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 27 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and CAFG Wealth Management. He is involved with Mactavish Financial, an entity supporting his LPL business, and engages in non-variable insurance activities. 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 financial planning and advisory services through a large network of representatives using various investment strategies and technology tools.

Eric Renouf is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 registration and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo NA from 2014 to 2023. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Sheldon Clark is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 22 years of industry experience. He has held Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Clark has ownership interest in VS Clark Investments, LLC, a family estate business based in Boise, Idaho. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Zachary Perez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill Lynch and Fidelity prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved with XGG Collectibles, an interest separate from finance. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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.

Himanshu Oza is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2019. Prior to that, he held roles at CVS Health and Nielsen. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-based strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Joseph Batelli is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Foresters Financial, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services including estate planning strategies and investment management.

Elise Leszczynski is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Bridget Houser is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Platania Financial, HyperAMS, and Maestro Health. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions with a range of financial planning and investment management solutions.

Courtney Kaufmann is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, she worked at ICS Solutions and The Sugar Circle in various roles. Outside of her advisory work, Kaufmann creates content on YouTube. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly to individuals and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Patrick Schiltz is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Arlington Heights, IL, where he has worked since 2005. He has 20 years of industry experience. 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 and offers a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Todd Wentland is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2003 and joined J.P. Morgan Securities in 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to inform its recommendations.

Jana Pretzer is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Elgin, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Pretzer serves as Treasurer for the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association (NAVHDA). She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department that provides financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services to individuals, corporate clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies along with tax management and direct-indexing.

Brie Edmunds is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on assisting individuals and families in achieving their financial objectives through personalized strategies and a long-term approach to financial stability. Her expertise lies in providing thoughtful financial guidance tailored to clients' unique needs. Brie holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation, reflecting her commitment to maintaining industry-recognized standards in investment management. She earned her Bachelor's Degree from Illinois State University. With her background and role at Merrill Lynch, Brie is positioned to offer clients comprehensive wealth management support aimed at long-term financial well-being.

Matthew Johnson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Barrington, IL. He holds a Series 66 designation and began his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he has experience at institutions including Wintrust Bank, Amazon Web Services, and American Family Insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, 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 network of over 22,800 advisors.

Robin Alvigi is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Algonquin, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns a rental townhome with her husband, which they manage personally. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.