Jonathan Vance is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience. He currently works at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., where he has been employed since 2012 and 2018, respectively. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs quantitative asset-allocation modeling combined with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Ronald Pryer is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. 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 range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Hayde Antonio is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2020. In this role, Hayde works closely with clients to develop personalized financial plans tailored to their unique needs, utilizing Fidelity's technology and resources. Prior to joining Fidelity, Hayde gained extensive experience as a Private Client Banker at JP Morgan Chase from 2007 to 2020. This background provided a strong foundation in client relationship management and financial services. Outside of work, Hayde engages in various personal interests including family activities, gardening, music, traveling, and volunteering.

John Abrams is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016 and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics to support investment decisions.

Joseph Book is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial, LPL Financial, Itasca Bank, and Money Concepts Capital Corp. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a disc jockey and musical entertainment business. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and access to various investment platforms to manage portfolios on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Daniel Dorger is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Wheaton, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan in various capacities since 2014. 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 incorporating an ESG eligibility framework in its investment process.

Matthew Krajniak is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at LPL Financial since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Focus Financial, Royal Alliance Associates, and Waddell & Reed, Inc. He has been active in the Leads Organization of Downers Grove Executives for over a decade and owns a non-investment-related business, Midwest Motoring. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, supported by research, model portfolios, and various investment management options.

Terrence Porro is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. for 14 years. In addition to his advisory role, he sells traditional life insurance products and holds an ownership interest in a sole proprietorship. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services with a variety of portfolio management options and third-party solutions.

Jose Gallego is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Questar Asset Management. Outside of advisory work, he is involved as a soccer referee for the Naperville Park District. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and efficient-frontier analysis to construct portfolios that include a range of securities and alternative investments.

Nico Paoletti is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as well as prior experience at B-Rogue Built, TCC Wireless, and Best Buy. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations and functions, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Tyler Sawyer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Elgin, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles outside the financial sector, including five years at Batteries Plus. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Eric Saunders is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Aurora, Illinois, with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2000 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 certifications. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and maintains a commercial property in Aurora. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individuals and institutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Everett Thomas is the Vice President and Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2021. In this role, he collaborates with leaders on strategies for their lifetime goals through benefits optimization, compensation, and wealth planning. Prior to his current position, he held various roles at Fidelity Investments, including Vice President, Wealth Planner (2018-2021), Financial Consultant (2015-2018), Investment Consultant (2014-2015), Financial Representative (2013-2014), and Trader for the Private Client Group (2010-2013). Everett holds a California Insurance License, which supports his professional practice in financial and wealth planning. Outside of his professional work, he engages in personal interests such as baseball, family activities, fitness, golf, and tennis.

Tiffany Francis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked in various capacities within JPMorgan Chase and its subsidiaries since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates a home décor business called The Home Embellisher. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence.

Mark Byars is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, based in Naperville, IL. He has 16 years of industry experience and has been with Raymond James & Associates for 15 years. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services with a focus on tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by firm research and a range of portfolio management strategies.

Ajit Pant is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Lisle, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously spent 19 years at Metlife Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Pant is the founder and board member of the American Association of Engineers of Indian Origin, a nonprofit organization focused on educational, technological, and scientific interaction and networking opportunities. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring engagements as collaborative, annual relationships emphasizing goal analysis and broad investment strategy recommendations.

Sharon Piet is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been affiliated with Raymond James since 2022. She is also associated with My Advisor & Planner LLC, where she serves as a wealth manager. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Terence Prokop is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Westpoint/MassMutual Life Insurance Co and Denis Kelly/Wespoint/Mass Mutual. Prior to his financial services career, he was involved in education roles including Teach For America and Chicago Heights SD170. 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 brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Robert Bauer is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 42 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at EMRJ, LLC, Regal Holdings, and Waddell & Reed, Inc. Bauer has also been involved with the Palatine Chamber of Commerce and various insurance agencies. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Sean Bradshaw is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at Edward Jones in Naperville, IL, with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.