Marek Klincewicz is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Sirius Holdings LLC and World Financial Group, Inc. He is also involved in the sales of insurance and non-insurance products for companies affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and businesses, delivering services through multiple advisory platforms and a large network of advisors. The firm’s investment approach relies primarily on model portfolios and third-party managers rather than individual advisor discretion.

Justin Stuursma is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for six years and Retirement Advisors Inc for two years. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches sports and fitness at Lincoln Way East High School. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions, including access to third-party managers and institutional platforms.

Stephene Norwood is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves 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 integrates structured planning tools and methodologies such as Monte Carlo simulations in its financial planning process.

George Tolbert is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously served four years in the U.S. Army. Prior to his current role, he had a one-year tenure at Robert W. Baird and attended The Citadel, Military College of South Carolina. Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, including the DDK Group team, serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of services such as financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed account programs, and custody and brokerage services, with investment strategies supported by internal research and ongoing manager oversight.

Steven Davis is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2023 and previously spent 12 years at Edward Jones. Davis operates under the Madison & Wealth Management DBA for his LPL business. 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 financial planning and investment management services, incorporating model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Natalie Vaswani is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2018 and previously worked at UBS Financial Services. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and utilizes a research-driven approach grounded in diversification and modern portfolio theory.

Cachet Ramsey is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, IL, with 16 years of industry experience. They hold a Series 66 designation and have been with Morgan Stanley since 2010. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Thomas Teegarden is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 53 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Raymond James entities since 2013 and is co-owner of Teegarden Wealth Advisors, a support company focused on opening a new branch in Oak Brook, Illinois. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations, using tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools.

Bryon Brandt is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles with the Cook County Clerk and a longstanding association with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services. He is involved in sales of investment-related products and also participates in referral activities for home security and automation products through related affiliates. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and utilizes model-driven strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodians.

Christopher Giehon is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked with Bank of America, Merrill, Equitable Advisors, AXA Advisors, and MassMutual, among others. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Red Asset Capital LLC, a limited liability company that manages a modest real estate portfolio. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Thomas Bechtel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Oak Brook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Charles Schwab, where he worked from 2018 to 2022. 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 financial planning and investment solutions delivered through a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customizable strategies.

Mark Serio is a financial advisor with Merrill in Palos Hills, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill since 2017 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2019. Outside of finance, he is involved in a family business, Joe's Italian Villa Inc., a restaurant where he handles customer service and operations on a part-time basis. 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 strategies and serves a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Paul Desruisseaux is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for six years and Primerica for two years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an adjunct math professor at College of DuPage and reviews scholarship applications for the CFP Board on a volunteer basis. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of program models and third-party asset managers to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Matt Estkowski is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Morgan Stanley, and Merrill. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services through a large network of advisors. The firm provides tailored recommendations using Wells Fargo research and planning tools, covering various specialized planning areas for clients who meet specific net-worth criteria.

Kenneth Armbruster is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at VOYA Financial Advisors and Mass Mutual Investors Services. He serves as a board member for the Grand Lodge of AF&AM of Illinois and the Scottish Rite Valley of Chicago. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a multi-billion dollar asset base and multiple platform options.

Vytas Balciunas is a Series 66-licensed advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. before joining J.P. Morgan. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process is supported by centralized due diligence and incorporates quantitative and qualitative analysis, including an ESG eligibility framework.

Zachary Katula is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at NYLIFE Securities LLC and Equitable Advisors, LLC. Outside of finance, he has experience working in education and the food service industry. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

William Triantafel is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with NEX3 Communications, LLC, a private cable operator. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools, supported by research from its Global Investment Committee.

Edgar Wright is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at StoneX Advisors, StoneX Securities, Morgan Stanley, and Edward Jones. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Robert Castanares is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 26 years of industry experience, including prior roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and Chase Investment Services Corp. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a tax preparation and accounting service through Hagen Tax Advisory. 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 range of financial planning and asset management solutions, combining technology tools with diverse investment strategies implemented by a large network of advisors.