Brian Ohlinger is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in De Kalb, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He serves on the Finance Advisory Committee for the City of DeKalb, providing input on municipal budgets and financial planning. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals nearing or in retirement, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized recommendations, primarily for clients with significant investable assets. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Eric Jones is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Baird since 2017 and previously spent 13 years at TransWare Enterprises Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Jones is involved as an employee in tax preparation at American Midwest Tax & Accounting. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services utilizing a range of strategies, including traditional and non-traditional investments, with options for discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Benjamin Murphy is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2013 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct client relationships and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Evelyn Gonzalez is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Kelleher + Holland, LLC, Salvi & Maher LLP, and Fifth Third Bank. 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 employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to build model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Ignacio Guerrero is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously held positions at BMO Harris Financial Advisors, Inc. and BMO Harris Bank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with access to model portfolios, third-party research, and advanced portfolio management technologies.

Ryan Skibinski is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in St. Charles, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and Amsted Rail. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Jeff Fjeldheim is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously operated Fjeldheim Financial Group for 15 years and worked with Raymond James Financial Services for 17 years. Fjeldheim maintains ownership of Fjeldheim Financial Group, LLC, primarily to manage the wind-down of his prior independent advisory business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, delivering written recommendations focused on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines proprietary research and modeling with advisory and brokerage solutions through affiliated entities.

Ann Jenkins is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise since 2018, following a 20-year tenure at Fidelity Brokerage Services. Outside of her advisory role, she has a long-standing position with Petsmart. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Kevin Madden is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise in various capacities since 2009. Madden is also the owner of Kevin J. Madden, Inc., a business involved in managing his Ameriprise activities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service providing written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Larry Ekstrom is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 47 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2009 and 2015, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the advisory board of the Swedish American Museum and participates on the board and finance committee of the Barrington Area Conservation Trust. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Scott Holzer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs for individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning services, utilizing structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Gina Ward is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Raymond James & Associates before joining Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm utilizes a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios and offers oversight for sub-advisers while addressing conflicts of interest.

Kenneth Munao is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with various Morgan Stanley entities since 2007, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of Daddy's Dip Racing Stable. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that incorporate firm-approved tools and strategies tailored to client needs.

Daniel Savas is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial since 2009. He has held roles at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2004. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of Savas Sweet Spoonfuls LLC, which operates a Menchie's Frozen Yogurt franchise managed by his spouse. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate and institutional investors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary investment consulting using analytical tools and supports both advisory programs and institutional portfolio management.

Christopher Folmar is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked briefly at LSC Communications. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Edward Spiegel is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Barrington, Illinois, with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2010 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques in its financial planning process.

Michael Germain is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at Scura Paley Securities, MS Howells & Co, and O'shares. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and it serves a range of clients including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund.

Sonia Olivo is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Prior to her financial services career, she spent twelve years at Sally Beauty Supply. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Mark Babula is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab Co., Inc. since 2000 and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2005. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and is based in South Barrington, Illinois. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management services. The firm provides integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory solutions supported by a centralized operational structure.

Ronald Asselborn is a financial advisor at Financial Planning Resources, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with his current firm since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a high school soccer referee during the spring and fall seasons. Financial Planning Resources, LLC is an independent firm based in St. Charles, IL, consisting of a single advisor.