David Perrine is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill since the beginning of his career in 1986. Dave works closely with high-net-worth families, business executives, and business owners to define priorities and pursue their short-range and long-range financial goals. His tailored strategies focus on client objectives, time horizons, liquidity needs, and risk tolerance, with an emphasis on asset allocation and diversification. Dave holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Illinois State University in 1986. His areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement income, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and managing new wealth. He lives in Lake Barrington with his wife Meredith, their son Eric, and their two dogs, Sparkle and Stella. Dave enjoys biking, music, photography, reading, watching movies, and spending time with his family. He also participates in community volunteer activities in line with Merrill's tradition of community involvement.

Joshua Allen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2015 and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. 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 delivers these services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Olivia Hauser is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she held various roles in education and other fields, including positions at Illinois State University and Mobile Therapy Centers of America. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where Olivia works, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including fund-of-funds and model portfolios delivered to intermediary platforms.

Robert Likus is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Gurnee, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, ARB Trading Group, and HC Technologies. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Anthony Manfrin is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Elgin, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing three years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Guardian Life, MetLife Investors Distribution Company, and Unum. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which provides services to individuals—including high net worth clients—corporate and business clients, pensions and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, utilizing manager-traded and model-traded strategies, tax-management, and internal research tools, including artificial intelligence in client advice.

Mark Geraci Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010 and previously worked at Money Concepts Capital Corp from 2007 to 2010. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and third-party asset management, supported by advanced operational tools and a broad array of affiliated financial services.

Michael Kozlow is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at AIG Capital Services, American General Life, Intervest International, and Lincoln Financial Distributors. He has been with Edward Jones since 2021. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Timothy Sattley is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is a science fiction author and the sole proprietor of High Dive Games, a recreation and art-related business in Arlington Heights, Illinois. He is also employed by Harper Community College in Palatine, Illinois. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Danny Conti Mica is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 26 years at MetLife Securities Inc. and a decade at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance brokerage activities through Comprehensive Financial Concepts, LLC. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools.

Kristen Graham is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Aon. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning covering various financial topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs, while keeping these services separate.

Steven Garrels is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax Investment Services, Avantax Advisory Services, Avantax Insurance Services, 1st Global Advisors, and Borhart Spellmeyer & Company. Outside of advising, he serves as Board Chairman of Harvard Savings Bank, a publicly traded financial institution currently in liquidation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that offers a multi-manager platform serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and planning services through a network of over 10,000 advisors and manages more than $256 billion in assets.

Troy Ackman is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. He has worked with Fidelity Investments since 2021 and previously spent four years at Edward Jones. He holds a Series 66 designation. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, with additional roles in advisory services for registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

John Boyle is a CFP® professional with over 31 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and is also affiliated with Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2002. 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 large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering non-discretionary investment recommendations supported by an in-house manager solutions team and a centralized due-diligence framework.

Sean Grady is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Arlington Heights, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, he worked at Mariano's from 2013 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and CEO of KSG Hospitality Consulting, providing expertise in culinary and restaurant management, and serves as a judge for a high school investment competition. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients nationwide, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a large network of financial advisors and branches. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient services, operating under a fiduciary standard.

John Stevens is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Buffalo Grove, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., Merrill, and City National Bank. RBC Wealth Management serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering advisory programs with tailored strategies implemented through a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

John Strotman is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2010. Outside of his advisory work, he sells sports trading cards and memorabilia from his personal collection. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Kelly Bays is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, Bays co-leads two Girl Scout troops and helps plan a volunteer-run Girl Scout day camp in the McHenry area. She is also co-author of the financial book *Intentional Legacy*. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce written recommendation reports. The firm provides a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Jack Algrim is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he held various roles including positions at LogiClean, Athene, and multiple educational institutions. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and data-driven modeling.

Steve Richenberger is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. J.P. Morgan Securities 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.

Patrick Hoch is a financial advisor at Stifel with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Stifel since 2007. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.