Peter Balistreri Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank before joining Ameriprise in 2017. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with at least $1 million in net investable assets, delivering written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to support retirement planning, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Amber Hubbard is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Elgin, IL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and 10 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Edward Jones, Tighe Kress & Orr PC, and St. Meyer & Hubbard. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.'s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients. The firm offers a wide range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and custody and brokerage services, relying on internal research and manager oversight to support its advisory approach.

Jason Allen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Jackson National Asset Management and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Outside of finance, he was involved with Headlands Tech Organization, LLC in 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Lindsay Nommensen is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has held roles at Thrivent since 2021 and MWA Financial Services since 2018. Lindsay's background also includes work in educational settings and roles at nonprofit organizations. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers comprehensive, goal-based financial planning across multiple topics, allowing clients to combine planning with managed accounts while keeping services distinct.

Robert Smith is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and was previously with Meadowhawk Capital, LLC from 2009 to 2018. 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 and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Amanda Kreutzer is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2019. Outside of financial services, she is the owner of Heart Centered Guidance LLC, a business focused on spirituality offering services such as spirit readings, workshops, and gemstone sales. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and other institutional clients, emphasizing non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by centralized due diligence to develop model asset allocations and integrates ESG considerations into its recommendations.

Jennifer Ebert is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and having four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, she worked in various roles including positions at Primrose School of Algonquin and with private family clients. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in a photography business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving 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 employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

George Reichl Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 41 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley and its related entities since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is an investor in the automotive and transportation business Tint World. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Cheryl Kranz is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Crystal Lake, IL, with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. 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 and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Terence Foster is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensee with 18 years of industry experience. He currently works at Robert Baird & Co. in Elgin, IL, where he has been since 2019. Prior to Baird, he held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Foster serves as a finance committee member at Harvest Bible Chapel. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which provides financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services to individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a variety of managed account strategies and research tools, including artificial intelligence, and offers municipal advisory services alongside its advisory offerings.

Deanna Klokkenga is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in South Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2017, following 14 years at Merrill. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad planning menu and integrates advisory services with other financial products through a network of financial advisors.

Garrett Wano is a financial advisor at Stifel with a Series 66 designation and just under two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Stifel, he held roles including substitute teaching at Conant High School and positions in education and investment-related fields. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group that use forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling.

Jeffrey Fehrmann is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Valic Financial Advisors, J.P. Morgan Securities, and OptionsHouse. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning services without individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

David Tofilon is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2010 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services directly to individuals and through employer-sponsored financial planning agreements.

Ryan Lindgren is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009. Lindgren serves as President and board member of The Patrick Grange Memorial Foundation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Dane Pinter is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2022 and was previously with Edward Jones for 16 years. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutional clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm offers financial planning and consulting services through a range of portfolio management styles and is notable for its municipal advisory services and extensive affiliate network.

Eric Boutelle is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at several firms including BMO Harris Bank, PNC Bank, and Thrivent Financial. 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 advisory and brokerage services through a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across various asset classes.

Oliver Grigg is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked in education for several years. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice focused on income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients nearing or in retirement.

Michael Matthys is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2013 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including customized financial planning. The firm employs a structured planning process using proprietary tools and provides access to broad investment solutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Alex Lima is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 license and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, and he serves as a Corporal and Fire Team Leader in the United States Marine Corps, where he coaches as a Combat Marksman. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, combining non-discretionary advisory services with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and a multi-asset investment approach supported by centralized custody and trading infrastructure.