Paul Pavelski is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Landolt Securities, Inc. from 2005 to 2024 before joining Morgan Stanley’s Private Bank and Smith Barney divisions. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory and financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and research, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Kolleen Zbilski is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques in its financial planning process.

Melissa Erath is a financial advisor with Merrill in Deer Park, Illinois, holding the Series 66 designation and possessing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 1990. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member for Trinity Lutheran Church in Huntley, Illinois, where she assists in establishing financial guidelines and policies. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a mix of model-based and discretionary investment strategies tailored to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Winters is a financial advisor at Cetera with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Cetera since 2008. In addition to his advisory role, Winters is the managing member and CPA of Winters LLC, a CPA firm specializing in tax, audit, and accounting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

David Field is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Huntley, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Painewebber Incorporated since 1998, which is affiliated with his current firm. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm also operates with institutional trading capabilities alongside wealth management services.

Sumeet Gupta is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Long Grove, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2002 and 2003, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in We Change Lives LLC, an investment-related business. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on retail clients rather than institutional or pension plan management.

Daniel Raupp is a financial advisor with Stifel who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2019 and previously spent four years with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group for investment analysis and asset allocation guidance, providing tools to assist clients in making informed decisions.

Daniel O Connell IV is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan entities since 2007. 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 brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Matthew Frankowski is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and four years of industry experience. He has held roles at Fidelity Investments since 2021 and previously worked at E*Trade Securities, Parkway Bank, and Belmont Bank and Trust. Outside of his advisory work, he has operated as an independent contractor for Uber Technologies. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC division provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm utilizes proprietary research combined with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment services.

Suzanne Hollingsworth is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2018 and has an additional tenure at Cambridge Investment Research dating back to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is also employed by Dunlap Financial Services Inc. under a trade name. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

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 at Robert Baird & Co. with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked 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 individuals, corporate clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and custody and brokerage services, utilizing manager-traded and model-traded strategies supported by internal research and technology tools.

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 five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of Heart Centered Guidance LLC, a business focused on spirituality services including intuitive guidance and workshops. 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 reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Jennifer Ebert is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, she worked in education and family office roles. Outside of advising, she is involved with Julie Gockman Photography. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured planning process supported by firm‑approved tools and research.

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 with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. since 2019. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Foster serves on the finance committee of Harvest Bible Chapel. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises a diverse client base including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored consulting and portfolio services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and management approaches to meet client goals and risk tolerances.