Edward Dollinger is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Joliet, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations. He has 39 years of industry experience and has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1986. Outside of his advisory role, Dollinger serves on the Joliet Rotary and the boards of the Joliet Finance Council and the Will County Community Foundation. 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 strategies, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Phillip Sitar is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Chicago, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2010. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as the Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Manhattan Condo Association. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets. Its approach includes a centralized consulting team that provides non-discretionary, research-based recommendations combining modeling and tax-efficiency analysis, with an emphasis on assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

Mark Tsoulos is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Lisle, IL. He holds CFP® and Series 66 credentials and has 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual Investors Services in 2017, he worked at MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017 and has been associated with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he was involved with Soccer Shots, a youth soccer program, from 2012 to 2017. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars using firm-approved analytical tools, with planning engagements structured as annual, collaborative relationships.

Jeffrey Meyers is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Naperville, IL, where he has worked since 2008. He has 22 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property rental in Wheaton, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Brian Ahern is a financial advisor based in Naperville, IL, affiliated with LPL Financial. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 31 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, he worked at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and Total Clarity Wealth Management, Inc. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and advanced portfolio management technologies.

Jerome Gendron is a financial advisor at Stifel with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc. since 2001. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a business refurbishing and selling musical instruments. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and nonprofit entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment strategy methodology.

Diego Facio Guzman is a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he collaborates with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies tailored to help achieve those objectives. He provides ongoing advice and adapts portfolios to address changes in clients' situations. Diego holds the professional designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his High School Diploma from Larkin High School.

Jorn Erik Madsen is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Oswego, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Stifel Independent Advisors, Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Edward Jones, and Transworld Systems, Inc. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutions, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs through LPL-sponsored and other TAMP platforms.

Taher Assaf is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services in Lisle, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Co, First Merchants Corp, and Breeze. MassMutual 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, providing clients with written recommendations based on detailed analyses and firm-approved tools.

Lade Kasim is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various JPMorgan affiliates since 2021. Outside of finance, he is the founder and owner of MISAK LLC, a fragrance line. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG framework when recommending strategies.

Jeffrey Grange is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Based in Lisle, IL, his career has been focused within the Morgan Stanley organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Its financial planning process involves structured discovery and firm-approved tools, with advisory services centered on planning rather than individual security recommendations.

Wendell Claver is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in developing personalized wealth management strategies designed to help individuals and families preserve and grow their wealth through risk-efficient approaches tailored to each investor's goals. Wendell's expertise includes college education planning, executive and equity compensation services, family wealth management, retirement income strategies, and portfolio management. He has 15 years of experience as a professional trader, providing him with a deep understanding of financial market risks and asset allocation. Wendell holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Michigan and is designated as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is fluent in both English and Spanish. Wendell is affiliated with the University of Michigan Crew Team and actively participates in community activities through Compass Church. He lives in the Chicago suburbs with his wife and three children, and enjoys biking, cooking, football, painting, running, scuba diving, skiing, traveling, volleyball, and spending time with his family.

Michael Bancroft is an Investment Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. Prior to this, he served as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025. Before joining Fidelity, Michael worked as an Engagement Financial Advisor at Deloitte from 2021 to 2024. In his professional capacity, Michael focuses on collaborating with clients to develop financial plans tailored to their individual goals and priorities. He emphasizes understanding clients' objectives and addressing their concerns to help secure their financial futures. Outside of his professional work, Michael enjoys activities such as camping, family activities, fishing, fitness, football, and motorcycles.

Justin Gutierrez is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Wheaton, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he was a full-time student-athlete and has also worked in various roles including at Volv Fitness Dubuque and Canes Illinois Baseball. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

David Anderson is a financial advisor at Stifel with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Stifel since 2007. Based in Naperville, IL, Anderson's career at Stifel spans nearly two decades. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing clients with asset allocation and planning guidance intended to support informed decisions.

Dorian Holmes is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Joliet, IL. His career includes roles at BMO Harris Bank, Ameriprise, The Huntington Investment Company, Fidelity Investments, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Ally Invest Securities LLC, AXA Advisors, LLC, and Scottrade. Holmes operates under the trade name BMO Investment Services through LPL Financial. 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 broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven strategies.

Michael Miller is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and was previously with MetLife Resources from 2006 to 2017. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and offers various programs including money-manager and educational seminars.

Richard Przybylski is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and 15,100 branch offices. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and proprietary funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Carrie Plos is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lisle, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools.

Jason Fair is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch, based in the Naperville / Lisle branch. He manages portfolios for clients across the United States, primarily serving local individuals and families who are business owners and corporate executives. Jason meets with his clients quarterly to review their wealth management strategies and provide recommendations tailored to their priorities, risk tolerance, and goals. Jason began his career at Merrill in 1997 after earning a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Northern Illinois University. He holds multiple professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). In addition, he was recognized on the Forbes "Best-In-State Wealth Advisors" list in 2023. Jason and his wife, Becky, reside in Elburn, Illinois, with their three daughters. His personal interests include bicycling, hiking, playing guitar, and participating in their church community.