Elzbieta Jarzabek is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Cetera, Fortis Capital Advisors, and Fifth Third Bank. Jarzabek is also involved with Olesen Financial Group, a non-investment-related support company based in Lake in the Hills, IL. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm employs a tailored, non-discretionary approach utilizing analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Leslie Cabrera is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having one year of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, Leslie worked at Horizon Wealth Management and Benjamin F Edwards. Outside of her advisory roles, she has experience at a nursing home and a recreation center. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual 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 serves clients through direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Connor Brandon is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Forbes Technical Consulting, Purdy Products Company, CareerBuilder, and Tech USA. He spent eight years in full-time education prior to entering the financial services field. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds supported by a large nationwide network of advisors.

Christopher Byers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in McHenry, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2020, he has held various roles across different sectors. Outside of his advisory work, he is associated with Shady Dragon LLC, a non-investment-related business in McHenry. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

John Shuster Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His prior work includes a decade at Stifel before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm manages roughly $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions that incorporate research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Debra Ferguson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2019, she worked at Barrington 220 from 2018 to 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and does not provide individual security recommendations in its standalone planning services.

Amanda Green is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 21 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Thrivent since 2005. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, offering holistic, goal-based analyses and planning across multiple topics without managing client portfolios directly.

Christopher Dunlap is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2016. Dunlap also owns Dunlap Financial Services, where he operates as an insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

John Messerschmidt is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Barrington, IL, where he has worked since 2008. He has 18 years of industry experience and has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans throughout his career. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations across various planning topics without portfolio management. The firm uses goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs through a consolidated billing option while maintaining separate services.

Michael Taylor is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, where he has worked since 2010. He has 19 years of industry experience. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutions with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

David Marshall is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Huntley, IL, and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he worked for the City of Elgin for thirteen years. He serves as a director for AmSpirit Business Connections, coordinating networking groups in the McHenry County area. 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 through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Todd Bracy is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 42 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. and Mesirow Financial, Inc. from 2001 to 2013. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with services including investment advisory, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Tripp Turchik is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Merrill Edge/Merrill Lynch and has experience outside finance with Accurate Electric Service. He serves as a Commission Member on the Special Events Commission for the Village of Arlington Heights, assisting in the planning and coordination of seasonal events. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm delivers advice through a network of representatives, utilizing a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to meet client needs.

Pamela Miller is a financial advisor at Cetera with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2016. Miller is also owner of Shabsin-Miller, Inc., a business specializing in accounting, tax planning, and preparation, where she serves as an enrolled agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides a broad range of investment advisory and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through various program structures and custodial relationships.

Mark Davids is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2019. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America, Inc., and has operated Estate & Charitable Design Concepts Inc. since 2004. Davids serves as a volunteer mentor and non-profit board member for the Man Kind Project. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Edward Alvigi is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones in 2019, he worked for MQ Construction for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he plays guitar in a local band that performs occasionally. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the country.

Jonathan West is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. West serves on the Board of Directors for Twelve Traditions, Inc., a nonprofit organization. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing tailored recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to deliver these services alongside a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Danny Hampton is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Crystal Lake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, Hampton owns a family farm in Enfield, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jonathan Jansky is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 credential and 13 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and Charles Schwab. Outside of his advisory work, he performs as a musician in a cover band. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering investment consulting and advisory services through a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and operates within the broader J.P. Morgan financial organization.

Karen Burns is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.