David Teska is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary program. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research in its advisory process and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities compared to many institutional advisory programs.

Matthew Michalik is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1990. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked hourly for NBC Sports in Western Springs, Illinois. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and maintains a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Mark Tsoulos is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. His prior experience includes positions at MetLife Securities Inc and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory roles, he was involved with Soccer Shots, a youth soccer program, from 2012 to 2017. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and investment services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of programs including asset management and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, goal-oriented planning engagements.

Charles Quattrochi is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2025 and previously held roles at Avantax and Raymond James Financial. Outside of advising, he is involved in accounting and tax preparation through P's & Q's Financial Corp. and serves as a board member, currently inactive, for the Global Medical Foundation Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform and a variety of program structures.

Edward Murphy is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, with 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. His prior roles include long tenures at David A. Noyes & Company and Noyes Advisors LLC. He is based in Orland Park, IL. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and investment management solutions, supported by advanced research tools and a large network of advisors.

Philip Sgariglia is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in New Lenox, IL, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at CETERA Advisor Networks LLC and Financial Servicenter Corp., where he has been active since 1972. He is also the president and owner of Azzurro Financial Corp., a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing various model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology tools to support its network of over 22,800 advisors.

Dwight Schwartz is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2015, including a period at Charles Schwab Bank. He also briefly worked at optionsXpress, Inc. in 2017. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options and combines advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services within an integrated operational structure.

Sarah Stapleton is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Homer Glen, IL. She has two years of industry experience and has worked at Edward Jones since 2019, with prior experience at Stepping Stones and Missouri Property Services. Outside of her advisory role, she manages sound for services at Crossroads Christian Church in Joliet and sells wax products independently through Scentsy. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment strategies and advisory services. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Linda Huculak is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at LaSalle St Securities and Edward Jones. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a travel sales agent with World Travel Mart. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate tailored recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

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.

Theresa Hahn is a CFP® certificant and Series 66 licensee working with LPL Financial in Downers Grove, IL. She has seven years of industry experience, including five years at Barcodes, Inc. prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019. 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, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Darryl Lewis is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc. for 37 years before joining LPL Financial in 2021. Lewis also operates a business entity, D.D.E. Partners, LLC, for tax and investment purposes. 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 variety of financial planning and portfolio management services, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

David Herbst is a CFP® professional with 40 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2005 and previously spent three years with Wells Fargo Advisors. Herbst has led Herbst Financial Services since 2011 and was also involved with Herbst Financial Advisors, Inc. from 2006 to 2018. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a large network of advisors with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Lade Kasim is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Naperville, IL, with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, Kasim worked in various roles including at Blue Rams Technology and founded MISAK LLC, a fragrance line. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors, offering non-discretionary written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

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.

Roger Ryndak is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 55 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and spent over five decades at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation before joining OSAIC in 2025. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship marketing various insurance products. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services including comprehensive financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by risk assessment tools and offers access to third-party managers and alternative investments.

Jeffrey Kubiak is a financial advisor at Cetera with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and also operates Kubiak Wealth Management and Kubiak & Kubiak CPA, focusing on wealth management and tax planning services, respectively. Prior to his advisory role, he has experience connected to professional hockey organizations and a background that includes time at Cornell University. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large, SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Keith Hill is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in coaching through Serve City, Inc., which operates in the sports and fitness sector. 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 financial planning and investment solutions, including access to model portfolios and third-party management, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

Linda Jody is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2010. Prior to LPL, she worked for MSI Financial Services, Inc. for 10 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in acting and film production under the stage name "Jodi London." LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, 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, supported by extensive operational and research tools.