Anil Rathi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broad range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Tyler Pesola is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. He has also worked outside the financial industry, including at Amazon and Olive Garden. 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, utilizing model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and customized strategies across various account types.

Michael Coldwell is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and accumulating 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and Cuna Mutual Group. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a range of investment services.

Terrence Moran is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 44 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2009. He also has a long tenure at Select Benefits Inc, where he has worked since 1995, focusing on non-variable insurance products. Moran holds a significant interest in fixed insurance business activities through entities connected to his advisory work. 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, offering financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms with an emphasis on customizable investment strategies and operational support tools.

Timothy Doherty is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Grosvenor Capital Management from 2015 to 2019 before joining Fidelity. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies, and its incorporation of AI and algorithmic techniques in research.

Robert Jensen Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns rental properties with his spouse, who manages the holdings as a real estate broker. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides financial planning and advisory services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by analytical tools and serves a broad range of clients with comprehensive investment and wealth management solutions.

Alejandro Munoz is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Palatine, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles across J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as well as positions at Bank of America and Merrill. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset-allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Jack Petras is a CFP® with five years of industry experience currently advising at Wells Fargo Clearing. His prior work includes roles at Golden Trail Advisers LLC and Yeske Buie, Inc., as well as experience at the University of Illinois. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets through more than 14,000 advisors and utilizes research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute along with diversification and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach.

Michael Davern is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks and Cetera, and has been involved with Exemplar Tax & Accounting since 2013. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with an emphasis on both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Terrence Maryniw is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 39 years of industry experience and has operated Maryniw Financial since 1985. He is also a partner in Monetary Solutions, LLC, a non-investment-related business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through independent Financial Professionals using a variety of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Mark Hornok is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with 25 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. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Joseph La Vanne is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has held roles at James Hamlin Financial Services, LLC dba Traverse, and JHFS Management Corporation, where he is involved in the active management of financial services entities. La Vanne has a background that includes engineering experience prior to entering the financial sector. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

George Cook is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools in its financial planning process.

Ismat Khimani is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Deer Park, Illinois. She holds several professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC). Ismat earned her Bachelor's degree from Benedictine University and completed accredited certificate programs at Georgetown University and Dartmouth University. With over two decades of experience in wealth management, Ismat specializes in serving professionals, business owners, attorneys, executives, affluent, and multi-generational families. Her expertise encompasses portfolio management, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, executive compensation, and philanthropic planning. She integrates Merrill Lynch's investment insights with Bank of America's trust and estate planning services to provide comprehensive financial strategies tailored to her clients' needs. Beyond her professional work, Ismat is involved in community initiatives such as The Aga Khan Foundation, which focuses on improving quality of life and promoting self-reliance in disadvantaged communities. Her approach centers on empowering clients with personalized financial strategies designed to establish a foundation for long-term prosperity.

Jamie Lemkau is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Lemkau holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and is based in Barrington, Illinois. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery and modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Richard Petras is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. He serves as a trustee for two family trusts in Illinois. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Wayne Pover is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently advising at LPL Financial since 2018. He has previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks, Total Clarity Wealth Management, Criterion Wealth Advisors, and Cetera Wealth Services. Pover is a founding board member of the Heart and Soul Foundation, a nonprofit organization. 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.

Amy Poduch is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2010. She holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. 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 large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Paul Smith is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 34 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera and its affiliates since 2018 and also owns Smith & Associates Inc Insurance Services, where he sells fixed, health, property and casualty, and commercial insurance. Additionally, he serves as a notary public. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a nationwide multi-manager platform serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with over $256 billion in assets under management.

Alan Hafferkamp is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Woodstock, IL, holding a Series 63 designation and 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing a family farm in Sharon, WI. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of financial planning and investment services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold.