Travis Brown is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Grayslake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. 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.

Jose Lopez Maldonado is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and previously spent several years with BMO Harris Financial Advisors. 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, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Elizabeth Lambert is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 1992. Outside of her advisory role, she receives compensation for referrals related to loan products, home security, and automation services. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, utilizing model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices and employs third-party asset managers alongside custodial support from Pershing.

Vadim Tashlitsky is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2024 and has prior experience with HPAC and Lake Forest College. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches age group swimming for the Highland Park Aquatic Club. 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 and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Melanie Sheedy is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience, currently with J.P. Morgan Securities. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and also has a long tenure at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. from 2001 to the present. Her prior experience includes managing The Sheedy Family Living Trust. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory services with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Zachary Harveth is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2019 and previously held roles at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. from 2014 to 2019. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Bruce Abrams is a financial advisor at Cetera with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Cetera since 2006. Abrams is also president of Abrams & Steinberg, P.C., a CPA firm, and serves as treasurer for the Briarcrest Homeowners Association in Buffalo Grove, IL. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and consulting services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Casey Torrey is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Round Lake, IL, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Torrey is the owner and singer of a local band called Acousticats. 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 strategies, with a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Dennis Gorman is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at LPL Financial since 2018. Prior to that, he was with Cetera Advisor Networks for five years and has operated Gorman & Associates since 1990. He is involved with the CPA Affiliate Program through Gorman & Associates. 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 institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment programs, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by advanced operational tools and a broad platform of non-advisory financial services.

Sean Snowden is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. for seven years and operates W&D Consulting LLC, an independent consulting business he has managed since 1999. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Morgan Hensel is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Ameriprise with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, Hensel held various roles including positions at Bethel University and multiple leadership development centers. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s retirement income service uses a centralized team to deliver customized Recommendation Reports supported by proprietary research and third-party data.

Timothy Matta is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He previously worked for SRI Systems Research Inc for 19 years. 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 nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Robert Dion is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Crystal Lake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analytics.

Sean Borchers is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Cary, IL, with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, he worked at JP Morgan Chase and its affiliates for over a decade. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a music band called Wings of Severance, performing in the Chicagoland and Milwaukee areas. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a nationwide network of thousands of advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Crystal Lake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at UBS Financial Services, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Plexus Financial Services. He is also a for-profit board member of The Center for Board Certified Fiduciaries. 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 range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Adam Thompson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Gregory Kamp is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Allstate Financial Advisors LLC and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a trustee and executor for family trusts and estates. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Perry Meyers is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2017 and previously held roles at Fidelity Investments and Strategic Advisors, Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain execution authority.

Andrew Chusid is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in financial services in 2016 and currently assists clients in managing their wealth to meet individual needs. Andrew follows a comprehensive approach that starts with listening to client goals and ensures every potential solution aligns with their objectives. His expertise encompasses college education planning, executive compensation, equity compensation services, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. Andrew emphasizes a goals-based wealth management process involving planning for both defined goals and unexpected events, executing personalized strategies, and ongoing review to track progress. Andrew holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Illinois State University. He is involved in community organizations including the Evanston Chamber of Commerce, Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana, and Prairie State Legal Services. He resides in Evanston with his wife and daughter.

David Hubbard is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Total Clarity Wealth Management and Cetera Advisor Networks. Outside of his advisory work, he has entrepreneurial involvement in several business ventures, including Exemplar Financial Network and Exemplar Accounting & Tax Advisors. 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 provides financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supporting a large network of advisors who implement a range of investment strategies.