Umair Mustafa is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he worked at Adapt Health and has experience in customer service and logistics roles. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutions.

John Weber is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors, Wells Fargo Clearing, Ameriprise Advisor Services, Inc., and Choreo, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches soccer for the Wheaton United Soccer Club in Illinois. 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 extensive operational tools and a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Anthony Jovanovich is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Wayne Hummer Investments L.L.C., Chase Investment Services Corp., and Banc One Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a coach with the Professional Bowlers Association. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing various portfolio strategies and support tools.

Bryan Kavanaugh is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Elburn, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, he worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company from 2020 to 2025, and spent twelve years with The White Chocolate Grill - Slatebridge Restaurant Group. 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 national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

James Danielson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in South Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at UBS Financial Services and multiple positions within Raymond James and affiliated firms since 2009. He is also the owner of Magnolia Financial Group, Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Tyler Wielgos is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Geneva, Illinois, and has two years of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he worked at CoinFlip, Bank of America, Merrill, and NinjaTrader. Outside of financial services, he owns and operates JustStank LLC, a retail and online store based in Wheaton, Illinois. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process involves structured discovery conversations and modeling tools, offering advisory services across various investment and planning needs.

Pragna Rohman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in St. Charles, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Merrill. Rohman serves on the board of the Sizzle Foundation and owns a business called Royal Foods & Flavors. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and third-party asset management, supported by research-driven and technology-enabled tools.

Eva Maria Atanassova is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2023. Her prior roles include positions at Aramark, Enterprise Holdings, and various educational institutions. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory services.

Frank Sayers is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021, following roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, Cetera, and his own firm, Sayers Wealth Management Group. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and it serves both discretionary and non-discretionary clients.

John Tofilon is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2007, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and structured discovery conversations. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers comprehensive financial planning services directly and through corporate agreements.

Joshua Westerfield is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He worked at Edward Jones from 2007 to 2010 before joining LPL Financial in 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant coach for girls flag football at St. Charles North High School. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm supports its network of investment adviser representatives with various portfolio management options and technology tools, managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Michael McDonnell is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Woodbury Financial from 2005 to 2024 before joining Osaic in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing two laundromats through an LLC. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment process utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, with various program options such as Unified Managed Accounts, third-party money managers, and retirement plan consulting.

David Carter is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Merrill in 2022, he worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank from 2011 to 2022. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gabe Grzeskiewicz is a Series 66 credentialed advisor with two years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera. He has held roles at multiple Avantax entities since 2024 and is a partner at Porte Brown LLC, a CPA firm where he provides tax and accounting consulting and leads the Elgin office. Gabe is also a board member of the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm operates a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and $256 billion in assets under management.

Mark Brucato is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked within various roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2018. Outside of finance, he has been involved in hospitality management and event services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, using an ESG eligibility framework and offering broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Douglas McCoy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Saint Charles, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1997 and also operates Douglas L. McCoy Financial Services, Inc., which he founded in 1986. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Gerardo Soriano is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services Corp., and Ameriprise. Soriano is also a licensed long-term care insurance agent. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of advisors.

Ted Coons is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Warrenville, Illinois, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Numark Credit Union, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, and Cetera Wealth Services LLC. He operates a related business under the name Planned Financial Independence Co. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, leveraging a variety of portfolio management options and technology tools, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Joseph Scott is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a rental property business in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supplemented by firm-approved tools.

Paul Wessel is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in St. Charles, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. In addition to advisory services, he is involved in independent insurance brokering, specializing in long-term care insurance. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary research and third-party data within a defined investment ecosystem.