Matt Lewis is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors since 2013 and previously served with the Chicago Police Department for 18 years. Outside of advising, he is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Andrew Umbach is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2014, including roles at First Allied Advisory Services and First Allied Securities. Outside his advisory work, he is involved as an independent contractor in Social Security analyses and other financial-related activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Ilhan Yargi is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citigroup, LPL Financial, and BMO Harris Financial Advisors. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by research and due diligence on alternative investments.

Grant Noble is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with a Series 66 designation. He joined RBC in 2026 and previously worked at Guaranteed Rate for six years. RBC Wealth Management serves individual investors, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles and investment needs.

Uriel Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, Bank of America, and Merrill. Prior to his financial career, he served in the Army for multiple years. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Mc Intyre is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Cetera Advisors LLC and Megent Financial. Outside of his advisory duties, he is involved with Delaware North Sportservice as a portable vendor. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Adam Underhill is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2016. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Shorewood, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households, as well as pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and other investment services under a fiduciary standard.

Kenneth Demarco is a financial advisor at Cetera with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked with Avantax Insurance Agency, Avantax Investment Services, Invesco Advisers, and Van Kampen Advisors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors.

Peter Pashos Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Ane Mari Pintilie is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA prior to joining J.P. Morgan. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their advisory process incorporates centralized due diligence and combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations.

Brian Ramaker is a CFP® professional affiliated with Edward Jones in Naperville, IL, with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors, offering discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services under a fiduciary standard.

Teresa Rivera is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Bartolini's Restaurant & Catering, Tupperware, and various insurance carriers, alongside six years with Waddell & Reed Inc. She manages a business entity focused on tax and investment matters outside her advisory work. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and retirement plan participants through a large network of advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, integrating advanced tools for operational support.

Elizabeth Piloni is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a non-discretionary advisory program that focuses on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm integrates centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research and may incorporate ESG criteria in their recommendations.

Nicholas Taviani is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Frankfort, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at New York Life and Hassett Commercial Moving & Storage, as well as teaching positions at Herrick Middle School and Downers Grove North High School. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in a centralized service delivered alongside its financial advisors.

Bryan Zic is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at MassMutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously at MetLife Securities. Outside of advising, he is involved in web design and engages in real estate wholesaling. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, annual planning relationships.

Thomas Northey is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 31 years of industry experience. Before joining Cetera, he worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services for a decade. Outside of financial advising, he is an account manager at Crown Lift Trucks, a forklift sales and service company, and is the owner of TMNA Wilwin Corp, which operates as an insurance agency. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform combining affiliated and third-party managers, with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Kurt Berg is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Frankfort, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property investment through KWDB, LLC, where he manages lot purchases and facilitates home building and sales in collaboration with a family member. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad client base, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Thomas Hohbach is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Frankfort, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2020, he worked at LaSalle St Investment Advisors LLC and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in golf course duties at Copper Canyon Golf Course. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm provides written recommendations based on research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, delivered through a centralized consulting team that collaborates with clients' financial advisors.

Andrew Jones is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently with Ameriprise in Orland Park, IL. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, Bank of America, Merrill, and The Retirement Group, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement-income planning advice through a written Recommendation Report and annual reviews, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Erin Wikstrom is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates since 2010. She holds leadership roles outside of her advisory work, including Treasurer and Board Member for the nonprofit Naperville Elderly Homes. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base with financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services, offering a range of portfolio management styles and municipal advisory capabilities.