Garrett Dahm is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been providing financial guidance since 2017. He specializes in developing strategies and offering advice tailored to the short- and long-term financial objectives of individuals, families, and businesses. As a qualified Portfolio Manager, Garrett manages discretionary Personalized and Defined Strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management model portfolios, and third-party investment options. His areas of focus include family wealth management, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, liquidity management, retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and strategies for sports and entertainment clients. Garrett earned a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He completed his high school education at Prospect High School and attended Harper College without earning a degree. Outside of his professional role, Garrett has a background in classical guitar, having performed solo and with orchestras worldwide since the age of four. Notably, he performed in multiple cities in Australia during the opening ceremonies of the 2000 Olympics. He lives in Mt. Prospect with his wife Tanya and their son Jace. His personal interests include golfing, ice hockey, practicing guitar, and spending time with his family.

Scott Omansky is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Deerfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is an unpaid associate at Component Solutions Inc., a wholesale and distribution business based in Illinois, which he is currently planning to transition for sale or closure. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and global market estimates while generally acting in an advisory capacity without providing individual security recommendations in standalone planning services.

Alexander Summers is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience, currently with Fidelity Investments. Before joining Fidelity, he worked at Ben Moore Legacy Group, Merrill, Bank of America, and Bankers Life and Casualty. Outside of finance, he is a partner in Tim's Removal & Restoration LLC, organizing contractor labor for home improvement projects related to his family business. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, with a focus on systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation.

Mark Silbert is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Ameriprise since 2009. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Mark Lefevre is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Palatine, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 47 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, B. Riley Wealth Management, 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, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Kevin Nagasawa is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley for nine years before joining Merrill in 2025. Merrill, alongside 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 and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

August Negele is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Grayslake, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked in real estate as a data analyst and agent with Keller Williams and other brokerages. He continues to provide real estate data analysis on a contract basis alongside his financial advisory role. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management. The firm provides written recommendations across various financial topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Adrian Byrd is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Fidelity Investments, E*TRADE Capital Management, Scottrade, and JP Morgan Securities. Byrd is based in Northbrook, IL. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 SMA portfolios, offering integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

Emmett Burnside is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with Series 66 credentials and approximately one year of industry experience. His background includes various roles in education and other fields prior to joining UBS. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to capital markets and proprietary research.

Alexander Horwitz is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to his advisory career, he attended Illinois Wesleyan University. 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, supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

William Zurek is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Woodbury Financial Services, Securities America Advisors, Community State Bank, and UBS Financial Services, among others. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment approach with tools for asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and access to third-party managers and alternative investments.

Garrett Koncan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Grayslake, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in community organizations including the Rotary Club of Gurnee and the Gurnee Chamber of Commerce. Ameriprise is an institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, utilizing research-driven and algorithm-supported planning tools to deliver customized retirement income recommendations.

Steven Simons is a financial advisor at Cetera with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been associated with Cetera and its affiliates since 1999. He is also the owner of Dennen & Simons, LLC, an accounting and tax practice. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Peter McCarthy is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Brentview Investment Management, Credit Suisse Securities, and Morgan Stanley. He is also a part-owner in a family estate planning investment entity. 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. The firm serves individual, high-net-worth, pension, corporate, and charitable clients using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Michelle Place is a Wealth Management Advisor and principal of The Place Wealth Management Group, based in Northbrook, Illinois. She has been working in the investment industry since 2007, beginning her career in asset management at Morgan Stanley Asset Management. She joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management as a Financial Advisor in 2010 and currently focuses on servicing and managing high net worth individuals and families. Michelle's expertise covers a range of areas including executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. She holds several professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™, and Personal Investment Advisor. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree from the School of Business and completed an Accredited Certificate Program at the University of Chicago. Outside of her professional work, Michelle enjoys dancing, ice skating, pickleball, yoga, and spending time with her family.

Maryann Mousheh is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked in dental practice administration and education before joining Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also offers discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery, with roles including oversight of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers.

Wendy Baum is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently with Equitable Advisors since 2008. She co-founded and manages Infinity Strategic Partners, LLC and serves on the Board of Directors at First Bank Chicago. Additionally, she is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, providing specialized financial planning services related to divorce. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through various advisory programs and third-party asset managers.

Noah Bahnsen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has held roles at several firms including Ausdal Financial Partners and Clarity Group Midwest. Outside of finance, he has experience working in education and community settings, including at multiple schools and a country club. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also manages model portfolios and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Ryan Fike is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2012, previously working at Axa Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions.

Lee Cohn is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Deerfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 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. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing several investment-related businesses focused on real estate in Illinois. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.