James Stone is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2023. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 24 years and SagePoint Financial, Inc. for one year. Stone is involved with Ironbridge Wealth Counsel, LLC, operating as a financial planner and insurance agent. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to construct diversified portfolios, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Michael Ranieri is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Gurnee, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation and having 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2005 and with Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based planning covering various topics and offers the option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing program called “WealthPlan.”

Colleen Rapp is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, MCG Securities, and First Trust Portfolios. She serves as a board member for Women in Networking, a women's networking group based in Lake Zurich, Illinois. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and processes. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers a range of financial services including estate planning and corporate financial planning agreements.

Amy Trotter is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in South Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 35 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. She also owns Trotter Wealth Management Group, LLC, a financial practice based in South Barrington. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and develops tailored recommendations using Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Nancy Ambrose is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2013 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Gandy Pierre Louis is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2008. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Kenyon Knight is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Wilfred Wax and JPMorgan Chase Bank. 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 strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Eric Perkins is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience, currently with Cetera since 2023 and previously with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013. He also serves as president of the Elementary School District 159 Board in Mattson, IL. Perkins holds a Series 66 license and is based in Crystal Lake, IL. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating a multi-manager platform with diverse program options and overseeing over $256 billion in assets under management.

Scott Stratford is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides wealth management guidance to a select group of individuals, families, and institutions across the country, including many active and retired business owners. Scott works closely with clients to tailor wealth management strategies that align with their goals and evolving life circumstances, focusing on protecting the wealth they have accumulated. Scott joined Merrill in Chicago in 1987 after earning a bachelor's degree from Marquette University. He holds several professional designations, including Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA). As a Portfolio Manager, he manages Personalized or Defined Strategies on a discretionary basis, which may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. A long-time Chicago resident, Scott has volunteered for over 25 years with the World’s Largest Block Party sponsored by Old St. Patrick’s Church. He has also served as president of the Marquette Club of Chicago and on the national board of the Marquette University Alumni Association, as well as on the board of the Chicago Athletic Association. Scott lives in Barrington Hills with his wife and son.

Jing O'Brien is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at Edward Jones for three years before joining LPL Financial in 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in tax preparation and accounting services through her DBA, Jade Accountants & Tax Services. 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 and access to model portfolios, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and multiple technology tools.

Claire Llewellyn is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, she worked at The Rathskeller and FANUC America Corporation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including customized financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Stephan Diol is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing who holds a Series 66 designation and has 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Aspen Grove Homeowners Association in Wauconda, IL. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm integrates research and analytics with a range of financial products distributed through bank and insurance affiliates.

Alex Hickman is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Arlington Heights, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Trader Joe's and Subway. 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 services with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Patrick Spiedel is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. He brings a decade of experience in financial services to his role, having held positions as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2023, a Private Client Banker at JPMorgan Chase, N.A. from 2018 to 2022, and a Relationship Banker at JPMorgan Chase, N.A. from 2015 to 2018. His professional focus is on understanding clients' unique financial situations and partnering with them to build and implement comprehensive financial plans. Throughout his career, Patrick has worked closely with clients to provide ongoing support as their life circumstances and financial goals evolve. He relies on a breadth of knowledge accumulated over ten years to assist clients in their financial journeys. Outside of his professional work, Patrick has interests in fitness, gardening, parenthood, reading, running, and volunteering.

Indra Josephs is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Josephs serves on the board and finance committee of the School District 95 Educational Foundation in Lake Zurich, Illinois. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and approved tools but does not provide individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Ryan Minehart is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Elgin, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to his advisory role, he was affiliated with Illinois State University from 2013 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Nathan Stevens is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2024, he worked at BCH Wealth Management in 2022 and was affiliated with the University of Kentucky and Sport Court Midwest from 2020 to 2023. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning services that utilize the Global Investment Committee’s return estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.

Kelly Tischart is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2026, she worked for The Huntington Investment Company for nine years and LPL Financial for four years. She has also been involved with The Well Of Living Waters Church for 14 years. Outside of her advisory role, she has an ownership interest in a retail business specializing in collectible merchandise. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, known for its specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jeff Mende is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2011 and with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2008. 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 large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Eric Hilgart is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and at Harris Investor Services, Inc. since 2009. 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, supported by advanced operational and research tools.