Katarzyna Cudzich is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2021 and previously spent seven years at Jane's Hallmark. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Donna Mijatovic is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill from 2000 to 2024. Mijatovic is based in Northbrook, Illinois. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and integrates proprietary research and capital market insights into its client solutions.

Christopher Stanphill is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor AXA Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors and participants, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, tailoring services through a detailed client intake process and offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels.

Michael Boutsikakis is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Wilmette, IL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he has worked in roles outside the financial industry, including at Continuum Clinical and Al Piemonte Ford, and spent a decade in full-time education. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Heather Pateros is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Deerfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations to support its advisory services.

Lisa Somlo is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including JPMorgan Chase Bank, Wells Fargo, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Mclaughlin is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Advisors in Deerfield, IL. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, spanning over a decade within the Wells Fargo organization. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm’s approach includes tailored recommendations based on proprietary research and planning tools, with optional implementation through various brokerage and advisory programs.

Peter Dubois is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Morgan Stanley in various capacities since 2009, including the Private Bank since 2015. He serves on the Investment Committee of North Shore Congregation Israel, a nonprofit organization based in Glencoe, Illinois. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning, utilizing structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Marvin Heiman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Deerfield, IL, holding a Series 63 designation and over 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Sussex Financial Group, Inc. since 1986 and joined LPL Financial in 2024. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios.

Louis Gottlieb is a financial advisor at Osaic with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has been with Osaic since 2007. In addition to his advisory role, Gottlieb is a partner at Gottlieb Advisory Group, LLC, where he assists clients with life insurance, long-term care, and annuity services. He also serves as Secretary of The Delaware Valley Fairness Project, a nonprofit focused on advancing equality, education, and support for disadvantaged populations. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to construct portfolios across various investment types and account management styles.

Matthew Goldhaber is a financial advisor with Fisher Investments in Lake Forest, IL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 20 years of industry experience, including 19 years with Fisher Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a member of the Board of Trustees for Temple Am Shalom, a religious organization. Fisher Investments serves a global client base of institutional and private investors, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios and manages risk using various tactical and tax-aware strategies.

Kristie Manheim is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill Lynch for 20 years and RBC Capital Markets for one year before joining Merrill in 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Kathy Borkovec is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Northbrook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2005 and 2006, respectively. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, using multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational systems.

Grant Hardy is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Charles Schwab with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, his work history includes roles at Intertek, Amazon, and Kentwood Public Schools, alongside periods of full-time education. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily comprising 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 affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house research and alternative investment options.

Jonathan Laven is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Northbrook, IL, where he has worked since 2003, accumulating 22 years of industry experience. Prior to Equitable Advisors, he was affiliated with Axa Advisors, LLC. He serves on the board of directors for the Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center, advising the organization on supporting survivors of abuse. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Lushone Bennett is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 13 years prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and the Global Investment Committee’s market outlooks.

Yekaterina Teryokhina is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Deerfield, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Osaic FA, Inc., Ayco (Goldman Sachs), and AXA Equitable. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Andrew Fine is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. He joined Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. in 2026 and has prior work experience at Medline Industries and Horizon Therapeutics. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory services and financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning approach includes structured discovery conversations and proprietary planning tools, although clients are responsible for plan implementation and updates.

Christopher Stevens is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill Lynch from 2007 to 2024 before joining UBS in 2024. Stevens holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Northbrook, Illinois. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Candice Mclaws is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley for 10 years before joining Merrill and Bank of America. 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 offers model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.