Kelly Hacker is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Ameriprise, Wintrust Investments LLC, Charles Schwab, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader set of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Timothy Notaro is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Libertyville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He worked at Wayne Hummer Investments for 21 years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Steven Zimmerman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Lake Forest, Illinois, and has 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. 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 supported by structured processes and firm-approved tools.

Alan Grossman is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Gurnee, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2000 and also has affiliations with Mesirow Financial and CitiBank dating back to the late 1990s. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, offering advisory programs that include discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Brian Pappalardo is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in financial services in 2000 and joined Merrill in 2006, where he works alongside his father, Brian, a veteran of the industry. Brian has developed long-standing relationships with many clients who have known him since childhood, with these connections often spanning multiple generations. His approach focuses on building deep, personal bonds and helping clients achieve their financial goals. With experience navigating both volatile and thriving market conditions, Brian emphasizes a deliberate and conservative investment style. He supports clients in removing emotional decision-making from their financial choices, encouraging a focus on long-term results aligned with their needs and objectives. His client focus areas include divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, and individual and corporate investment strategies. Brian earned a bachelor's degree from Western State College of Colorado. He holds the professional designations of Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He resides in Crystal Lake, Illinois, with his wife, Julia. Brian has been engaged in ice hockey since childhood and continues to play and coach his four children. His personal interests also include gardening, cooking, and traveling.

Shawn Viane is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes various roles at Fidelity and positions at University of Illinois, Paramount Staffing, Aneres Recruiting, and Jerry's Hockey. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a systematic investment approach that integrates fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Stephen Todd is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Crystal Lake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 38 years of industry experience, having worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 1988 and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 1986. Additionally, he is involved in sales as an agent with The Todd Group, specializing in property and casualty, health, and group life insurance. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses detailed client information and firm-approved software tools to develop collaborative, annual financial plans, with implementation conducted through separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Monica Arnolde is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analysis.

Joseph Thompson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 37 years of experience in the industry. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services for three years and Stifel Nicolaus for twelve years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Ryan Birkhauser is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith Incorporated. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with customizable investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and external managers.

Ignat Ignatov is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at PNC Bank, Edward Jones, and BMO Harris Bank. Ignatov is also listed as a signer on the business checking account of a family-owned trucking company. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers these services through a select group of Wealth Advisors and combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Carlos Mendez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, with prior experience at The Roofers. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Jennifer Neighbors is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and was previously with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. from 2010 to 2018. 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. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Arthur Siegel is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliate Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2011 and has operated Arthur E. Siegel Financial Services Ltd since 2000, focusing on health insurance and annuity products alongside his advisory role. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm provides a multi-manager platform with varied portfolio management services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by a large network of advisors.

Jared Pincoski is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2013 and previously worked with Axa Advisors, LLC. 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 third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Himanshu Oza is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2019. Prior to that, he held roles at CVS Health and Nielsen. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-based strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Elise Leszczynski is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Todd Wentland is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2003 and joined J.P. Morgan Securities in 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to inform its recommendations.

Brie Edmunds is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on assisting individuals and families in achieving their financial objectives through personalized strategies and a long-term approach to financial stability. Her expertise lies in providing thoughtful financial guidance tailored to clients' unique needs. Brie holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation, reflecting her commitment to maintaining industry-recognized standards in investment management. She earned her Bachelor's Degree from Illinois State University. With her background and role at Merrill Lynch, Brie is positioned to offer clients comprehensive wealth management support aimed at long-term financial well-being.

Matthew Johnson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Barrington, IL. He holds the Series 66 designation and has experience in financial services through prior roles at Wintrust Bank and insurance companies. Johnson has worked in various positions both in and outside the financial sector since 2019. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by model portfolios, research, and technology-driven approaches.