Jennifer Lymangood is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. It offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Connor Cigrand is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Creative Financial Staffing Inc and Amazon.com, Inc. He studied at Iowa State University from 2020 to 2024. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Mark Triscik is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2020 and previously held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

John Bozett is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 5 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Fifth Third Bank for 23 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Armand Prestidge is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Elburn, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer on the board of directors for Kaneland Youth Softball Little League and coaches youth softball. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement, focusing on tax-smart withdrawal strategies and Social Security claiming options. The firm provides a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

John Gillmann is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he worked at Hometown National Bank from 2015 to 2021. 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 under management and offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Peggy Robinson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Joliet, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2006. 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 strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Michael O'Neill is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 63 license, with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2020 and previously spent five years at The Northern Trust Company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and over 15,000 branch offices.

Joe Krzyzewski is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. His role involves providing financial guidance tailored to clients' individual goals and values. Prior to this, he worked as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2025 and as a Financial Representative from 2022 to 2023. Joe's professional approach emphasizes integrity and personalized service, focusing on helping clients make informed financial decisions. He is committed to understanding each client's unique financial situation to develop appropriate plans. Outside of his professional work, Joe enjoys family activities, fitness, football, golf, and hiking.

Douglas Towsey, CRPC™, serves as a Managing Director and Wealth Management Advisor in the Naperville/Lisle office of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With over 32 years of experience in the finance industry, his career spans roles as a wealth management advisor, corporate executive, and professor. He focuses on providing clients with a comprehensive wealth management strategy tailored to their unique financial situations and goals. His approach emphasizes five key principles: financial guidance, legacy implementation, estate coordination, risk management, and tax minimization strategies. Doug holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Indiana University and an MBA from Northwestern University. In addition to his advisory role, he teaches evening finance classes at DePaul University. His professional designations include Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Doug and his team prioritize building ongoing relationships with clients to adapt strategies in response to changing needs and market conditions. Outside of his professional life, Doug is involved in community service through organizations such as United Way and Feed My Starving People. He resides in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife Jennifer and their two children, Grace and Ben. His personal interests include golfing, hiking, music, reading, soccer, softball, tennis, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with his family.

Peter Lotridge is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2016 and METLIFE SECURITIES Inc from 2010 to 2017. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, money-manager programs, and educational seminars, with a focus on collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Daniel Wachs is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc. for eight years before joining OSAIC in 2024. Wachs is also an independent insurance agent and owner of Perpetual Wealth Management LLC, a business focused on life insurance and premium finance. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through an extensive network of advisors. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing a range of portfolio construction tools and access to third-party managers and wrap programs.

Alonso Espino is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2023 and previously held a role at Merrill from 2019 to 2023. His background also includes positions outside finance, such as at In The Swim Pool Supplies and Wireless Choice. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a proprietary investment process combining fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Brad Hansing is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He joined Fidelity in 2021, serving initially as a Central Relationship Manager, then as a Planning Consultant before his current role. Prior to joining Fidelity, Brad worked as a Financial Advisor at Financial Partners from 2003 to 2021. Throughout his career, Brad has focused on financial planning and client relationship management. He emphasizes a collaborative and educational approach, aiming to build trust through transparency and personalized strategies that align with clients' long-term goals. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Brad is interested in baseball, family activities, fitness, and music.

Patrick Hagerty is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been working since 2017. In his role, he focuses on helping families, business owners, and executives develop personalized financial plans aimed at achieving their goals and financial well-being. He works closely with clients to understand their aspirations and leverages the combined offerings of Merrill and Bank of America to deliver suitable financial solutions. His areas of expertise include executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and small business strategies. Patrick began his career in the financial industry in 2011, starting at Scottrade and later working at PNC Bank before joining Merrill Lynch. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Saint Ambrose University and has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designations. Outside of his professional work, Patrick is involved with the Lions Club and enjoys baseball, golfing, and spending time with his family. He resides in the Southwest Suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two sons.

Kevin Harvey is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at firms including E*Trade Securities, Robinhood Financial, Bank of America, Merrill, J.P. Morgan, Edward Jones, TD Ameritrade, and Belvedere Trading. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning.

Nicholas Black is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in developing personalized financial strategies tailored to clients’ individual goals, leveraging investment insights from Merrill as well as banking and lending solutions from Bank of America. His approach focuses on gaining a comprehensive understanding of each client’s full financial picture to create strategies adaptable to changing market conditions. Nicholas holds a Bachelor’s degree from Purdue University System and has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is committed to community involvement and dedicates time to volunteering with local organizations, reflecting the Merrill tradition of community service.

Tawfiq Farraj is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With over eight years of experience, he focuses on helping clients understand and pursue their unique financial goals. Tawfiq specializes in areas including college education planning, retirement income strategies, portfolio management, tax minimization, and socially responsible investing. He emphasizes understanding clients' personal perspectives and priorities to develop tailored financial plans. Tawfiq holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Illinois System and has earned the Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He resides in Berwyn with his wife and children. In addition to his professional work, Tawfiq is active in his community through the Oak Park River Forest Community Trust Foundation. His personal interests include basketball, bowling, chess, cooking, music, spending time with family, and watching movies.

Mary Kay Hrdina is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Plainfield, IL, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. She has 11 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Ashley Graham is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. She has held her current position at Merrill since 2005 and holds a Series 66 designation. 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 investment strategies managed by internal teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.