Daniel Krout is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016, and MetLife Securities Inc. from 2008 to 2017. Outside of his advisory work, he is also an insurance agent engaged in outside insurance sales covering individual and group life, health, Medicare supplement, and property/casualty insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser operating as a subsidiary of MassMutual. The firm provides ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers.

Michael Ramirez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2014. 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 team of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm integrates advisory services with affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Arnold Lies is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lisle, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including 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 planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Ben Jorgensen is a Planning Consultant who collaborates with Financial Consultants at the Naperville Investor Center to assist clients in developing personalized financial plans aimed at achieving their goals. He has experience as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025 and served as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024. Outside of his professional role, Ben has interests in cooking and baking, fitness, movies, and reading.

Andrew Garcia is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Investment Distributors, Inc., Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc., and Protective Life Insurance Company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Mark Musaraca is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC spanning over 13 years. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in several investment-related ventures, including ownership in agricultural and financial entities. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of planning services tailored to clients meeting net-worth thresholds and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Steven Bergmann is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in St. Charles, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2003. Bergmann is also a notary and sells non-variable insurance products, including auto, homeowners, and liability insurance, to his clients. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Chad Kreifel is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, he worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities from 2012 to 2022. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services through its national network of investment adviser representatives.

Samuel Roller is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Geneva, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having two years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Thrivent Financial, DHI Mortgage Company, and Moody Bible Institute. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial analyses and written recommendations covering retirement, tax, estate, and other planning areas. The firm offers these planning services separately from its managed-account programs and does not manage institutional portfolios or serve as a selector of other advisers for institutional mandates.

Noah Bischoff is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Wheaton, IL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and four years of experience. His prior work includes positions at RNL ScaleFunder and various roles outside the financial industry. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, 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 is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, formal advisory roles to registered investment companies, and its integration of AI in research.

Sarah Deskovich is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and 12 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Securities LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC. She is also involved with Partnerland LLC, a business entity unrelated to investment activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with research-supported model portfolios.

Carlos Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009. Gonzalez is based in Lisle, Illinois. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and investment committee insights.

Michael Wiess is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2024 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2008. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm’s approach combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Nicholas Pacenti is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Winfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, including time at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and a brief tenure at BMO Harris Financial Advisors. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling, centralized due diligence, and an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Nicolas Hoeppel is a Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to understand their unique perspectives and priorities in order to develop personalized financial strategies. His client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. Nicolas holds a Bachelor's Degree from Indiana University and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is a member of the Chicago District Golf Association and the Indiana University Alumni Association. Outside of his professional work, Nicolas enjoys cooking, golfing, music, pickleball, softball, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

Joseph Farrell is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2026. He has built his career in the financial industry with the objective of helping clients by understanding their individual needs and motivations to develop personalized financial plans. Prior to his current role, Joseph held several positions at Fidelity Investments, including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative, gaining comprehensive experience in financial advisory services. Before joining Fidelity, he worked at PNC Bank as a Branch Sales Representative and Branch Service Representative. Outside of his professional life, Joseph enjoys comedy, family activities, football, hiking, and movies.

Nicholas Ettelbrick is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lisle, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a farm and hunting land in Little America, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kenneth Small is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2019, and previously was with Securities America Advisors and National Planning Corporation. He is involved in non-variable life insurance and fixed annuity sales through Capitas Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting supported by internal and third-party research, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

William Anderson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lisle, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2008, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning approach uses structured discovery conversations and proprietary tools, with an emphasis on client responsibility for implementation and ongoing updates.

Eric Mayer is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Mayer serves on the board of the Purdue Club of Chicago Alumni Group, participating in event planning and scholarship committee activities. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and municipal clients, and offers a range of advisory programs with a focus on both retail and institutional services.