Joseph Joyce is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Work Market, PFS Investments Inc., Field Solutions, and Field Nation, all ongoing since 2010 or earlier. Outside of advisory work, he receives compensation for referring home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts under a tiered wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, emphasizing a model-based approach rather than institutional plan management.

John Hanlin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors who holds a Series 66 designation and has 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. Hanlin serves as a board member for Rose Farm Estates HOA in Woodstock, Illinois. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including cash-flow, retirement, education, risk, wealth-transfer, business-owner transition, sports and entertainment, special-needs, and divorce planning.

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.

Audrey Pickering is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to support client decision-making.

Stephen Mactavish is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and CAFG Wealth Management. He is also involved in a business entity related to his LPL practice and holds a role in non-variable insurance activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by research and model portfolios.

Kelly Mc Kay is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Elgin, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Mc Kay has been with Edward Jones since 2021, with a total of six years at the firm. 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 programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Eric Renouf is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 registration and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo NA from 2014 to 2023. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Sheldon Clark is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 22 years of industry experience. He has held Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Clark has ownership interest in VS Clark Investments, LLC, a family estate business based in Boise, Idaho. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Zachary Perez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fidelity and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved with XGG Collectibles. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Jeff Crum is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 1994. He has been in the financial services industry for 35 years, beginning his career as a Financial Advisor at Prudential Bache Securities from 1990 to 1994. Jeff focuses on the process of financial planning at the beginning of client relationships, emphasizing the unique nature of each client's situation. He partners with clients to address what is important to them and their families, developing tailored game plans. Outside of his professional work, Jeff enjoys boating, family activities, fitness, golf, and spending time at the lake. He is also involved in volunteering.

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.

Joseph Batelli is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Foresters Financial, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services including estate planning strategies and investment management.

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.

Bridget Houser is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Arlington Heights, IL, and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, she worked at Platania Financial, HyperAMS, and Maestro Health (now Marpai Health). She also spent a year as a homemaker between 2024 and 2025. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research from in-house and third-party sources.

Courtney Kaufmann is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, she worked at ICS Solutions and The Sugar Circle in various roles. Outside of her advisory work, Kaufmann creates content on YouTube. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly to individuals and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Patrick Schiltz is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Arlington Heights, IL, where he has worked since 2005. He has 20 years of industry experience. 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 and offers a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

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.

Jana Pretzer is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Elgin, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Pretzer serves as Treasurer for the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association (NAVHDA). She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department that provides financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services to individuals, corporate clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies along with tax management and direct-indexing.

Brie Edmunds is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She holds professional designations as a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) and a Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA). Brie earned her bachelor's degree from Illinois State University. She applies her expertise in investment management and private wealth advisory services in her current role.

Meghan Martin is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, bringing two years of industry experience. She previously spent ten years with Bank of America/Merrill Lynch. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of Spark Mind Body Spirit LLC, a habit tracking application, and serves as general partner and managing member of Bonka LLC, an LLC formed for rental property operations including Airbnb hosting. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 in its recommendations.