Jeff Mende is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2011. Prior to his current role, he has also worked with Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2008. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, with client decision-making authority retained.

Jason Swedo is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services since 2021. He also serves as an account director and relationship manager at J.D. Power. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Cammie Humke is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and its affiliates since 2019 and is also a senior analyst at The Humke Group, Inc., a financial services firm she has been involved with since 2014. Outside of her advisory roles, she serves on the finance committee of The Congregational United Church of Christ in St. Charles, IL. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, combining affiliated and third-party managers across discretionary and non-discretionary structures.

Regina Schwartz is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She worked at MetLife Securities, Inc. for 18 years before joining Mass Mutual Life Insurance Co and Mass Mutual Investors Services, where she has been since 2016 and 2017, respectively. Outside of her advisory role, she operates an insurance brokerage offering individual and group life, health, property, and casualty insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational services using collaborative, software-driven approaches, with optional implementation of recommendations through brokerage or insurance arrangements.

W Grigg is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Elgin, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2009. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, offering customized written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to support its advice and emphasizes the use of Ameriprise-managed accounts within its investment approach.

Rama Talwar is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has four years of industry experience. Their work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Premier Bank, Charles Schwab Bank, and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., as well as prior experience with Anthony Fiorelli State Farm Agency. 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 guidance, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Jeanne Varwig is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Citadel Group Limited for 15 years and had a brief tenure at Karchmar Life Insurance and Legacy Planning. She serves on the board of Erie Elementary Charter School in Chicago, overseeing strategic direction and supporting fundraising efforts. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad range of financial solutions.

Michele Manfredi is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 14 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at BMO Harris Bank, PNC Bank, and Ambit Energy, where he is involved in a multi-level marketing business that provides electricity and natural gas in deregulated markets. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction with a focus on mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm serves a diverse client base, including charitable funds and registered investment companies, and utilizes model portfolios with systematic methodologies.

James Doherty is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Wheaton, IL, where he has worked for 10 years. He also has eight years of experience with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Dennis Zielinski is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Saint Charles, IL, holding a Series 63 designation and 42 years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 1984. In addition to his advisory role, he owns a tax preparation business where he assists clients with personal tax returns. Mass Mutual 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, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Robert Christensen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at COUNTRY FINANCIAL for 14 years before joining Edward Jones in 2023. 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 range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Sandra Rubeck is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, where she has worked since 2002. She has 12 years of industry experience and is based in Deer Park, Illinois. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brian Mcnamara is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2009, serving clients from St. Charles, Illinois. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies, supported by a centralized team and proprietary research.

Matthew Drafall is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2010. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based analyses and planning on topics such as retirement and estate planning, with options to combine planning and managed-account services under a consolidated billing system.

Giana Ferrari Ayers is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wheaton, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2020 and has been president of the consulting firm Ferrari Resource Group, Inc. since 2013. Ayers is also involved in community support through her ownership of Neighborly Way, which provides counseling, resources, education, and social opportunities to community members. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and maintains a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Todd Lefevre is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, B. Riley Wealth Management, and Wells Fargo Clearing. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with a focus on both advisory and non-advisory financial services.

Logan Morrison is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Schaumburg, IL, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Ameriprise since 2025 and has prior experience at Medline Industries LP, Pure Processing, and Morgan Stanley. Morrison’s background also includes academic and secondary education roles. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with specific asset thresholds, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations.

James Mc Greal is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 65 designations and has been with Ameriprise since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for Yorkfield Presbyterian Church in Elmhurst, Illinois. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service. The firm’s approach combines proprietary research and third-party data to provide tailored, tax-aware retirement strategies.

John Schwalbach is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, both located in Barrington, IL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering 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 using firm‑approved tools and modeling techniques.

Anthony Nguyen is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he collaborates with advisors to address client questions and ensure alignment between financial plans and client goals, working closely with clients throughout the process. His professional experience includes positions as a Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to the present. Prior to that, he worked as an Associate Banker at JPMorgan Chase from 2019 to 2022. Outside of his professional work, Anthony has interests in badminton, board games, comedy, food, and swimming.