Shahzad Shamsuddin is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 14 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Old Second National Bank, LPL Financial, Fifth Third Securities, and MB Financial Bank. He is also involved with Thai Triad Inc. outside of his advisory work. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with both affiliated and third-party investment options.

Mark De Nicolo is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at E*Trade Securities LLC, TD Ameritrade, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, incorporating ESG criteria and supported by affiliates offering portfolio implementation and management services.

Mazin Qureshi is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Chase, LCM Capital Management Inc., and FactSet. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and supports a large client base through both advisor-led and online platforms.

Michael Chong is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial, LLC and Advance Capital Management Inc. Chong is also the owner of Voyage Financial Group, LLC, a business focused on business development, marketing, and sales for clients. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which combines research-driven recommendations with tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jack Strimel is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His background includes roles outside finance in healthcare, education, and physical therapy. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a systematic investment process that integrates fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm supports various advisory activities, including management of registered investment companies and delivery of model portfolios to intermediary platforms.

Charles Hansen is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lisle, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. He has been with various Morgan Stanley entities since 2012, with a brief period outside the industry. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm employs structured planning tools and investment modeling techniques to support its services and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Luis Guzman is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Morgan Stanley, where he has held roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2022. Prior to that, he worked at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank from 2014 to 2022. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with NAHREP DuPage County’s Education Committee and has a connection to a family-owned photography business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and offers a broad range of advisory programs supported by structured discovery processes and firm‑approved planning tools.

Evan Chatterjee is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he was involved with Astro Labs Supplements LLC and The Red Lion. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, fund advisory, and model portfolios, including the use of systematic methodologies and oversight controls.

Bruce Mc Kee is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James since 2010, including prior experience at Crossroads Wealth Services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients as well as institutional entities. The firm employs analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor non-discretionary planning and investment advice to client goals, supporting implementation through various advisory programs.

Benjamin Heiler is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Plainfield, IL. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2015 and has prior experience at Heartland Bank and Trust Company and Decatur Earthmover Credit Union. Heiler is also involved in his family business, Silver Creek Gaming Lounge, Inc. 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 a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Laura Freeman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked previously at JP Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities, where she spent a total of 15 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in direct sales for Young Living Essential Oils and is a partner in Partnerland LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and investment management programs, utilizing a range of model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Mark Pingul is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BMO Harris Financial Advisors and Edward Jones. From 2016 to 2018, he worked at the New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives, offering a range of financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jeffrey Lamb is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 21 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Thrivent Investment Management. He serves on the boards of the City of Valparaiso Utility Board and the Valparaiso 21st Century School Building Corporation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a Premier Retirement Income service focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients nearing or in retirement.

Elizabeth Pedretti is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 credentials. She joined Edward Jones in 2025 and has a prior ten-year career at Robert Half. 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 advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Melissa Vald is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2019. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ with experience working with high net worth clients since 2005, providing comprehensive financial planning that includes retirement and income planning, tax-efficient investing, and estate plan considerations. Her career in financial services includes roles as a Financial Planning Associate at Wells Fargo from 2015 to 2019, and at Morgan Stanley from 2007 to 2015, as well as serving as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 2005 to 2007. Melissa holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, Melissa enjoys family activities, theater, traveling, and volunteering.

John Demarco is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Avantax entities for a decade and currently owns Strategize Home Solutions LLC, a referral marketing business for mortgages. John also serves as treasurer for The Cruisin' Tigers GTO Club, a membership organization for Pontiac automobile enthusiasts that hosts an annual car show. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Adam Bukowski is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Lisle, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with MassMutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for the DuPage Senior Citizens Council, a nonprofit organization. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers structured, collaborative financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools, with optional implementation of recommendations through separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Matthew Lenerville is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in ecommerce as the owner of Net Brands, LLC, and participates in marketing and sales for Fae Forest Fungi, LLC, a gourmet and medicinal mushroom business. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services and is noted for its use of systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Jamie Morrow is a financial advisor at Stifel with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at RBC Capital Markets, Raymond James & Associates, and Midland States Bank. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing analytical support for asset allocation and financial planning.

Jack Kristof is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Wachovia/Wells Fargo, and he has operated his own firm, JA Kristof Enterprises, LLC, since 2006. Outside of his primary advisory work, he serves as an independent contractor maintaining the books for a support company called ELEVATE. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm delivers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.