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.

Brian Hacker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Downers Grove, IL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera, Megent Financial, Fidelity Investments, Edward Jones, and Wells Fargo Clearing. He also operates a business entity, Brian Hacker LLC, for non-investment-related purposes. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with tools such as LPL Research model portfolios and various strategic allocation options.

Cynthia Aber is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Primerica Advisors since 1998. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Beanies & Booties, a business based in Lisle, Illinois. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which features model-delivery strategies and a selection of separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses on curated third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Karolina Szkaradek is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Naperville, IL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Eye Level and Custom Creative Remodeling. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process is supported by centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework.

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.

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 Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) with 30 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with OSAIC and has held prior roles at Woodbury Financial Services, Uhlmann Investment Management, Perpetual Wealth Capital Management, and American General Securities. Outside of advisory work, he owns Perpetual Wealth Management LLC, a business focused on life insurance and premium finance, and serves as an independent insurance agent through multiple entities. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services that include financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach relies on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization utilizing risk-tolerance assessments and third-party managers, supported by a complex network of affiliated broker-dealer, asset management, insurance, and trust firms.

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.

Jeffrey Delcorse is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Envestnet Asset Management, Inc. and Portfolio Brokerage Services, Inc. Delcorse is also involved in financial planning through a separate business entity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides access to financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

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 at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been since 2017. In this role, he works with families, business owners, and executives to help them achieve their financial goals by developing personalized plans tailored to their aspirations. Patrick leverages the offerings of Merrill and Bank of America to provide solutions that address his clients' evolving financial needs. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Patrick began his financial industry career in 2011, after earning his Bachelor's Degree from Saint Ambrose University. He has held positions at Scottrade and PNC Bank. His areas of focus include executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and small business strategies. Patrick holds the professional designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, Patrick is involved with the Lions Club. He lives in the Southwest Suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two sons. His personal interests include baseball, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Kevin Harvey is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at firms such as E*Trade Securities, Robinhood Financial, Bank of America, Merrill, J.P. Morgan, Edward Jones, TD Ameritrade, and Belvedere Trading. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analytics. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct client engagements and corporate financial planning agreements.

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.

Billy Hearth is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Zachary Porter is a financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including Securities America, Inc. and Cetera Investment Services LLC. He serves as co-trustee of the Janice S. Anderson Trust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors. The firm serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party managers.