Adrianna Granata is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Northwestern Medicine and Bank of America. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Michael Stella is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE, Bank of America, Merrill, and Scottrade. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of his condominium association, participating in operational decision-making. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed accounts, offering a combination of non-discretionary advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts. Schwab’s scale and integrated structure enable it to provide centralized custody and advisory services to a large client base.

Steven D'alise is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 20 years of experience in the investment industry, beginning his career in venture capital in the mid-1990s focused on raising capital for a startup firm in the dental implant manufacturing sector. Steven joined Morgan Stanley in 2001, where he managed private and institutional assets before joining Merrill in 2007. At Merrill, he provides advice and guidance with an emphasis on wealth management, retirement planning, and institutional services to small business owners, bankers, doctors, dentists, and other professionals. Steven specializes in areas including college education planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, special needs planning strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his bachelor's degree from Boston College. Outside of his professional career, Steven resides in River Forest with his two children. He enjoys activities such as golfing, swimming, and attending his children's extracurricular events.

Juan Castaneda is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2018, with a brief period at GoExceed in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked part-time at a restaurant, Rusells BBQ, located in Elmwood Park. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

Sarah Stapleton is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Homer Glen, IL. She has two years of industry experience and has worked at Edward Jones since 2019, with prior experience at Stepping Stones and Missouri Property Services. Outside of her advisory role, she manages sound for services at Crossroads Christian Church in Joliet and sells wax products independently through Scentsy. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment strategies and advisory services. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Darryl Lewis is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc. for 37 years before joining LPL Financial in 2021. Lewis also operates a business entity, D.D.E. Partners, LLC, for tax and investment 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 a variety of financial planning and portfolio management services, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

Dennis Foley is a financial advisor with Merrill in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 31 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., Merrill, Banc Of America Investment Services, Inc., and LaSalle Financial Services, Inc. He has been with Merrill since 2009 and has also worked at Bank of America since 2011. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm employs model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal CIO teams and third-party managers, with flexible portfolio implementation and support services.

Tyrone Coates is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning facilitated by its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Ryan Nietert is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds the CFP® designation. He has 19 years of industry experience, including prior roles with Guardian Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, Nietert is involved in various related business activities, including serving as an independent insurance agent and holding roles in tax preparation and divorce financial analysis through Oakcrest Capital LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base of individual and institutional investors, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals and provides access to multiple platforms, proprietary model strategies, and third-party advisers.

Brett Herbison is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Herbison also serves as a board member and officer of Bluster Enterprises, a family holding company. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs for individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct individual plans and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Jeffrey Kubiak is a financial advisor at Cetera with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and also operates Kubiak Wealth Management and Kubiak & Kubiak CPA, focusing on wealth management and tax planning services, respectively. Prior to his advisory role, he has experience connected to professional hockey organizations and a background that includes time at Cornell University. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large, SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Keith Hill is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in coaching through Serve City, Inc., which operates in the sports and fitness sector. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, including access to model portfolios and third-party management, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

Linda Jody is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2010. Prior to LPL, she worked for MSI Financial Services, Inc. for 10 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in acting and film production under the stage name "Jodi London." LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Thomas Hentschel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Waddell & Reed, various insurance carriers, and community organizations such as the Northern Illinois Food Bank and the Kankakee Symphony Orchestra, where he also performs as a musician. He has been with LPL Financial since 2021. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services delivered through a large network of advisors using diverse strategies and technological tools.

Perry Favia is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2007, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of advisory work, he has involvement with WILANN LLC, a family limited partnership. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services that incorporate firm-approved tools and modeling techniques to support client planning.

Alex Smith is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Alex worked at TP ICAP for three years. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Lee Kaz is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at VOYA Financial Advisors and founded Lionheart Financial LTD, where he spent 15 years. Kaz serves as a board member of the Mokena Police Pension Board and is involved with the Builders Tee Club as a board member. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm manages assets across multiple platforms and custodians and provides access to proprietary model strategies and unaffiliated third-party advisers.

Kevin Kehres is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Oak Brook, IL. His prior roles include positions at BNP Paribas Asset Management and Goodworth Wealth Management, among others. Kehres’s outside activities include involvement with Goodworth Wealth Management LLC through an affiliated business entity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and third-party asset management, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Thomas Borsellino is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously spent 15 years at MSI Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Aspire Financial, which serves as a tax harboring entity for securities and tax purposes, and provides notarial services through a separate business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Anthony Frangella is a financial advisor at Osaic with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Rutkowski and Associates. Frangella has roles outside of advisory services, including managing a commercial real estate LLC and a passive investment in a local restaurant. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations through a multi-advisor platform, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment process with customizable strategies and access to alternative investments, supported by a large and complex affiliate network.