Karen Overcash is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and also works with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

John Cahill is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in West Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1993. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, and provides affiliated mutual funds, tax-efficient services, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Brian Leclercq is a financial advisor at Cetera with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Cetera and its affiliates since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member of the Oswegoland Heritage Association and is a township supervisor for Oswego Township, overseeing budgets and acting as ex officio treasurer for the cemetery board. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers, operating through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

John Hayes is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked previously at Edward Jones, JP Morgan Securities LLC, Nel Pretech Corporation, and Relevant Business Consultants. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. Schwab offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset investment approach and centralized custody and operational capabilities.

Ryan Zelenika is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, progressing through positions including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Ryan collaborates with clients and their families to build financial plans and develop diversified investment strategies aimed at helping them work toward their life goals. Throughout his career at Fidelity Investments, Ryan has gained experience in financial planning and investment consulting. His approach focuses on creating tailored strategies that support clients' financial objectives. Outside of his professional duties, Ryan enjoys golf, traveling, and volunteering.

Martin Painter is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Wheaton, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1983 and Primerica Financial Services since 1982. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Luke Long is a Series 66-designated financial advisor with Fidelity in Naperville, IL, bringing one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Sweetener Supply Corporation and the University of Kansas. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a systematic investment approach that combines proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Michael Cook is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise since 2009 in various capacities. Outside of advising, he owns SCS Corp, a business management entity unrelated to investment activities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written reports and ongoing advice. The firm’s approach integrates investment research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools, emphasizing dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Thomas Dusing is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2014. He has a professional background that includes roles as a Relationship Manager Associate at Credit Suisse Private Bank USA from 2012 to 2014, a Private Banker Associate at JP Morgan Private Bank from 2010 to 2012, and as a Senior Product Development Analyst at Driehaus Capital Management LLC from 1999 to 2010. In his current role, Thomas focuses on understanding the unique financial journeys of families by building meaningful relationships. He collaborates with clients to evaluate and refine their financial strategies, ensuring alignment with their core values and long-term life goals.

Anthony Ferrazzi is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America since 2018 and Merrill since 2016. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jacob Wiggins is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has a background that includes coaching volleyball as an independent contractor for the Future Volleyball Club. Fidelity, through its affiliate Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and serves in advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Vijay Thakkar is a CFP® with 34 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with Cetera and has held roles there since 1991, currently serving under its institutional platform. In addition to his advisory work, Thakkar owns Vijay Thakkar & Associates Ltd, a business focused on accounting, tax preparation, and payroll processing. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a large nationwide network of independent advisors, offering a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm operates a multi-manager platform that provides advisors with various program options and access to third-party managers.

Robert Watson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at BMO Harris Bank for 18 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2020. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Douglas Grove is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Principal Life, MassMutual, Fidelity Investments, and Thrivent Financial. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing goal-based, holistic financial planning without discretionary portfolio management. The firm’s approach includes periodic reviews and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services through an integrated billing option.

Kelsey Lahue is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. Based in Wheaton, IL, Lahue has recent experience at several technology and healthcare companies including Oracle and Cerner Corporation. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a large network of advisors with a broad range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment options.

Bradley Parks is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 11 years before joining Raymond James in 2020. Parks is also the president of Mountain Street Advisors, LLC, a support company created for his independent contractor role. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advice using various analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliated municipal advisor.

Justin Pisellini is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Wheaton, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for eight years before joining LPL Financial in 2018. Piscesini also works part-time as a licensed administrative assistant for another financial advisor in his office. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Kyle Haider is a Wealth Management Senior Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he partners with clients and collaborates closely throughout their financial journey, working with Fidelity's independent investors and their families to deliver service within Private Wealth Management. Kyle has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through roles including Relationship Manager, Planning Consultant, Financial Consultant, and currently Senior Relationship Manager. Prior to Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2019 to 2021. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Kyle's personal interests include cars, family activities, traveling, and volunteering.

Brian Richter is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2024 and previously held roles at Equity Services Inc and National Life Group. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence from Schwab’s Center for Financial Research.

David Tsang is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Harris Investor Services Inc and Harris Bank for over two decades. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an assistant tennis coach at Rosary Catholic High School. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a broad array of non-advisory financial products.