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.

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.

Robert Pomorski is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Verax Biomedical for six years and Fresenius-Kabi (Fenwal) for five years. 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 wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and proprietary mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

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.

Gulio Giometti is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orland Park, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley since 2012 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by advanced modeling tools.

Joseph Nawrocki is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC since 2021. He previously worked at Grove Point Advisors, LLC, Grove Point Investments, LLC, and has operated his own firm, Joseph A. Nawrocki, Inc., since 1988. Outside of advising, he is president and owner of Joseph A. Nawrocki, Inc., where he integrates fixed life insurance and annuity products into financial planning strategies. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering both brokerage and advisory services. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization with a variety of managed portfolio options and third-party manager programs.

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.

Louis Miller is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 49 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for 23 years. Miller is also president of Financial Vistas, a sole proprietorship engaged in selling traditional fixed life insurance, fixed annuities, group health insurance, disability, and long-term care insurance. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services across multiple programs. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting both discretionary and advisor-managed strategies.

Kosta Tanglis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Downers Grove, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at JP Morgan Chase for nine years before joining LPL Financial in 2021. 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 and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management.

Michael Wollbrink is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with families and business owners across the country to help them pursue their investment and financial goals through personalized wealth management strategies. As a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Michael focuses on aligning financial plans with clients' life priorities. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, personal retirement planning, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Michael emphasizes understanding what matters most to his clients to create flexible strategies tailored to their goals and aspirations. Michael holds a Bachelor's Degree from Western Illinois University. Outside of his professional practice, he enjoys football, golfing, swimming, and spending time with his family.

Adrian Fernandez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at BMO Bank and TCF Bank before joining Merrill in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and officer of F-Fulfillment LLC, a business involved in retail and online arbitrage. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Curtis Magurean is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with firms including BMO Harris Bank, Northwestern Mutual, and SII Investments. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with a focus on integrating both advisory and financial activities at scale.

Henry Redd is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, and he is also employed by Intuit Inc while teaching at Aurora University. In addition to his advisory work, he operates HR Associates, a business providing tax preparation and accounting services. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive research and technology tools.

Yolanda Perez is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lisle, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and JP Morgan Chase. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory services and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in assets. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and offers a broad range of investment programs and strategies.

Ricardo Martinez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a Communications Specialist and Operations Planner in the United States Marine Corps. J.P. Morgan Securities offers institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, providing non-discretionary advice focused on asset allocation, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm supports its advisory process with centralized due diligence and combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations.

Paula Sheffield is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Cetera, Fifth Third Bank, and JP Morgan Securities. Outside of advisory work, she is involved with Partnerland LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual investors, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

David Charnot is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Merrill, Avantax, and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, he prepares tax returns through his business, Strategize Tax LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering varied portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Matt Lewis is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors since 2013 and previously served with the Chicago Police Department for 18 years. Outside of advising, he is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers 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 rather than fixed fees.

Andrew Umbach is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2014, including roles at First Allied Advisory Services and First Allied Securities. Outside his advisory work, he is involved as an independent contractor in Social Security analyses and other financial-related activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, 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, managing over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Ilhan Yargi is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citigroup, LPL Financial, and BMO Harris Financial Advisors. Charles Schwab 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by research and due diligence on alternative investments.