Rama Talwar is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at various Charles Schwab entities since 2021, including Charles Schwab Premier Bank and Charles Schwab Bank. Prior to joining Schwab, he was with Anthony Fiorelli State Farm Agency from 2019 to 2021. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 both non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and comprehensive due diligence.

Jeanne Varwig is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Citadel Group Limited for 15 years and had a brief tenure at Karchmar Life Insurance and Legacy Planning. She serves on the board of Erie Elementary Charter School in Chicago, overseeing strategic direction and supporting fundraising efforts. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad range of financial solutions.

Michele Manfredi is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 14 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at BMO Harris Bank, PNC Bank, and Ambit Energy, where he is involved in a multi-level marketing business that provides electricity and natural gas in deregulated markets. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction with a focus on mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm serves a diverse client base, including charitable funds and registered investment companies, and utilizes model portfolios with systematic methodologies.

Moira Brennan is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Brennan Financial Group, PFS Investment Inc., and Primerica Financial Services. She also has involvement in sales of loan products and home-related services through Primerica Mortgage, LLC and a related affiliate. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices and employs model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

James Doherty is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018 and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Dennis Zielinski is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Saint Charles, IL, holding a Series 63 designation and 42 years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 1984. In addition to his advisory role, he owns a tax preparation business where he assists clients with personal tax returns. Mass Mutual 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, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Robert Christensen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at COUNTRY FINANCIAL for 14 years before joining Edward Jones in 2023. 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 discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Sandra Rubeck is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, where she has worked since 2002. She has 12 years of industry experience and is based in Deer Park, Illinois. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brian Mcnamara is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2009, serving clients from St. Charles, Illinois. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies, supported by a centralized team and proprietary research.

Joe Cuturilo is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with LPL Financial since 2010. Prior to that, he worked at Chase Investment Services Corporation, Banc One Securities Corporation, and Ameriprise. Cuturilo is also a notary public. 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, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Matthew Drafall is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and its affiliated investment management entity since 2010. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning on various topics, with periodic reviews and the option to combine planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing arrangement.

Matt Foster is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Giana Ferrari Ayers is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wheaton, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2020 and has been president of the consulting firm Ferrari Resource Group, Inc. since 2013. Ayers is also involved in community support through her ownership of Neighborly Way, which provides counseling, resources, education, and social opportunities to community members. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and maintains a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Todd Lefevre is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, B. Riley Wealth Management, and Wells Fargo Clearing. 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, and institutional platforms, with a focus on both advisory and non-advisory financial services.

Logan Morrison is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Schaumburg, IL, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Ameriprise since 2025 and has prior experience at Medline Industries LP, Pure Processing, and Morgan Stanley. Morrison’s background also includes academic and secondary education roles. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with specific asset thresholds, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations.

James Mc Greal is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Ameriprise Financial Services since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors at Yorkfield Presbyterian Church in Elmhurst, Illinois. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides ongoing, tax-aware retirement planning advice supported by a centralized team and proprietary research tools.

John Schwalbach is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, both located in Barrington, IL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process using firm‑approved tools and modeling techniques.

Anthony Nguyen is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he collaborates with advisors to address client questions and ensure alignment between financial plans and client goals, working closely with clients throughout the process. His professional experience includes positions as a Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to the present. Prior to that, he worked as an Associate Banker at JPMorgan Chase from 2019 to 2022. Outside of his professional work, Anthony has interests in badminton, board games, comedy, food, and swimming.

Adam Tatroe is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has prior experience with Harris Investor Services, Inc and Edward Jones. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Natalie Kott is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2007. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and a wide range of investment products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and affiliated banking programs.