John Tofilon is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2007, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and structured discovery conversations. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers comprehensive financial planning services directly and through corporate agreements.

Kelly Ipjian is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Lake Forest, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at OSAIC, Triad Advisors, Alera Investment Advisors, GCG Financial Services, and Securian Financial 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 range of advisory services and platforms, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional programs, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Shawky Yoakim is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Mass Mutual Investors Services, Fifth Third Securities, and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Jefferson Batt is a CFP® professional with over 22 years of industry experience currently affiliated with Cetera. He has held roles at Cetera and VOYA Financial Advisors and is the president of Batt Financial Group, Inc., a financial services firm he has led since 2013. Batt also serves as a board advisor for IncubatEDU, a charitable organization supporting student entrepreneurship through strategic mentorship. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a multi-manager platform providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm supports a large network of independent advisors and offers a range of investment program structures, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

David Carter is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Merrill in 2022, he worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank from 2011 to 2022. Merrill, along 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.

Kathleen Liggins is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Buffalo Grove, IL, where she has six years of experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2007 in various roles. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as Treasurer for the Barrington Juniors Women’s Club and is a managing member of BK Legacy Holdings LLC, a consumer retail products business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a variety of advisory strategies, including both discretionary and non-discretionary options, and maintains a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Gabe Grzeskiewicz is a Series 66 credentialed advisor with two years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera. He has held roles at multiple Avantax entities since 2024 and is a partner at Porte Brown LLC, a CPA firm where he provides tax and accounting consulting and leads the Elgin office. Gabe is also a board member of the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm operates a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and $256 billion in assets under management.

Blade Varian is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Fisher Investments since 2013. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment process that combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios and offers sub-advisory and retirement plan services.

Greg Imhoff is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Crystal Lake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and Northwestern Mutual in various capacities from 1999 to 2019. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a manager and partner in BMGI Planning Partners, LLC, and has other business interests related to financial planning and insurance. 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 wide range of financial planning and investment services through a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by technology tools but with investment decisions made by advisors.

Terri Abrams is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 41 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1999. Abrams serves on the Woodstock Police Pension Board as an advisory board member. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, using tailored planning and risk profiling tools.

Joseph Scott is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a rental property business in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supplemented by firm-approved tools.

Christine Kusher is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Gurnee, IL, and has 23 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. and Cuna Mutual Insurance Society, where she has worked for over a decade. Outside of her advisory work, she is also a self-employed musician. 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 provides a wide range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Elzbieta Jarzabek is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Cetera, Fortis Capital Advisors, and Fifth Third Bank. Jarzabek is also involved with Olesen Financial Group, a non-investment-related support company based in Lake in the Hills, IL. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm employs a tailored, non-discretionary approach utilizing analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Brian Harrigian is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Schaumburg, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. He has prior experience with Cambridge Investment Research Inc. and Preferred Planning Concepts, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches youth baseball with the Park Ridge Jr. Hawks Traveling Baseball League. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent advisors using a variety of portfolio management approaches and custody arrangements.

Sean Lee is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Molo Solutions for five years and held roles with Be Reality Group, Core Spaces, and The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including advisory work for registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios, and it engages in activities such as fund-of-funds management and oversight of affiliated sub-advisers.

Leslie Cabrera is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having one year of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, Leslie worked at Horizon Wealth Management and Benjamin F Edwards. Outside of her advisory roles, she has experience at a nursing home and a recreation center. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Patrick Nix is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera Wealth Services, Avantax, and Alcorn & Cureton, Ltd., where he is involved in accounting and tax preparation. He also owns a tax preparation and accounting services business, advising clients on tax matters and business operations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Patrick Mulvaney is a Financial Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments. He collaborates with clients and their families to understand their financial goals and develop personalized strategies aimed at growing, protecting, and managing wealth. He emphasizes open dialogue and education to assist clients in making informed financial decisions. Patrick has progressed through roles at Fidelity Investments, starting as a Financial Representative in 2023, then as an Investment Consultant from 2024 to 2025, before assuming his current position. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held a Financial Representative role at Northwestern Mutual during 2022 to 2023. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Patrick engages in activities such as bowling, cooking and baking, fitness, golf, traveling, and volunteering.

Connor Brandon is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Forbes Technical Consulting, Purdy Products Company, CareerBuilder, and Tech USA. He spent eight years in full-time education prior to entering the financial services field. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds supported by a large nationwide network of advisors.

David Kosobucki is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013. 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 brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.