Maryann Mousheh is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked in dental practice administration and education before joining Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also offers discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery, with roles including oversight of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers.

David Lammers is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. 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 wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Carl Viard is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through a range of programs including estate planning and corporate financial planning agreements.

Wendy Baum is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently with Equitable Advisors since 2008. She co-founded and manages Infinity Strategic Partners, LLC and serves on the Board of Directors at First Bank Chicago. Additionally, she is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, providing specialized financial planning services related to divorce. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through various advisory programs and third-party asset managers.

Noah Bahnsen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has held roles at several firms including Ausdal Financial Partners and Clarity Group Midwest. Outside of finance, he has experience working in education and community settings, including at multiple schools and a country club. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also manages model portfolios and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Ryan Fike is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2012, previously working at Axa Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions.

Lee Cohn is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Deerfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 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. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing several investment-related businesses focused on real estate in Illinois. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

Sean Fowler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2016, he worked at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by advisor-facing technology tools.

Jalisia Robinson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Palatine, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and proprietary research tools.

John Lindquist is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera since 2000 and operates John Lindquist Ltd CPA, providing tax preparation and supervision services since 1980. Lindquist also works as a CPA offering investment-related services alongside his advisory role. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Eric Thonn is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in helping equity-compensated executives and business owners simplify their financial lives by addressing complex planning needs. His approach involves building long-term client relationships through consultative, tailored, and comprehensive strategies focused on multi-generational wealth transfer aligned with clients’ values and aspirations. Eric’s expertise includes long-term wealth strategy, equity compensation, business optimization, college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income, portfolio management, small business strategies, and tax minimization. He holds the title of Senior Portfolio Advisor at Merrill, managing discretionary custom investment strategies to support client objectives. He began his financial services career in 2014 with State Farm and has served as a Financial Advisor with Merrill since 2018. Eric earned a Bachelor’s degree in financial planning from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. Outside of his professional role, Eric volunteers as a mentor for young adults with Erie Neighborhood House. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Amy, and their dog, Chloe, engaging in activities such as golf, basketball, cooking, and attending concerts.

Douglas Wollney is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 license and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a rental property in Chicago as a sole proprietor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that include estate planning and corporate financial planning agreements.

Tyler Lattery is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo, Collabera, and within the ISD 191 Burnsville Eagan Savage school district. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers to tailor strategies to clients’ risk profiles.

Omar Banna is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mundelein, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Mayster & Chaimson, Ltd. for six years before joining Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he assists with managing his wife’s rental condominium by collecting rent and handling repairs. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Catherine Jones is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in financial advising. She is currently with Edelman Financial Engines and has worked within the Financial Engines and Edelman Financial Services organizations since 2014. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients, combining proprietary modeling with planner delivery and online tools to offer both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management options.

Jeffrey Sweno is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wayne Hummer Investments, Northern Trust Bank, Vision Investment Services, Inc., and Northern Trust Securities, Inc. prior to joining LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a variety of financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting client strategies with both proprietary and third-party resources.

Abraham Chidalek is a CFP® with 19 years of experience in financial services. He is currently with Cetera and has held prior roles at Avantax Advisory Services and 1st Global Advisors. In addition to his advisory work, he serves on the finance committee of St. James Parish in Arlington Heights, providing financial consultation to the pastor. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Chris Lindblad is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and market simulations.

Michele Klemm is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2012. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on retirement income planning, utilizing research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools.

Michael Parris is Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. In this capacity, he collaborates with clients and their families to understand their financial situations and develop comprehensive plans aimed at growing and protecting their wealth while working toward their financial goals. He emphasizes open communication and building strong, enduring relationships with his clients. Prior to his current role, Michael served as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2026. Before joining Fidelity, he held positions at JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., including Private Client Advisor from 2017 to 2022 and Private Client Banker from 2011 to 2017. His experience spans various aspects of financial planning and client advisory services.