Massi Fazel is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in personalized client service and custom portfolio design. With a focus on investment management, retirement planning, tax optimization, and wealth preservation, Massi works closely with clients to understand their unique financial goals and develop strategies aimed at achieving long-term financial security. Massi holds a Master’s degree from Texas A&M University and a Master’s degree from Missouri State University. She is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and values lifelong learning in the field of finance. Massi’s professional experience is informed by her commitment to tailoring financial plans that reflect the individual dreams and priorities of each client. Outside of her professional role, Massi enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and exploring diverse foods. She is fluent in English and Persian.

John Fuerstenberg is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2016. 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, including tailored financial planning supported by proprietary planning tools and scenario modeling. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Laura Keilman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. She serves as a co-trustee for a family trust, assisting with investment decisions and financial oversight. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and offers both direct and employer-based financial planning solutions.

Scott Green is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with six years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at The Langham in Chicago and founded an online baking resource called Devil's Food Kitchen, where he creates free baking recipes for amateur and professional pastry enthusiasts. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Dominic Levato is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he provides financial planning services to help clients make effective financial decisions. He focuses on guiding clients through various aspects of financial planning, including risk, income, and tax planning considerations. Prior to his current role, Dominic worked as a Wealth Advisor at Citigroup Global Markets from 2017 to 2024. His experience spans multiple facets of wealth management and financial consulting. Outside of his professional career, Dominic has personal interests in baseball, cooking and baking, family activities, and football.

Dustin Remmler is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in St. Charles, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, he worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Citigroup/Citibank. Outside of his advisory role, he is a classical musician who occasionally performs with orchestral and wind groups in the Chicago area. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a quantitative asset-allocation approach combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Vivek Thayalan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Ameriprise Financial Services, Fidelity Brokerage Services, Bank of America, Merrill, and Citibank. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Samantha Beavers is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. She previously worked at Goldstone Financial Group and Crown Equipment Company. She holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a broad range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients. The firm’s financial planning services use structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to develop tailored plans, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Joshua Allen is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Bank of America, Merrill, Superior Ambulance, and Inventory Returns & Solutions. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by centralized supervisory and custody arrangements.

Joni Mallory is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Allstate Insurance Company for 33 years. 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 and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Marc Sweda is a financial advisor at Osaic with 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked for 25 years at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent and a notary. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and advisory platforms. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

William Lafond is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with LPL Financial, bringing 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include leadership positions at Grove Point Advisors, LLC and Grove Point Investment, LLC. He serves as chairperson on the board of the Chaney Lake Road Maintenance Association, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, combining proprietary research with third-party strategies and technology-driven portfolio management.

Yan Bellantoni is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Aurora, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2009. Bellantoni serves on the Board of Directors for the Nankai University Alumni Association. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance services. Its retirement-income planning service targets clients with significant investable assets, providing detailed, research-driven recommendations that combine modeling and tax-efficiency analysis.

Kent Travis is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Cetera Advisor Networks, Raymond James Financial Services, Sage Private Wealth Group, Equity Services, and National Life Group. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by research and model portfolios.

Linda Davis is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 41 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Raymond James in various capacities since 1993. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved as a partner in a rental real estate business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a non-discretionary planning approach tailored to client goals and supports its offerings with advanced analytical tools and technology.

Timothy Doherty is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Grosvenor Capital Management from 2015 to 2019 before joining Fidelity. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies, and its incorporation of AI and algorithmic techniques in research.

Forrest White II is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Aurora, IL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Alexander Lenz is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Elgin, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to support its recommendations.

Joseph Rumbley is a CFP® professional at Edward Jones with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products under a fiduciary standard.

Laura Needs is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Winfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2016, with a brief period at Tobias Eng, Northwestern Mutual in 2021. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as secretary and authorized party for accounts at Wyandot Farms Company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households. The firm offers a broad range of advisory strategies, separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.