William Bernacki is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and Thrivent Investment Management Inc. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, utilizing a process that combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm serves a variety of client types and offers services including discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and the delivery of model portfolios.

Jason Bennett is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in West Dundee, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, he worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and PRUCO Securities, LLC from 2013 to 2017. 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 broad range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including access to separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Luigi Auriemma is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Schaumburg, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, Fidelity Investments, U.S. Bancorp Investments, LPL Financial, and TIAA-CREF. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a range of advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and incorporates multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

Thomas Manzardo is a CFP® and ChFC® with 34 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently based in Schaumburg, Illinois. Outside of his advisory role, Manzardo is a co-owner of Buckhorn Grill & Bar in Wisconsin and serves as a trustee on the board of the Schaumburg Township Elementary School Foundation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through a centralized team that provides written recommendations and ongoing advice, utilizing proprietary research and third-party data.

Ketcher Fenton is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His previous work includes roles outside finance, such as at Chapel Hill Golf Course and various retail positions. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, serving through multi-manager and fund-of-fund structures.

Nolan Webster is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Palatine, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he served 17 years in the U.S. Marine Corps and operated independently from 2019 to 2022. Outside of financial advising, Webster performs as a professional magician in Libertyville, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, investment options, and affiliated services, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

James Twigg is the Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. He has been with Fidelity Investments for over 17 years, working with clients and families to pursue their financial goals. James is focused on wealth planning and helping clients work towards their financial objectives. Over his tenure at Fidelity, James has held several positions including Financial Consultant from 2016 to 2023, Investment Consultant from 2015 to 2016, Relationship Manager from 2011 to 2015, and Private Client Specialist from 2008 to 2011. This experience has provided him with a broad understanding of strategies for all styles of investors. Outside of his professional career, James enjoys cooking and baking, family activities, football, golf, parenthood, and traveling.

Roger Hohol is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Schaumburg, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Complete Tax Services, a tax preparation business. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports. The firm serves a broad client base with advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Salvatore Guccione is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes five years at Morgan Stanley before joining Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank in 2018. Outside of financial advising, he is an author of historical fiction, screenplays, and novels. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account solutions. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary portfolios and provides a broad range of multi-asset investment options supported by centralized operations.

Kurt Ro is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Wintrust Investments LLC, Great Lakes Advisors LLC, and Thrivent Financial, among others. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Robert Dunne is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has 24 years of industry experience. Before joining Cetera in 2022, he worked for Lasalle St. Securities, L.L.C. for 21 years. Outside of advising, he operates a sole proprietorship focused on website design, email marketing, and technology consulting for local communities and small businesses. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services, with various program structures and access to third-party managers.

Elizabeth Stadler is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2019 and also works as a bartender at a restaurant in Schaumburg, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Ralph Kunzmann is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 40 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Barrington, Illinois. Outside his advisory role, he serves as a trustee and personal representative for family trusts. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes research and analytics to support portfolio construction and offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Bradley Skiba is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual 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 planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and scenario modeling.

Carl Morreale is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Wheaton, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2025, he worked at Grove Point Advisors, LLC and Grove Point Investments, LLC from 2016 to 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is an agent for non-variable insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides a range of advisory and brokerage services to individual and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, leveraging technology and a large advisor network to deliver diversified investment strategies.

David Nicholson is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2009 and also serves as an independent insurance agent and provider of identity theft protection programs for business clients through separate ventures. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, pension, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates a broad platform with discretionary and non-discretionary management options and offers proprietary model strategies under its Founders Gate Capital brand.

Brandon Perry is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, based in Wheaton, IL, and has 20 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2006. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions to build model asset allocations and incorporates ESG criteria in its recommendations.

Mark Lachmann is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 15 years of industry experience. He has held his current roles since 2010 at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial planning that covers various topics such as retirement, tax, estate, and special needs planning, with the option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing arrangement.

Nathan Harlow is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America N.A./Merrill Lynch, M1 Finance, and Link Market Services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and includes specialized regulatory registrations reflecting broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Justin Halpenny is a financial advisor with OSAIC in St. Charles, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Questar Asset Management, among other firms. Outside of his advisory role, Halpenny is the president of New Horizon Wealth Strategies, a corporation providing financial planning, insurance, and investment advisory services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through multiple programs with an emphasis on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.