Brian Ahern is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at several firms including Cetera Advisor Networks and Total Clarity Wealth Management. Ahern is also involved in non-variable insurance activities. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered primarily by investment adviser representatives using a variety of investment strategies and operational support tools.

Benjamin Frick is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Equitable Advisors and Ascensus. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 when recommending investment strategies.

Jerome Gendron is a financial advisor at Stifel with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc. since 2001. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a business refurbishing and selling musical instruments. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and nonprofit entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment strategy methodology.

Amanda Welter is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked within various Fidelity entities since 2007. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to diverse clients, including retail and institutional investors, using a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, fund advisory services, and model portfolios, with oversight that addresses conflicts of interest.

Diego Facio Guzman is a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he collaborates with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies tailored to help achieve those objectives. He provides ongoing advice and adapts portfolios to address changes in clients' situations. Diego holds the professional designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his High School Diploma from Larkin High School.

Raymond Meiers is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Morgan Stanley, Centric Wealth Management, and roles outside finance such as at Eagle Brook Country Club. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers these services as standalone or combined with managed-account programs, emphasizing periodic reviews and detailed written recommendations across a broad range of planning topics.

Tyler Mccoy is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank from 2016 to 2021. 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 financial planning and portfolio management services supported by a large network of advisors and integrated technology tools.

Wendy Corcoran is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with over 30 years of industry experience, including previous roles at Wintrust and First Community Bank. She holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Elgin, Illinois. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Taher Assaf is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services in Lisle, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Co, First Merchants Corp, and Breeze. MassMutual 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, and educational seminars, providing clients with written recommendations based on detailed analyses and firm-approved tools.

Robert Murdock is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019 and is also the owner and partner of Outlets419 INC, an online eBay sales business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Marissa Campbell is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has held multiple roles at firms including Morton, Campbell & Shannon and MM Campbell Financial, Inc., where she serves as an officer. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with supporting branch operations and client development through her roles in affiliated business entities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports clients through advisory programs, municipal finance, and specialized retirement plan services.

Elliot Meibach is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Lade Kasim is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, Kasim held roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and other firms. Outside of finance, Kasim is the founder and owner of MISAK LLC, a fragrance line. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling, manager due diligence, and an ESG eligibility framework.

Jeffrey Grange is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Based in Lisle, IL, his career has been focused within the Morgan Stanley organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Its financial planning process involves structured discovery and firm-approved tools, with advisory services centered on planning rather than individual security recommendations.

Wendell Claver is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in developing personalized wealth management strategies designed to help individuals and families preserve and grow their wealth through risk-efficient approaches tailored to each investor's goals. Wendell's expertise includes college education planning, executive and equity compensation services, family wealth management, retirement income strategies, and portfolio management. He has 15 years of experience as a professional trader, providing him with a deep understanding of financial market risks and asset allocation. Wendell holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Michigan and is designated as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is fluent in both English and Spanish. Wendell is affiliated with the University of Michigan Crew Team and actively participates in community activities through Compass Church. He lives in the Chicago suburbs with his wife and three children, and enjoys biking, cooking, football, painting, running, scuba diving, skiing, traveling, volleyball, and spending time with his family.

Diane Mcmullin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 38 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2009 and is also involved with Heaven on Hamlin, a business she has operated since 1999. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to various investment strategies, supported by extensive operational tools and a large network of more than 22,800 advisors.

Michael Bancroft is an Investment Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. Prior to this, he served as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025. Before joining Fidelity, Michael worked as an Engagement Financial Advisor at Deloitte from 2021 to 2024. In his professional capacity, Michael focuses on collaborating with clients to develop financial plans tailored to their individual goals and priorities. He emphasizes understanding clients' objectives and addressing their concerns to help secure their financial futures. Outside of his professional work, Michael enjoys activities such as camping, family activities, fishing, fitness, football, and motorcycles.

Robert Rudnicki is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2008. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary recommendations. The firm serves a wide range of clients through advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Justin Gutierrez is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Wheaton, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he was a full-time student-athlete and has also worked in various roles including at Volv Fitness Dubuque and Canes Illinois Baseball. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

David Anderson is a financial advisor at Stifel with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Stifel since 2007. Based in Naperville, IL, Anderson's career at Stifel spans nearly two decades. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing clients with asset allocation and planning guidance intended to support informed decisions.