Christopher Byers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in McHenry, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2020, he has held various roles across different sectors. Outside of his advisory work, he is associated with Shady Dragon LLC, a non-investment-related business in McHenry. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

John Shuster Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC and Stifel, where he worked for a decade before joining his current firm. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Andrew Didier is Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments. He has been with Fidelity since 2015, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant and Vice President, Financial Consultant before assuming his current position in 2024. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Charles Schwab & Co. Inc., serving as Associate Financial Consultant and Senior Specialist-High Net Worth Representative from 2008 to 2015. With over 18 years of experience working with clients in various financial situations, Andrew focuses on financial planning tailored to individual goals. His professional background encompasses advisory roles aimed at helping clients navigate their financial strategies and objectives. Outside of his professional career, Andrew enjoys activities such as attending concerts, going to the beach, hiking, listening to music, football, and parenthood.

Debra Ferguson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2019, she worked at Barrington 220 from 2018 to 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and does not provide individual security recommendations in its standalone planning services.

Vishal Bhuta is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He has over 10 years of experience in the financial services industry, having worked as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 2013 to 2023 and as a Wealth Relationship Manager at Citi Personal Wealth Management from 2023 to 2025. Vishal specializes in providing financial planning services tailored to clients' individual goals and priorities. He emphasizes listening and understanding clients' needs to build trust and lasting relationships, aiming to bring confidence and peace of mind to their financial journeys. Outside of his professional work, Vishal has personal interests that include cars, comedy, food, movies, and parenthood.

Maurice Griffin is a financial advisor at Stifel with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2014. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipalities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to guide asset allocation and planning.

Amanda Green is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 21 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Thrivent since 2005. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, offering holistic, goal-based analyses and planning across multiple topics without managing client portfolios directly.

Christopher Dunlap is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2016. Dunlap also owns Dunlap Financial Services, where he operates as an insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

John Messerschmidt is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Barrington, IL, where he has worked since 2008. He has 18 years of industry experience and has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans throughout his career. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations across various planning topics without portfolio management. The firm uses goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs through a consolidated billing option while maintaining separate services.

Michael Ellsworth is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Elgin, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he has real estate ownership interests unrelated to investment activities. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, delivering non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations that integrate tax-efficient strategies and Social Security options. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Michael Taylor is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, where he has worked since 2010. He has 19 years of industry experience. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutions with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Evelyn Berthold is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Schaumburg, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at JP Morgan Chase for five years and Fifth Third Bank (formerly MB Financial Bank) for twelve years. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written Recommendation Reports and ongoing planning advice focused on retirement income, using proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools.

Todd Bracy is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC from 2013 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Daniel Iscra is a Wealth Management Advisor with over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He began his career at The Northern Trust Company in Chicago in 1988 and later earned his MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. In 2007, Daniel joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he focuses on helping clients achieve their financial goals through personalized wealth management strategies. Daniel’s expertise includes financial forecasting, budgeting, investment analysis, and socially responsible investing. He works closely with business owners and multi-generational families to assist in creating, preserving, and transferring wealth. He also supports non-profit organizations and families interested in aligning their investments with their values. His approach to wealth management involves collaboration with specialists in retirement planning, life insurance, trust and estate planning, and banking solutions offered through Bank of America NA. Additionally, Daniel partners with clients' CPAs and attorneys to ensure financial decisions align with their broader tax and estate plans. Daniel holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois System and a Master’s degree from the University of Chicago. Daniel resides in Crystal Lake with his wife and four sons and is actively involved in leadership roles within community organizations related to church, education, children’s activities, healthcare, and community development.

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.

Tripp Turchik is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Merrill Edge/Merrill Lynch and has experience outside finance with Accurate Electric Service. He serves as a Commission Member on the Special Events Commission for the Village of Arlington Heights, assisting in the planning and coordination of seasonal events. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm delivers advice through a network of representatives, utilizing a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to meet client needs.

Christopher Roehrkasse is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, bringing extensive experience in financial consulting and client management. He has been with Fidelity since 2012, holding various roles including Financial Consultant, Portfolio Specialist, Client Management Representative, Relationship Manager, and Private Client Specialist. Prior to Fidelity, he worked as a Client Manager at T. Rowe Price from 2011 to 2012. Throughout his career, Christopher has developed comprehensive financial plans tailored to clients' unique financial goals. He holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California, supporting his ability to provide a range of financial services. His commitment to integrity and client partnership underscores his approach to financial consulting. Outside of his professional work, Christopher enjoys cooking and baking, fitness, golf, skiing, and volunteering.

David Klein is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 46 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at City National Bank since 2020 and RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Anthony Catalano is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial plans aligned with their retirement goals and circumstances. He focuses on helping clients make informed decisions by carefully considering potential benefits and risks of various investment strategies. His professional experience includes serving as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2019. Prior to this, he worked as a Private Bank Relationship Manager at US Bank from 2017 to 2019, and as a Private Client Relationship Manager at J.P. Morgan Chase from 2007 to 2017. Outside of his professional role, Anthony has interests in baseball, family activities, fitness, food, and traveling.

Sung Han is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1990 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products, home security, and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, offering a range of investment models implemented in partnership with BNY Mellon Advisors.