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.

Tyler Lattery is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo and ISD 191 Burnsville Eagan Savage. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, offers services to individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides various advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored 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.

Nicole Borovicka is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2022, with a prior tenure at J.P. Morgan Securities from 2006 to 2017. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering advisory services on a non-discretionary basis.

Corey Klein is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2005 and joined J.P. Morgan Securities in 2025. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Jeffrey Sweno is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has a background that includes positions at Wayne Hummer Investments, Northern Trust Bank, Vision Investment Services, Inc., and Northern Trust Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Wintrust Investments, a business related to his activities at LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs alongside retirement plan consulting and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to diversified strategic and tactical model portfolios.

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 in Gurnee, IL, with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities 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 delivers written recommendation reports and ongoing planning focused on income stability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients nearing or in retirement.

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.

Steven Hefter is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009, including roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president and treasurer of the Steve Hefter & Janice Hefter Family Foundation, where he spends time reviewing and identifying charitable giving opportunities. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services including retirement, education, and business-owner transition planning, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Blair Chozen is a Vice President Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role held since 2023. Blair has been with Fidelity Investments since 2011, progressing through various positions including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Investment Solutions Representative, High Opportunity Financial Representative, and Tax Exempt Customer Service Associate. Blair is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Practitioner with a focus on wealth planning. Blair emphasizes listening and asking pertinent questions to understand clients' needs and uses Fidelity's resources to help clients explore financial strategies tailored to their circumstances and potential consequences. This approach aims to educate clients and empower them to make informed financial decisions. Outside of professional commitments, Blair has personal interests that include art, food, football, gardening, music, and pets.

Aneta Ivanova is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2019. Outside of finance, she teaches dance as a group fitness instructor at Lifetime Fitness Algonquin. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory capabilities with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations to deliver comprehensive services.

Thomas Temple is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Northbrook, IL, with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2012 and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm integrates proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and manages portfolios with both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Keeley Brogan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Her career includes multiple roles at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA dating back to 2007, as well as time at Fernwood Management LLC from 2019 to 2021. 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 in its approach.

Steven Howard is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Deerfield, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fifth Third Securities for 12 years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, where he has been since 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including 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 supported by firm-approved tools and market outlook models.

Bradley Lazar is a CFP® and ChFC® with 24 years of experience in financial advising, currently serving at Equitable Advisors since 2001. He previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC from 2001 to 2020. Lazar serves as president of his homeowners association board and works as a youth soccer referee; he also mentors students in a professional business fraternity and teaches undergraduate business courses as an adjunct professor. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through various third-party programs. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Noah Fishbein is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James & Associates, where he has worked since 2023. His previous experience includes roles at UBS Financial Services and Strategic Wealth Partners, among others. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets with more than 5,400 financial advisors. The firm serves a diverse client base, offering wealth advisory planning, investment consulting, and specialized services to individuals, institutions, and public entities, with notable capabilities in municipal and public finance.

Charles Kilborn is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He serves as an advisor and primary point of contact for families and individuals, working closely with clients to ensure their financial needs are addressed. His responsibilities include developing individualized financial plans, researching equity and fixed-income managers, and tracking portfolio performance. Charlie earned his Bachelor’s degree from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, graduating cum laude. He was a four-year member and senior captain of the men's tennis team during his time there. He also completed Northwestern University’s certification program in Financial Planning and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER4 designation granted by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. Outside of work, Charlie volunteers with Care for Friends by serving meals to those in need. He enjoys racquet sports, including paddle, tennis, and pickleball, and spends time with his family.

Gary Skinner is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent distributor for Reliv International, a home-based network marketing business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated products supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.