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 with OSAIC in Warrenville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he spent 25 years with Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. He is also a licensed insurance agent and a notary. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base, including retail investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools.

William Lafond is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience and currently serves as a financial advisor at LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Advisors, LLC and Grove Point Investment, LLC. Lafond is chairperson of the Chaney Lake Road Maintenance Association, a nonprofit board in Wakefield, MI. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions through a large network of advisors using both proprietary and third-party strategies.

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 with LPL Financial in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 16 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera Advisor Networks, Raymond James Financial Services, Sage Private Wealth Group, Equity Services, Inc., and National Life Group. He maintains a separate investment-related business activity under the name Travis Wealth Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies and incorporating advisor tools such as machine learning for research and operational support.

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, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Fidelity, Wells Fargo Clearing, and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a tailored advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s process combines quantitative and qualitative due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework within its recommendations.

Joseph Rumbley is a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) with over 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 2005, working out of St Charles, Illinois. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Laura Needs is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Edward Jones since 2016, including an earlier tenure from 2016 to 2021 and continuing from 2021 to the present. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in real estate investing through LNLK Enterprises LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Nichol Stimac is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 22 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Fifth Third Bank, Ameriprise Financial Services, PNC Investments, Manulife Investment Management, Citigroup Global Markets, Prudential Equity Group, and Merrill. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap‑fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, leveraging research and analytics guided by diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Adam Yingst is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with Wealth Planners and Financial Consultants to provide consistent customer service to clients. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, progressing from Financial Representative to Relationship Manager before his current role. Throughout his tenure at Fidelity, Adam has developed experience in client relationship management and financial planning support. His approach focuses on partnering with clients as they navigate their financial journeys. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Adam has personal interests that include football, golf, movies, music, table tennis, and tennis.

Billal Virani is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with executives and business owners to understand their life goals and translates these into tailored financial strategies. His approach involves creating and implementing custom portfolios aligned with these strategies, focusing on areas such as corporate benefits, corporate executive services, and personal retirement planning. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and an MBA from the University of Iowa. Billal has earned multiple professional designations, including the Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional role, Billal is involved with the organization Feed My Starving Children and has interests in football, music, reading, running, spending time with family, traveling, and watching movies.

Anthony LaGioia is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. In this role, he collaborates closely with clients to develop personalized financial plans and strategies that provide a clear perspective on their financial lives before and during retirement. Anthony has accumulated experience in various roles within the financial services industry. Prior to his current position, he served as a Planning Consultant from 2024 to 2025, Relationship Manager from 2023 to 2024, and Financial Representative from 2022 to 2023, all at Fidelity Investments. Before joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Services Representative at E*TRADE in 2022. Outside of his professional work, Anthony has interests that include comedy, concerts, food, football, pets, and traveling.

Elizabeth Pavin is a CFP® and ChFC® with 41 years of industry experience. She currently works at OSAIC and was previously with Woodbury Financial Services for 23 years. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as President of Pavin Wealth Planning, Inc., a company that consults with and educates family and small business owners on business plan implementation. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations. The firm offers a multi-advisor platform with brokerage and advisory services featuring model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a variety of managed account programs.

Natalie Gurga is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Warrenville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, she worked in rehabilitative services for the Illinois Secretary of State and has experience in home health care and private caregiving. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Nicole Hutcheson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Elgin, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc., HD Vest Investment Services, and Tardella & Company. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process uses a combination of quantitative and qualitative research supported by centralized due diligence and incorporates a range of eligible strategies, including an ESG framework.

Jay Carlson is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Fisher Investments since 1999 and Quasar Distributors, LLC since 2001. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, including pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations, investment companies, and high-net-worth individuals, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm uses a centralized Investment Policy Committee to guide investment decisions and employs tax-aware processes and defensive tactics to manage risk and positioning.