Brian Magnan is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors in Naperville, IL, having worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. 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 employs a broad planning menu for clients meeting net-worth thresholds and integrates advisory services with a range of financial products and referral channels.

John Pethokoukis is a financial advisor at Stifel with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2019. Prior to that, he was with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association from 2015 to 2019. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary methodology for investment analysis and allocation, supporting client decisions with forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling.

Bret Shannon is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Geneva, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several business activities including client acquisition and planning through Morton Private Wealth Strategies Inc., where he serves as an independent contractor. 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, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools, and maintains unique municipal advisory capabilities along with specialized retirement plan consulting services.

Molly Rohrer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Geneva, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2014 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and research from its Global Investment Committee.

Eric Milano is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, JPMorgan Securities, and Northern Trust. Outside of his financial career, he was involved with Armands Pizza and Pasta for over a decade. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis from its Global Investment Committee.

Clarence Welton is a Financial Consultant currently serving at Fidelity since 2020. He has a background in financial services and management, having previously worked as Managing Partner at INOJ Strategic Acquisitions LLC from 2014 to 2020, and as Financial Center Manager and Assistant Vice President at Fifth Third Bank from 2009 to 2014. His professional focus includes helping clients achieve peace of mind, family security, and comprehensive financial planning to support retirement goals. Drawing from his experience as a family man and veteran, Clarence emphasizes building strong relationships to create financial plans that address current needs and future generational goals. Outside of his professional role, Clarence has interests in family activities, gardening, military service, music, parenthood, and reading.

John Hong is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and has been part of Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is a sole proprietor and landlord managing investment properties. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning programs supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Amber Hubbard is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Edward Jones, Tighe Kress & Orr PC, and St. Meyer & Hubbard. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and custody and brokerage services, utilizing manager-traded and model-traded strategies supported by internal research and technology tools.

Matthew Brown is a Financial Solutions Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works directly with clients to understand their financial objectives and develop strategies to pursue their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. He provides guidance on a range of financial topics including investing, retirement planning, and emergency savings. Additionally, he offers clients access to specialists in banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions through Bank of America. Matthew holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Roanoke College. His approach centers on helping clients identify what matters most to them and their families in order to tailor financial strategies that align with their priorities.

Landon Thompson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and GRN Winfield. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in several entrepreneurial ventures including owning a podcast focused on marriage and parenting, consulting in digital marketing for small businesses, and marketing nutritional supplements. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers.

Patrice Kimble is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. Prior to her financial services career, she was involved in small business operations including Serenity Day Spa and A & V Homecare Services. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based analyses and written recommendations on a range of financial planning topics without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority.

Barbara Franks is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wheaton, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering various advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and is notable for its large network of advisors and branches, as well as affiliated capabilities beyond advisory services.

William Arnold is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Winfield, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient services, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Seth Pietrini is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Invesco Advisers, Inc. and Powershares Capital Management. Pietrini is also the owner and operations manager of Legacy Wealth Advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients, offering tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting through analytical tools and various advisory programs.

Jacob Page is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 63 and Series 66 license and six years of industry experience. He worked at Wells Fargo for eleven years before joining Edward Jones in 2023. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Gabriel Siracusano is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Naperville, Illinois. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2023 and has a background as a student spanning 20 years. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu and tailored recommendations using Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Cheryl Duncan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Naperville, IL, where she has worked since 2012, accumulating 13 years of industry experience. She is also associated with Nature's Sunshine Products, a nutritional supplements business. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Troy Wallace is a financial advisor with Stifel in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for Earthen Vessels Outreach, an inner-city after-school mentoring program in Pittsburgh. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary analysis and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support client decision-making.

Yiqing Dong is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. Before joining Ameriprise, Dong worked at the National Immigration Forum and World Relief Corp. Dong serves on the boards of A Rocha USA and World Relief, contributing to nonprofit governance. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research-driven, non-discretionary recommendations with an emphasis on tax efficiency and asset management within Ameriprise accounts.

Darrell Malano is a financial advisor at Osaic with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 18 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of a local nonprofit branch of Western Catholic Union and owns a financial services sole proprietorship focused on agency supervision. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse clientele including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk management, and access to multiple investment platforms and third-party managers.