Michael Koehler is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Hinsdale, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Growth Beverage Group, LP and BMO Harris Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm offers tailored planning across various areas, including retirement and business-owner transition planning, using proprietary research and tools.

Haya Deis is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018, and previously at Fifth Third Securities from 2015 to 2018. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Jonathan Blaisdell is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Lockport, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2004, previously affiliated with Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Travel Baseball Director for Lockport Boys Baseball, managing scheduling, recruiting, and planning on a volunteer basis. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and a broad roster of third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model that combines advisory and brokerage channels to tailor financial solutions to client goals and risk tolerance.

Bruce Hodo is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investment Inc. since 2007 and Primerica Financial Services since 2005. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm uses third-party asset managers and offers a percentage-based wrap fee structure.

Marion Smith is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, Smith worked at Citigroup Global Markets for 16 years, followed by roles at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America NA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors.

Robert Davis Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at VOYA Financial Advisors and Cetera Wealth Services. He is also the owner and president of Robert Davis & Associates, a firm involved in the sale and service of insurance and securities products, and works as an independent insurance agent focusing on fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management options and oversees over $256 billion in assets through more than 10,000 advisors.

Fiorelda Doraku is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Merrill, Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, and PKD Express LLC. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Stephen Cogger is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial, LLC since 2016 and has been with Cetera Investment Advisors LLC and Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2026. Outside of his advisory roles, he works as a hotel security officer at Courtyard by Marriott Elmhurst. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Daniel Krout is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016, and MetLife Securities Inc. from 2008 to 2017. Outside of his advisory work, he is also an insurance agent engaged in outside insurance sales covering individual and group life, health, Medicare supplement, and property/casualty insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser operating as a subsidiary of MassMutual. The firm provides ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers.

Carey Freimuth is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC since 2021 and previously spent eight years at LPL Financial. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary, written recommendations delivered by a centralized consulting team.

Anthony Raia is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Wheaton, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2002, including its predecessor Axa Advisors, and operates a wealth management business under the name Wells, Roselieb & Raia Wealth Management. 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 LPL programs and third-party managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, leveraging multiple advisory programs and allowing certain advisors to act as portfolio strategists under approved discretionary authority.

John Coffey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hinsdale, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, he is associated with The Coffey Corporation, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Joseph Sacramento is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Meridian Compensation Partners, MacLean Fogg, and Lowe's Home Improvement. He also operated a business under the name LIFE LOYAL ADVISORS. 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 LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Matthew Van Howe is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Alex M. Martino Junior High School for eleven years. Outside of advising, he has involvement with online music and game platforms, including sales and royalties activities linked to Bandcamp.com, CD Baby, and The Game Crafter, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves a broad client base, including individual, institutional, and charitable clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated financial products, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors and more than 15,000 branch offices.

Chad Kreifel is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, he worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities from 2012 to 2022. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services through its national network of investment adviser representatives.

Reid Burton is a financial advisor with Cetera in Orland Park, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Cetera Advisors LLC, Opus Wealth Partners, LLC, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in Holmes & Heritage LLC, where he is involved in cryptocurrency mining and owns a fixed insurance business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm offering a broad range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm supports diverse client types with multiple program options and a multi-manager platform.

Zachary Marshall is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2020. He has accumulated over 35 years of experience in the financial industry, including more than 20 years with Fidelity. His career includes roles such as Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2012 to 2020, Investment Advisor at UBS Financial Services from 2008 to 2012, and Vice President of the Private Client Group at Fidelity Investments from 1989 to 2008. Zachary focuses on taking a holistic approach to financial planning by working closely with clients to develop investment strategies that align with their objectives. He emphasizes matching client needs to Fidelity's diversified investment platform to build sound financial plans aimed at accomplishing individual goals. Outside of his professional work, Zachary has interests in football, gardening, hiking, pets, and table tennis.

Sarah Deskovich is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and 12 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Securities LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC. She is also involved with Partnerland LLC, a business entity unrelated to investment activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with research-supported model portfolios.

Ryan Maloney is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works directly with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies aimed at helping them achieve these objectives. Ryan provides ongoing advice and adjusts portfolios as clients' situations evolve. With a focus on personalized investment guidance, retirement planning, and comprehensive wealth management strategies, Ryan is dedicated to building long-term relationships and delivering advice tailored to individual client needs. He holds the Professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Ryan earned his High School Diploma from Joliet Catholic Academy.

Jack Ruble is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Charles Schwab and JP Morgan in various capacities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Ruble serves as an assistant swim coach for a children's swim club in Naperville, Illinois. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and centralized custody and supervisory arrangements.