Sean Snowden is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. for seven years and operates W&D Consulting LLC, an independent consulting business he has managed since 1999. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Morgan Hensel is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Ameriprise with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, Hensel held various roles including positions at Bethel University and multiple leadership development centers. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s retirement income service uses a centralized team to deliver customized Recommendation Reports supported by proprietary research and third-party data.

Timothy Matta is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He previously worked for SRI Systems Research Inc for 19 years. 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 and investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Robert Dion is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Crystal Lake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. 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. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analytics.

Sean Borchers is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at JP Morgan Chase in various capacities for nine years. Outside of finance, he is involved with a music band called Wings of Severance that performs around the Chicagoland and Milwaukee areas. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and investment services. The firm has a large network of advisors and branch offices and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, including tax-efficient services and access to affiliated mutual funds.

Aaron Roehl is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Merrill, where he has worked for 10 years. Prior to and concurrently with his advisory role, he was involved with Aircraft Training Services, LLC for 12 years. Outside of his advisory duties, he serves as a trustee for the R. W. K. 2022 Trust and holds multiple roles at Hope Lutheran Church, including board member and mutual ministry committee member. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Crystal Lake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at UBS Financial Services, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Plexus Financial Services. He is also a for-profit board member of The Center for Board Certified Fiduciaries. 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 range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Patrick Witte is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. He has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, with additional experience at St. John's Lutheran Church and School. His credentials include Series 63 and Series 66 registrations. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset management, supported by both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Adam Thompson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. 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 and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates centralized due diligence with quantitative and qualitative research, offering model asset allocations that may include an ESG eligibility framework.

Gregory Kamp is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Allstate Financial Advisors LLC and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a trustee and executor for family trusts and estates. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Evan Hoobchaak is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2003. Outside of advising, he is the owner and president of Sisu Capital Inc., and is involved in strategic planning and sales for Palm Rat Golf, LLC, an apparel business. He is also an author. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement, focusing on clients with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research-driven modeling and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Perry Meyers is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Strategic Advisors, Inc., William Blair, and other financial firms. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s non-discretionary program emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research.

Brett Salzer is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Raymond James & Associates in Deerfield, IL, where he has worked since 2019. Prior to that, he was with Mesirow Financial, Inc. from 2012 to 2019. In addition to his advisory role, Salzer serves as an adjunct professor at Roosevelt University, teaching undergraduate and graduate finance courses. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Steven King is a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) with 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Ameriprise since 2008, including six years at the current firm entity. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with specific asset thresholds, providing detailed Recommendation Reports addressing income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice primarily for clients holding assets in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Alan Feutz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Deerfield, IL. He holds the CFP® designation and has 24 years of industry experience, including 14 years at J.P. Morgan Securities and 21 years with JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and contractor with ER Logix, LLC, a transportation infrastructure company. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios, combining extensive scale with diverse financial activities.

Andrew Chusid is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in financial services in 2016 and currently assists clients in managing their wealth to meet individual needs. Andrew follows a comprehensive approach that starts with listening to client goals and ensures every potential solution aligns with their objectives. His expertise encompasses college education planning, executive compensation, equity compensation services, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. Andrew emphasizes a goals-based wealth management process involving planning for both defined goals and unexpected events, executing personalized strategies, and ongoing review to track progress. Andrew holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Illinois State University. He is involved in community organizations including the Evanston Chamber of Commerce, Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana, and Prairie State Legal Services. He resides in Evanston with his wife and daughter.

David Hubbard is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Total Clarity Wealth Management and Cetera Advisor Networks. Outside of his advisory work, he has entrepreneurial involvement in several business ventures, including Exemplar Financial Network and Exemplar Accounting & Tax Advisors. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supporting a large network of advisors who implement a range of investment strategies.

Theodore Woytowicz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lincolnshire, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2010, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he participates in the Park Ridge Citizens Patrol. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Jordan Micklow is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lake Forest, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and 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.

Jeffrey Bruce is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Crystal Lake, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. Before joining LPL Financial in 2018, he worked at Cetera Advisor Networks and Ameriprise, and he concurrently serves in the United States Army Reserve. In addition to his advisory work, Bruce is involved in tax preparation and accounting through Exemplar Accounting and Tax, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, with a focus on providing scalable and customizable investment strategies supported by research and technology tools.