Darby O'Leary is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. O'Leary has three years of industry experience and has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Inc. and Preferred Planning Concepts, LLC. Outside of financial advising, O'Leary is involved in business ownership through Sparrow and Lily LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs, operating through thousands of financial professionals and managing a multi-billion dollar asset base.

Kenyon Knight is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Wilfred Wax and JPMorgan Chase Bank. 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 strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Eric Perkins is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience, currently with Cetera since 2023 and previously with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013. He also serves as president of the Elementary School District 159 Board in Mattson, IL. Perkins holds a Series 66 license and is based in Crystal Lake, IL. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating a multi-manager platform with diverse program options and overseeing over $256 billion in assets under management.

Jing O'Brien is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at Edward Jones for three years before joining LPL Financial in 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in tax preparation and accounting services through her DBA, Jade Accountants & Tax Services. 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 model portfolios, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and multiple technology tools.

Richard Desmedt is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Arlington Heights, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor AXA Advisors since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with an outside insurance brokerage and serves as trustee and successor trustee of trusts established in 2023. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs, utilizing both proprietary offerings and third-party asset managers.

Claire Llewellyn is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, she worked at The Rathskeller and FANUC America Corporation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including customized financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Stephan Diol is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Merrill for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Aspen Grove Homeowners Association in Wauconda, IL. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm uses research and analytics to guide its investment approach and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Mark Stack is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Avantax Investment Services and 1st Global Advisors, and provides tax consulting and compliance services as a tax manager at Lumsden & McCormick LLP. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Alex Hickman is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Trader Joe's, and Subway. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm employs a centralized due diligence process supported by quantitative and qualitative research, with capabilities that include derivatives and commodities advisory.

Michael Burdick is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Elk Grove Village, IL. He previously spent 30 years with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering tailored, research-based recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Patrick Spiedel is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. He brings a decade of experience in financial services to his role, having held positions as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2023, a Private Client Banker at JPMorgan Chase, N.A. from 2018 to 2022, and a Relationship Banker at JPMorgan Chase, N.A. from 2015 to 2018. His professional focus is on understanding clients' unique financial situations and partnering with them to build and implement comprehensive financial plans. Throughout his career, Patrick has worked closely with clients to provide ongoing support as their life circumstances and financial goals evolve. He relies on a breadth of knowledge accumulated over ten years to assist clients in their financial journeys. Outside of his professional work, Patrick has interests in fitness, gardening, parenthood, reading, running, and volunteering.

Indra Josephs is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Josephs serves on the board and finance committee of the School District 95 Educational Foundation in Lake Zurich, Illinois. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and approved tools but does not provide individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Ryan Minehart is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Elgin, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to his advisory role, he was affiliated with Illinois State University from 2013 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Trevor Hart is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the Schaumburg, Illinois office. He has been serving the needs of high-net worth clients since 1993, primarily working with individuals, business owners, and corporate executives. Mr. Hart offers a range of services including retirement and wealth transfer forecasting, asset allocation and investment style analysis, asset and discretionary portfolio management, as well as cash management, banking services, and lending through Bank of America, NA. He uses a defined process to integrate clients' circumstances into tailored financial strategies and meets regularly with clients to ensure alignment with their personal situations. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. and a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Bradley University, where he also lettered in varsity basketball. Trevor resides in Barrington, Illinois, with his wife and three children.

Nathan Stevens is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2024, he worked at BCH Wealth Management in 2022 and was affiliated with the University of Kentucky and Sport Court Midwest from 2020 to 2023. 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 supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning services that utilize the Global Investment Committee’s return estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.

Joshua Ezzo is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2012, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, Financial Representative, and Retirement Brokerage Services. Throughout his career at Fidelity, Joshua has worked closely with clients to develop wealth strategies aimed at benefiting them and their families now and in the future. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his expertise in financial and insurance matters.

Kelly Tischart is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2026, she worked for The Huntington Investment Company for nine years and LPL Financial for four years. She has also been involved with The Well Of Living Waters Church for 14 years. Outside of her advisory role, she has an ownership interest in a retail business specializing in collectible merchandise. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, known for its specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jeff Mende is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2011. Prior to his current role, he has also worked with Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2008. 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 program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, with client decision-making authority retained.

Eric Hilgart is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and concurrently with Harris Investor Services, Inc. since 2011. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a broad network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting a range of investment strategies implemented by its advisors.

Jason Swedo is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services since 2021. He also serves as an account director and relationship manager at J.D. Power. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.