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. He has worked at Global Retirement Partners since 2017 and was previously with UBS Financial Services from 2014 to 2017. Smith also serves as a board member for The Center for Board Certified Fiduciaries. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios and research support.

Patrick Witte is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, and BMO. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research and model portfolios from multiple sources.

Adam Thompson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Brian Sheppard is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2008 and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation earned through The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. Brian works alongside colleagues Dave and Svitlana to implement financial strategies focused on retirement planning and other client goals. Brian attended Barrington High School and pursued coursework at DePaul University, though no degree was conferred. He is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and contributes to The Sheppard Group, which was recognized on the 2024 Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list. Based in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood, Brian volunteers and fundraises to support local first responders, including running the Chicago Marathon for the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation. His personal interests include golf, martial arts, and reading literature on economics, philosophy, and science.

Gregory Kamp is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Buffalo Grove, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 21 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Allstate Financial Advisors LLC and Allstate Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as executor and trustee for family trusts and estates. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and retirement-plan support along with access to asset management through third-party managers and LPL programs. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model combining advisory and brokerage channels.

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 with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2017 and previously held roles at Fidelity Investments and Strategic Advisors, Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain execution authority.

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 CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2026 and previously held positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in a transportation business, ER Logix, LLC, which provides overhead container transportation solutions. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and research supported by LPL Research.

Andrew Chusid has been a Wealth Management Advisor since 2016, assisting clients in managing their wealth to meet individual needs through a comprehensive, goals-based approach. He focuses on understanding each client's objectives to design personalized financial strategies, addressing common challenges such as planning for retirement income, risk management, and legacy planning. Andrew's expertise includes college education planning, executive and equity compensation services, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and managing new wealth. He employs a three-step process that involves planning for defined goals and unexpected events, executing personalized strategies, and ongoing review to ensure alignment with clients' evolving needs. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Illinois State University and carries professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Andrew is involved with the Evanston Chamber of Commerce, Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana, and Prairie State Legal Services. He lives in Evanston with his wife and daughter.

David Hubbard is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Crystal Lake, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Cetera Advisor Networks and operates Total Clarity Wealth Management, an independent registered investment advisory firm. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved in several business ventures including financial services, tax preparation, and accounting firms under the Exemplar brand. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm provides diverse advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and model portfolios.

Theodore Woytowicz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lincolnshire, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and having 25 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Park Ridge Citizens Patrol. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and consulting services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by in-house and third-party research.

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 and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 21 years of industry experience, including five years at Cetera Advisor Networks and eight years with LPL Financial. Additionally, he serves in the United States Army Reserve and is involved in tax preparation and accounting through Exemplar Accounting and Tax, Inc. LPL Financial is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios.

Jeffrey Froman is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2006 and began his career in financial services in 1996. Jeffrey specializes in working with businesses to address their retirement, benefit, executive, and equity compensation program needs. Jeffrey holds several professional designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS). These credentials support his ability to tailor and manage retirement benefit plans suited to the unique needs of organizations. He provides a broad range of services to plan sponsors, including plan design guidance, provider selection, plan performance tracking, investment menu updates, and employee education to encourage participation. His approach includes reviewing plan features and investment options to identify opportunities for improvement in technology, reporting, fees, and fiduciary risk management. Jeffrey earned a Bachelor's Degree from Illinois Wesleyan University and a Master's Degree from DeVry University.

Michael Williams is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Palatine, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in in-store demonstrations for Consumer Demonstration Services at various Costco locations in the Chicagoland area. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Thomas Paulson is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Lake Forest, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and City National Bank. Outside of advising, he is an officer and 50% owner of a plumbing supply company and serves as treasurer on the board of a family education foundation providing college scholarships. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with customized portfolio management integrating in-house and third-party managers, alongside features such as tax management and responsible investing.

Chadwick Noyes is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Guardian, New York Life Insurance Company, and Eagle Strategies LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers as a youth sports coach and serves on the board of a nonprofit organization supporting individuals with Down syndrome. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers various investment programs along with educational seminars and structures financial planning as ongoing, collaborative engagements.