Steven Garrels is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax Investment Services, Avantax Advisory Services, Avantax Insurance Services, 1st Global Advisors, and Borhart Spellmeyer & Company. Outside of advising, he serves as Board Chairman of Harvard Savings Bank, a publicly traded financial institution currently in liquidation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that offers a multi-manager platform serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and planning services through a network of over 10,000 advisors and manages more than $256 billion in assets.

Andrew Garcia is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Investment Distributors, Inc., Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc., and Protective Life Insurance Company. 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 strategies, affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Mark Musaraca is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC spanning over 13 years. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in several investment-related ventures, including ownership in agricultural and financial entities. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of planning services tailored to clients meeting net-worth thresholds and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Steven Bergmann is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in St. Charles, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 40 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2003 and previously worked at Equitable Advisors from 1999 to 2003. Bergmann also provides notary services and sells non-variable insurance products to clients. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and third-party asset management, with a focus on combining scale and diverse financial offerings alongside its advisory platform.

Samuel Roller is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Geneva, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having two years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Thrivent Financial, DHI Mortgage Company, and Moody Bible Institute. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial analyses and written recommendations covering retirement, tax, estate, and other planning areas. The firm offers these planning services separately from its managed-account programs and does not manage institutional portfolios or serve as a selector of other advisers for institutional mandates.

Noah Bischoff is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Wheaton, IL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and four years of experience. His prior work includes positions at RNL ScaleFunder and various roles outside the financial industry. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, formal advisory roles to registered investment companies, and its integration of AI in research.

Ashleen Davey is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2018, following two years at BMO Harris Bank. She serves as a successor trustee for a family trust outside of her advisory role. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sarah Deskovich is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Downers Grove, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and 13 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Securities LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC. She is also involved with Partnerland LLC, a non-investment business entity. 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 services including financial planning, asset management programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Carlos Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009. Gonzalez is based in Lisle, Illinois. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and investment committee insights.

Nilesh Patel is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Schaumburg, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual and its affiliates since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Patel is involved in life and health insurance sales through RDR Financial Group, LLC. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, emphasizing collaborative planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Michael Wiess is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2024 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2008. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm’s approach combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Nicholas Pacenti is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Winfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, including time at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and a brief tenure at BMO Harris Financial Advisors. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling, centralized due diligence, and an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Ryan Andrews is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Arlington Heights, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2013. Andrews serves on the Board of Directors for the Schaumburg Township Elementary School Foundation. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Jonathan Ziegler is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Merrill, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is largely model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal and third-party strategists, and offers a range of financial planning and consulting services.

Nicolas Hoeppel is a Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to understand their unique perspectives and priorities in order to develop personalized financial strategies. His client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. Nicolas holds a Bachelor's Degree from Indiana University and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is a member of the Chicago District Golf Association and the Indiana University Alumni Association. Outside of his professional work, Nicolas enjoys cooking, golfing, music, pickleball, softball, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

Joseph Farrell is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2026. He has built his career in the financial industry with the objective of helping clients by understanding their individual needs and motivations to develop personalized financial plans. Prior to his current role, Joseph held several positions at Fidelity Investments, including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative, gaining comprehensive experience in financial advisory services. Before joining Fidelity, he worked at PNC Bank as a Branch Sales Representative and Branch Service Representative. Outside of his professional life, Joseph enjoys comedy, family activities, football, hiking, and movies.

Nicholas Ettelbrick is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lisle, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a farm and hunting land in Little America, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kenneth Small is a CFP® professional with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2019. He previously worked at National Planning Corporation for 16 years and held roles at Securities America Advisors. Small is involved part-time in the sale of non-variable life insurance and fixed annuities through Capitas Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, using various model portfolios and third-party subadvisors, supported by advanced operational and research technology.

William Anderson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lisle, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2008, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning approach uses structured discovery conversations and proprietary tools, with an emphasis on client responsibility for implementation and ongoing updates.

Eric Mayer is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates since 2008. He participates in the Purdue Club of Chicago Alumni Group, attending board meetings, organizing events, and serving on the scholarship committee. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering financial planning and advisory services supported by a wide range of portfolio management strategies and affiliated research.