James Mcghee is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to that, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. He also acts as a trustee of his mother’s trust. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Antonette Gambini is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, where she has worked since 2000. She has 31 years of industry experience and previously worked with AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she supervises and directs a handbell program at the First Congregational Church of Crystal Lake. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, operating primarily through sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managers.

Christopher Brown is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan entities since 1993, working at J.P. Morgan Securities 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering non-discretionary investment recommendations supported by centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility process.

Robert Wickenkamp is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2012 and also operates RJW Investment Consultants and RJW Insurance Consultants, providing insurance and investment consulting services. Additionally, he offers college funding counseling through RJW College Solutions. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and platforms, combining proprietary models with third-party strategies, and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Adam Marfurt is the Vice President and Branch Leader responsible for leading a team of financial professionals to deliver an exceptional client experience and foster long-term relationships. He has held leadership roles as a Branch Leader at Charles Schwab from 2021 to 2022 and at TD Ameritrade from 2017 to 2021. Prior to his leadership positions, Adam worked as a Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2014 to 2017 and as an Active Trader Account Executive at TradeStation Securities from 2010 to 2014. Adam's professional experience spans client relationship management, team leadership, and financial consulting across multiple firms in the financial services industry. Outside of his professional career, Adam is interested in running, soccer, and tennis.

Charles O'Neil is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at City National Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients by providing advisory programs, portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm customizes investment strategies based on client risk profiles and utilizes both in-house and third-party managers to implement diversified portfolios.

Rafal Mosior is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2016 and also has experience with Bank of America, N.A. outside of Merrill. In addition to his advisory role, Mosior is involved part-time with T.A.R. Restoration Inc., a roofing company where he conducts client meetings and roof inspections. 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 investment strategies serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Leland Galan is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2017 and previously worked at Edward Jones from 2015 to 2017. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, delivering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Ryan Rymarzak is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he partners with clients to understand their financial goals and build customized plans to meet their unique needs. He places a strong emphasis on forming and maintaining relationships based on trust, reliability, and competency. Ryan has accumulated extensive experience in the financial services industry, having worked as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2022. Prior to this, he served as Assistant Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2022. His leadership roles include serving as Branch Leader at TD Ameritrade from 2018 to 2020 and Producing Branch Leader at Scottrade between 2014 and 2018. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Senior Stockbroker at Scottrade from 2010 to 2014.

Ian Williams is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2022. Prior to this, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 2020 to 2022, and began his career as a Trainee at Thrivent in 2020. His professional experience encompasses various aspects of financial advising and consulting. Ian focuses on understanding the unique financial situations of his clients to co-create personalized plans aligned with their goals. He emphasizes the importance of client engagement and collaboration in maximizing the benefits available through Fidelity Investments. Additional details regarding Ian's education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement were not provided.

Michael Mullenbach is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Deerfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2011. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, utilizing various portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and model managers.

Xu Wan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, Wan has been involved with Dearborn Capital Brokers Ltd. since 2006. Wan has outside employment with Dearborn Capital Brokers Ltd. that is not investment related. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services utilizing model portfolios and research from various sources, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Katarzyna Wiselka is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2015. She is connected to a family-owned electrical services business through her spouse. 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 investment strategies for individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations.

Anil Rathi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broad range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Tyler Pesola is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and several other financial services firms. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by research and technology-driven portfolio management.

Michael Marella III is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Robert W. Baird since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with The Land Barons LLC, an LLC focused on real estate rental properties, where he handles general maintenance and bookkeeping. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of investment strategies including traditional and non-traditional allocations, with both discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Jack Petras is a CFP® with five years of industry experience currently advising at Wells Fargo Clearing. His prior work includes roles at Golden Trail Advisers LLC and Yeske Buie, Inc., as well as experience at the University of Illinois. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets through more than 14,000 advisors and utilizes research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute along with diversification and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach.

Michael Davern is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lake Zurich, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, he worked for Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and has been involved with Exemplar Tax & Accounting since 2013. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Terrence Maryniw is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 39 years of industry experience and has operated Maryniw Financial since 1985. He is also a partner in Monetary Solutions, LLC, a non-investment-related business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through independent Financial Professionals using a variety of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Quinn Landl is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of finance, he has experience working with the Krannert Art Museum. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses proprietary fundamental research combined with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios incorporating mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.