Jeffrey Oprondek is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2026, he worked for Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC for 21 years and STIFEL for 2 years. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering comprehensive financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, incorporating discretionary strategies and third-party manager selection.

John Keener III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 24 years of industry experience, including prior roles at FSC Securities Corp and MSI Financial Services, Inc. He also operates a non-variable insurance business under Wall Street Wealth Management. 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 access to third-party asset management, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Robert De Young is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked at White Castle System, Inc. for over four decades. 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 strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Michael Mcgriff is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2012, following roles at Valic Financial Advisors, TIAA-CREF, LaSalle Financial Services, and DWS Investment Management Americas. Mcgriff is based in Naperville, Illinois. His firm, Strategic Advisers LLC—a Fidelity Investments company—provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic methods to construct model portfolios and serves in advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

Brian Strandquist is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2009. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research in its advisory process and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities compared to many institutional programs.

Yvette Kendall is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, she worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA between 2018 and 2023, and spent twenty years at Northern Trust from 1998 to 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a travel agent with Inteletravel. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a broad range of investment programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Casey Adams is a CFP® certified financial advisor at Ameriprise with 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2023, he worked for Edward Jones from 2016 to 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Ninth Avenue LLC, where he also provides financial advising services. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized retirement income service that includes a written Recommendation Report and ongoing planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Mohammed Ghouse is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and JPMorgan Securities since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research with a forward-looking approach to capital markets and incorporates ESG criteria in its recommendations.

Joseph Huckleby is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His prior work includes roles at Wintrust Bank, Fifth Third Securities, U.S. Bancorp Investments, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and JPMorgan Securities. 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 wide range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Maxwell Dunne is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Oak Lawn, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones, he spent 11 years at Brother Rice High School. Outside of finance, he performs and teaches music in Evergreen Park, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Bryan Parrish is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Naperville, IL, holding the Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at First Command Advisory Services and related entities from 2016 to 2023, and briefly at Geiger Wealth in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property ownership unrelated to brokerage or agent activities. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative investment due diligence process.

Brian Stacy is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Joliet, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at the IRS and a long tenure at 7-Eleven, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with Play Poker Chicago on a part-time basis. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, along with corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program that relies on model-driven strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through established partners.

Daniel Lombardi is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He serves as the primary advisor for his clients, working to understand their financial situations and objectives to develop realistic, personalized plans aimed at achieving their financial goals. His approach focuses on collaboration to create strategies centered around the client's life priorities, family, goals, and aspirations. With a career in financial services beginning in 2000, Daniel holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He graduated from Elmhurst College with a bachelor's degree in Finance. Daniel specializes in family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, and retirement income. In addition to his professional role, Daniel participates in community volunteering, reflecting the Merrill tradition of community involvement. His personal interests include fishing, golfing, hiking, music, reading, running, spending time with his family, tennis, and traveling.

Annalisa Griego is a Financial Consultant with experience in managing and developing client strategies. She served as Managing Director at Northwestern Mutual from 2024 to 2025 and as Growth and Development Director from 2021 to 2024. Annalisa assists clients in building financial strategies that consider the broader context of their lives, including family, goals, values, and long-term impact. Her professional approach emphasizes meaningful guidance to enable clients to make informed and thoughtful financial decisions with clarity and confidence. Annalisa balances immediate results with the consideration of future generations and opportunities. Outside of her professional commitments, Annalisa engages in activities including family activities, golf, parenthood, spending time with pets, puzzles, and traveling.

Timothy Mc George is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Tinley Park, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2004. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to develop written recommendations tailored for individuals approaching or in retirement. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Daniel Sypien is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Woodridge, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering various advisory strategies and affiliated investment products under a fiduciary standard.

Fabricia Gibler is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2025. In this position, she focuses on providing disciplined and structured financial planning and investment guidance tailored to individual client priorities and values. Before joining Fidelity Investments, Fabricia worked as a Private Client Banker at JPMorgan Chase from 2019 to 2024. Her experience in financial services spans several years, during which she has helped clients navigate complex financial decisions with clarity and confidence. Fabricia is dedicated to building long-term client relationships based on trust, consistency, and care.

Creighton Karner is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Joliet, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones, he worked at Genesis Logistics (DHL) and has experience in retail and education sectors. 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 under management and offers a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Cameron Wheeler is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities based in Frankfort, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2018 and previously at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank from 2015 to 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm supports its advisory process with centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research and offers broad derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Jeremy Folk is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Frankfort, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he has a non-investment-related interest in land ownership in Lake Carroll, Illinois. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written retirement income recommendations delivered by a centralized consulting team in partnership with financial advisors.