Ryan Ford is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding CFP® and PFS™ designations and a Series 66 license, and has two years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Sequoia Advisors LLC and Forvis, LLP. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing member and part owner of Sequoia Advisors LLC, where he prepares tax returns. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Neil Harnen is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera in Wheaton, IL. His career includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, National Securities Corp, B. Riley Wealth Advisors, LPL Financial, and TrustBank. He serves as a board member and co-chair of the finance committee for Mutual Ground, where he is involved in budget recommendations and audit approvals. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Jeannie Dulson is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Huntley, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 28 years of industry experience. She has worked with various Fidelity divisions since 1998. Outside of her advisory role, she acts as an agent for Randy Hansen, where she corresponds with a patent attorney and prepares vendor meetings. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and model strategies, and holds notable registrations such as with the CFTC as a commodity pool operator.

Matthew Strutzel is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Raymond James & Associates for 14 years. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an elder at St. John Lutheran Church in Wheaton, IL. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm supporting a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services to individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Pauline Staab is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and has 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2025 and previously spent six years at Avantax Advisory Services. Additionally, she is a partner at Porte Brown LLC, a public accounting firm, where she provides attest, tax, and consulting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that supports both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

James Gregga is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Morgan Stanley in Barrington, Illinois. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities from 2012 to 2020. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a broad range of investment advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and analyses but generally acts in an advisory capacity without providing individual security recommendations in its standalone planning services.

Umair Mustafa is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he worked at Adapt Health and has experience in customer service and logistics roles. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutions.

Anthony Jovanovich is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Wayne Hummer Investments L.L.C., Chase Investment Services Corp., and Banc One Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a coach with the Professional Bowlers Association. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing various portfolio strategies and support tools.

Derek Bergquist is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at BSI Group and Sterling Engineering. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security referrals through Primerica affiliates. Primerica Advisors is a large-scale firm serving individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients through a wrap-fee asset management program. The firm utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through established industry partners.

Bryan Kavanaugh is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Elburn, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, he worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company from 2020 to 2025, and spent twelve years with The White Chocolate Grill - Slatebridge Restaurant Group. 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 solutions supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

James Danielson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in South Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at UBS Financial Services and multiple positions within Raymond James and affiliated firms since 2009. He is also the owner of Magnolia Financial Group, Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Tyler Wielgos is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Geneva, Illinois, and has two years of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he worked at CoinFlip, Bank of America, Merrill, and NinjaTrader. Outside of financial services, he owns and operates JustStank LLC, a retail and online store based in Wheaton, Illinois. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process involves structured discovery conversations and modeling tools, offering advisory services across various investment and planning needs.

Pragna Rohman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in St. Charles, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Merrill. Rohman serves on the board of the Sizzle Foundation and owns a business called Royal Foods & Flavors. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and third-party asset management, supported by research-driven and technology-enabled tools.

Eva Maria Atanassova is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2023. Her prior roles include positions at Aramark, Enterprise Holdings, and various educational institutions. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory services.

Frank Sayers is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021, following roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, Cetera, and his own firm, Sayers Wealth Management Group. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and it serves both discretionary and non-discretionary clients.

John Tofilon is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2007, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and structured discovery conversations. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers comprehensive financial planning services directly and through corporate agreements.

Ronald Petrucci is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1997 and has held roles at multiple firms including RMP & Associates and BMS CAT. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through Primerica affiliates. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts under a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities, offering various investment models including Strategic, Tactical, Tax-Aware, and Income Distribution approaches.

Joshua Westerfield is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He worked at Edward Jones from 2007 to 2010 before joining LPL Financial in 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant coach for girls flag football at St. Charles North High School. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm supports its network of investment adviser representatives with various portfolio management options and technology tools, managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

David Carter is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Merrill in 2022, he worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank from 2011 to 2022. Merrill, along 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Auer is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing extensive experience in wealth management and financial planning since beginning his career in 1998. He specializes in education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Christopher focuses on delivering a comprehensive approach tailored to each client’s individual needs by listening carefully and helping them make informed decisions to achieve their financial goals. He holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Christopher also completed an Accredited Certificate Program at Northern Illinois University. Outside of his professional role, he is involved with the Porsche Club of America and enjoys hiking, music, photography, traveling, and spending time with his family.