Kevin Hanley is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lisle, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Merrill, and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Advisory Board and Finance Committee for Old St. Patrick’s Church and is Chair of the Carts and Caddie Committee at Oak Park Country Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market analyses.

Donald Butler is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in St. Charles, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he spent time in various roles including positions at Northern Seminary, Harvest Bible Chapel, Bannockburn Church, and Butler Innovative Group. He serves on the Board of Trustees for the Village of Lily Lake, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Virginia Cox is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1987 and Primerica Financial Services since 1986. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in the sale of loan products and referrals for home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure while serving individual investors rather than institutional pension or profit-sharing plans.

Karen Overcash is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Her prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., PNC Wealth Management, Natcity Investments, Inc., and Invest Financial Corporation. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to inform its recommendations.

John Cahill is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in West Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1993. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, and provides affiliated mutual funds, tax-efficient services, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

John Hayes is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Edward Jones, JP Morgan Securities LLC, Nel Pretech Corporation, and Relevant Business Consultants. 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions, supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Ryan Zelenika is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, progressing through positions including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Ryan collaborates with clients and their families to build financial plans and develop diversified investment strategies aimed at helping them work toward their life goals. Throughout his career at Fidelity Investments, Ryan has gained experience in financial planning and investment consulting. His approach focuses on creating tailored strategies that support clients' financial objectives. Outside of his professional duties, Ryan enjoys golf, traveling, and volunteering.

Martin Painter is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Wheaton, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1983 and Primerica Financial Services since 1982. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. 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 account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Luke Long is a Series 66-designated financial advisor with Fidelity in Naperville, IL, bringing one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Sweetener Supply Corporation and the University of Kansas. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a systematic investment approach that combines proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Michael Cook is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise since 2009 in various capacities. Outside of advising, he owns SCS Corp, a business management entity unrelated to investment activities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written reports and ongoing advice. The firm’s approach integrates investment research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools, emphasizing dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Thomas Dusing is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2014. He has a professional background that includes roles as a Relationship Manager Associate at Credit Suisse Private Bank USA from 2012 to 2014, a Private Banker Associate at JP Morgan Private Bank from 2010 to 2012, and as a Senior Product Development Analyst at Driehaus Capital Management LLC from 1999 to 2010. In his current role, Thomas focuses on understanding the unique financial journeys of families by building meaningful relationships. He collaborates with clients to evaluate and refine their financial strategies, ensuring alignment with their core values and long-term life goals.

Anthony Ferrazzi is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America since 2018 and Merrill since 2016. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jacob Wiggins is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has experience working at various organizations including Chipotle and Stratos Wealth Partners. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches volleyball for the Future Volleyball Club. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a process that combines proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Vijay Thakkar is a CFP® with 34 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with Cetera and has held roles there since 1991, currently serving under its institutional platform. In addition to his advisory work, Thakkar owns Vijay Thakkar & Associates Ltd, a business focused on accounting, tax preparation, and payroll processing. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a large nationwide network of independent advisors, offering a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm operates a multi-manager platform that provides advisors with various program options and access to third-party managers.

Robert Watson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at BMO Harris Bank for 18 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2020. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Kelly Mc Kay is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Elgin, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Mc Kay has been with Edward Jones since 2021, with a total of six years at the firm and no prior industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Douglas Grove is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Principal Life, MassMutual, Fidelity Investments, and Thrivent Financial. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing goal-based, holistic financial planning without discretionary portfolio management. The firm’s approach includes periodic reviews and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services through an integrated billing option.

Kelsey Lahue is an advisor at LPL Financial with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Lahue held positions at Oracle, Brand Certain, Ellkay, Olive, and Cerner Corporation. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by extensive resources and technology.

Bradley Parks is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 11 years before joining Raymond James in 2020. Parks is also the president of Mountain Street Advisors, LLC, a support company created for his independent contractor role. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advice using various analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliated municipal advisor.

Justin Pisellini is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Wheaton, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for eight years before joining LPL Financial in 2018. Piscesini also works part-time as a licensed administrative assistant for another financial advisor in his office. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.