Brian Mcnamara is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2009, serving clients from St. Charles, Illinois. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies, supported by a centralized team and proprietary research.

Joe Cuturilo is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with LPL Financial since 2010. Prior to that, he worked at Chase Investment Services Corporation, Banc One Securities Corporation, and Ameriprise. Cuturilo is also a notary public. 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, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Stephen Olsen is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Putnam Retail Management, Ameriprise, and Avantax Advisory Services. He is currently based in Schaumburg, Illinois. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing various program structures and affiliated third-party managers.

Matthew Drafall is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Huntley, IL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2010. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm provides holistic, goal-based analyses covering a wide range of financial planning topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping those services separate.

Matt Foster is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Giana Ferrari Ayers is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wheaton, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2020 and has been president of the consulting firm Ferrari Resource Group, Inc. since 2013. Ayers is also involved in community support through her ownership of Neighborly Way, which provides counseling, resources, education, and social opportunities to community members. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and maintains a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Todd Lefevre is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, B. Riley Wealth Management, and Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with a focus on both advisory and non-advisory financial services.

Logan Morrison is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Schaumburg, IL, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Ameriprise since 2025 and has prior experience at Medline Industries LP, Pure Processing, and Morgan Stanley. Morrison’s background also includes academic and secondary education roles. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with specific asset thresholds, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations.

James Mc Greal is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise since 2017. He serves on the Board of Directors for Yorkfield Presbyterian Church in Elmhurst, Illinois. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Amy Zezulka Garcia is a CFP® professional with 36 years of experience in the financial industry. She is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors and has held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC since 2009. Garcia owns and operates AZG Advisory Services LLC and AZG Financial Advisory LLC, both based in Arlington Heights, IL, and is involved with Princeton Harriman Insurance Solutions in Sarasota, FL. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services tailored to clients meeting net-worth thresholds, utilizing Wells Fargo research and tools to develop customized recommendations.

John Schwalbach is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, both located in Barrington, IL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process using firm‑approved tools and modeling techniques.

Anthony Nguyen is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he collaborates with advisors to address client questions and ensure alignment between financial plans and client goals, working closely with clients throughout the process. His professional experience includes positions as a Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to the present. Prior to that, he worked as an Associate Banker at JPMorgan Chase from 2019 to 2022. Outside of his professional work, Anthony has interests in badminton, board games, comedy, food, and swimming.

Natalie Kott is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2007. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and a wide range of investment products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and affiliated banking programs.

Alexis Benson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Geneva, Illinois, bringing six years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2019 and previously worked in education and the food service industry. Outside of her advisory role, Alexis operates a digital Etsy shop offering downloadable content. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad client base that includes individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kevin Kerrigan is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 1995, including 13 years at Charles Schwab Bank. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and employs multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Joseph Martin is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked within Wells Fargo-related firms since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a notary public and has significant involvement with Martin & Martin Investment Group LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Sheila Baker is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior experience includes roles at OSAIC, SagePoint Financial, Neaco Advisory, FSC Securities Corporation, Neader Insurance, and Third Street Advisors. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a substitute teacher in her local district. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage solutions, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Matthew O Connor is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation. He joined Ameriprise in 2025 and has prior work experience in various industries, including home remodeling and credit union services. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income reliability and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies.

Vivek Tripathi is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he was associated with TRC Advisory and attended the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset-management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

John Rossini is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bartlett, IL, with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors.