Joni Mallory is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Allstate Insurance Company for 33 years. 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 and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Michael Coldwell is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 25 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Edward Jones and Cuna Mutual Group. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning utilizing firm-approved tools and models, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Terrence Moran is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 43 years of industry experience. He holds CFP® and Series 63 designations and has worked at LPL Financial since 2009. Moran is also involved with Select Benefits Inc, where he has a longstanding role in the fixed insurance business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research from various sources.

William Lafond is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with LPL Financial, bringing 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include leadership positions at Grove Point Advisors, LLC and Grove Point Investment, LLC. He serves as chairperson on the board of the Chaney Lake Road Maintenance Association, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, combining proprietary research with third-party strategies and technology-driven portfolio management.

Linda Davis is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 41 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Raymond James in various capacities since 1993. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved as a partner in a rental real estate business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a non-discretionary planning approach tailored to client goals and supports its offerings with advanced analytical tools and technology.

Timothy Doherty is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Grosvenor Capital Management from 2015 to 2019 before joining Fidelity. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies, and its incorporation of AI and algorithmic techniques in research.

Robert Jensen Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns rental properties with his spouse, who manages the holdings as a real estate broker. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides financial planning and advisory services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by analytical tools and serves a broad range of clients with comprehensive investment and wealth management solutions.

Alejandro Munoz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has held roles at both J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as well as previous experience at Bank of America and Merrill. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

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.

Alexander Lenz is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Elgin, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. 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 support its recommendations.

Joseph Rumbley is a CFP® professional at Edward Jones with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products under a fiduciary standard.

Laura Needs is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Winfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2016, with a brief period at Tobias Eng, Northwestern Mutual in 2021. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as secretary and authorized party for accounts at Wyandot Farms Company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households. The firm offers a broad range of advisory strategies, separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

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.

Mark Hornok is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2001. 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 and investment solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Joseph La Vanne is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has held roles at James Hamlin Financial Services, LLC dba Traverse, and JHFS Management Corporation, where he is involved in the active management of financial services entities. La Vanne has a background that includes engineering experience prior to entering the financial sector. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Daniel Wack is a financial advisor at Cetera with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Charles Schwab, E*Trade Securities, and TD Ameritrade. He operates his advisory services through Schumann Financial, a wealth management DBA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm manages over $256 billion in assets with a network of more than 10,000 advisors nationwide.

George Cook is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of 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 uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools in its financial planning process.

Ismat Khimani is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Deer Park, Illinois. She holds several professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC). Ismat earned her Bachelor's degree from Benedictine University and completed accredited certificate programs at Georgetown University and Dartmouth University. With over two decades of experience in wealth management, Ismat specializes in serving professionals, business owners, attorneys, executives, affluent, and multi-generational families. Her expertise encompasses portfolio management, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, executive compensation, and philanthropic planning. She integrates Merrill Lynch's investment insights with Bank of America's trust and estate planning services to provide comprehensive financial strategies tailored to her clients' needs. Beyond her professional work, Ismat is involved in community initiatives such as The Aga Khan Foundation, which focuses on improving quality of life and promoting self-reliance in disadvantaged communities. Her approach centers on empowering clients with personalized financial strategies designed to establish a foundation for long-term prosperity.

Jamie Lemkau is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Lemkau holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and is based in Barrington, Illinois. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery and modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.