Brent Anderson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan entities since 2015, including JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program supported by an in-house manager solutions team and centralized due diligence.

Kelsey Cagle is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. She has held roles at Fidelity Investments and its affiliated entities from 2013 to 2025 before joining Cetera and its associated firms in 2025. Cagle is a partner at Shoreline Financial Partners, where she provides financial services. She is also licensed to sell fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios and bespoke strategies.

Kathleen Collier is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Northbrook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2004. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Ryan Roth is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015, having worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2008. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Cynthia Chase is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 2011 and also works with Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a director and secretary on the board of Fogg System Company, Inc., a medical test equipment manufacturer. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies with support for trading, account administration, and custody.

Kurt Reif is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 46 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities and operates Kensington Insurance Agency, where he is involved in selling life, health, annuity, and property and casualty insurance. He is the owner and president of Kensington Financial Services, which provides a range of insurance products including fixed and indexed annuities. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and managed accounts. The firm utilizes asset allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios, with access to third-party money managers and alternative investment platforms.

Mari Danner is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a structured financial planning process with tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and serves clients through direct plans as well as corporate financial planning agreements.

Chris Mancera is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2010, also maintaining a role at JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2005. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Jeffrey Schmidt is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones and Black Rose Consulting Group. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Stephanie Brown is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. She is currently with Edward Jones and previously worked at Beacon Pointe Advisors and Invesco. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated products under a fiduciary standard.

Kevin Honan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank since 2018 and previously worked at PNC Investments and PNC Bank. He holds a Series 66 designation. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision authority.

Joseph Egan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2009 and 2015, respectively. He is based in Lake Forest, IL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs. The firm offers tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and proprietary analytical tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Richard Knier is a financial advisor with Merrill in Northbrook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1992 and has also worked with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor for a fiduciary entity based in Deland, Florida. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Mary Rosenquist is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Deerfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its financial planning process.

John Petruzzi is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and having four years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, he worked at New York Life Insurance Company and has a background in the fitness industry. 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 in its investment approach.

Michael Boettcher is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Deerfield, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is the managing member of Tomeo LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and investment research to support its financial planning process.

Nikolaos Balis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has prior experience at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporate, foundation, and defined contribution plan clients. The firm offers asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, combining institutional advisory with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Michael Ranieri is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Gurnee, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation and having 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2005 and with Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based planning covering various topics and offers the option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing program called “WealthPlan.”

Samuel Siegel is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. His background includes roles at UL Solutions and multiple community and educational organizations, including Deerfield Park District and the University of Iowa. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Jason Lorenzo is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Northbrook, IL, and has seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Axa Advisors. Outside of finance, he works as a server at RockSugar Southeast Asian Kitchen, a restaurant he has been involved with since 2017. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.