Colleen Mccaffery is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has worked at Truist Advisory Services since 2022 and previously spent time at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Investments. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and consulting supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Abraham Jimenez is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC in Chicago, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cerity Partners, he worked at The Vanguard Group. Cerity Partners serves a broad range of clients including individuals, families, trusts, estates, business entities, charitable institutions, and institutional investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in client assets. The firm offers customized wealth management services and employs an investment framework focused on client-specific profiles, asset allocation, and access to alternative and private market solutions.

William Mc Carty IV is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Fifth Third Bank and Fifth Third Securities since 2023, following prior roles at Charles Schwab and First Trust Portfolios. Outside of his advisory work, he engages in personal item sales on eBay and Facebook Marketplace. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate and business clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs through its Passageway Managed Account Program and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank, combining bank affiliation with a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser structure.

Michael Muersch is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Downers Grove, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and with Principal Life Insurance Company since 2008. He is also involved in health and fixed life insurance brokerage activities. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Jesus Olmedo is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 16 years of industry experience, including prior roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Olmedo has been with TIAA-CREF since 2018. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm combines point-in-time planning services with ongoing managed account programs that utilize model or customized portfolios, and it acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Kenny Garcia is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Citigroup since 2019, following a three-year tenure at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Based in Chicago, IL, Garcia currently serves clients through Citigroup’s enterprise platform. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with internal oversight and provides specialized solutions for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients.

Caitlin Dahl is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley, RBC Capital Markets, and The Huntington Investment Company. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, operating as both a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer with a consolidated investment platform that includes discretionary and non-discretionary solutions across various asset classes.

Bart Newman is a financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at IAMS Wealth Management and Secure Investment Management. Outside of his advisory role, Newman has been an independent insurance agent since 2004 and serves as a football official and assignor for the Dukane conference. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser providing fee-based asset management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients such as sovereign wealth funds and banking institutions. The firm delivers investment management primarily on a discretionary basis through model portfolios, unified managed accounts, and separately managed accounts, and supports a large advisor network with back-office and turnkey asset management platform services.

La Shaunda Idleburg is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with over six years of experience, currently with Rockefeller Financial LLC. She previously worked at Merrill and held roles at the University of Missouri and the Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating uniquely as both an investment advisor and a registered broker-dealer with capabilities in placement and investment banking.

Sarah Madison is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving at Rockefeller Financial LLC since 2021. Prior to this, she was with Whitnell & Co. from 2009 to 2021. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm operates as a registered broker-dealer and offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, organizing client relationships through a Private Advisor model and a consolidated investment platform.

Christian Wathen is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Wheaton, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF and its affiliate Tiaa since 2014 and previously worked at Steele Capital Management, Inc. from 2012 to 2014. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm’s advisory services distinguish between one-time planning and ongoing portfolio management, using model portfolios or customized strategies managed under client-approved policies.

Samuel Pollack is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. He has three years of industry experience and has worked at Park Avenue Securities and The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. Outside of his advisory role, he provides tax preparation services through SP Tax Services, LLC. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides tailored client solutions through advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, and access to proprietary and third-party platforms.

Joseph Dowling is a financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Brookstone since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an Independent Insurance Producer and teaches community education courses at Joliet Junior College. Brookstone Capital Management offers fee-based asset management and financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and other business entities. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including strategic and dynamic asset allocation models, Unified Managed Accounts, and options-enhanced strategies, and it acts as both a primary advisor and sub-advisor through its turnkey asset management platform.

Johnathan Ellison is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He currently works at Citigroup Global Markets and has previously held roles at several firms including Morgan Stanley, E*Trade Capital Management, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Citigroup Global Markets serves a diverse client base ranging from workplace and high-net-worth individuals to ultra-high-net-worth segments. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and execution services, implementing multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through both discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Daniel Ogrodny is a financial advisor at Mariner with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2021, following prior roles at Arlington Wealth Management and The Planning Group. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering customized investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm combines in-house research with third-party manager allocations and provides integrated tax and accounting services uncommon among large advisory enterprises.

Jason Williams is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. He has three years of industry experience, including roles at Northwestern Mutual and Park Avenue Securities. His career also includes sixteen years at Travelers Insurance. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue® Wealth Management, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm provides advisor-led discretionary management alongside model-based strategies and access to proprietary and third-party advisory platforms, supporting a variety of tailored client relationships.

Jason Miller is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Securities LLC, Principal Life Insurance Company, and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors. He serves as treasurer on the Athletic Board for St. Mary School in Mokena, Illinois. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily for clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain referred clients. The firm bases its recommendations on Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research, with client authorization required for all trades.

Jordan Beadle is a financial advisor at Mariner Wealth Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Mariner since 2018, including the firm's current Oakbrook Terrace, IL office. Prior to joining Mariner, he worked at VS Technology, Inc. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, and institutional accounts, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and tax services. The firm combines customized discretionary portfolios with in-house research and third-party managers, and it integrates tax and accounting services along with administrative family office and financial wellness capabilities.

Kevin Mc Kay is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has three years of industry experience, with prior roles at Northwestern Mutual, New York Life, and LPL Enterprise. Outside of his advisory work, he has engaged in fixed life insurance and long-term care insurance sales. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Jessica Whiting is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with experience spanning several firms, including Rockefeller Capital Management and Associated Banc-Corp. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been active in the industry since 2021. Outside of her advisory role, she provides tax preparation services for friends and family. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, as well as institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a Private Advisor model and a consolidated investment platform that includes discretionary and non-discretionary solutions across multiple asset classes.