Eric Marzinke is a financial advisor at Osaic with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. for 11 years. Marzinke serves as President of ProMark Investments, Inc. and is the presiding officer of the Palatine Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, using tools such as asset-allocation models and automated rebalancing to manage diversified portfolios.

Monica Pizano is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill for nine years before joining Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc in 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with the American Association of Notaries. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Janice Vlazny is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Cetera and related entities since 2006 and serves as Vice President of Holistic Wealth Management Group, Ltd., a financial services firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser with a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, model portfolios, and access to third-party managers.

Owen Johnson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Cary, IL. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of experience in the financial industry. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at BMO Harris Bank, First Community Mortgage, PrimeLending, and Freedom Mortgage. He also has a background in academia from Purdue University. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, supported by extensive operational and research tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Michael Kaniok is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he partners with clients in real estate investments focused on purchasing properties to flip or rent. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Samuel Girouard is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank NA and J.P. Morgan Securities from 2014 to 2026. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research tools while managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Artur Wieczorek is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Mount Prospect, IL, with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and its affiliate Bank of America since 2014. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Stacy Sachs is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, Sachs serves on the planned giving committee for Congregation Beth Judea. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, providing both proprietary and third-party model strategies tailored to client objectives.

Sam Bartolai is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1998 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing access to a broad range of investment products and research through its platform.

Michael Risher is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for irrevocable life insurance trusts. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and provides a broad range of capital markets services.

Vicky Homatas is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Arlington Heights, IL, with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank since 2015, alongside a role at SLM Investments LLC since 2021. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly 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.

Jeffrey Stonecliffe is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in North Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and having 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016 and briefly worked with National Dental Integrators of Chicago LLC in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director for AmSpirit Business Connections, supporting the growth and operations of networking chapters in the Chicagoland area. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products.

Eric Wurtel is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2004 and previously operated Eric Wurtel & Assoc. Inc. for over 30 years. Outside of advising, he receives referral commissions on medical insurance sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Andrew Hall is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at IFS Financial Services and Touchstone Securities Inc. from 2017 to 2025 and at Foreside Fund Services and Henderson Global Investors from 2014 to 2017. In addition to his advisory role, Hall is co-owner of HARMIN Inc., a C corporation involved in future franchise ownership. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutions by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold. The firm offers a broad range of planning options and integrates advisory services with other financial product sales and referral channels.

Noel Thilagam is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Thrivent Investment Management Inc, Autranex, ITC Management Group, and Synergy House Solutions / GSN Solutions. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jin Wang is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with five years of industry experience. Wang holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at LPL Financial and Express Line Corporation. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing multiple custody platforms and a range of investment strategies.

Amy Thompson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2004. In addition to her advisory role, she is a CPA and provides tax and accounting services through Weiss & Thompson, PC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform that supports various investment strategies, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke approaches.

Jing Ping Xu is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has a background that includes roles at Waddell & Reed, various insurance carriers, and involvement with Dream Land Realty for 20 years. Outside his advisory work, he has business interests in real estate through Dream Land Realty. 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 portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

William Vlazny is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera. He has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 1998 and operates South Barrington Tax & Financial Services, where he manages tax preparation and related financial services. Vlazny also holds leadership roles in multiple firms, including Holistic Wealth Management Group, Ltd., where he serves as president. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors serving diverse clients ranging from individuals to institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and retirement services through multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Benjamin Brown is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2011 to 2025 before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2025. Brown serves as a director for the Western Golf Association, where he helps raise awareness for the Evans Scholarship Program. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and advanced modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.