Michael Rymsza is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. 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 delivers these advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Sophia Cajiao is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her work history includes positions at Bank of America and Merrill, as well as a role in event staff at Andy Frain Services. She assists patrons at arenas and theaters on weekends as part of her non-investment-related activities. 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, and institutional investors.

Teresa Ferrer is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, with prior experience at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. dating back to 2004. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 guide its recommendations.

Stacey Stickle is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Wauconda, IL, and has 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial services. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Allen Hall is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Exemplar Financial Network, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Bank of America, and Merrill. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Mrugesh Shah is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His work history includes multiple roles within J.P. Morgan and Fidelity, as well as a teaching position at Oakton Community College. 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.

John Gottwald is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, he worked at Merrill Lynch/Bank of America for six years and held roles at National Asset Management, National Securities Corp, Modern Woodmen of America, and the University of Dayton. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies through a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Keith Schoepke is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience based in Crystal Lake, IL. He is the sole advisor at Wynstone Investment Advisors, LLC., an independent firm. Schoepke has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities Inc since 2007. Wynstone Investment Advisors serves clients seeking personalized financial guidance with an independent approach to investment management.

James Azzarello is a CFP® with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Copia Financial Solutions, Inc. in Palatine, IL. He has been with Copia Financial Solutions since 2001 and also maintains a long-standing affiliation with LPL Financial since 1997. Copia Financial Solutions, Inc. is an independent investment advisory firm that provides financial planning and consulting services.

Douglas Renz is a financial advisor at Renz Financial Group, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. In addition to his advisory role, Renz works as a Business Intelligence Architect at Takeda Pharmaceuticals. Renz Financial Group, LLC is an independent firm serving clients with personalized financial advice.

Richard Arden is a financial advisor with Andover Investment Management in Algonquin, IL. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 45 years of industry experience. Arden has been with Andover Investment Management since 2001. Andover Investment Management is an independent firm serving clients with personalized investment management and financial planning.

Mathew Vanderkloot is a Personal Financial Specialist (PFS™) and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with VanderKloot & Company, P.C. since 1990, serving as the sole advisor at the firm. In addition to his advisory role, he allocates part of his time to non-advisory activities within the same company. VanderKloot & Company, P.C. is an independent advisory firm based in Bannockburn, IL, serving clients through personalized financial planning and investment services.

Robert Lefevre is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience and has been the principal at Lefevre & Associates since 1990. He also owns and operates a public accounting practice offering accounting and income tax preparation services. Lefevre & Associates is an independent firm based in Palatine, IL.