John Hayes is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked previously at Edward Jones, JP Morgan Securities LLC, Nel Pretech Corporation, and Relevant Business Consultants. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. Schwab offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset investment approach and centralized custody and operational capabilities.

Ryan Zelenika is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, progressing through positions including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Ryan collaborates with clients and their families to build financial plans and develop diversified investment strategies aimed at helping them work toward their life goals. Throughout his career at Fidelity Investments, Ryan has gained experience in financial planning and investment consulting. His approach focuses on creating tailored strategies that support clients' financial objectives. Outside of his professional duties, Ryan enjoys golf, traveling, and volunteering.

Luke Long is a Series 66-designated financial advisor with Fidelity in Naperville, IL, bringing one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Sweetener Supply Corporation and the University of Kansas. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a systematic investment approach that combines proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Michael Kimmey is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Orland Park, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2003 and previously affiliated with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Michael Kimmey and Associates, Inc., providing bookkeeping, accounting, and tax preparation services. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a variety of third-party advisory programs and asset managers, focusing on matching clients with appropriate investment strategies and fiduciary services.

Kyle Spayth is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their individual goals, emphasizing transparency and straightforward communication in managing complex financial topics. Kyle focuses on building thoughtful, personal plans rather than using templates, aiming to support clients' current needs and long-term visions. His areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Kyle holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Kyle earned a Bachelor's Degree from Purdue University System. In his personal time, he enjoys adventure sports, boating, camping, cooking, gardening, music, reading, spending time with his family, traveling, and yoga.

Michael Cook is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise since 2009 in various capacities. Outside of advising, he owns SCS Corp, a business management entity unrelated to investment activities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written reports and ongoing advice. The firm’s approach integrates investment research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools, emphasizing dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Thomas Dusing is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2014. He has a professional background that includes roles as a Relationship Manager Associate at Credit Suisse Private Bank USA from 2012 to 2014, a Private Banker Associate at JP Morgan Private Bank from 2010 to 2012, and as a Senior Product Development Analyst at Driehaus Capital Management LLC from 1999 to 2010. In his current role, Thomas focuses on understanding the unique financial journeys of families by building meaningful relationships. He collaborates with clients to evaluate and refine their financial strategies, ensuring alignment with their core values and long-term life goals.

Anthony Ferrazzi is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America since 2018 and Merrill since 2016. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jacob Wiggins is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has a background that includes coaching volleyball as an independent contractor for the Future Volleyball Club. Fidelity, through its affiliate Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and serves in advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Vijay Thakkar is a CFP® with 34 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with Cetera and has held roles there since 1991, currently serving under its institutional platform. In addition to his advisory work, Thakkar owns Vijay Thakkar & Associates Ltd, a business focused on accounting, tax preparation, and payroll processing. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a large nationwide network of independent advisors, offering a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm operates a multi-manager platform that provides advisors with various program options and access to third-party managers.

Douglas Grove is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Principal Life, MassMutual, Fidelity Investments, and Thrivent Financial. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing goal-based, holistic financial planning without discretionary portfolio management. The firm’s approach includes periodic reviews and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services through an integrated billing option.

Bradley Parks is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 11 years before joining Raymond James in 2020. Parks is also the president of Mountain Street Advisors, LLC, a support company created for his independent contractor role. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advice using various analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliated municipal advisor.

Sondra Barrett is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and several real estate firms. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of Sondra Luxury Real Estate Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs and access to separately managed accounts. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Nicole Portolos is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Burr Ridge, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2015. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written Recommendation Reports, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts and algorithmic automation in generating recommendations.

Amy Farber is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2019. In her role, she focuses on building professional relationships with clients to provide exceptional experiences during every interaction. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Amy held the position of Assistant Vice President and Premium Elite Relationship Manager at Bank of America Merrill from 2016 to 2019. She began her career at Charles Schwab, serving as an Associate Financial Consultant from 2015 to 2016 and as a Derivatives Trade Specialist from 2012 to 2015. Outside of her professional work, Amy engages in various personal interests including fitness, hiking, playing musical instruments, skiing, theater, and traveling.

Kyle Haider is a Wealth Management Senior Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he partners with clients and collaborates closely throughout their financial journey, working with Fidelity's independent investors and their families to deliver service within Private Wealth Management. Kyle has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through roles including Relationship Manager, Planning Consultant, Financial Consultant, and currently Senior Relationship Manager. Prior to Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2019 to 2021. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Kyle's personal interests include cars, family activities, traveling, and volunteering.

David Tsang is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Harris Investor Services Inc and Harris Bank for over two decades. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an assistant tennis coach at Rosary Catholic High School. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a broad array of non-advisory financial products.

Philip Harwood is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2009, including Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, leveraging Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Susan Lewis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Her career includes extensive tenure at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, spanning over two decades, alongside owning Susan S. Lewis Ltd, a tax preparation and bookkeeping business. She also owns two businesses in manufacturing and repair, Ideal Truck Body, Inc. and Repair Me, Inc. 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, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and advanced research and operational tools.

Rosario Vargas is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, Vargas worked at Bank of America N.A. and Merrill. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations through a centralized due-diligence framework.