Mazin Qureshi is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Chase, LCM Capital Management Inc., and FactSet. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and supports a large client base through both advisor-led and online platforms.

Michael Chong is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial, LLC for 14 years before joining Ameriprise in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Voyage Financial Group, LLC, a business focused on business development, marketing, and sales services for clients. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendations. The firm delivers these services through a centralized consulting team in partnership with its financial advisors and utilizes algorithmic automation alongside oversight committees to support its planning process.

Jack Strimel is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held various roles outside the financial sector, including positions in healthcare, education, and customer service. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base ranging from retail and institutional investors to registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and systematic methodologies to construct model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Carl Morreale is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Wheaton, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Grove Point Advisors, LLC and Grove Point Investments, LLC. Morreale is also an insurance agent involved in non-variable insurance products. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisers. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement consulting, utilizing a range of model portfolios and research resources.

Charles Hansen is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and the Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. prior to his current position. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, delivering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Brandon Perry is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. He has also been associated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2006. 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 select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm integrates advisory services with affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Luis Guzman is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Morgan Stanley, where he has held roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2022. Prior to that, he worked at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank from 2014 to 2022. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with NAHREP DuPage County’s Education Committee and has a connection to a family-owned photography business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and offers a broad range of advisory programs supported by structured discovery processes and firm‑approved planning tools.

Evan Chatterjee is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he was involved with Astro Labs Supplements LLC and The Red Lion. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, fund advisory, and model portfolios, including the use of systematic methodologies and oversight controls.

Bruce Mc Kee is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Lisle, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Crossroads Wealth Services LLC from 2011 to 2019 and has been with Raymond James Financial and Raymond James Financial Services since 2010. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth and non-HNW clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by firm research and outside managers, with a notable emphasis on advisory relationships that maintain client decision authority.

Justin Halpenny is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Questar Asset Management. He is also president of New Horizon Wealth Strategies, where he provides financial planning, insurance, and investment advisory services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by firm-provided asset allocation tools and access to third-party money managers.

Benjamin Heiler is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Plainfield, IL. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2015 and previously with Heartland Bank and Trust Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in Silver Creek Gaming Lounge, a family business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven tools.

Ken Muenz is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1991. 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 investment strategies and affiliated services through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Peter Hudepohl is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2024. He previously worked for American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for nine years and has operated Reisner Hudepohl Financial Services since 2013, where he also engages in insurance sales. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, pension, corporate, and charitable clients, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services across multiple platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to construct diversified portfolios managed on discretionary or non-discretionary terms.

Jonathan Graham is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He oversees and coordinates the financial affairs of families, corporate executives, retirees, business owners, and company retirement and benefit plans both in the Chicagoland area and across the country. His approach focuses on simplifying and clarifying clients' financial lives through comprehensive, high-service strategies, including regular client meetings and annual financial reviews. Jonathan's expertise encompasses wealth building strategies, company retirement plans such as 401(k), 403(b), and defined benefit plans, as well as retirement income planning. He employs techniques like goals-based planning, tax-minimization strategies, portfolio risk management, and disciplined asset allocation and rebalancing. He coordinates efforts with attorneys, tax professionals, and insurance experts to provide comprehensive financial guidance. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Cornell University and numerous professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Jonathan is also engaged in community activities and spends time volunteering with organizations in the communities he serves. His personal interests include basketball, biking, camping, football, golfing, music, photography, running, spending time with family, and traveling.

Laura Freeman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., and J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC between 2008 and 2023. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in direct sales of Young Living Essential Oils. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Toby Conway is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in St. Charles, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2016. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice based on tax-aware withdrawal strategies and dependable income sources.

Mark Pingul is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and previously held positions at BMO Harris Financial Advisors and Edward Jones. Prior to his advisory career, he was employed by the New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management, as well as research and model portfolios from various sources.

Jeffrey Lamb is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Valparaiso, Indiana, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. He serves on the boards of the City of Valparaiso Utility Board and the Valparaiso 21st Century School Building Corporation. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide clients with tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

William Cohen is a financial advisor at Merrill in Naperville, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 designations with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2014. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm’s integration with Bank of America allows access to a broad range of products and services beyond typical investment options.

Elizabeth Pedretti is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 credentials. She joined Edward Jones in 2025 and has a prior ten-year career at Robert Half. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.