Amber Hubbard is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Edward Jones, Tighe Kress & Orr PC, and St. Meyer & Hubbard. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and custody and brokerage services, utilizing manager-traded and model-traded strategies supported by internal research and technology tools.

Jason Allen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Jackson National Asset Management and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Outside of finance, he was involved with Headlands Tech Organization, LLC in 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Lindsay Nommensen is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has held roles at Thrivent since 2021 and MWA Financial Services since 2018. Lindsay's background also includes work in educational settings and roles at nonprofit organizations. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers comprehensive, goal-based financial planning across multiple topics, allowing clients to combine planning with managed accounts while keeping services distinct.

James Pontious is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 37 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes eight years at TIAA and TIAA-CREF. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

Charles Massey is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2015. Prior to this role, he accumulated experience at several financial institutions, including serving as a Financial Consultant at E*Trade Financial from 2011 to 2015, a Financial Advisor at JP Morgan Chase from 2010 to 2011, a Branch Manager at JP Morgan Chase from 2007 to 2010, and an Investment Representative at Edward Jones Investments from 2003 to 2004. He has years of experience counseling high net worth investors on retirement planning and investment decisions. Charles focuses on understanding his clients' priorities to build and implement customized financial plans tailored to their individual situations. Outside of his professional work, Charles has interests in comedy, concerts, cooking and baking, traveling, writing, and yoga.

Robert Smith is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and was previously with Meadowhawk Capital, LLC from 2009 to 2018. 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 supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Amanda Kreutzer is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of Heart Centered Guidance LLC, a business focused on spirituality services including intuitive guidance and workshops. 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 reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Brennan Miller III is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2008, totaling 18 years at the firm. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Eva Hahn is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Schaumburg, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work history includes roles with the Islamic Society of Northwest Suburbs and various nonprofit organizations. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Josh Brown is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been associated with Charles Schwab since 1997, including roles at Charles Schwab Bank and TD Ameritrade Inc. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management using multi-asset model portfolios and has a distinctive operational structure that combines advisory services with custody and brokerage functions.

Jeffrey Rosencrans is a Wealth Management Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over three decades of experience working with individuals and families to create, grow, and preserve their wealth. Jeff focuses on providing customized strategies within disciplined investment frameworks, including tax-efficient asset allocation, diversification, and tactical rebalancing. He also assists clients with ongoing tax minimization and wealth transfer strategies. Jeff holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) certification, the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation, and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. He earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees from Illinois State University. Throughout his career, Jeff has been recognized for his dedication and was recently included on the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list for the fourth consecutive year. Outside of his professional role, Jeff enjoys biking, billiards, boating, hiking, music, reading, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with his wife and three sons. He is involved with the Abbey Yacht Club and contributes to Children's Oncology Services, Inc. Jeff resides in Inverness, Illinois.

Jennifer Ebert is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, she worked in education and family office roles. Outside of advising, she is involved with Julie Gockman Photography. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured planning process supported by firm‑approved tools and research.

Ralph Watson is a financial advisor at Cetera with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Watson is a managing partner at Woodford Financial PLLC, a CPA firm providing accounting, tax, and financial planning services in Versailles, KY. He has held roles at several firms, including Avantax Investment Services and Raymond James Financial Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

George Reichl Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 41 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley and its related entities since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is an investor in the automotive and transportation business Tint World. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Robert Christman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Palatine, IL, with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. 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 wide range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Paolina Dimitrova is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2026. Prior to this position, she served as a Relationship Manager at the same firm from 2025 to 2026 and as a Financial Representative from 2023 to 2025. Throughout her tenure at Fidelity Investments, Paolina has developed expertise in client financial planning and relationship management. She approaches the planning process with care, structure, and attention to detail, focusing on aligning closely with her clients' goals to provide a thoughtful and seamless experience. Outside of her professional work, Paolina enjoys activities such as beach outings, fitness, hiking, Pilates, traveling, and exploring culinary interests.

Cheryl Kranz is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Crystal Lake, IL, with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. 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 solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Anna Wright is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2015 to 2023 before joining Avantax Advisory Services and Cetera in 2023 and 2025, respectively. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors and provides access to multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Melanie Mousheh is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, serving in this role since 2024. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through positions including Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, Melanie worked as an Associate Representative at Thrivent Financial from 2020 to 2021 and as a Member Experience Representative at Consumers Credit Union from 2018 to 2020. Melanie focuses on developing individualized financial plans, emphasizing client-specific circumstances to create strategies aimed at achieving financial freedom and peace of mind. She prioritizes maintaining open communication and nurturing ongoing relationships to support clients throughout their financial journeys. She holds an Arkansas Insurance License.

Geoffrey Wharton is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 41 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2010. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written, non-discretionary recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.