John Hong is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and has been part of Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is a sole proprietor and landlord managing investment properties. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning programs supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Daniel Raupp is a financial advisor with Stifel who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2019 and previously spent four years with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group for investment analysis and asset allocation guidance, providing tools to assist clients in making informed decisions.

Daniel O Connell IV is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan entities since 2007. 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 delivers these services alongside brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Matthew Frankowski is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and four years of industry experience. He has held roles at Fidelity Investments since 2021 and previously worked at E*Trade Securities, Parkway Bank, and Belmont Bank and Trust. Outside of his advisory work, he has operated as an independent contractor for Uber Technologies. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC division provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm utilizes proprietary research combined with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment services.

Peter Balistreri Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank before joining Ameriprise in 2017. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with at least $1 million in net investable assets, delivering written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to support retirement planning, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Roland Czerniawski is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Asset Management for three years before joining Edward Jones in 2019. He holds the Series 66 designation. 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, operating under a fiduciary standard.

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.

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.

Barbara Franks is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wheaton, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering various advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and is notable for its large network of advisors and branches, as well as affiliated capabilities beyond advisory services.

Vito Laera is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. His tenure includes work with both J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA. 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. The firm operates with a combination of institutional advisory services and market-facing registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

William Arnold is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Winfield, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient services, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

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.

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.

Darrell Malano is a financial advisor at Osaic with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 18 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of a local nonprofit branch of Western Catholic Union and owns a financial services sole proprietorship focused on agency supervision. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse clientele including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk management, and access to multiple investment platforms and third-party managers.