Michael Reichman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes eight years at J.P. Morgan Securities and seven years at Chase Investment Services Corp. He operates in Crystal Lake, Illinois. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with model portfolios, customized strategies, and advanced research tools.

Janine Kerin is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Crystal Lake, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and with six years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously held roles at Boys & Girls Clubs of Dundee Township and Northwestern Medicine. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branches nationwide.

John Schwalbach is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, both located in Barrington, IL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process using firm‑approved tools and modeling techniques.

Anthony Nguyen is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he collaborates with advisors to address client questions and ensure alignment between financial plans and client goals, working closely with clients throughout the process. His professional experience includes positions as a Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to the present. Prior to that, he worked as an Associate Banker at JPMorgan Chase from 2019 to 2022. Outside of his professional work, Anthony has interests in badminton, board games, comedy, food, and swimming.

Adam Tatroe is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has prior experience with Harris Investor Services, Inc and Edward Jones. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Kevin Kerrigan is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 1995, including 13 years at Charles Schwab Bank. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and employs multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Joseph Martin is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked within Wells Fargo-related firms since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a notary public and has significant involvement with Martin & Martin Investment Group LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Jody Christman is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Des Plaines, IL, where she has worked for 10 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, managed solutions, and affiliated investment products, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Vivek Tripathi is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he was associated with TRC Advisory and attended the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset-management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

John Rossini is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bartlett, IL, with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors.

Brandon Brocato is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Deerfield, IL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2020, he worked in various roles including at Willies Pub & Pool and the University of Missouri Recreation Center. He also operates as president of Brandon Matthew Inc., providing independent services for FedEx. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Art Salnikov is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2021. Merrill, along 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.

Kent Bellgrau is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 2017 and is also a part owner of Winters & Co, LLC, an accounting and CPA firm where he is involved in tax and accounting services. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates Winters & Co, LLC, providing accounting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and advisory services through a multi-manager platform that provides access to affiliated and third-party managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Jason Erpelding is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Robert Siers is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Prior to this, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. beginning in 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and partner in Hatch and Fletch, LLC, a business involved in land acquisition. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence with an ESG eligibility framework.

Kelsey Vasquez is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Schaumburg, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at T-Mobile, Uber, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and several other firms across various sectors. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary services, and maintains a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Colin Marquardt is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Elgin, IL, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, he worked for nine years at Libertyville Bank & Trust Co. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing member of Blackhawk Property Investments LLC, which manages and leases rental properties. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Victor Giordano is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2018, with prior experience at TD Ameritrade and Scottrade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a comprehensive alternative investments program.

Michael Bruce is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. He is based in Barrington, Illinois. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Paul Turner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 42 years of industry experience and has been with LPL since 2018. In addition to his advisory work, he has operated a legal practice as an attorney since 1984. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.