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.

Sophia Diforti is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at Riverside School District 96 and the University of Mississippi Physics Department. She also has experience in recreational and hospitality roles. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering services that include discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

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 at Raymond James Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James since 2010, including prior experience at Crossroads Wealth Services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients as well as institutional entities. The firm employs analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor non-discretionary planning and investment advice to client goals, supporting implementation through various advisory programs.

Brianne Wolf is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has worked with multiple firms including Avantax Advisory Services and 1st Global Capital, and serves as Vice-President and Accounting Manager at Bill Hickey & Associates, Inc. Outside of her financial advisory work, she operates a direct sales business selling women's and children's clothing. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm offering services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients with a multi-manager platform that includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Benjamin Heiler is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Plainfield, IL. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2015 and has prior experience at Heartland Bank and Trust Company and Decatur Earthmover Credit Union. Heiler is also involved in his family business, Silver Creek Gaming Lounge, Inc. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

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 14 years of industry experience. She has worked previously at JP Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities, where she spent a total of 15 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in direct sales for Young Living Essential Oils and is a partner in Partnerland LLC. 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 other institutions. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and investment management programs, utilizing a range of model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Michael Murphy is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and 0 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles in food and beverage and design industries. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Christopher Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mokena, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill, Bank of America, and Morgan Stanley. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by various investment strategies and operational tools.

Luke Brady is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2024. Prior to his financial services career, he held positions at Ecolab and Viskase. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and investment models.

Mark Pingul is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BMO Harris Financial Advisors and Edward Jones. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a variety of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms.

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.

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.

Melissa Vald is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2019. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ with experience working with high net worth clients since 2005, providing comprehensive financial planning that includes retirement and income planning, tax-efficient investing, and estate plan considerations. Her career in financial services includes roles as a Financial Planning Associate at Wells Fargo from 2015 to 2019, and at Morgan Stanley from 2007 to 2015, as well as serving as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 2005 to 2007. Melissa holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, Melissa enjoys family activities, theater, traveling, and volunteering.

Christopher Barnard is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hinsdale, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Painewebber Inc. for 26 years. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a broad range of capital markets activities.

John Demarco is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Avantax entities for a decade and currently owns Strategize Home Solutions LLC, a referral marketing business for mortgages. John also serves as treasurer for The Cruisin' Tigers GTO Club, a membership organization for Pontiac automobile enthusiasts that hosts an annual car show. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Ashley Finney is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, JP Morgan Securities LLC, and JP Morgan Chase Bank. Outside of advising, she is the owner and maker of The Red House Designs, creating and selling handmade designs at farmers markets and online. Charles Schwab 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a range of multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized supervision and custodial services.

Aaron Wauters is the Resident Director at Merrill, where he leads a team dedicated to providing comprehensive financial services that encompass investments, liabilities, and cash management. His office is located in the Naperville/Lisle branch of Merrill. Aaron has been with Merrill since 2001, serving a diverse client base including corporate executives, pre-retirees, and retirees with a focus on 401(k) plans. He holds several professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Aaron earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of Dubuque, where he also played football for four years. Prior to his career in finance, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1997 to 2003 on both active and reserve duty. He has expertise in areas such as retirement income, family wealth management, small business strategies, and tax minimization. He takes a personal and proactive approach to assist clients in achieving their financial goals and maintaining customized retirement plan strategies. Outside of his professional work, Aaron is involved in his community as a board member of the Fox Valley Patriotic Organization and as the commissioner of the Geneva Baseball Organization. He resides in Geneva with his wife Mandy and their three sons. Aaron enjoys playing racquetball and golf, and he shares his home with the family’s Black Labrador, Maddux.

Ryan Carey is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2022. In his role, he focuses on assessing clients' financial situations, collaborating with them to develop tailored financial plans, and implementing those plans while monitoring progress to ensure alignment with their goals. He has 19 years of experience in the financial services industry, having held various financial consultant and planning consultant positions. Prior to his current role, he worked at Fidelity Investments as a Planning Consultant from 2021 to 2022, at Merrill Edge as a Premier Life Services Relationship Consultant from 2018 to 2021, at LPL Financial as a Financial Consultant from 2016 to 2018, at World Equity Group as a Financial Consultant from 2014 to 2016, and at J.W. Cole Financial as a Financial Consultant from 2006 to 2014.