Brian Paone is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. 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. The firm delivers advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities, operating on a non-discretionary basis with a centralized due-diligence framework.

Taylor Bunes is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 10 years of industry experience, including nine years at Pruco Securities, LLC, and currently maintains a role with HealthCare Solutions Team. Outside of his advisory work, Bunes is involved in insurance sales focusing on non-variable insurance products. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, consulting, and access to various advisory and brokerage services through its integrated platform.

Brian Williams is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked for 24 years. He has 23 years of industry experience. Williams is also the owner of an LLC in Mokena, IL. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Robert Dow is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 26 years of industry experience and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2014. He serves as a board member of the Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House, a religious and community organization in Barrington, Illinois. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services directly to individuals and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Kimberly Smith is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by advanced modeling tools and a structured planning process.

Kevin Galvin is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 41 years of industry experience. He is currently with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of a retail business in Charleston, SC, and an author of a book titled *Quiet Strength: A Man's Second Half Can Be Better Than His First*, which does not address financial topics. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered in partnership with advisors.

Eric Zehnder is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. In his role, he focuses on assisting clients with retirement planning to align their financial strategies with their personal goals and lifestyle preferences. Eric's approach centers on helping clients manage their investments so they can enjoy their retirement without financial concerns. His professional experience is dedicated to guiding clients through planning for their needs and wants during retirement. Outside of his professional work, Eric has interests that include biking, fitness, gardening, golf, and running.

Khadia Michel is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC since 2020. Prior to that, she was involved with Come and Go Real Estate and Ayimed International. Her outside business activities include managing an advisory business for Valentine Britt LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service, providing written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning advice that focuses on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Ann Todisco is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, State Farm, and Mass Mutual. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to various investment and insurance products through an integrated platform.

William Muehlhauser II is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Patricia Koney is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 38 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 1989 and holds a Series 63 designation. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing tailored recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and automated tools overseen by committees to deliver these non-discretionary recommendations in partnership with advisors like Koney.

Colin Powers is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he held roles at several financial services firms including MassMutual and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of finance, he works as a tax preparer at HR Block and serves as a bartender at Yorkville Legion Post 489. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutions, offering financial planning, brokerage, insurance, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, delivering advisory and brokerage solutions through numerous program sponsors and endorsed third-party managers.

Dylan Webb is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop financial strategies aligned with their priorities and Fidelity's investment philosophy. His role focuses on understanding client goals and providing support during important financial decisions. Dylan's experience at Fidelity Investments includes positions as Financial Consultant since 2026, Investment Consultant from 2025 to 2026, and Financial Representative from 2023 to 2025. Prior to that, he held roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank as a Relationship Banker and Associate Banker between 2020 and 2023. Outside of his professional work, Dylan has interests in bowling, cars, football, social events with friends, golf, and pets.

Andrea Bertani is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Lombard, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2001. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and maintains a tiered wrap-fee structure while overseeing model selection and implementation.

John Slawinski is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Bolingbrook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2003. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Keith Jones is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2019. He previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation for 10 years and has operated Re Direct Financial Services since 1991, where he provides tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations, through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Anna Lisa Bonichi is a Wealth Management Senior Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments Private Wealth Management. In her role, she partners with clients to address complex service needs and comprehensive planning, acting as a primary point of contact. She is supported by a team of Regional Planning Consultants aiming to facilitate efficient collaboration with Fidelity. Her professional experience spans various roles in the financial services industry. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Planning Consultant and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. She has also held roles as an Internal Client Advisor at JPMorgan Asset Management, a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley, Vice President of Institutional Equity Sales at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and Registered Client Associate at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Anna Lisa's personal interests include fitness, food, golf, parenthood, traveling, and volunteering.

Ariel Monsivais Jr. is a CFP® professional with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently a managing director at Ariel Wealth Partners LLC and an advisor at Cetera. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, CUNA Mutual Group, and Grainger. Outside of finance, he has worked in customer service at Lowe’s Home Improvement. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm supporting a nationwide network of independent advisors who serve individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple investment platforms and third-party managers, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Robert Buoy is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He worked at Horizon Wealth Management for eight years before continuing his tenure at LPL Financial, where he has been since 2012. 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 advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and various technologies to support diversified investment strategies.

Michelle Cooper Mcnally is a financial advisor at Cetera with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, First Midwest Bank, and Infinex Investments. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in a movie and TV production company focused on reality TV show filming. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or create bespoke strategies.