Charles Vietzen is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and First Command Advisory Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of Medicare insurance and fixed life insurance products. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance sales through affiliated entities.

Thomas Udzielak is Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, where he has been employed since 2008. In his current role, he works closely with affluent families to help them pursue meaningful goals through relationship-based financial planning. He has over fifteen years of overall experience at Fidelity, having served in several positions including Financial Consultant, Investments Representative, and Financial Representative. Throughout his career at Fidelity, Thomas has developed expertise in wealth planning and financial consulting. He focuses on clear communication and simplifying complex concepts to provide personalized guidance to his clients. Outside of his professional work, Thomas enjoys family activities, spending time with pets, running, skiing, soccer, and traveling.

Wendell Woods is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in educational ventures focused on tutoring and mentoring students in subjects such as Math, Economics, Accounting, and Finance through entities he owns and operates. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Tracie Dubois is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2014. She has been with Fidelity for over 20 years, progressing through various roles including Assistant Branch Manager, Senior Account Executive, Financial Planning Consultant, Investments Representative, and Financial Representative II. Throughout her career at Fidelity, Tracie has gained extensive experience in financial planning and investment management. She is dedicated to serving clients and supporting the professional growth of her associates, which she identifies as key motivations in her leadership role. Tracie's long tenure at Fidelity reflects her commitment to the firm and its clients. Specific details regarding her education and personal interests were not provided.

Jacob Olinger is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Avantax and Polar Road, and is involved with Strategize Tax Service, LLC and Strategize Wealth Management Group Inc., where he assists with administrative and client support tasks related to tax and financial planning services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Francis Popernik is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at Benefit Plan Administrators of Eau Claire and R. Popernik Co, Inc. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes both proprietary and third-party investment models and offers ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Charles Wiegand is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2023, he worked in event management and held a position at DePaul University. Outside of his advisory role, Wiegand serves as an election judge in Cook County, Illinois. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Marion Charicki is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. Marion has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2022 and previously held positions at Fifth Third Securities, Fifth Third Bank, Cetera, and MB Financial Bank. 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 financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Michael Moran is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Orland Park, Illinois. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Bryan Farrell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Chicago, IL, with 15 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 offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Andrea Pagliaro is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Orland Park, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning using structured discovery conversations and advanced modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

William Soltis is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Mokena, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and related entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he plays bass guitar as a hobby. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, including specialized planning areas and integrates advisory services with various financial products and referral channels.

Derek La Maide is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Securities LLC and Jpmorgan Chase Bank NA, as well as work experience at Arizona State University and Starbucks Corporation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by proprietary tools and modeling techniques, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Michael Webb is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Fiduciary Trust and Avantax, and has operated his own tax preparation and accounting business since 1980. Webb also has experience as an insurance agent selling Medicare supplement plans. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Raymond Kermend is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and ABN AMRO Financial Services. His other business activities include involvement with Partnerland LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advisory services delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Jeffrey Neumann is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2016 and City National Bank since 2020. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with customized portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, leveraging both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Jeremy Rumps is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations as part of its financial planning process.

Robert Granner is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a residential condominium unit. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based analyses and written recommendations across various financial topics. The firm combines planning with managed-account programs through a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while maintaining a separation between planning and portfolio management services.

Michael Massaro is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 credential and has 17 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Avantax Investment Services, Avantax Advisory Services, and 1st Global Advisors, with additional experience in his own CPA firm. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a commercial real estate investment company and is involved in hardware and software sales through a technology consulting business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Alonzo Hinton is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Edward Jones, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and instructor at Chicagoland Christian Center Embassy, participates on a scholarship review committee at Chicago State University, and sits on the board of directors for Union Street Gallery. Merrill 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 various institutional investors.