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.

Ted Coons is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Warrenville, Illinois, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Numark Credit Union, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, and Cetera Wealth Services LLC. He operates a related business under the name Planned Financial Independence Co. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, leveraging a variety of portfolio management options and technology tools, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Paul Wessel is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in St. Charles, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. In addition to advisory services, he is involved in independent insurance brokering, specializing in long-term care insurance. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary research and third-party data within a defined investment ecosystem.

Robert Intoccia is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with various Fidelity entities since 2005, including Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors since 2018. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and it participates in commodity pool operations and fund advisory roles uncommon among large institutional peers.

Judith Schlosser is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lisle, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and integrates resources such as the Global Investment Committee’s analyses into its planning process.

Laura Bare is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, with 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. Her prior work includes roles at BNI Business Networking International and Valerie Janke, as well as involvement with the Professional Women's Club of Chicago and Embark Collaborations LLC. She has participated in business networking activities through BNI. 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across various investment approaches.

Allison Tomasetti is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Glen Ellyn, IL. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2018, bringing one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Etro Outlet Chicago from 2014 to 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than 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, tax-efficient services, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Ronald Kot is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera since 1998 and has operated his own tax accounting and audit services business since 1977. Kot also serves as a board member and treasurer of the Stonegate West Community Association in Aurora, Illinois. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services and operates a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial relationships.

Bradley Rist is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Glen Ellyn, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mesirow Financial, Lincoln Financial Distributors, Keeley Asset Management, and Assetmark. He serves as co-secretary on the board of the Horace Mann Elementary Parent Teacher Organization in Oak Park, IL. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

John Weitzel is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2009. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools to help illustrate potential outcomes and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Joshua Zaccanti is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Northwestern Mutual and has a background in education at Northern State University and local schools in Geneva, IL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Brian Harrigian is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Schaumburg, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. He has prior experience with Cambridge Investment Research Inc. and Preferred Planning Concepts, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches youth baseball with the Park Ridge Jr. Hawks Traveling Baseball League. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent advisors using a variety of portfolio management approaches and custody arrangements.

Sean Lee is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Molo Solutions for five years and held roles with Be Reality Group, Core Spaces, and The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including advisory work for registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios, and it engages in activities such as fund-of-funds management and oversight of affiliated sub-advisers.

Donald Nelson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His career includes over a decade within various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Outside of advising, he is a founder of a nonprofit providing scholarship grants to community ministries and holds ownership interests in several business ventures, including manufacturing and horse trading. 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 tailored to clients meeting certain net worth criteria, integrating advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Patrick Nix is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera Wealth Services, Avantax, and Alcorn & Cureton, Ltd., where he is involved in accounting and tax preparation. He also owns a tax preparation and accounting services business, advising clients on tax matters and business operations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Patrick Mulvaney is a Financial Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments. He collaborates with clients and their families to understand their financial goals and develop personalized strategies aimed at growing, protecting, and managing wealth. He emphasizes open dialogue and education to assist clients in making informed financial decisions. Patrick has progressed through roles at Fidelity Investments, starting as a Financial Representative in 2023, then as an Investment Consultant from 2024 to 2025, before assuming his current position. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held a Financial Representative role at Northwestern Mutual during 2022 to 2023. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Patrick engages in activities such as bowling, cooking and baking, fitness, golf, traveling, and volunteering.

Connor Brandon is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Forbes Technical Consulting, Purdy Products Company, CareerBuilder, and Tech USA. He spent eight years in full-time education prior to entering the financial services field. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds supported by a large nationwide network of advisors.

Justin Yackey is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Vivid Seats, International Sports Management, and Northwestern Mutual. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Gerald Muldoon is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of advising, he is president of Gerald W Muldoon Group Inc., which manages the operations and finances of his Ameriprise practice. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Zachary Pickren is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2018. 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 in its recommendations.