Garrett Koncan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Grayslake, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in community organizations including the Rotary Club of Gurnee and the Gurnee Chamber of Commerce. Ameriprise is an institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, utilizing research-driven and algorithm-supported planning tools to deliver customized retirement income recommendations.

Krupali Patel is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank NA since 2014. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory services with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Steven Simons is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 1999 and has been associated with Gerald Denvén & Co. since 1991. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates an accounting and tax practice through Dennen & Simons, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating a multi-manager platform that provides access to affiliated and third-party managers and a variety of program structures.

Sylvia Jakubowski is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior work includes roles at One North Star, Inc., JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and Vanguard Capital, Ltd. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Lawrence Grzybek is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Crystal Lake, Illinois, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. He has 20 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2006. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

David Kubica is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. outside of his advisory role, Kubica manages two residential rental properties in Chicago. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm‑approved tools and modeling techniques.

Juliette La Voye is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Eaton Vance (Morgan Stanley) and AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of finance, she has experience in the restaurant industry, including roles at Laura's Bar and Grille and Jake n Joes Sports Grille. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including a large network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Brian Segura is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He works with clients across various financial situations, including retirement planning, investment guidance, insurance, college planning, and long-term care considerations. He focuses on building long-term relationships with clients to ensure their financial plans meet the unique needs of their families. Prior to his current role, Brian served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024. He has also held several positions at Merrill Lynch and Merrill Edge between 2018 and 2023, including Market Supervision Manager, Supervision Principal, Team Lead, and Financial Service Representative. His professional experience encompasses a broad range of financial services and client support. Outside of his professional work, Brian has interests in football, golf, movies, parenthood, reading, and traveling.

Peter Mccarthy is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Brentview Investment Management. He has partial ownership in an investment-related entity involved in estate planning. 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 institutions.

Michelle Place is a Wealth Management Advisor and principal of The Place Wealth Management Group, based in Northbrook, Illinois. She has been working in the investment industry since 2007, beginning her career in asset management at Morgan Stanley Asset Management. She joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management as a Financial Advisor in 2010 and currently focuses on servicing and managing high net worth individuals and families. Michelle's expertise covers a range of areas including executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. She holds several professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™, and Personal Investment Advisor. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree from the School of Business and completed an Accredited Certificate Program at the University of Chicago. Outside of her professional work, Michelle enjoys dancing, ice skating, pickleball, yoga, and spending time with her family.

Maryann Mousheh is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked in dental practice administration and education before joining Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also offers discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery, with roles including oversight of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers.

David Lammers is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. 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 wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Carl Viard is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through a range of programs including estate planning and corporate financial planning agreements.

Steven Andrews is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Wendy Baum is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, where she has worked since 2008. She has 17 years of industry experience and previously worked with Axa Advisors, LLC. Baum is a partner and co-founder of Infinity Strategic Partners, LLC, and serves on the Board of Directors for First Bank Chicago. She is also a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, providing specialized financial planning services for clients undergoing divorce. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party managers, operating a hybrid advisory and brokerage model with a focus on tailored client solutions.

Ryan Fike is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Elmhurst, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2012 and was also associated with Axa Advisors, LLC during part of that time. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance services to implement client recommendations.

Lee Cohn is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Deerfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2007, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing several investment-related businesses focused on real estate in Illinois. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

Sean Fowler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Gurnee, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2016, he worked at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a wide network of representatives. The firm offers financial planning, a variety of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house research and third-party subadvisors.

John Lindquist is a financial advisor at Cetera with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Cetera since 2000, with prior experience dating back to 1980 as a CPA. In addition to his advisory role, he supervises tax preparation services through his CPA practice. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers, supporting over 10,000 advisors and approximately 800,000 clients.

Eric Thonn is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in helping equity-compensated executives and business owners simplify their financial lives by addressing complex planning needs. His approach involves building long-term client relationships through consultative, tailored, and comprehensive strategies focused on multi-generational wealth transfer aligned with clients’ values and aspirations. Eric’s expertise includes long-term wealth strategy, equity compensation, business optimization, college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income, portfolio management, small business strategies, and tax minimization. He holds the title of Senior Portfolio Advisor at Merrill, managing discretionary custom investment strategies to support client objectives. He began his financial services career in 2014 with State Farm and has served as a Financial Advisor with Merrill since 2018. Eric earned a Bachelor’s degree in financial planning from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. Outside of his professional role, Eric volunteers as a mentor for young adults with Erie Neighborhood House. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Amy, and their dog, Chloe, engaging in activities such as golf, basketball, cooking, and attending concerts.