Kirsten Cooper Thiam is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. Her work history includes prior roles at Mass Mutual Chicago and Northwestern Mutual. She is based in Winnetka, Illinois. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by ongoing research and due diligence.

Andrew Erickson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently working at Cetera. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he spent eight years at Edward Jones. He is also involved in two financial planning-related ventures, ClearGuide Wealth and Rozovics Wealth Management, where he provides financial and retirement planning, investment advice, and insurance solutions. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm offering a multi-manager platform that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through various program structures and custodial relationships.

Chad Danforth is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Deerfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets for 11 years before joining Raymond James in 2018. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm also offers institutional consulting and emphasizes public finance and municipal work alongside its retail advisory services.

Evelyn Elena Gasher is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has been with Merrill Lynch for 14 years, where she focuses on helping individuals and families gain clarity and confidence in their financial decisions. Evelyn specializes in working with women navigating major life transitions, including career changes, family shifts, and periods of loss, utilizing a thoughtful and steady approach that prioritizes listening and understanding clients' unique priorities and goals. Evelyn holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Eastern Michigan University. She has earned several professional credentials, including the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Earlier in her career, she gained diverse experience at various investment firms, including managing an institutional fixed income portfolio, which informs her disciplined and risk-aware approach to long-term financial strategy. Outside of her professional role, Evelyn is a mother and stepmother to five children and enjoys spending time with her family and their micro mini Goldendoodle. She pursues interests such as sewing, creative projects, home improvement, and volunteering in her community. Evelyn is involved with organizations like the Bataille Academie of the Danse in Barrington, Illinois, and the Chicago Botanic Gardens.

Monte Luzadder is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, Luzadder serves as president, secretary, and treasurer of ETNOM Ltd, a consulting business, and is secretary on the board of directors for the Colonial Center of Glenview Condo Association. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds, delivering non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations in partnership with its financial advisors. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Gavin Virtue is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in New York, NY. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2023. Prior to that, he worked at CUNA Mutual Group and has experience in both academic and community settings. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through both in-house and third-party managers.

Annette Rumas is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at UBS Financial Services since 2014, with a brief gap in 2021. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Elijah Rothschild is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Deerfield, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked within Morgan Stanley and FTI Consulting and has held roles at Indiana University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Maurice Griffin is a financial advisor at Stifel with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2014. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipalities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to guide asset allocation and planning.

Mark Haussermann is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 15 years of experience, primarily focused on corporate retirement plans. Since joining Merrill in 2003, he has developed a corporate retirement plan practice aimed at delivering tailored financial strategies for both plan sponsors and participants. His advisory approach emphasizes fiduciary responsibility and personalized wealth management, working closely with clients to address their specific goals and challenges. Mark holds several professional designations, including Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Colgate University. His expertise spans areas such as corporate benefits, executive services, employee financial health, retirement income strategies, and divorce transition planning. Outside of his professional role, Mark participates in community volunteer activities aligned with Merrill's tradition of community involvement. His personal interests include cooking, golfing, music, tennis, and spending time with his family.

Lisa James Pope is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role, she directs her team in providing advisory and investment management services, designing customized global financial strategies for affluent individuals and families. She guides clients through the development, implementation, and management of portfolios aimed at achieving their goals within their risk tolerance and investment policies. Lisa holds the Portfolio Manager title and is certified to offer Alternative Investments. With over two decades of experience in financial services and a background that includes a Master's Degree from Loyola University Chicago and a Bachelor's Degree from Howard University, Lisa applies her expertise to assist clients across various focus areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, special needs planning strategies, and more. She emphasizes understanding clients' life priorities to create personalized plans aligned with their goals and aspirations. Lisa's professional affiliations include membership in the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Theta Rho Omega Chapter, DuSable Museum of African American History, Eta Creative Arts Foundation, and The Link Incorporated, Lake Shore Links Chapter. She is also involved in community activities through the Chicago Polo and the DuSable Museum African American History. Outside of her professional work, Lisa's interests include interior decorating, music, painting, photography, and yoga.

Bradley Cordes is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Highland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2019 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor for an estate and is a notary public. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions, offering a broad range of planning options including retirement, education, and business-owner transition planning. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through personalized meetings and client letters.

Daniel Iscra is a Wealth Management Advisor with over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He began his career at The Northern Trust Company in Chicago in 1988 and later earned his MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. In 2007, Daniel joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he focuses on helping clients achieve their financial goals through personalized wealth management strategies. Daniel’s expertise includes financial forecasting, budgeting, investment analysis, and socially responsible investing. He works closely with business owners and multi-generational families to assist in creating, preserving, and transferring wealth. He also supports non-profit organizations and families interested in aligning their investments with their values. His approach to wealth management involves collaboration with specialists in retirement planning, life insurance, trust and estate planning, and banking solutions offered through Bank of America NA. Additionally, Daniel partners with clients' CPAs and attorneys to ensure financial decisions align with their broader tax and estate plans. Daniel holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois System and a Master’s degree from the University of Chicago. Daniel resides in Crystal Lake with his wife and four sons and is actively involved in leadership roles within community organizations related to church, education, children’s activities, healthcare, and community development.

Erik Feldhaus serves as the Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill's Lake Forest branch. In this role, he manages the branch office while also acting as a player-coach for his advisors and staff. He began his career at Merrill in 1999 and rejoined the firm in 2017. Erik works with a limited number of clients, primarily business owners, allowing him and his team to provide focused time and resources tailored to their distinctive needs. Erik's expertise includes family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. His background encompasses business ownership, law, and tax-minimization strategies, which provide him with insight to comprehensively address his clients' concerns. He holds professional designations such as Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His education includes a Bachelor's Degree from George Washington University, an Accredited Certificate Program from The Naval Justice School, and a Juris Doctorate Degree from Jacob D Fuchsberg School of Law. He is also a member of the Exit Planning Institute. Beyond his professional commitments, Erik volunteers his time supporting the Lake County Sheriff's Office.

Ross Krause is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Edward Jones, MassMutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and Triad Investment Management. Outside of advising, Krause is a freelance writer. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Jackson Tavenner is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Glenview, IL, holding a Series 66 license with four years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Riverfront Investment Group, Alps Distributors, and Breakthru Beverage Group. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools alongside broad retail and institutional offerings.

Stephen Yates is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley in various roles since 2010, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques in its financial planning process.

John Eichelberger is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Bank of America, N.A., as well as Merrill. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm employs quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Tripp Turchik is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with three years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior work includes positions at Merrill Edge/Merrill Lynch and Accurate Electric Service, as well as a four-year tenure at the University of Arizona. He serves as a volunteer commission member on the Special Events Commission for the Village of Arlington Heights. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a broker-dealer, utilizing LPL-sponsored programs and third-party managers to provide advisory and brokerage solutions.

David Klein is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 46 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at City National Bank since 2020 and RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through both in-house and third-party investment managers.