W. Merkler is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 1999. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process is supported by centralized due diligence and incorporates a range of strategies, including an ESG eligibility framework.

Adnan Junaidi is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides financial guidance specializing in mission-based asset allocation strategies, particularly for institutions such as nonprofits and tribal nations. Adnan focuses on aligning investment policies with purpose-driven outcomes, balancing risk with measurable goals to support clients' long-term missions. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Oxford Brookes University and has earned several professional designations, including Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Merrill Institutional Consultant (MIC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). These credentials support his expertise in developing strategic investment approaches for institutional clients. Adnan approaches his work with a foundational philosophy that effective risk management is key to compounding capital over time. He maintains current knowledge of market trends and regulatory changes through continuous reading and research to provide informed advice. Outside of his professional career, Adnan enjoys chess, cricket, poetry, and relaxing with a well-earned beverage.

Kevin Stevens is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a consulting business ownership with PMM Partners, Inc. Ameriprise offers specialized retirement-income planning services tailored for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficient strategies. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its extensive institutional platform.

Chad Agnew is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at TD Ameritrade, Scottrade, and DWS Investment Management Americas. Outside of his advisory career, he is licensed to umpire youth and high school baseball games. 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 provides a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance with integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

James Benages is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services Corp., and multiple advisory firms affiliated with LPL Financial. Benages has held roles in financial planning and investment management across several organizations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and operates under a fiduciary standard, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Edgar Perez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at HomeSafe, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Insight Enterprises, and the University of Arizona. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm is noted for its registration as a commodity pool operator, advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies, and use of AI and algorithmic methods in portfolio management.

Paul Peterson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Fidelity and its affiliates since 2001. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, providing investment management and advisory services that combine fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, AI tools in research, and its advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

Thomas Kret is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

Jennifer Pestikas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She previously worked for CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. for 21 years and has been involved with Abbott Laboratories Employees Credit Union since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is an author and podcast host for "Brave Women at Work" and owns Jennifer Pestikas Coaching LLC. 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, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Brian Luedke is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 30 years of industry experience, including over two decades at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Commonwealth Financial Network, before joining LPL Financial. He serves as a Planning Commissioner for the Village of Richmond, IL. 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, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and comprehensive operational tools.

Haidi Zimmermann is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Rolling Meadows, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at KFORCE, Search Pros Staffing, Experis (JPMorgan Chase), Robert Half Financial Services (The PrivateBank), and Pfs Investments Inc. She is also involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited selection of discretionary separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a tiered wrap fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Raymond Ercoli is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Edward Jones in Elgin, IL, with 11 years of industry experience, all of which he has spent at Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both non‑high‑net‑worth and high‑net‑worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated capabilities through a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Hieu Donahue is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Chase for 11 years before joining Edward Jones in 2025. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. 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 programs and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Suzanne Mui Good is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Her prior experience includes roles at Stifel, CTL Global, and a 14-year tenure at Experian. She works with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, as well as registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, including the use of AI and systematic methodologies in managing model portfolios.

Brian Simkin is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera since 2008 and also serves as a treasury analyst at Crate and Barrel. In addition to his advisory role, he operates Simkin Financial Advisors, providing investment advisory services since 2015. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC distributes its services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting solutions, utilizing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Irmina Borre is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she consults for a skincare products company, Rodan and Fields. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions and manages approximately $671 billion in assets.

Yvette Domingo is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from 2022 to 2024. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios, and it serves a notable role as a commodity pool operator and advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

Jennifer Hemmy is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Walgreens for eight years and Sears Holdings Corporation for six years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated products through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Dennison White is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Algonquin, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm is notable for its large retail advisor and branch network, fiduciary advisory services, and affiliated capabilities including mutual funds and a trust company.

Luis Garcia is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at CVS Caremark and Iontuition. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.