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.

David Farrell is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and was previously with Wayne Hummer Investments LLC for 10 years. He also has a longstanding role at Community Bank Whtn Glen Ellyn. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, brokerage services, and utilizes a range of model portfolios and research to support diversified investment strategies.

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.

Christopher Fasano is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 21 years. In addition to his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent offering various insurance products including accident, health, disability, and life insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk assessment, and portfolio construction using a range of investment products and third-party platforms.

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.

Nico Paoletti is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as well as prior experience at B-Rogue Built, TCC Wireless, and Best Buy. J.P. Morgan Securities 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations and functions, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Tyler Sawyer is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Batteries Plus for five years and was a college student until 2025. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

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.

Michael Ochs is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides guidance to clients in areas such as personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and socially responsible, values-based, and ESG investing. Michael takes a 360-degree view of clients' financial lives, evaluating both assets and liabilities to help identify areas for improvement and assist clients in prioritizing and achieving their financial goals. Michael holds a bachelor's degree in finance from Eastern Illinois University and a Master of Business Administration from Northern Illinois University. He has been in the financial services industry since 2004, with experience in retail banking and life and long-term care insurance sales. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2012 and has served in various roles, including assisting other advisors, managing branch operations, before becoming a financial advisor. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER4 (CFP), Chartered SRI Counselor (CSRIC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Michael lives in Algonquin, Illinois, with his wife, Michelle, and their six daughters. He is actively involved in his local community and church, serving on several committees and as a volleyball coach at his children's school. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus and volunteers with organizations such as the 4-H program of Kane County, Feed My Starving Children, and Northern Illinois Food Bank.

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.

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.

Mc Kenzie Quinn is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab, Quinn held roles at Jonny Cabs, Coopers Hawk Winery and Restaurant, Dave and Busters, and American Airlines. Quinn is also involved with Jonny Cabs and Coopers Hawk Winery and Restaurant outside of the financial sector. 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 discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset model portfolio approach alongside centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Douglas Wollney is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 license and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a rental property in Chicago as a sole proprietor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that include estate planning and corporate financial planning agreements.

Tyler Lattery is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo and ISD 191 Burnsville Eagan Savage. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, offers services to individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides various advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Michael Forte is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Schaumburg, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2002, including over two decades at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary advisory options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational structures.

Walter Cosmo is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with over 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and MetLife Securities. Cosmo is also involved in insurance-related business activities through several agencies in Illinois. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to a range of investment and insurance products. The firm’s integrated platform combines adviser programs with active sales of financial products and collaborates with third-party asset managers and trust custodians.