Ismat Khimani is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Deer Park, Illinois. She holds several professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC). Ismat earned her Bachelor's degree from Benedictine University and completed accredited certificate programs at Georgetown University and Dartmouth University. With over two decades of experience in wealth management, Ismat specializes in serving professionals, business owners, attorneys, executives, affluent, and multi-generational families. Her expertise encompasses portfolio management, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, executive compensation, and philanthropic planning. She integrates Merrill Lynch's investment insights with Bank of America's trust and estate planning services to provide comprehensive financial strategies tailored to her clients' needs. Beyond her professional work, Ismat is involved in community initiatives such as The Aga Khan Foundation, which focuses on improving quality of life and promoting self-reliance in disadvantaged communities. Her approach centers on empowering clients with personalized financial strategies designed to establish a foundation for long-term prosperity.

Jamie Lemkau is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Lemkau holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and is based in Barrington, Illinois. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery and modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Richard Petras is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. He serves as a trustee for two family trusts in Illinois. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Wayne Pover is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously spent five years with Cetera Advisor Networks LLC. Pover is also a founding board member of the Heart and Soul Foundation, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, and institutions through a national network of representatives. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Amy Poduch is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2010. She holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. 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 through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Paul Smith is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 34 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera and its affiliates since 2018 and also owns Smith & Associates Inc Insurance Services, where he sells fixed, health, property and casualty, and commercial insurance. Additionally, he serves as a notary public. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a nationwide multi-manager platform serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with over $256 billion in assets under management.

Alan Hafferkamp is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Woodstock, IL, holding a Series 63 designation and 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing a family farm in Sharon, WI. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of financial planning and investment services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold.

Constantinos Yianas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, totaling 10 years before joining LPL Financial in 2020. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary research and third-party strategies.

Jason Hersh is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera and CETERA Financial Specialists LLC. He currently operates in Barrington, Illinois. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services supported by proprietary research and tools, with clients able to implement recommendations through various brokerage or advisory programs.

Elizabeth Reinke is a financial advisor at Stifel with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Citigroup Global Markets. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Anna Maria Fosteras is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with Morgan Stanley, where she has worked since 2013, including 11 years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. She has 13 years of experience in the financial industry. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in publishing through self-publishing and authorship activities outside of her financial career. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with a focus on tailored financial planning and utilizes firm-approved tools and market simulations in its planning process.

James Davids is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Crystal Lake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc. from 2000 to 2019. Since 2001, he has been a partner at Dorion-Gray Financial Services Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and various technology-driven investment strategies.

Andrew Callicutt is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera, having joined in 2023 and working across multiple affiliated entities within the firm. Prior to Cetera, he was with J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC for nine years. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial arrangements.

Ellen Crabtree is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2022. Prior to that, she was employed by BMO Harris Bank and Home State Bank NA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement consulting services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from multiple sources.

John Bassmaji is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has worked since 2020. He serves as a primary point of contact for clients, developing financial plans and consulting on holistic wealth management strategies. His approach focuses on understanding what is important to his clients and their families to help them feel confident with every aspect of their financial picture. Prior to his current role, John held several positions at Fidelity Investments, including Investment Consultant (2019-2020), Relationship Manager (2017-2019), and Financial Representative (2016-2017). Before joining Fidelity, he worked as a Relationship Banker at JP Morgan Chase Bank from 2011 to 2016. Outside of his professional work, John enjoys biking, football, golf, traveling, and exploring food.

Thaddeus Kon is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at JPMorgan Chase, Guaranteed Rate, St Patrick High School, and Key Mortgage Services. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment options, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Joan Winter is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in photography through her proprietorship, PhotoJJenic, and as a partner in Julie Gockman Photography. 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. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and analyses developed by its Global Investment Committee.

Celeste Bailey is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of her financial career, she works as a freelance soccer referee and is involved in teaching and mentoring through the Illinois Soccer Referee Committee. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs. The firm’s financial planning approach uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to develop tailored plans, serving approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Kamaljit Kalia is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Palatine, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Kalia worked at BMO Harris Bank for a total of 11 years across two periods. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Andrew Messerschmidt is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Barrington, IL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he was employed at Valparaiso University and Barrington High School. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on a broad range of planning topics without portfolio management for institutional clients. The firm emphasizes holistic, goal-based analyses and offers a consolidated billing option combining planning and managed-account services while maintaining them as separate offerings.