John Petruzzi is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and having four years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, he worked at New York Life Insurance Company and has a background in the fitness industry. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its investment approach.

Michael Boettcher is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Deerfield, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is the managing member of Tomeo LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals 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 and investment research to support its financial planning process.

Gary Riederman is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with the firm and its predecessors since 2010, including roles at Edelman Financial Services LLC and EF Legacy Securities, LLC. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified portfolios and a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Nikolaos Balis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has prior experience at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporate, foundation, and defined contribution plan clients. The firm offers asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, combining institutional advisory with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Michael Ranieri is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Gurnee, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation and having 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2005 and with Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based planning covering various topics and offers the option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing program called “WealthPlan.”

Samuel Siegel is a financial advisor with Merrill in Northbrook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, UL Solutions, and involvement with the University of Iowa College of Engineering. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individual, high-net-worth, pension, charitable, and corporate clients. The firm integrates its services within Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to a diverse set of investment products.

Jason Lorenzo is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2019 and previously at Bank of America, N.A. Since 2017, he has also been involved in the restaurant industry as a server at RockSugar Southeast Asian Kitchen. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm integrates into Bank of America’s platform, providing access to a wide range of investment products and services.

Adam Liebman is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked for 20 years at Wayne Hummer Investments. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Randall Harris is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2025. Prior to this role, he worked as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2025. Before joining Fidelity, he was a Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual from 2018 to 2023. In his current position, Randall collaborates with a team to develop personalized holistic financial plans tailored to client needs, focusing on educating clients and delivering high-quality service. Randall holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California, which support his work in providing comprehensive financial consulting. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he has personal interests in food, football, museums, music, and traveling.

Adam Berman is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018, and previously spent 15 years at Scottrade, Inc. and Scottrade Investment Management. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Gandy Pierre Louis is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2008. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Kenyon Knight is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Wilfred Wax and JPMorgan Chase Bank. 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 strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Scott Stratford is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides wealth management guidance to a select group of individuals, families, and institutions across the country, including many active and retired business owners. Scott works closely with clients to tailor wealth management strategies that align with their goals and evolving life circumstances, focusing on protecting the wealth they have accumulated. Scott joined Merrill in Chicago in 1987 after earning a bachelor's degree from Marquette University. He holds several professional designations, including Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA). As a Portfolio Manager, he manages Personalized or Defined Strategies on a discretionary basis, which may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. A long-time Chicago resident, Scott has volunteered for over 25 years with the World’s Largest Block Party sponsored by Old St. Patrick’s Church. He has also served as president of the Marquette Club of Chicago and on the national board of the Marquette University Alumni Association, as well as on the board of the Chicago Athletic Association. Scott lives in Barrington Hills with his wife and son.

Jing O'Brien is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with LPL Financial since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in tax preparation and accounting services through a related business, Jade Accountants & Tax Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing a combination of proprietary research, third-party subadvisors, and various portfolio management strategies.

Elizabeth Miller is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Winnetka, IL, with 27 years of industry experience. She has worked with Merrill Lynch and Bank of America since 1998 and 2009, respectively. Outside of her advisory role, Miller serves as the incoming President and board member of the Jewish Federation of Peoria, a nonprofit organization where she volunteers her time. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Alex Hickman is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Arlington Heights, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Trader Joe's and Subway. 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory services with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Jim Ostach is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 53 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James Financial and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. from 2001 to 2021. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches along with research from internal and third-party sources.

Patrick Spiedel is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. He brings a decade of experience in financial services to his role, having held positions as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2023, a Private Client Banker at JPMorgan Chase, N.A. from 2018 to 2022, and a Relationship Banker at JPMorgan Chase, N.A. from 2015 to 2018. His professional focus is on understanding clients' unique financial situations and partnering with them to build and implement comprehensive financial plans. Throughout his career, Patrick has worked closely with clients to provide ongoing support as their life circumstances and financial goals evolve. He relies on a breadth of knowledge accumulated over ten years to assist clients in their financial journeys. Outside of his professional work, Patrick has interests in fitness, gardening, parenthood, reading, running, and volunteering.

Jason Swedo is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services since 2021. He also serves as an account director and relationship manager at J.D. Power. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Colleen Kehoe is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has eight years of industry experience, including roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Company, Ameriprise, and Thrivent Financial. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm’s planning engagements are collaborative and use firm-approved tools to analyze client goals, providing recommendations without discretionary authority.