Mark Pautsch is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Cetera entities since 2015. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios along with customized strategies.

Ezra Samuels is a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he collaborates with clients to understand their current financial situations and introduces them to the solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America. He aims to empower clients with knowledge and tools to manage their financial lives effectively. Ezra holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Syracuse University.

Donald Gaylord Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Elgin, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 22 years of industry experience, all at Edward Jones since 2004. He is involved in real estate investment through ownership of multiple properties in Illinois. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Frances Tillman is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2024, she worked at Woodbury Financial Services and State Farm VP Management Corp. She also has roles supporting financial planning and client services through her work with Northpoint Financial Group and Camaioni Consulting. Osaic Wealth serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach includes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting discretionary strategies and third-party manager selections.

Christina Gilsinn is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Wheaton, IL, with 10 years at the firm and five years of industry experience. She 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 manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Anthony Manfrin is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. in Elgin, IL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with three years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Guardian Life, MetLife Investors Distribution Company, and Unum. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients with a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm employs a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, tax management, and unified fee arrangements, supported by internal research and technology including artificial intelligence.

Kyle Butson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Roselle, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior work history includes four years at Edward Jones and roles at Itasca Bank & Trust Co and Integrated Facilities Solutions. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, encompassing financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Derek Meade is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with Charles Schwab in Naperville, IL, returning to the firm after a brief tenure at Fidelity Investments. Outside of financial services, he is a brand ambassador for a business specializing in customized engraving on wine and liquor bottles. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, 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 offers a combined brokerage, custody, and advisory platform with a client relationship model that includes both non-discretionary and discretionary managed account options.

Eric Dusseault is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Aurora, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Securities LLC, Merrill, and Bank of America. 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 network of more than 23,700 financial advisors. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services under a fiduciary standard.

Kyle Bonfield is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones and Comcast. Bonfield is also the owner and president of Bonfield Capital LLC, a support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains unique affiliations and specialized advisory programs.

Jan Gewont is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, CHARLES SCHWAB and CO., INC., TD Ameritrade, DWS Investments Distributors Inc, Arrow Investment Advisors, LLC, and Edward Jones. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, combining brokerage, custody, and advisory services with a mostly non-discretionary client relationship model supplemented by affiliated discretionary SMAs and a formal alternative investment platform.

Michael Masciopinto is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 37 years of industry experience. He has held his current role since 2020 and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 33 years. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written, non-discretionary recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Kevin Kelly is a financial advisor with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Avantax and LPL Financial, and he is the owner of Resurgens Investments, LLC as well as Legacy Tax & Accounting, LLC, where he manages tax and accounting services. Kelly also offers identity theft protection services through Harvard Risk Management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and financial planning services across multiple program structures, offering access to both affiliated and third-party money managers.

Ryan Hagan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Glen Ellyn, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010 and previously worked at PRUCO Securities, LLC from 2008 to 2010. Hagan operates a business entity, RJ Hagan Inc., for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and advanced operational tools.

Nathaniel Johnson is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and Thrivent Financial before joining Charles Schwab in 2023. 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, employing multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

Tatyana Gorski is Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2024. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional committed to creating personalized wealth plans to help clients pursue their financial goals and dreams. Prior to her current role, she served as Vice President, Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024 and held several positions at the company since 2014, including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Financial Representative. Throughout her career at Fidelity Investments, Tatyana has gained extensive experience in wealth planning and financial consulting. She focuses on helping clients take advantage of opportunities and protect against risks through tailored financial strategies. Outside of her professional work, Tatyana has interests in beach activities, golf, movies, outdoor adventures, parenthood, and traveling.

Anum Melwani is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2019, Melwani worked at First Security Trust and Savings and JP Morgan Chase. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gretchen Brashler is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has 21 years of industry experience, including a 13-year tenure at J.P. Morgan Securities. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and uses proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations, with clients able to choose how to implement them through various brokerage or advisory programs.

Fiorelda Doraku is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and over four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Chase and Bank of America. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Joseph Mazzocchi is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Schaumburg, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he worked at Community Trust Credit Union and Gold Coast Bank. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering various advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.