Joshua Noparstak is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Deerfield, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Equitrust Financial Group and Securities America Inc 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 plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to proprietary and third-party research.

Barry Skolak is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2018, following an 11-year tenure at BMO Harris N.A. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a family-owned three-unit residential property in Chicago. 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, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Anthony Hubick is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2013. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs that provide discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, tailoring strategies to each client’s risk profile.

John Seaman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Deerfield, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Craig Alexander is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Northbrook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2011 and also serves as an associate financial advisor at Piekarski and Associates, assisting with practice management and client service. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Karina Elperin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Deerfield, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and currently works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2024. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Kristen Folland is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Robert W. Baird since 2008. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of strategies from traditional allocations to more complex approaches, including private funds and real-asset exposures.

Mirza Baig is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his career in the industry in 2025. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Citi and Bank of America, N.A. Outside of finance, he has experience in education, having worked at Northeastern Illinois University and several schools. 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 with Bank of America’s corporate platform to offer a wide range of products and services.

Brandon Johnson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Deerfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019 and previously spent four years at CITIGROUP. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Matthew Pfister is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2016 following his experience at Fidelity Investments and has over 13 years of experience in wealth management. In his current role, Matthew focuses on developing integrated, goals-based financial strategies tailored to clients’ risk tolerance, timelines, liquidity needs, and personal preferences. Matthew’s areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, sports and entertainment wealth management, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. He works extensively with professionals and business owners, providing guidance on investment, tax mitigation, and wealth planning strategies to help build and sustain generational wealth. Additionally, Matthew offers support in exit planning, workplace retirement plans, and business lending or cash flow management strategies. Matthew holds a Bachelor’s degree from Cornell College and has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is also affiliated with the Cornell Baseball Alumni organization. Outside of his professional work, Matthew enjoys baseball, basketball, football, skiing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Sandra Rubeck is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years at the firm and 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation. 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, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Jeffrey Antos is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 1998. He is also the owner of a CPA firm where he has acted as vice president since 1990, focusing on tax returns and related IRS matters. In addition to wealth management, he is involved in tax and accounting services through his own firms. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as an SEC-registered adviser offering services to a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm supports multiple portfolio management approaches through a large network of independent advisors and provides access to various program structures and third-party money managers.

Todd Lefevre is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. and B. Riley Wealth Management from 2006 to 2025. 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, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology such as machine learning in its investment approach.

Amy Zezulka Garcia is a CFP® professional with 36 years of experience in the financial industry. She is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors and has held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC since 2009. Garcia owns and operates AZG Advisory Services LLC and AZG Financial Advisory LLC, both based in Arlington Heights, IL, and is involved with Princeton Harriman Insurance Solutions in Sarasota, FL. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services tailored to clients meeting net-worth thresholds, utilizing Wells Fargo research and tools to develop customized recommendations.

Stephanie Degen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2009 and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Stace Hilbrant is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2010 and is also affiliated with HUB International Investment Services and Global Retirement Partners. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing in-house research, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary management models.

William Milano Jr. is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Securities LLC since 2015. 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.

Carolyn Rowland is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2015 and has additional roles within affiliated firms dating back to 2014. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with CJ&K Training Services in an administrative capacity within the environmental services industry. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and estates. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through independent financial professionals, utilizing multiple custody platforms and proprietary as well as third-party investment strategies.

Tom Weyhrich is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Wilmette, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2013 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-trustee for his spouse’s trust and trustee for his mother’s trust. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Anne Del Rosario is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance. Outside of financial services, she is a part owner and administrator of Diversified Home Care Inc. LPL Financial serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios, research, and diverse investment strategies.