Daniel Krout is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016, and MetLife Securities Inc. from 2008 to 2017. Outside of his advisory work, he is also an insurance agent engaged in outside insurance sales covering individual and group life, health, Medicare supplement, and property/casualty insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser operating as a subsidiary of MassMutual. The firm provides ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers.

James Mcnamara is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His prior work includes a three-year tenure at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, managing approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 financial advisors.

Michael Ramirez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Aurora, IL, with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked across multiple JPMorgan entities since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions and includes expertise in derivatives and commodities.

Arnold Lies is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lisle, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Ben Jorgensen is a Planning Consultant who collaborates with Financial Consultants at the Naperville Investor Center to assist clients in developing personalized financial plans aimed at achieving their goals. He has experience as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025 and served as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024. Outside of his professional role, Ben has interests in cooking and baking, fitness, movies, and reading.

Steven Garrels is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax Investment Services, Avantax Advisory Services, Avantax Insurance Services, 1st Global Advisors, and Borhart Spellmeyer & Company. Outside of advising, he serves as Board Chairman of Harvard Savings Bank, a publicly traded financial institution currently in liquidation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that offers a multi-manager platform serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and planning services through a network of over 10,000 advisors and manages more than $256 billion in assets.

Andrew Garcia is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Investment Distributors, Inc., Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc., and Protective Life Insurance Company. 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 strategies, affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Mark Musaraca is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Naperville, IL, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 41 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he holds ownership interests in several investment-related businesses and farms. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm uses Wells Fargo research and planning tools to deliver tailored recommendations across various financial planning areas, with optional implementation through brokerage or advisory programs.

Steven Bergmann is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in St. Charles, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 40 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2003 and previously worked at Equitable Advisors from 1999 to 2003. Bergmann also provides notary services and sells non-variable insurance products to clients. 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 and third-party asset management, with a focus on combining scale and diverse financial offerings alongside its advisory platform.

Samuel Roller is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Geneva, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at DHI Mortgage Company and Moody Bible Institute. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses and written recommendations across a broad range of planning topics without including implementation of those recommendations.

Noah Bischoff is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of experience in the industry. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held positions at firms including RNL ScaleFunder and has a diverse background with roles in various sectors. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio construction using proprietary fundamental research combined with quantitative and algorithmic methods.

Ashleen Davey is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2018, following two years at BMO Harris Bank. She serves as a successor trustee for a family trust outside of her advisory role. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sarah Deskovich is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Downers Grove, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and 13 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Securities LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC. She is also involved with Partnerland LLC, a non-investment business entity. 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 services including financial planning, asset management programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Larry Milas is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 35 years of industry experience. He currently works at LPL Enterprise, where he has been since 2024, following a 34-year tenure at Pruco Securities, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of property and casualty insurance products. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in a wrap program.

Nathan Elby is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing tailored strategies including retirement income planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and family wealth management planning. His expertise encompasses financial planning, retirement income planning, tax-efficient portfolios, cash flow analysis, and estate planning services. Nathan grew up during the Great Financial Crisis, which inspired him to help individuals and families prepare for financial uncertainties. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Michigan State University and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designations. He focuses on offering financial plans characterized by honesty, transparency, and service. Beyond his professional work, Nathan is involved in community activities such as serving as a Track & Field Coach and participating in the Villas of Boulder Ridge Homeowner's Association. He also contributes to financial literacy through Junior Achievement.

Carlos Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009. Gonzalez is based in Lisle, Illinois. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and investment committee insights.

Nilesh Patel is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Schaumburg, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and possessing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with MassMutual Investors Services since 2014 and with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2013. Patel is also involved in sales and ownership at RDR Financial Group, LLC, focusing on individual life, health, and group insurance products. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual planning relationships using firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized event-driven planning services, including divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Michael Wiess is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan entities since 2008, including his current role at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2024. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates centralized due diligence and combines quantitative and qualitative research, including an ESG eligibility framework.

Nicholas Pacenti is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process incorporates quantitative and qualitative research, including an ESG eligibility framework, and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities compared to many institutional programs.

Ryan Andrews is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Arlington Heights, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2013. Andrews serves on the Board of Directors for the Schaumburg Township Elementary School Foundation. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.