Suzanne Hollingsworth is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2018 and has an additional tenure at Cambridge Investment Research dating back to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is also employed by Dunlap Financial Services Inc. under a trade name. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Peter Balistreri Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank before joining Ameriprise in 2017. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with at least $1 million in net investable assets, delivering written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to support retirement planning, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Amber Hubbard is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Edward Jones, Tighe Kress & Orr PC, and St. Meyer & Hubbard. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and custody and brokerage services, utilizing manager-traded and model-traded strategies supported by internal research and technology tools.

Jason Allen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Jackson National Asset Management and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Outside of finance, he was involved with Headlands Tech Organization, LLC in 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Lindsay Nommensen is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has held roles at Thrivent since 2021 and MWA Financial Services since 2018. Lindsay's background also includes work in educational settings and roles at nonprofit organizations. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers comprehensive, goal-based financial planning across multiple topics, allowing clients to combine planning with managed accounts while keeping services distinct.

James Pontious is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 37 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes eight years at TIAA and TIAA-CREF. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

Charles Massey is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2015. Prior to this role, he accumulated experience at several financial institutions, including serving as a Financial Consultant at E*Trade Financial from 2011 to 2015, a Financial Advisor at JP Morgan Chase from 2010 to 2011, a Branch Manager at JP Morgan Chase from 2007 to 2010, and an Investment Representative at Edward Jones Investments from 2003 to 2004. He has years of experience counseling high net worth investors on retirement planning and investment decisions. Charles focuses on understanding his clients' priorities to build and implement customized financial plans tailored to their individual situations. Outside of his professional work, Charles has interests in comedy, concerts, cooking and baking, traveling, writing, and yoga.

Robert Smith is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and was previously with Meadowhawk Capital, LLC from 2009 to 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Amanda Kreutzer is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of Heart Centered Guidance LLC, a business focused on spirituality services including intuitive guidance and workshops. 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 reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Parinaz Ronaghi is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. She has held roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and First Bank And Trust Company of Illinois. Outside of finance, she was involved with Krystynas Deli Inc - KD Market for four years. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 and investment management capabilities.

Brennan Miller III is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2008, totaling 18 years at the firm. 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 offers both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Rick Melone is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to his current role, he was employed at The High Tech Solution and Capgemini. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory and investment services supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Mark Sessa is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently with J.P. Morgan Securities in Arlington Heights, IL. His prior experience includes roles at Golden Cord Investment Group, Inc. and Gci Group, Inc D/B/A Centurion Capital, Ltd. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. 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 broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision authority.

Josh Brown is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been associated with Charles Schwab since 1997, including roles at Charles Schwab Bank and TD Ameritrade Inc. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management using multi-asset model portfolios and has a distinctive operational structure that combines advisory services with custody and brokerage functions.

Daniel Volk is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Wayne Hummer Investments for 16 years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

Jennifer Ebert is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, she worked in education and family office roles. Outside of advising, she is involved with Julie Gockman Photography. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured planning process supported by firm‑approved tools and research.

Ralph Watson is a financial advisor at Cetera with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Watson is a managing partner at Woodford Financial PLLC, a CPA firm providing accounting, tax, and financial planning services in Versailles, KY. He has held roles at several firms, including Avantax Investment Services and Raymond James Financial Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Derek Anderson is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in helping clients create personalized wealth management strategies that address their full financial picture and adapt to changing market conditions. His expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and retirement planning, with a focus on serving corporate executives and women and wealth. Derek holds a Bachelor's Degree from Northern Illinois University and maintains professional designations as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is committed to understanding clients’ values and goals through one-on-one conversations, working alongside them to pursue their life objectives while planning their legacy. Outside of his professional work, Derek volunteers with community organizations including the Field Museum of Natural History, Holy Family Catholic Academy, and St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church. His personal interests include baseball, golfing, scuba diving, traveling, and spending time with his family.

George Reichl Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 41 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley and its related entities since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is an investor in the automotive and transportation business Tint World. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Robert Christman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Palatine, IL, with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a wide range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.