Jonathan Ziegler is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Merrill, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is largely model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal and third-party strategists, and offers a range of financial planning and consulting services.

Nicolas Hoeppel is a Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to understand their unique perspectives and priorities in order to develop personalized financial strategies. His client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. Nicolas holds a Bachelor's Degree from Indiana University and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is a member of the Chicago District Golf Association and the Indiana University Alumni Association. Outside of his professional work, Nicolas enjoys cooking, golfing, music, pickleball, softball, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

Jason Lackner is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at The Huntington National Bank, The Huntington Investment Company, Busey Bank, BMO Harris Bank, and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and manages a rental property. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Joseph Farrell is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2026. He has built his career in the financial industry with the objective of helping clients by understanding their individual needs and motivations to develop personalized financial plans. Prior to his current role, Joseph held several positions at Fidelity Investments, including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative, gaining comprehensive experience in financial advisory services. Before joining Fidelity, he worked at PNC Bank as a Branch Sales Representative and Branch Service Representative. Outside of his professional life, Joseph enjoys comedy, family activities, football, hiking, and movies.

Nicholas Ettelbrick is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lisle, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a farm and hunting land in Little America, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kenneth Small is a CFP® professional with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2019. He previously worked at National Planning Corporation for 16 years and held roles at Securities America Advisors. Small is involved part-time in the sale of non-variable life insurance and fixed annuities through Capitas Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, using various model portfolios and third-party subadvisors, supported by advanced operational and research technology.

William Anderson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lisle, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2008, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning approach uses structured discovery conversations and proprietary tools, with an emphasis on client responsibility for implementation and ongoing updates.

Eric Mayer is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates since 2008. He participates in the Purdue Club of Chicago Alumni Group, attending board meetings, organizing events, and serving on the scholarship committee. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering financial planning and advisory services supported by a wide range of portfolio management strategies and affiliated research.

Timothy O'Callaghan is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at TD Ameritrade for 20 years before joining Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, financial planning, and custody services. The firm is notable for its scale, integrated structure, and multi-asset model portfolio approach.

Ryan Hofgesang is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JPMorgan Securities since 2017, Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank from 2002 to 2017, and Morgan Stanley Dw Inc. from 2001 to 2002. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence that includes both quantitative and qualitative research.

Robert Jungels is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside the financial sector, he has been involved with Prairie Path Cycles for over two decades. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product facilitation through affiliated entities.

Christopher Phalon is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones in Naperville, IL. He has four years of industry experience, including five years at Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation prior to joining Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with an SEC-registered advisory program and approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Christopher Forbes is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC since 2021 and previously held roles at Crosstown Financial Advisors, Waddell & Reed, and various insurance agencies. Outside of his advisory work, he is co-owner of a sports complex focused on personal training and travel baseball teams. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for clients approaching or in retirement, typically with at least $1 million in net investable assets. The firm provides comprehensive advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through a centralized consulting team that delivers non-discretionary, research-based retirement income recommendations.

Scott Cullitan is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab Bank SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2010. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a broad client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a range of investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investments.

Ryan Bartlett is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2007. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and serves as an advisor to multiple funds and model portfolios.

Norbert Filian is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Rolling Meadows, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor Axa Advisors since 1999. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm employs a range of advisory models implemented by third-party managers and offers various investment solutions without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Michael Marin is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, based in Saint Charles, IL. He joined the firm in 2026 after a 16-year career at Siemens Healthineers. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, pension, and charitable organization clients, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates across multiple platforms and custodians, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Elena Ighodaro is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 19 years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services, as well as managing her own advisory business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by a centralized due diligence process that combines quantitative and qualitative research.

Michael Harlan is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Cetera and has held roles at multiple firms including Rockoff Harlan Rasof, Ltd., and Rhr Wealth Management, LLC. In addition to his advisory work, he is a partner at Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, where he provides CPA consulting and tax services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Peter Daley is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank and its affiliated securities firm since 2014 and serves as an adjunct instructor of economics at McHenry County College. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, including an ESG eligibility framework, supported by a manager solutions team.