Jonathan Alberts is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones and Iron Horse Wealth Management. Outside of finance, he spent time working at aquatic centers earlier in his career. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service providing written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Lloyd Montgomery III is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009. He is also the owner of Montgomery Wing LLC, a support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm uses a non-discretionary, goal-based approach with analytical tools to tailor recommendations and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation.

Kevin Ehlers is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Downers Grove, IL, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its predecessor, Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., since 1991. Outside of advising, he serves as vice president on the board of directors for the Arrowhead Corporate HOA and is involved in tax preparation services through Monarch Tax and Business Services, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written recommendation reports and ongoing advice, utilizing in-house research and algorithmic tools to support asset allocation and withdrawal strategies.

Robert Teik is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license and has been with LPL Financial since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President and Treasurer for Ossanna Consulting Group, Inc., a consulting business where he dedicates part of his time. 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 institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary mandates.

Darshil Patel is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and a varied background that includes roles at Groupon, UPS, and Proteintech Group Inc. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement-income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice, leveraging proprietary research and third-party data.

Jeffrey Froman is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2006 and began his career in financial services in 1996. Jeffrey specializes in working with businesses to address their retirement, benefit, executive, and equity compensation program needs. Jeffrey holds several professional designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS). These credentials support his ability to tailor and manage retirement benefit plans suited to the unique needs of organizations. He provides a broad range of services to plan sponsors, including plan design guidance, provider selection, plan performance tracking, investment menu updates, and employee education to encourage participation. His approach includes reviewing plan features and investment options to identify opportunities for improvement in technology, reporting, fees, and fiduciary risk management. Jeffrey earned a Bachelor's Degree from Illinois Wesleyan University and a Master's Degree from DeVry University.

Julianne Ness is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Deutsche AM Distributors, Inc. and LPL Financial. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as secretary for the Woods of Fox Glen HOA. Fisher Investments serves a global client base that includes institutional and private investors, offering discretionary portfolio management with a centralized investment process that utilizes quantitative and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios.

Rachel Schuck is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2015. Prior to Edward Jones, she worked at Pub 222 from 2011 to 2017. She also consults on investment decisions for her husband's company, Chicago Private Air, an airplane management business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non‑high‑net‑worth and high‑net‑worth households. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non‑discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors.

Jahkelle Jones is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at BMO Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and JPMorgan Securities. Jones is currently based in Schaumburg, Illinois. 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, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools and oversight of more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

James Mcghee is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Ehlert Financial Group, Inc. in 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee of a family trust. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Sheila Gugliuzza is a CFP® and ChFC® with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with Charles Schwab in Schaumburg, IL, and has previously worked at TD Ameritrade, Financial Engines Advisors, and TIAA. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a rental services business in Maui. Charles Schwab serves 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 combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment models supported by centralized custody and order-routing, with a focus on multi-asset portfolios and alternative investments.

Morgan Kranz is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Algonquin, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he worked in various service positions including as a child-care worker and in fitness and hospitality. Outside of advising, he is involved in catering services as a server for events. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Adam Marfurt is the Vice President and Branch Leader responsible for leading a team of financial professionals to deliver an exceptional client experience and foster long-term relationships. He has held leadership roles as a Branch Leader at Charles Schwab from 2021 to 2022 and at TD Ameritrade from 2017 to 2021. Prior to his leadership positions, Adam worked as a Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2014 to 2017 and as an Active Trader Account Executive at TradeStation Securities from 2010 to 2014. Adam's professional experience spans client relationship management, team leadership, and financial consulting across multiple firms in the financial services industry. Outside of his professional career, Adam is interested in running, soccer, and tennis.

Rafal Mosior is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2016 and also has experience with Bank of America, N.A. outside of Merrill. In addition to his advisory role, Mosior is involved part-time with T.A.R. Restoration Inc., a roofing company where he conducts client meetings and roof inspections. 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 investment strategies serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kevin Fanning Sr. is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 46 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009. He is also the owner of Fanning Investment Partners, Inc., a support company, which he has operated since 2007. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through unique advisory affiliations.

Patrick Mc Ewen is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and 15,100 branch offices.

Ryan Rymarzak is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he partners with clients to understand their financial goals and build customized plans to meet their unique needs. He places a strong emphasis on forming and maintaining relationships based on trust, reliability, and competency. Ryan has accumulated extensive experience in the financial services industry, having worked as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2022. Prior to this, he served as Assistant Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2022. His leadership roles include serving as Branch Leader at TD Ameritrade from 2018 to 2020 and Producing Branch Leader at Scottrade between 2014 and 2018. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Senior Stockbroker at Scottrade from 2010 to 2014.

Ian Williams is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2022. Prior to this, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 2020 to 2022, and began his career as a Trainee at Thrivent in 2020. His professional experience encompasses various aspects of financial advising and consulting. Ian focuses on understanding the unique financial situations of his clients to co-create personalized plans aligned with their goals. He emphasizes the importance of client engagement and collaboration in maximizing the benefits available through Fidelity Investments. Additional details regarding Ian's education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement were not provided.

Thomas Duebner is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank in 2025, he worked at Fidelity and Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2025, and before that spent six years in education at San Marcos CISD and Hays CISD. 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. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Alison Cardozo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an administrator and general partner at Jambtech Services Inc., a private company where she manages administrative functions. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their approach combines quantitative and qualitative research to offer written asset allocation advice, manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, while clients retain final decision-making authority.