Ashar Khan Mohamed Khan is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and freelance finance consulting. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors, with portfolio implementation supported by internal and third-party managers.

Kamlesh Thakrar is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and nine years of industry experience. He has worked with Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, and has also operated Kris Kumar & Associates, a tax preparation and accounting business, since 1985. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Seth Kunio is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Warrenville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2023, he worked in education at West Aurora High School and Jewel Middle School. He is also a student research assistant with Michigan State University’s GlobalEdge international business center. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Cynthia Jaracz is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lisle, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning using structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Kyle Cavanaugh is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2019, following five years at Edward Jones. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and analytics, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Matthew Parks is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2017 and previously held a position at Ferrara Candy Company from 2015 to 2017. Parks holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering various advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses firm-approved tools and models to support its planning process.

Siara Spaulding is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Her work history includes roles at Fidelity Investments, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Thrivent Investment Management Inc. She has also held positions outside finance at Gap Inc. and Banana Republic. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios and funds.

David Hanson is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Warrenville, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at Woodbury Financial Services and Forty Four Financial. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm uses asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and efficient-frontier analysis to construct diversified portfolios managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Alexander Wyatt is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Amazon, Charles Schwab, and served five years in the United States Marine Corps. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Margaret Mahoney is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Orland Park, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Ameriprise in 2019. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Ledion Isufi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Darien, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a commissioned insurance agent and also serves as a notary. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across various allocation approaches.

David Odell is a financial advisor at Cetera with over 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has held positions at multiple firms including Delco Financial Group, Inc., and Summit Financial Group Inc. Odell is a trustee of the David/Carol O'Dell Family Foundation and the O'Dell Family Fund, both charitable nonprofit organizations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party managers.

Jennifer Lymangood is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. It offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Connor Cigrand is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Creative Financial Staffing Inc and Amazon.com, Inc. He studied at Iowa State University from 2020 to 2024. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Mark Triscik is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2020 and previously held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

John Bozett is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 5 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Fifth Third Bank for 23 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

George Eleftheropoulos is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and integrates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Lynn Snedden is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, Lynn worked with Eric Degnan and held roles at Waddell & Reed Inc and various insurance carriers associated with W&R Insurance Agencies. Lynn is also involved in tax preparation and accounting activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Armand Prestidge is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Elburn, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer on the board of directors for Kaneland Youth Softball Little League and coaches youth softball. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement, focusing on tax-smart withdrawal strategies and Social Security claiming options. The firm provides a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

John Gillmann is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he worked at Hometown National Bank from 2015 to 2021. 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 under management and offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.