Matthew Magnesen is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process includes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, with an emphasis on advisory services rather than individual security recommendations.

Matthew Ibrahim is a Financial Advisor specializing in wealth management strategies, currently affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals, families, corporate executives, and business owners to navigate critical financial decisions and pursue long-term goals such as building wealth, preparing for retirement, and creating a legacy. His areas of expertise include corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, education planning, employee benefits planning, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, and tax minimization. Matthew holds professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Illinois System. Outside of his professional role, Matthew speaks both English and Arabic and is involved in community service through organizations such as Feed My Starving Children. His personal interests include basketball, billiards, boxing, fishing, golfing, music, soccer, spending time with family, traveling, and watching movies.

Nico Paoletti is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His prior roles include positions at B-Rogue Built, TCC Wireless, and Best Buy. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a selective Wealth Advisor program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research in its advisory process and incorporates broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Tyler Sawyer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Elgin, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles outside the financial sector, including five years at Batteries Plus. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Nora Hernandez is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of financial advising, she managed a home daycare business for nearly two decades and participates in a networking group called Elite Connection Circle. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base ranging from individuals to institutional clients, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm delivers services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes a mix of proprietary and third-party advisory solutions.

Patricia Trombetta is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019, following a three-year tenure at UBS Financial Services Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Everett Thomas is the Vice President and Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2021. In this role, he collaborates with leaders on strategies for their lifetime goals through benefits optimization, compensation, and wealth planning. Prior to his current position, he held various roles at Fidelity Investments, including Vice President, Wealth Planner (2018-2021), Financial Consultant (2015-2018), Investment Consultant (2014-2015), Financial Representative (2013-2014), and Trader for the Private Client Group (2010-2013). Everett holds a California Insurance License, which supports his professional practice in financial and wealth planning. Outside of his professional work, he engages in personal interests such as baseball, family activities, fitness, golf, and tennis.

Michael Ochs is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides guidance to clients in areas such as personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and socially responsible, values-based, and ESG investing. Michael takes a 360-degree view of clients' financial lives, evaluating both assets and liabilities to help identify areas for improvement and assist clients in prioritizing and achieving their financial goals. Michael holds a bachelor's degree in finance from Eastern Illinois University and a Master of Business Administration from Northern Illinois University. He has been in the financial services industry since 2004, with experience in retail banking and life and long-term care insurance sales. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2012 and has served in various roles, including assisting other advisors, managing branch operations, before becoming a financial advisor. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER4 (CFP), Chartered SRI Counselor (CSRIC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Michael lives in Algonquin, Illinois, with his wife, Michelle, and their six daughters. He is actively involved in his local community and church, serving on several committees and as a volleyball coach at his children's school. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus and volunteers with organizations such as the 4-H program of Kane County, Feed My Starving Children, and Northern Illinois Food Bank.

Jalisia Robinson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Palatine, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and proprietary research tools.

John Lindquist is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera since 2000 and operates John Lindquist Ltd CPA, providing tax preparation and supervision services since 1980. Lindquist also works as a CPA offering investment-related services alongside his advisory role. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Lukas Rekasius is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, IL, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at W7S Brokerage Services, Western Southern Life, Globe Life, and Arthur J. Gallagher. Before entering the financial industry, he spent nine years in full-time education. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including customized financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and firm-approved methodologies to support client financial planning.

Sharon Piet is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been affiliated with Raymond James since 2022. She is also associated with My Advisor & Planner LLC, where she serves as a wealth manager. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Mc Kenzie Quinn is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab, Quinn held roles at Jonny Cabs, Coopers Hawk Winery and Restaurant, Dave and Busters, and American Airlines. Quinn is also involved with Jonny Cabs and Coopers Hawk Winery and Restaurant outside of the financial sector. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset model portfolio approach alongside centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Douglas Wollney is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 license and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a rental property in Chicago as a sole proprietor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that include estate planning and corporate financial planning agreements.

Shaunta Hunter Weeks is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Elmhurst, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at JPMorgan Securities since 2017 and has been involved with Second City Management Group LLC, a residential real estate management and renovation company, where she assists in property review and advising on purchase price and design. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and incorporating ESG frameworks into its recommendations.

Michael Forte is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Schaumburg, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2002, including over two decades at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary advisory options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational structures.

Terence Prokop is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2023. Prior to this, he held positions at Westpoint/MassMutual Life Insurance Company and Denis Kelly/Wespoint/Mass Mutual, and has experience in education with Teach For America and local school districts. 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. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, using forward-looking capital market assumptions to build model asset allocations within a non-discretionary framework.

Alexander Senyshyn is a CFP® with nine years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing and has previously worked at firms including Private Advisor Group, Fidelity Investments, and LPL Financial. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes a wide range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Michael Slowik is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Strategic Advisors Inc and Fidelity Brokerage Services, Inc. since 1993. His current tenure at Fidelity Investments began in 2025, following seven years at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, leveraging proprietary fundamental research combined with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm’s offerings include discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolios constructed using systematic methodologies from a broad investable universe.

Colin Gleason is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with over 14 years of industry experience, including a lengthy tenure at Northern Trust. He holds a Series 66 designation and is based in St. Charles, Illinois. 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 programs and investment solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.