Giana Ferrari Ayers is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wheaton, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2020 and has been president of the consulting firm Ferrari Resource Group, Inc. since 2013. Ayers is also involved in community support through her ownership of Neighborly Way, which provides counseling, resources, education, and social opportunities to community members. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and maintains a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Anthony Berardi is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise and Core Investments Group. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering comprehensive financial planning, advisor-managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment process uses model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and supports discretionary strategies along with third-party managers and proprietary models.

James Mc Greal is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 65 designations and has been with Ameriprise since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for Yorkfield Presbyterian Church in Elmhurst, Illinois. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service. The firm’s approach combines proprietary research and third-party data to provide tailored, tax-aware retirement strategies.

Matthew Kewenig is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Aurora, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining a broad range of advisory and non-advisory financial services through its extensive network of investment adviser representatives.

Kristy Sullivan is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Naperville, IL, bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer and Board Member for the Career Networking Center, a nonprofit organization. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipalities. The firm offers financial planning and consulting with a range of portfolio management options supported by extensive research and municipal advisory services.

Li Su Tan is a financial advisor at Cetera with 27 years of industry experience. She has worked with Cetera Investment Advisers and Cetera Financial Specialists since 2003 and is also the owner of Lisu L. Tan and Co., Ltd., a tax services firm she has operated since 1989. In addition to her financial work, she serves as president of the Pure Land Center and Buddhist Library in Naperville, IL. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, 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 with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Natalie Kott is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2007. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and a wide range of investment products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and affiliated banking programs.

Alexis Benson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Geneva, Illinois, bringing six years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2019 and previously worked in education and the food service industry. Outside of her advisory role, Alexis operates a digital Etsy shop offering downloadable content. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad client base that includes individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

James Ward is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Yorkville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 23 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2003. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in rental real estate ownership. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, managing over $1 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of advisors and branches.

Mark Baleskie is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Sheila Baker is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior experience includes roles at OSAIC, SagePoint Financial, Neaco Advisory, FSC Securities Corporation, Neader Insurance, and Third Street Advisors. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a substitute teacher in her local district. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage solutions, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Kimberly Cipra is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Robert W. Baird and a decade at Coyle-Kiley Insurance Agency, Inc. Merrill, along 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Charles Vietzen is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 license and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and First Command Advisory Services, among others. He is also involved in the sale of Medicare-related insurance products as an agent for American Republic. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, while also offering financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product facilitation through affiliated entities.

Troy De Filippis is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2018 and is also the owner of an e-commerce business specializing in discount auto parts and accessories. Additionally, he co-owns a real estate limited partnership and provides tax preparation services through his financial group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management programs and access to multiple third-party and affiliated money managers within a multi-manager platform.

Marko Govedarica is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Anthony Cascio Mariana is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2013. He holds the Series 66 and has been based in St Charles, IL. Outside his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a rental property in Naperville, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and provides a range of investment strategies and affiliated services under a fiduciary standard.

Carrie Denham is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. She is currently with Morgan Stanley and previously worked at Mesirow and Bank of America/Merrill Lynch. Outside of her advisory role, she is the sole proprietor of Triple Dog Properties LLC, a rental property business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services based on structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools.

Matthew Deboer is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors, where he has worked since 2022, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, and Calamos Financial Services LLC. Deboer serves as treasurer for the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis, supported by Wells Fargo’s research and planning tools.

Christopher Castaneda is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Edward Jones. He serves as treasurer for the Mill Creek Elementary Parent Teacher Organization. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. provides wealth advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services primarily to high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers both non-discretionary investment recommendations and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Andres Chavez is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. He has experience in various roles within the financial industry, including serving as a Platinum Relationship Manager at Etrade by Morgan Stanley from 2022 to 2023, a Financial Consultant at E-trade from 2019 to 2022, and a Private Bank Fraud Services Specialist at J.P. Morgan Chase Private Bank between 2017 and 2019. His practice focuses on assisting clients through evolving economic cycles with an emphasis on planning tailored to individual needs. Andres provides guidance centered on the longevity of financial plans amid changing market conditions, maintaining transparency throughout the process to outline potential outcomes and gaps. He prioritizes meeting clients where they are today to help plan for retirement aligned with their goals. Outside of his professional work, Andres has personal interests in running and traveling.