Thomas Udzielak is Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, where he has been employed since 2008. In his current role, he works closely with affluent families to help them pursue meaningful goals through relationship-based financial planning. He has over fifteen years of overall experience at Fidelity, having served in several positions including Financial Consultant, Investments Representative, and Financial Representative. Throughout his career at Fidelity, Thomas has developed expertise in wealth planning and financial consulting. He focuses on clear communication and simplifying complex concepts to provide personalized guidance to his clients. Outside of his professional work, Thomas enjoys family activities, spending time with pets, running, skiing, soccer, and traveling.

Wendell Woods is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in educational ventures focused on tutoring and mentoring students in subjects such as Math, Economics, Accounting, and Finance through entities he owns and operates. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Tracie Dubois is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2014. She has been with Fidelity for over 20 years, progressing through various roles including Assistant Branch Manager, Senior Account Executive, Financial Planning Consultant, Investments Representative, and Financial Representative II. Throughout her career at Fidelity, Tracie has gained extensive experience in financial planning and investment management. She is dedicated to serving clients and supporting the professional growth of her associates, which she identifies as key motivations in her leadership role. Tracie's long tenure at Fidelity reflects her commitment to the firm and its clients. Specific details regarding her education and personal interests were not provided.

Jacob Olinger is a financial advisor at Cetera with one year of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Cetera, he held positions at Avantax and has been involved in office administrative roles supporting tax and financial planning services at Strategize Tax Service, LLC and Strategize Wealth Management Group Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with options that include model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

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.

Francis Popernik is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Benefit Plan Administrators of Eau Claire and R. Popernik Co, Inc, along with various positions during his time at St. Norbert College and other organizations. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, operating primarily through LPL-sponsored solutions and multiple endorsed TAMPs.

Charles Wiegand is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, Wiegand worked at Chicago Event Management for four years and had a brief tenure at DePaul University. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an election judge in Cook County, Illinois. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from internal and third-party sources.

Marion Charicki is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. Marion has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2022 and previously held positions at Fifth Third Securities, Fifth Third Bank, Cetera, and MB Financial Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Michael Moran is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Orland Park, Illinois. 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, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Bryan Farrell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Chicago, IL, with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. 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 strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Andrea Pagliaro is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Orland Park, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. 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, including tailored financial planning using structured discovery conversations and advanced modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

William Soltis is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Mokena, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and related entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he plays bass guitar as a hobby. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, including specialized planning areas and integrates advisory services with various financial products and referral channels.

Derek La Maide is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning using structured discovery and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Michael Webb is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Fiduciary Trust and Avantax, and has operated his own tax preparation and accounting business since 1980. Webb also has experience as an insurance agent selling Medicare supplement plans. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Raymond Kermend is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 28 years of industry experience, including roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and ABN AMRO Financial Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with support from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Jeffrey Neumann is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2016 and City National Bank since 2020. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with customized portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, leveraging both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Jeremy Rumps is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations as part of its financial planning process.

Robert Granner is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a residential condominium unit. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based analyses and written recommendations across various financial topics. The firm combines planning with managed-account programs through a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while maintaining a separation between planning and portfolio management services.

George Teng is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Lisle, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 27 years before joining Mass Mutual Investors Services in 2017. Teng is also an insurance agent affiliated with MetLife Trails. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative annual planning engagements that utilize firm-approved analytical tools.

Thomas Nolan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Hinsdale, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2009. Nolan is also the owner of Nolan Wealth Management, a financial advisory business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing tailored recommendation reports that include income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, delivering these services through a centralized consulting team in partnership with client advisors.