Charles Kilborn is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He serves as an advisor and primary point of contact for families and individuals, working closely with clients to ensure their financial needs are addressed. His responsibilities include developing individualized financial plans, researching equity and fixed-income managers, and tracking portfolio performance. Charlie earned his Bachelor’s degree from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, graduating cum laude. He was a four-year member and senior captain of the men's tennis team during his time there. He also completed Northwestern University’s certification program in Financial Planning and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER4 designation granted by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. Outside of work, Charlie volunteers with Care for Friends by serving meals to those in need. He enjoys racquet sports, including paddle, tennis, and pickleball, and spends time with his family.

Scott Dahl is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He offers specialized guidance in pre-retirement planning for successful individuals and small business owners aiming for a secure transition into retirement. Scott utilizes a defined process with each client to create personalized financial strategies that align with their unique circumstances, fostering long-term relationships. He assists clients with wealth planning, estate and income tax planning strategies, asset allocation, and customized portfolio management. Scott maintains regular meetings to ensure clients' financial plans remain consistent with their personal situations. Scott holds several professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Indiana University and is associated with The Exit Planning Institute. Residing in Inverness, Illinois, Scott lives with his wife, Jennifer, and their three children, Ethan, Trevor, and Jillian. He is involved with the Mothers' Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes and enjoys spending time with his family, watching sports, and pursuing hobbies such as golfing.

John Mannix Jr. is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including PNC Investments and Morgan Stanley. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and provides centralized custody and brokerage services.

Sean Poznicek is a financial advisor with Cetera Financial Specialists LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera since 2015. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports over 10,000 advisors nationwide and serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating a multi-manager platform with access to various model portfolios and third-party managers.

Kevin Rieger is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm delivers advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Joseph Boyko is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 2010. He also serves as a financial professional and head of business development at Barbara E. Charal and Associates, Inc., and is involved with Genova Wealth in financial services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving 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.

Jack Reiff is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a network of over 23,700 advisors and 15,100 branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Suzann Schroeder is a financial advisor with Merrill in Schaumburg, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill for 26 years. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Alma Pajova is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing and has previously worked at ORG Partners, Hightower Advisors, and Mariner Wealth Advisors. She also provides financial services consulting for Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $671 billion in assets with a large network of advisors.

John Bergquist is a financial advisor with Cetera in Arlington Heights, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliates since 2004 and maintains John Bergquist & Associates, offering tax and accounting services with limited power of attorney for clients. He also provides limited health insurance referrals through a related business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm operates a multi-manager platform with a variety of program options and manages over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

James Glenn is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a car storage facility in Volo, Illinois. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including non–high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and supports its clients through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Linda Takach is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2003. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Stephen Rudman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. He is based in Deerfield, Illinois. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm uses structured planning tools and investment models to support financial plans and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Timothy Womack is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been working in financial services since 1991, bringing extensive experience in helping clients with retirement income planning, cash flow management, fixed income strategies, and a variety of wealth management needs. His role centers around assisting clients and their families in achieving their lifestyle and financial goals. Tim's areas of expertise include college education planning, corporate benefits, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University. Outside of his professional work, Tim enjoys adventure sports such as biking, ice skating, running, and skiing. He also values spending time with his family and traveling.

Theresa Sliva is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Des Plaines, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 41 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1984 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of advising, she is involved in the sale of home security, automation products, and loan products through affiliated Primerica companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Clifford Cadle Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Schaumburg, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2003 and previously worked at Advisors' Pride Inc. from 2015 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a construction business, Aspiration LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and various portfolio strategies.

Sarah Fadamitan is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and over one year of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2004. 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 strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Scott Verne is a CFP® and Series 66 registered financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Highland Park, IL. He has 18 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households across various wealth levels, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management with a large network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds under a fiduciary standard.

Adrian Little is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, he worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. from 2009 to 2026. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by extensive research and technology.

Brian Brennan is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. He has varied work experience including roles at Primerica Financial Services, Reyes Holdings, and Leapfrog Brands. Brennan also has involvement with Misfits Health and serves as part of Brennan Financial Group. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily for individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable accounts. The firm operates nationally with thousands of advisors and utilizes model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party managers and custodians.