Nicholas Black is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in developing personalized financial strategies tailored to clients’ individual goals, leveraging investment insights from Merrill as well as banking and lending solutions from Bank of America. His approach focuses on gaining a comprehensive understanding of each client’s full financial picture to create strategies adaptable to changing market conditions. Nicholas holds a Bachelor’s degree from Purdue University System and has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is committed to community involvement and dedicates time to volunteering with local organizations, reflecting the Merrill tradition of community service.

Tawfiq Farraj is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With over eight years of experience, he focuses on helping clients understand and pursue their unique financial goals. Tawfiq specializes in areas including college education planning, retirement income strategies, portfolio management, tax minimization, and socially responsible investing. He emphasizes understanding clients' personal perspectives and priorities to develop tailored financial plans. Tawfiq holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Illinois System and has earned the Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He resides in Berwyn with his wife and children. In addition to his professional work, Tawfiq is active in his community through the Oak Park River Forest Community Trust Foundation. His personal interests include basketball, bowling, chess, cooking, music, spending time with family, and watching movies.

Mary Kay Hrdina is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Plainfield, IL, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. She has 11 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Ashley Graham is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. She has held her current position at Merrill since 2005 and holds a Series 66 designation. 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 managed by internal teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Pomorski is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Verax Biomedical for six years and Fresenius-Kabi (Fenwal) for five years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and proprietary mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Billy Hearth is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Gulio Giometti is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012, including time at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. 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 and financial planning services, utilizing structured discovery processes and proprietary tools to develop tailored plans.

Joseph Nawrocki is a CFP® professional with 38 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with OSAIC and has previously been affiliated with Grove Point Advisors, LLC, and Grove Point Investments, LLC. He also serves as president and owner of Joseph A. Nawrocki, Inc., where he uses fixed annuities and life insurance products as part of his financial planning process. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Zachary Porter is a financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including Securities America, Inc. and Cetera Investment Services LLC. He serves as co-trustee of the Janice S. Anderson Trust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors. The firm serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party managers.

Phillip Terrones is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently working at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in La Grange, Illinois. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm delivers advisory services alongside brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Louis Miller is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 49 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for 23 years. Outside of his advisory role, Miller is the president of Financial Vistas, a sole proprietorship engaged in selling traditional fixed life insurance, fixed annuities, group health insurance, disability, and long-term care products. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers, using a range of asset-allocation tools and investment vehicles.

Aaron Kramer is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Oswego, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Kramer serves as an assistant boys and girls tennis coach for the Oswego School District. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States. The firm offers various advisory strategies, including wrap fee programs and separately managed accounts, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Zack Meyer is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Naperville, IL, having entered the industry in 2024. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked in various roles across medical and business solutions companies. Outside of financial advising, he serves as a JV head coach for the Oswego Hockey Club. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and maintains a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kosta Tanglis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Downers Grove, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at JP Morgan Chase for nine years before joining LPL Financial in 2021. 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management.

Michael Wollbrink is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with families and business owners across the country to help them pursue their investment and financial goals through personalized wealth management strategies. As a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Michael focuses on aligning financial plans with clients' life priorities. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, personal retirement planning, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Michael emphasizes understanding what matters most to his clients to create flexible strategies tailored to their goals and aspirations. Michael holds a Bachelor's Degree from Western Illinois University. Outside of his professional practice, he enjoys football, golfing, swimming, and spending time with his family.

Alexander Gallegos is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc and BMO Harris Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of the Riverside Chamber of Commerce, is a director of the Riverside Township Lions Club, and is a trustee on the Riverside Village Board of Trustees. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across various investment types.

Charles Lazzara is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Plainfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 27 years of industry experience, including 18 years with UBS Financial Services since 2008. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm utilizes proprietary capital market research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Yolanda Perez is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lisle, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and JP Morgan Chase. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory services and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in assets. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and offers a broad range of investment programs and strategies.

Ricardo Martinez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at both J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2015 and 2018, respectively. Martinez also serves as a communications specialist and operations planner in the United States Marine Corps. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence. The firm incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and operates within the broader J.P. Morgan broker-dealer and banking organization.

Vinay Bajaj is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lisle, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2016. Outside of advisory work, Bajaj is involved in several real estate ventures as a part owner or member of multiple LLCs. Ameriprise is an institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary, written recommendation reports delivered through a centralized consulting team in partnership with its financial advisors.