Nancy Ambrose is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2013 to 2016. 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 advice. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Gandy Pierre Louis is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2008. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Darby O'Leary is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in 2024, O'Leary worked at Cambridge Investment Research Inc. and operates Preferred Planning Concepts, LLC, an independent insurance agency. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm provides a range of investment strategies across multiple platforms, including proprietary and third-party models, with options for discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Kenyon Knight is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Wilfred Wax and JPMorgan Chase Bank. 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 supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Joseph Halm is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Carol Stream, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Outside of advising, he is involved with Halm Rentals LLC, managing rental properties, and holds a shareholder interest in Pivotal Health, a home health services company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Michael Flentge is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Geneva, IL, where he has worked for 14 years. His entire professional experience has been with Edward Jones since 2012. 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 options, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Scott Stratford is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides wealth management guidance to a select group of individuals, families, and institutions across the country, including many active and retired business owners. Scott works closely with clients to tailor wealth management strategies that align with their goals and evolving life circumstances, focusing on protecting the wealth they have accumulated. Scott joined Merrill in Chicago in 1987 after earning a bachelor's degree from Marquette University. He holds several professional designations, including Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA). As a Portfolio Manager, he manages Personalized or Defined Strategies on a discretionary basis, which may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. A long-time Chicago resident, Scott has volunteered for over 25 years with the World’s Largest Block Party sponsored by Old St. Patrick’s Church. He has also served as president of the Marquette Club of Chicago and on the national board of the Marquette University Alumni Association, as well as on the board of the Chicago Athletic Association. Scott lives in Barrington Hills with his wife and son.

Richard Desmedt is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in West Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, following his tenure at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a member of an outside insurance brokerage and serves as trustee and successor trustee of personal trusts. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to customize services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Claire Llewellyn is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, she worked at The Rathskeller and FANUC America Corporation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including customized financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Agata Kowalyk is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Park Ridge, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1992 and Primerica Financial Services since 1990. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through affiliated companies and participates in mortgage loan product sales. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited selection of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on retail clients rather than institutional pension or profit-sharing plans.

Stephan Diol is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing who holds a Series 66 designation and has 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Aspen Grove Homeowners Association in Wauconda, IL. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm integrates research and analytics with a range of financial products distributed through bank and insurance affiliates.

Mark Stack is a financial advisor at Cetera with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Avantax Advisory Services and 1st Global Capital. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a tax manager providing consulting and compliance services at Lumsden & McCormick LLP. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services using multiple program structures and a multi-manager platform.

Alex Hickman is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Arlington Heights, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Trader Joe's and Subway. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory services with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Michael Burdick is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Elk Grove Village, IL. He previously spent 30 years with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering tailored, research-based recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Patrick Spiedel is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. He brings a decade of experience in financial services to his role, having held positions as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2023, a Private Client Banker at JPMorgan Chase, N.A. from 2018 to 2022, and a Relationship Banker at JPMorgan Chase, N.A. from 2015 to 2018. His professional focus is on understanding clients' unique financial situations and partnering with them to build and implement comprehensive financial plans. Throughout his career, Patrick has worked closely with clients to provide ongoing support as their life circumstances and financial goals evolve. He relies on a breadth of knowledge accumulated over ten years to assist clients in their financial journeys. Outside of his professional work, Patrick has interests in fitness, gardening, parenthood, reading, running, and volunteering.

Indra Josephs is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Josephs serves on the board and finance committee of the School District 95 Educational Foundation in Lake Zurich, Illinois. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and approved tools but does not provide individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Ryan Minehart is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Illinois State University. 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 strategies and affiliated investment products, operates under a fiduciary standard, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Trevor Hart is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President based in the Schaumburg, Illinois office of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been serving high-net worth clients since 1993, focusing on providing personalized wealth management solutions tailored to complex financial needs. Trevor works primarily with high net worth individuals, business owners, and corporate executives, helping them manage various aspects of their financial lives. His services include retirement and wealth transfer forecasting, asset allocation, discretionary portfolio management, hedging and monetization of concentrated equity positions, as well as traditional cash management, banking, and lending services offered through Bank of America, NA. Trevor employs a defined process with each client to align financial strategies with individual circumstances and maintains regular meetings to ensure financial plans remain consistent with clients' goals. Trevor holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and the Personal Investment Advisor designation. He earned a bachelor's degree in Finance from Bradley University, graduating with academic honors. Outside of his professional role, Trevor resides in Barrington with his wife and three children. His personal interests include basketball, music, and traveling.

Artur Stypula is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Farmers Insurance, and Sagepoint Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is active as a musician with NBC Universal. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products through its integrated platform.

Nathan Stevens is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2024, he worked at BCH Wealth Management in 2022 and was affiliated with the University of Kentucky and Sport Court Midwest from 2020 to 2023. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning services that utilize the Global Investment Committee’s return estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.