Jacob Owens is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at IBM for six years. Owens has been with Thrivent Financial since 2021. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based analyses and written recommendations across a broad range of financial topics. The firm’s approach separates planning from managed-account services and does not include discretionary trading authority.

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 nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2021, with prior experience at PNC Investments, Morgan Stanley, and DV Trading. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

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.

Muneera Dawood is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 36 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a prior role at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. from 2005 to 2008. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Andrew Curry is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and over 16 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of advisory work, he is involved as the sole proprietor of a publishing business and is a partner in Cachufa Games, a retail and online gaming store. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Joseph Boyko is a financial professional with 17 years of industry experience currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds the Series 66 credential and has been associated with various Cetera entities since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in business development at Barbara E. Charal and Associates, Inc. and serves as a financial professional with Genova Wealth. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers through a multi-manager platform.

Brady Ruth is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable Advisors LLC. Prior to his advisory career, he was employed at Swenson's Drive Inns and has experience in educational settings. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a committee-driven, proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management services with an emphasis on diversified portfolios and long-term investment strategies.

Natalie Barraza is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities who holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 13 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to deliver customized asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and performance reporting.

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.

John Wedell is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co., holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Wedell serves as a golf coach for the Judson University golf team and acts as treasurer for the Conifer Cove condominium association in Warrenville, IL. He is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients through various investment management and financial planning services. The firm combines manager-traded and model-traded strategies with tax-management and direct-indexing capabilities, supported by internal research and ongoing manager oversight.

Alberto Panzeca is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera since 2016 and has also operated his own CPA practice since 2000, providing accounting and tax services. Panzeca serves as a board member of the Addison Police Pension Fund. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of investment solutions including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Michael Olesen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Geneva, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Private Advisor Group, LLC, and Advantage Investment Management LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in restaurant management and owns related business enterprises, and he also engages in teaching activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a broad range of advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, retirement advice, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive resources and technology tools.

Steven Sabatini is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS, he held roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Lululemon Athletica, PepsiCo, Inc., and the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management through a broad platform offering research, capital markets services, and proprietary asset allocation models.

Dale Stern is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Palatine, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and previously held roles at Harris Investor Services Inc. and Harrisdirect LLC for over two decades. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

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.

Steven Schwer is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He previously worked at Wayne Hummer Investments for 12 years and has been associated with Perry Mason's Tax Service for over three decades. Outside of his advisory role, Schwer is involved in community sports as a soccer referee and serves on the board of a recreational soccer nonprofit. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with an emphasis on utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies.

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 Morton is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James since 2012 and is also president of Morton Private Wealth Strategies, Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client goals, with specialized programs in municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

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.