H Anderson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, Anderson coaches a junior ski racing team at Wilmot Mountain. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

August Negele is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Grayslake, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked in real estate as a data analyst and agent with Keller Williams and other brokerages. He continues to provide real estate data analysis on a contract basis alongside his financial advisory role. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management. The firm provides written recommendations across various financial topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Adrian Byrd is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Fidelity Investments, E*TRADE Capital Management, Scottrade, and JP Morgan Securities. Byrd is based in Northbrook, IL. Charles Schwab 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary SMA portfolios, offering integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

Emmett Burnside is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with Series 66 credentials and approximately one year of industry experience. His background includes various roles in education and other fields prior to joining UBS. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to capital markets and proprietary research.

James Kendzior is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Martha Goodman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. Her prior work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

Alexander Horwitz is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to his advisory career, he attended Illinois Wesleyan University. 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 solutions, supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Parker Hoelscher is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. His background includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and entrepreneurial experience at Monday's Bar. He holds a degree from the University of Wisconsin Madison. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice and customized performance reporting. The firm’s approach combines quantitative modeling and centralized due diligence, applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

William Zurek is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Securities America Advisors, Securities America Inc, and Community State Bank prior to joining OSAIC in 2024. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to multiple investment platforms using a variety of asset-allocation and portfolio management tools.

Krupali Patel is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 in its investment recommendations.

Steven Simons is a financial advisor at Cetera with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been associated with Cetera and its affiliates since 1999. He is also the owner of Dennen & Simons, LLC, an accounting and tax practice. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

David Farrell is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at Wayne Hummer Investments LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., Banc One Securities Corporation, and J.P. Morgan Asset Management. Farrell has also served at Community Bank Whtn Glen Ellyn since 2009. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Sylvia Jakubowski is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior work includes roles at One North Star, Inc., JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and Vanguard Capital, Ltd. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

David Kubica is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. outside of his advisory role, Kubica manages two residential rental properties in Chicago. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm‑approved tools and modeling techniques.

Juliette La Voye is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Eaton Vance (Morgan Stanley) and AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of finance, she has experience in the restaurant industry, including roles at Laura's Bar and Grille and Jake n Joes Sports Grille. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including a large network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Brian Segura is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He works with clients across various financial situations, including retirement planning, investment guidance, insurance, college planning, and long-term care considerations. He focuses on building long-term relationships with clients to ensure their financial plans meet the unique needs of their families. Prior to his current role, Brian served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024. He has also held several positions at Merrill Lynch and Merrill Edge between 2018 and 2023, including Market Supervision Manager, Supervision Principal, Team Lead, and Financial Service Representative. His professional experience encompasses a broad range of financial services and client support. Outside of his professional work, Brian has interests in football, golf, movies, parenthood, reading, and traveling.

Peter Mccarthy is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo Advisors, Credit Suisse Securities, and Morgan Stanley. He has an ownership interest in MCCARTHY 2012 INVESTMENT LLC, an investment-related entity involved in his mother’s estate planning. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gary London is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Northfield, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2002. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed recommendation reports focused on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis with a centralized consulting team to deliver these services, primarily to clients with Ameriprise-managed assets.

Michelle Place is a Wealth Management Advisor and principal of The Place Wealth Management Group, based in Northbrook, Illinois. She has been working in the investment industry since 2007, beginning her career in asset management at Morgan Stanley Asset Management. She joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management as a Financial Advisor in 2010 and currently focuses on servicing and managing high net worth individuals and families. Michelle's expertise covers a range of areas including executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. She holds several professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™, and Personal Investment Advisor. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree from the School of Business and completed an Accredited Certificate Program at the University of Chicago. Outside of her professional work, Michelle enjoys dancing, ice skating, pickleball, yoga, and spending time with her family.

Maryann Mousheh is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked in dental practice administration and education before joining Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also offers discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery, with roles including oversight of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers.