Jennifer Shifrin is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Deerfield, IL, bringing 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2011. Outside of advising, she serves in fiduciary roles such as executor and trustee for estates. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm offers advisory programs to individuals and institutions with a focus on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools.

Ignat Ignatov is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at PNC Bank, Edward Jones, and BMO Harris Bank. Ignatov is also listed as a signer on the business checking account of a family-owned trucking company. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 delivers these services through a select group of Wealth Advisors and combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Carlos Mendez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, with prior experience at The Roofers. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a rental property. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Jared Gelb is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and leads The Gelb Retirement & Advisory Team (GRAT), a multigenerational team that combines Wall Street expertise with Main Street values. He focuses on delivering retirement planning, fiduciary consulting, and portfolio design strategies tailored to individual needs. Jared is committed to simplifying the complexities of investing and wealth planning to empower clients to achieve their financial goals. With expertise in areas such as corporate benefits, education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, institutional and corporate benefit services, personal retirement planning, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income, Jared provides comprehensive financial advice. He holds several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Jared earned his Bachelor's Degree from Indiana University and is fluent in English and Spanish. Raised in Northbrook, Illinois, he now resides in downtown Chicago with his golden setter and girlfriend. Jared values a strong sense of community and actively engages with his neighbors. Outside of his professional work, his interests include basketball, cooking, football, golfing, music, reading, and spending time with his family.

Camden Krautsack is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and EMC Capital Advisors LLC. Outside of finance, he was involved with Little Joey's Pizza & Pasta for four years. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients' individual risk profiles.

Jennifer Neighbors is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and was previously with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. from 2010 to 2018. 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. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Sara Hagen is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith since 2006 and with Bank of America, NA since 2009. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm’s integration with Bank of America’s broader platform enables access to a wide set of products and services.

Arthur Siegel is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliate Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2011 and has operated Arthur E. Siegel Financial Services Ltd since 2000, focusing on health insurance and annuity products alongside his advisory role. 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 provides a multi-manager platform with varied portfolio management services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by a large network of advisors.

Stephen Mactavish is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and CAFG Wealth Management. He is also involved in a business entity related to his LPL practice and holds a role in non-variable insurance activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by research and model portfolios.

Jared Pincoski is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2013 and previously worked with Axa Advisors, LLC. 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 operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Eric Renouf is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 registration and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo NA from 2014 to 2023. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kenneth Velu is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he works closely with clients to develop tailored financial strategies that align with their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. His role involves serving as a resource for a range of financial needs, including investing, retirement planning, and unexpected savings, while also facilitating access to specialists in banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. With expertise as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Kenneth collaborates one-on-one with clients to define their objectives and craft portfolio strategies aimed at achieving them. He provides ongoing advice and adjusts financial plans as clients' situations evolve. Kenneth holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Iowa.

Zachary Perez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fidelity and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved with XGG Collectibles. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Himanshu Oza is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2019. Prior to that, he held roles at CVS Health and Nielsen. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-based strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Elizabeth Edwards is a financial advisor with Merrill in Northbrook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2011. 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 plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Nathan Cassel is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2017, with prior experience at Bank of America, N.A. He also spent two years at DVSport earlier in his career. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm is integrated with Bank of America’s broader platform, which allows access to a wide array of financial products and services.

Bridget Houser is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Arlington Heights, IL, and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, she worked at Platania Financial, HyperAMS, and Maestro Health (now Marpai Health). She also spent a year as a homemaker between 2024 and 2025. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research from in-house and third-party sources.

Patrick Schiltz is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Arlington Heights, IL, where he has worked since 2005. He has 20 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Todd Wentland is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2003 and joined J.P. Morgan Securities in 2022. 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 an ESG eligibility framework to inform its recommendations.

Josip Soldo is a financial advisor with Merrill in Northbrook, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2002 and concurrently associated with Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing rental properties through several family-owned LLCs. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.