Stephen Olsen is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Putnam Retail Management, Ameriprise, and Avantax Advisory Services. He is currently based in Schaumburg, Illinois. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing various program structures and affiliated third-party managers.

Matt Foster is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Todd Lefevre is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc., B. Riley Wealth Management, and Wells Fargo Clearing. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including retirement plan consulting and brokerage services, and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research.

Logan Morrison is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Schaumburg, IL, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Ameriprise since 2025 and has prior experience at Medline Industries LP, Pure Processing, and Morgan Stanley. Morrison’s background also includes academic and secondary education roles. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with specific asset thresholds, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations.

James Mc Greal is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise since 2017. He serves on the Board of Directors for Yorkfield Presbyterian Church in Elmhurst, Illinois. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Amy Zezulka Garcia is a CFP® professional with 36 years of experience in the financial industry. She is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors and has held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC since 2009. Garcia owns and operates AZG Advisory Services LLC and AZG Financial Advisory LLC, both based in Arlington Heights, IL, and is involved with Princeton Harriman Insurance Solutions in Sarasota, FL. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services tailored to clients meeting net-worth thresholds, utilizing Wells Fargo research and tools to develop customized recommendations.

John Schwalbach is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, both located in Barrington, IL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process using firm‑approved tools and modeling techniques.

Anthony Nguyen is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he collaborates with advisors to address client questions and ensure alignment between financial plans and client goals, working closely with clients throughout the process. His professional experience includes positions as a Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to the present. Prior to that, he worked as an Associate Banker at JPMorgan Chase from 2019 to 2022. Outside of his professional work, Anthony has interests in badminton, board games, comedy, food, and swimming.

Adam Tatroe is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2021. Prior to this, he has been with Harris Investor Services, Inc. since 2011. 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 supported by research and model portfolios.

Alexis Benson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Geneva, Illinois, bringing six years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2019 and previously worked in education and the food service industry. Outside of her advisory role, Alexis operates a digital Etsy shop offering downloadable content. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad client base that includes individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kevin Kerrigan is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 1995, including 13 years at Charles Schwab Bank. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily 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 affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and employs multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Joseph Martin is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked within Wells Fargo-related firms since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a notary public and has significant involvement with Martin & Martin Investment Group LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Jody Christman is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Des Plaines, IL, where she has worked for 10 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, managed solutions, and affiliated investment products, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Vivek Tripathi is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has been affiliated with Equitable Advisors since 2025 and previously worked at TRC Advisory for one year. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes third-party asset managers and advisory programs, focusing on personalized risk assessment and tailored model portfolios.

John Rossini is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bartlett, IL, with 11 years of industry experience. He 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 advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors.

Brandon Brocato is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Deerfield, IL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2020, he worked in various roles including at Willies Pub & Pool and the University of Missouri Recreation Center. He also operates as president of Brandon Matthew Inc., providing independent services for FedEx. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Art Salnikov is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2021. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Kent Bellgrau is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 2017 and is also a part owner of Winters & Co, LLC, an accounting and CPA firm where he is involved in tax and accounting services. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates Winters & Co, LLC, providing accounting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and advisory services through a multi-manager platform that provides access to affiliated and third-party managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Jason Erpelding is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Kelsey Vasquez is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Schaumburg, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at T-Mobile, Uber, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and several other firms across various sectors. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary services, and maintains a large national network of advisors and branch offices.