Steven Davis is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, having joined in 2023 after 12 years at Edward Jones. Davis also operates Madison & Wealth Management, a DBA related to his LPL business. 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 services including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers, supported by technology tools and a broad spectrum of financial products.

Jacqueline Ibarra is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities 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.

Andrew Reynolds is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee and executor for family trusts and estates. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, offering services that include financial planning, access to external asset managers, and insurance product facilitation.

Natalie Vaswani is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2018 and previously worked at UBS Financial Services. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and utilizes a research-driven approach grounded in diversification and modern portfolio theory.

Marie Knorr is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. She currently works at LPL Financial and has held prior roles at Wayne Hummer Investments and Lincoln Investment. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with several business ventures including Knorr Enterprises and KPT LLC, as well as providing tax preparation and accounting services through Trupoint Tax Service. 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 financial planning and investment management solutions that include model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Cachet Ramsey is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, IL, with 16 years of industry experience. They hold a Series 66 designation and have been with Morgan Stanley since 2010. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Steven Potter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include seven years at Level Four Advisory Services, two years at Wells Fargo Clearing, and four years at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. 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 services including financial planning and model portfolios, leveraging a broad platform that integrates advisory and non-advisory financial activities.

Thomas Teegarden is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 53 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Raymond James entities since 2013 and is co-owner of Teegarden Wealth Advisors, a support company focused on opening a new branch in Oak Brook, Illinois. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations, using tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools.

Nathan Ahearn is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also maintaining a long-standing role at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2002. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Jeffrey Pringle is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002 and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of a video production small business, Pringle Video Creations, Inc., which serves wedding and corporate clients. 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 programs and investment strategies and is notable for its large retail advisor and branch network as well as affiliated capabilities beyond advisory services.

Bryon Brandt is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has a background that includes multiple roles with the Cook County Clerk and involvement with PFS Investments Inc. since 2017. In addition to advisory services, he also engages in the sale of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, utilizing model-delivery investment strategies developed by third-party managers. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Katherine Kozlowski is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 18 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, and UBS Financial Services prior to joining Raymond James in 2020. Kozlowski holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Christopher Giehon is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked with Bank of America, Merrill, Equitable Advisors, AXA Advisors, and MassMutual, among others. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Red Asset Capital LLC, a limited liability company that manages a modest real estate portfolio. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Thomas Bechtel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Oak Brook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Charles Schwab, where he worked from 2018 to 2022. 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 financial planning and investment solutions delivered through a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customizable strategies.

Mark Serio is a financial advisor with Merrill in Palos Hills, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill since 2017 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2019. Outside of finance, he is involved in a family business, Joe's Italian Villa Inc., a restaurant where he handles customer service and operations on a part-time basis. 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 strategies and serves a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Anthony Pelegrino is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Lombard, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2003 and has served as an officer and director of Impact Ministries DBA Impact Church since 2017. His background also includes involvement with Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy and Village Square Condominium. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and limited discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients within a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, with a focus on percentage-based tiered wrap fees and ongoing oversight of potential conflicts.

Jonathan Vance is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience. He currently works at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., where he has been employed since 2012 and 2018, respectively. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs quantitative asset-allocation modeling combined with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Paul Desruisseaux is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for six years and Primerica for two years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an adjunct math professor at College of DuPage and reviews scholarship applications for the CFP Board on a volunteer basis. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of program models and third-party asset managers to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Matt Estkowski is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles within Wells Fargo, including Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2024. Based in Oakbrook, IL, he joined Wells Fargo Advisors in 2015 and rejoined the firm in 2024. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, using proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations across diverse planning areas.

Kenneth Armbruster is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Voya Financial Advisors for five years before joining Cambridge in 2020. Armbruster serves as a board member of the Grand Lodge of AF&AM of Illinois and holds leadership roles with the Scottish Rite Valley of Chicago. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals using various discretionary and non-discretionary strategies and proprietary model portfolios.