Kevin Riordan is a financial advisor with Merrill in Lisle, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2016. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Paul Caputo Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BMO Bank, N.A., Caputo Financial Services LLC, Elevated Capital Advisors, LLC, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. He is based in Naperville, IL. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing a variety of model portfolios and research resources.

Kenneth Norkus is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Wheaton, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Independent Financial Group, Leader One Financial, and several mortgage companies. He is also involved with Great Mortgage Company, a mortgage and real estate services business. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and various portfolio strategies.

Michael Pine is a CFP® with eight years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked at Patrick Engineering Inc. and Parsons Corporation. Pine is based in Naperville, IL, and holds the Series 66 designation. 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 strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Anna Bloom is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Advisor Services Group since 2010 and is a 50% owner of the firm, where she also provides consulting and compliance services. Outside of her advisory role, she is a commissioned notary and has held part-time positions unrelated to investment activities. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage a range of investment products on discretionary or non-discretionary terms.

Alan Hrizak is a Financial Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments since 2023. In his role, he collaborates with clients to develop plans aimed at achieving their short-term and long-term financial goals. He has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having served as a Private Client Advisor at JPMorgan Securities, LLC from 2019 to 2023. Prior to that, he was a Private Client Banker at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. from 2013 to 2019, and began his career as an Assistant Branch Manager Sales at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. from 2011 to 2013. Outside of his professional work, Alan has interests in comedy, fitness, movies, pets, reading, and traveling.

David Erickson is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving with Edward Jones since 2007. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Oswego, Illinois. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of the Yorkville Chamber of Commerce and as a board member and Vice President of the Oswego Police Pension Board. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individuals and institutions, including high-net-worth households and corporate clients. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Shane Gornik is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Metlife Securities and MassMutual Life Insurance. In addition to his advisory work, he operates an outside insurance sales business focusing on life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, goal-oriented financial planning and a range of investment and educational programs.

Donna Enright is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2004. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Poonam Trivedi is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. 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. The firm offers these services on a non-discretionary basis through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Michael Sullivan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Bank of America, and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients through a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers comprehensive planning services both directly and through corporate agreements.

Kimberly Pritts is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Fidelity Investments and The Rockefeller. Outside of finance, she has experience as a Cambridge English instructor. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jacques Simpson is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012. 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

James Forcucci is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Wheaton, IL, holding a Series 63 designation and 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firms since 1990. Outside of advising, Forcucci is involved in executive leadership and management through ownership of Legacy Solutions, Inc., which provides operational services for financial advisors, and he serves on the board of a local office condominium association. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to provide personalized recommendation reports. The firm also delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Jeffrey Janssen is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has dedicated over 25 years to serving clients. Since joining the firm in 1997, he has focused on helping clients develop customized strategies to meet their unique financial goals. His areas of expertise include divorce transition planning, education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Jeffrey holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Northern Illinois University. He also holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Born and raised in Naperville, Illinois, Jeffrey resides there with his wife and their three children. Outside of his professional role, he actively coaches his children in various sports and enjoys basketball, biking, chess, football, hiking, soccer, and spending time with his family.

Charles Cucuras is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera Advisor Networks, PPG Industries, and Interstate Chemical Co., where he currently holds a sales management position. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and utilizes model portfolios and third-party research to support discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Malcolm Todd is a CFP® professional with 39 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1986 and Primerica Financial Services since 1985. His other business activities include part-time involvement in sales of loan products and home security and automation referrals through Primerica affiliates. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selective separately managed accounts. The firm uses a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers while delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Aaron Tokh is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Bank of America, and Citigroup. 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 select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Randall Hanson is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Fortis Investors, Inc. since 1991. Hanson is also the owner of Forty Four Financial, LLC, a financial advisory business he has operated for over 28 years, involving traditional life insurance and fixed annuities. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and access to multiple advisory platforms, using asset-allocation tools and third-party money managers to construct tailored portfolios.

Sagar Thakkar is a financial advisor at Cetera with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been involved in his own financial services firm since 2019. In addition to his advisory role, Thakkar is active in real estate leasing and sales through One Real Estate Chicago. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individual investors, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform.