Brie Edmunds is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She holds professional designations as a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) and a Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA). Brie earned her bachelor's degree from Illinois State University. She applies her expertise in investment management and private wealth advisory services in her current role.

Meghan Martin is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, bringing two years of industry experience. She previously spent ten years with Bank of America/Merrill Lynch. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of Spark Mind Body Spirit LLC, a habit tracking application, and serves as general partner and managing member of Bonka LLC, an LLC formed for rental property operations including Airbnb hosting. 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 an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Kurt Reif III is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and over 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Financial Securities and currently owns REI Financial, LLC and Kensington Financial Services, where he is also involved in insurance sales. Additionally, he is a notary public providing document notarization services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutions, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services supported by multiple advisory platforms and firm-provided investment tools.

Miguel Hernandez is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities in Deerfield, Illinois. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and also works with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of The Chamness Legacy Recycle Program, a nonprofit focused on bike repair and distribution. 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 delivers its services through a select group of Wealth Advisors on a non-discretionary basis.

Jesus Garza is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Investacorp and Securities America Advisors. He is also a licensed insurance agent providing long-term care, life insurance, and fixed annuity options. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering brokerage, investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs tools such as asset-allocation models and risk-tolerance questionnaires to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Russell Warye is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Global Retirement Partners LLC and HUB International alongside his tenure at LPL Financial since 2013. His career also includes operating his own business, Russell Warye, Inc., for over two decades. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Daniel Fiarito is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1998. 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, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Steven Greene is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in delivering comprehensive wealth management and estate planning services. He focuses on helping clients achieve financial security through personalized strategies tailored to their unique goals and aspirations, with expertise in areas such as corporate benefits, executive compensation, equity compensation services, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Steven holds a Bachelor's Degree from Amherst College and Master's Degrees from both Yale University and Indiana University Kelley School of Business. He is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His professional experience is complemented by active participation in several organizations, including serving as President of the Northbrook Symphony Orchestra and as a board member for both the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce and Ravinia Festival Associates. In addition to his financial advisory work, Steven is engaged in community involvement through volunteering and fundraising activities with cultural institutions. He enjoys music, reading, and spending time with his family.

Deborah Gabriel is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Palatine, Illinois, where she has worked since 2015. She has 10 years of industry experience. Gabriel serves as the vice president of the Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce board. 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 network of more than 23,700 financial advisors nationwide.

John Birkhauser is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 47 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Merrill for over four decades and Bank of America for 12 years before joining RBC in 2021. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, supported by RBC’s capital-markets capabilities.

Emma Robison is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, she held positions in education and retail, including roles at Northern Illinois University and Walmart. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides personalized retirement planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Stuart Cutler is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Cantella & Co., Inc. for a decade before joining Cambridge in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member involved in property management for the Winnetka Mews Condominium Association. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Richard Pecard is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and market outcome modeling.

Viktoria Bendikova is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2015. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm delivers these services through a centralized consulting team and combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Charles Coe is a financial advisor at Cetera with over 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with multiple Cetera entities since 2020, as well as First Allied Advisory Services from 2012 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Coe is an author and speaker involved in education and teaching, and he hosts a podcast focused on life topics. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform encompassing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers, providing a range of customizable investment strategies and program structures.

Nolan Webster is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Palatine, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he served 17 years in the U.S. Marine Corps and operated independently from 2019 to 2022. Outside of financial advising, Webster performs as a professional magician in Libertyville, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, investment options, and affiliated services, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Glen Mikolajczak is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been affiliated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2005. 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 institutional advisory capabilities with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering non-discretionary wealth management supported by a centralized due-diligence framework.

George Yost is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. Yost served in the United States Marine Corps for two years prior to his financial career. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Jorge Herrera is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and TD Ameritrade. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Creative Analytical Idealist X LLC since 2019. 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 combines institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Douglas Ponczek is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Northbrook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS Financial Services since 2012. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to client goals and risk tolerances.