Robert Echales is a financial advisor at Cetera with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His career includes roles at Genworth Financial Planning Corporation, EchaLes, Benjamin & Simkin, LLP, and The Hechtman Group. He operates an investment practice under the name EBS Wealth Management Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual clients, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. It offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Bradley Burrows is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Highland Park, IL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2019. Prior to his current roles, he worked at Enterprise Rent-a-Car and Chicago Land Pool Management. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research to tailor recommendations within a structured eligibility framework.

Sean Bjork is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Deerfield, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2009 and is also affiliated with Global Retirement Partners, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a volunteer firefighter and EMT with the Lake Bluff Fire Department and coaches alpine ski racing. 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Henryk Rawner is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable Advisors and the Law Offices of Zofia Rawner PLLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Lambros Konstantellos is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at TD Ameritrade, U.S. Bancorp Investments, and Charles Schwab. He serves as a parish council member for St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, where he participates in governance and financial oversight. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The program emphasizes centralized due diligence and incorporates both quantitative and qualitative research in its recommendations.

Charles Rosen is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Enterprise and has previously worked at Aegis Capital Corp and Marc Jacobson and Associates. Outside of advisory work, he holds a part-time operational role as Assistant Vice President at Marc Jacobson & Associates LLC and serves as a non-variable insurance agent with Eugene Cohen Agency Inc. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by internal and third-party strategists and offers access to financial planning, third-party asset managers, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Catherine Gripper is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Arlington Heights, IL. She holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, she worked for School District 25. 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 through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both firm-offered and third-party advisory solutions.

Jonathan Peters is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Deerfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2013 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their planning process uses firm-approved tools and models client outcomes, while generally acting in an advisory capacity for clients’ financial plans.

Manuel Madriz is a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management specializing in guiding high-net-worth individuals toward clarity and confidence in their financial lives. He focuses on helping clients define their goals and build tailored, disciplined strategies designed to achieve those objectives. Manuel employs a holistic approach to managing wealth, emphasizing the importance of understanding each client's priorities to develop customized financial plans. He holds FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 registrations and has earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation through the Investments & Wealth Institute in partnership with the University of Chicago. Manuel graduated magna cum laude with distinction from the University of Kansas, where he was awarded a Chick Evans Scholarship. Outside of his professional work, Manuel serves on the leadership council for the Evans Scholars Program. He resides in Lisle with his wife Morgan, their daughter Sofia, and their dog Bentley, and enjoys practicing Spanish, hiking, reading, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Randall Johnson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Libertyville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, he worked for 18 years at Cox Automotive. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Matthew Anderson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for six years and has a background in construction from his time at Montemayor Construction Company. Anderson holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Vernon Hills, Illinois. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed written Recommendation Reports. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

Robert Baldridge is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient overlays, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Elizabeth Krebs is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera and owner of Krebs Financial Management since 2013. She has been with Cetera since 2005 through various affiliated entities. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as president of the Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce and holds board positions with Scholarship for Illinois Residents Inc. and the nonprofit My Block My Hood My City. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, with investment strategies including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke solutions across multiple program structures.

David Helfand is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Highland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Helfand serves on the Board of Directors for the Scleroderma Foundation Greater Chicago and chairs the Endowment Committee for Makom Solel Lakeside. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Sean Gay is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc., Blue Oak Financial Services, and Waterstone Financial Group, Inc. He has maintained a long-term involvement with Blue Oak Financial Services since 2004. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Kim Blomquist is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Elk Grove Village, IL. She has 12 years of experience at Edward Jones and a total of 4 years in the industry. 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 solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Thomas Nahrwold is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping families, retirees, corporate executives, medical professionals, and businesses manage their financial affairs. Thomas works with clients primarily in the Chicago area and across the country, providing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to their long-term goals. His areas of expertise include executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Thomas and his team employ a collaborative approach by offering clients access to multiple specialists in various areas of personal finance. They conduct quarterly reviews and annual meetings to ensure clients' goals are being met and make adjustments as necessary. To maintain and improve service quality, he participates in due diligence meetings, continuing education, business seminars, and team meetings. Thomas holds a Bachelor's Degree from Drake University and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is active in the community as a Board Member of the Kenilworth Community Fund and participates in the Kenilworth Citizens Advisory Committee. He is a former Trustee for the Village of Kenilworth and was involved in the Public Safety and Finance committees. Additionally, Thomas has been an active leader for Kenilworth Cub Scout and Boy Scout Troop 13. His personal interests include fly fishing, cycling, cooking, gardening, and Chicago sports. He resides in Kenilworth, Illinois, with his wife and four children.

Paul Armstrong is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Outside of advising, Armstrong is a partner in a data collection business based in Boston. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, and affiliated financial products. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and supports its services with a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Phillip Klimaitis is a Financial Solutions Advisor (FSA) with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with clients to understand their priorities and develop strategies aimed at achieving their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. His services include general investing, retirement planning, and preparation for unexpected financial needs. Phillip also facilitates access to Bank of America specialists for additional banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Phillip holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from North Central College. His approach centers on identifying what matters most to clients and their families to create tailored financial strategies.

Jason Anderson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2018, and previously at Chase Investment Services Corp. from 2005 to 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their advisory process includes written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.