Bradley Rist is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Glen Ellyn, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mesirow Financial, Lincoln Financial Distributors, Keeley Asset Management, and Assetmark. He serves as co-secretary on the board of the Horace Mann Elementary Parent Teacher Organization in Oak Park, IL. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Dylan Webb is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop financial strategies aligned with their priorities and Fidelity's investment philosophy. His role focuses on understanding client goals and providing support during important financial decisions. Dylan's experience at Fidelity Investments includes positions as Financial Consultant since 2026, Investment Consultant from 2025 to 2026, and Financial Representative from 2023 to 2025. Prior to that, he held roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank as a Relationship Banker and Associate Banker between 2020 and 2023. Outside of his professional work, Dylan has interests in bowling, cars, football, social events with friends, golf, and pets.

Andrea Bertani is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Lombard, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2001. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and maintains a tiered wrap-fee structure while overseeing model selection and implementation.

John Slawinski is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Bolingbrook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2003. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Keith Jones is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial in Oak Brook, IL, where he has worked since 2019. Prior to this, he was with FSC Securities Corporation for 10 years. He also operates RE Direct Financial Services, a tax preparation and accounting practice. 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 and model portfolio programs, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Anna Lisa Bonichi is a Wealth Management Senior Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments Private Wealth Management. In her role, she partners with clients to address complex service needs and comprehensive planning, acting as a primary point of contact. She is supported by a team of Regional Planning Consultants aiming to facilitate efficient collaboration with Fidelity. Her professional experience spans various roles in the financial services industry. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Planning Consultant and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. She has also held roles as an Internal Client Advisor at JPMorgan Asset Management, a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley, Vice President of Institutional Equity Sales at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and Registered Client Associate at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Anna Lisa's personal interests include fitness, food, golf, parenthood, traveling, and volunteering.

Robert Buoy is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Horizon Wealth Management for eight years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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.

Michelle Cooper Mcnally is a financial advisor at Cetera with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, First Midwest Bank, and Infinex Investments. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in a movie and TV production company focused on reality TV show filming. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or create bespoke strategies.

Elizabeth Bruhn is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Paul Zalduendo is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds the CFP® designation and Series 66 license, bringing 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he worked for Woodbury Financial for 18 years. He also operates Z Group Financial, a sole proprietorship focused on fixed life and annuity sales. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs firm-provided asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Stephen Clough is currently the Branch Leader at the Orland Park Investor Center with Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2021. In this position, he supports the financial professionals who assist clients with their financial needs. His professional experience is focused on leadership within the financial services sector. Stephen's personal interests include baseball, comedy, and traveling.

Shweta Jain is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she assists clients in achieving their financial goals through personalized and holistic retirement and investment planning. She works with professionals, business owners, and families to develop strategies that integrate various financial aspects into a cohesive plan aligned with their long-term objectives. Jain offers guidance in areas such as college education planning, family wealth management, retirement income, tax minimization, and small business strategies. Jain holds a Bachelor's degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and has earned multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She is also a member of the Executives' Club Of Chicago. In addition to her professional role, Jain is involved in various community activities such as supporting special children's charities, participating in marathon events with Achilles International, and volunteering with organizations like the Greater Chicago Food Depository and the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. She enjoys cooking, dancing, golfing, painting, photography, pottery, woodworking, traveling, spending time with her family, and watching movies.

Christofer Liljestrand is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering 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 provides both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Marisa Gutierrez is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Orland Park, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Fidelity Investments, Northern Trust Securities, Merrill, and Chase Bank. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 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.

Kimberly Burbank is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with seven years of experience at Thrivent Investment Management and prior experience at Marquette Bank spanning 17 years. She serves as a board member for Love Smiles, a nonprofit organization supporting pediatric cancer patients and their families through storytelling and care packages. Additionally, she is Vice President and a scholarship committee member of the Lincoln Way Area Business Women's Organization, which awards scholarships to local women pursuing higher education. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm’s planning approach includes a broad range of topics and can be combined with its managed-account program under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Thomas Klupchak Jr. is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, based in Oak Brook, IL. He has one year of industry experience, including roles at Temperature Equipment Corporation and involvement with Infant Jesus of Prague. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes third-party asset managers and LPL-sponsored advisory programs, offering a range of investment options and ERISA fiduciary services.

Kurt Steib is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Chicago, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019 and was self-employed from 2015 to 2019. He serves as a board member for The Columbian Condominium Association in Chicago. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Sarah Palomares is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and affiliated entities since 2009. 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 brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Paras Gautam is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Westmont, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors and as Secretary for the Fairfield VII & VIII Homeowners Association. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to develop personalized recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Donald Kent is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2017 and previously worked with Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Tall Corn Alpacas, LLC, a farm business involved in raising animals for fleece production. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm emphasizes risk assessment and client-specific program matching, utilizing both third-party asset managers and proprietary advisory models.