Alec Bradley is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. in Evanston, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Before joining Raymond James in 2020, he worked at the University of Wisconsin and Warren Township High School. He is also involved as an independent contractor with Bradley Investment Center and Bradley Private Wealth Management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and municipal entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, utilizing asset-allocation analysis and firm research to tailor recommendations while leaving final decision authority with clients.

John Desantis is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and affiliated entities since 2014, including Cetera Wealth Services and VOYA Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a fixed insurance sales business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts, offering access to multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Margaret Kukawski is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2010, including J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Joseph Herbruck is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, working from the local Investor Center in Highland Park, IL. In this role, he supports two Wealth Management Teams and their clients by reviewing and analyzing financial plans, providing education, and offering investment guidance to help clients work toward their financial goals. Joseph's experience in the financial services industry includes roles as a Relationship Manager and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments, as well as a Financial Representative at Lifetime Financial Growth. He also gained experience as a Qualified Plan Intern at Black Box Pension Advocates, LLC. Outside of his professional work, Joseph has interests that include family activities, playing musical instruments, music, pets, traveling, and volunteering.

Robert Echales is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the PFS™ designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 37 years of industry experience, including prior roles at The Hechtman Group and EchaLes, Benjamin & Simkin, LLP. His current practice operates under the name EBS Wealth Management Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, managing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Bradley Burrows is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2019. Prior to that, he was employed in rental car services and pool management. 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.

Sean Bjork is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has also worked with HUB International Investment Services, Global Retirement Partners, and Independent Financial Partners. Outside of his advisory work, Bjork volunteers as a firefighter with the Lake Bluff Fire Department and coaches alpine ski racing. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charities nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Henryk Rawner is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Equitable Advisors and the Law Offices of Zofia Rawner PLLC. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Lambros Konstantellos is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and U.S. Bancorp Investments. He also serves as a parish council member at St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, where he participates in governance and strategic planning. In addition, he supports a family-run arts and crafts business through occasional operational and bookkeeping assistance. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates ESG criteria. The firm’s services are delivered on a non-discretionary basis with final decision-making authority retained by clients.

Charles Rosen is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Aegis Capital Corp and Marc Jacobson and Associates. Rosen is also an Assistant Vice President of Operations at Marc Jacobson & Associates LLC. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Catherine Gripper is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Arlington Heights, IL. She holds a Series 66 designation and began her advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, she worked for School District 25 in 2025 and had a period of unemployment from 2015 to 2026. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

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.

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 Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lake Forest, IL, where he has worked since 2013. He has 12 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

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 in Libertyville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2020 and previously spent 11 years at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. Gay has also maintained an independent advisory business, Blue Oak Financial Services, since 2004. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Kim Blomquist is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2014. 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 strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Thomas Nahrwold is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he assists families, retirees, corporate executives, medical professionals, and businesses across the Chicago area and nationwide. He focuses on areas including 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. His approach involves educating clients about their financial decisions and maintaining transparency regarding fees. Thomas and his team provide access to multiple specialists in various areas of personal finance, conducting quarterly reviews and annual meetings to ensure clients' goals are on track and to make necessary adjustments. Thomas holds a Bachelor's Degree from Drake University and is designated as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He emphasizes continuous improvement through due-diligence meetings, continuing education, business seminars, and weekly team meetings. Beyond his professional role, Thomas is active in his community, serving as a Board Member of the Kenilworth Community Fund and participating in the Kenilworth Citizens Advisory Committee. He has previously served as a Trustee for the Village of Kenilworth and was 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.