Michael Blomstrand is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, with prior experience at MetLife and its affiliates from 1993 to 2017. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm employs collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and offers diverse programs including estate settlement and employer-sponsored planning.

Hieu Donahue is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Chase for 11 years before joining Edward Jones in 2025. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. 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, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Todd Schlesinger is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Deerfield, IL, where he has worked for 24 years since 2002. Prior to the firm’s rebranding, he was with AXA Advisors, LLC from 2002 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in an outside insurance brokerage and serves on the board of the Mike Poznanasky Foundation, a charitable fundraising organization. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs. The firm utilizes a range of third-party advisory models and offers ERISA fiduciary services through credentialed representatives.

Steven Wilhusen is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 27 years of industry experience, including 14 years at Woodbury Financial Services and roles at Cetera beginning in 2024. He is also a partner at Mappa Wealth Management, a firm providing financial services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered adviser serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of portfolio management and financial planning services across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Krishna Kumar is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017, based in Wilmette, IL. 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 under management through a broad network of advisors and branches, offering a range of advisory strategies including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Hazem Dababneh is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients as a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor. He works closely with clients to understand their priorities and develop strategies aimed at meeting their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. Hazem offers guidance on topics ranging from general investing and retirement planning to preparing for unexpected financial challenges. He also facilitates client access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Hazem holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Jordan, an Accredited Certificate Program from DePaul University, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Elmhurst College. He has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His approach emphasizes uncovering what matters to clients and their families to help create tailored financial strategies.

Alma Zelaya is a Series 66 licensed advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2025, and previously held roles at Frost Bank/Frost Insurance Agency and in various other positions across education and corporate sectors. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Anastasios Liosatos is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services, Inc. for eight years before joining Raymond James in 2021. He is also the managing member of Silver Liberatore Group LLC. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipalities. The firm offers financial planning and investment consulting through various programs, with an emphasis on tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by firm research and multiple portfolio management styles.

Dexter Reese is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Northbrook, IL, where he has worked since 2015. He has nine years of industry experience. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, employing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Brian Crary is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments and J.P. Morgan Securities. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational capabilities.

Matthew Garrigan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Robert W. Baird for 10 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership interests in several investment-related entities, including a Chicago Board of Trade membership. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory approach incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs, and it acts as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

Adam Stone is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Saxony Capital Management, Saxony Securities, and Kalman Kushnir Capital. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

Robert Mitchell is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America and tastyfx LLC. Outside of his advisory roles, he spent eight years at Edgewood Valley Country Club. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, using in-house and third-party managers.

William Cremin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2020. His background includes involvement with New Trier Feeder Baseball and the Winnetka Park District. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and market modeling in its financial planning process.

Barry Steinberg is a financial advisor with Cetera in Deerfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 27 years in the industry. He has been with Cetera since 2004 and also runs a tax and accounting practice, Abrams & Steinberg, P.C., where he is a 50% owner and manages tax matters including IRS representation. Steinberg has operated Steinberg & Associates Wealth Management since 2017. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a multi-manager platform offering various portfolio management and financial planning options, managing over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Eric Marzinke is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Transamerica Financial Advisors, and Equitable Advisors. He serves as President of ProMark Investments, Inc., and is the presider of the Board of Directors for the Palatine Chamber of Commerce. OSAIC Wealth serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and model-based asset allocation. The firm is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and recent consolidation activities.

Monica Pizano is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill for nine years before joining Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc in 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with the American Association of Notaries. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Steven Deer is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors and its predecessor AXA Advisors since 1999. In addition to his advisory role, Deer serves as a notary public for Equitable and its network business. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm delivers its services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party advisory models and maintaining a fiduciary focus for qualified plans.

Trevor Bieszczat is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank and JPMorgan Securities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

David Joseph is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Charles Schwab Bank, TD Ameritrade, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Joseph Insurance Group, which focuses on life and health insurance sales. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed accounts. The firm combines non-discretionary and discretionary investment approaches within a large integrated platform, offering advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.