James Danielson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in South Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at UBS Financial Services and multiple positions within Raymond James and affiliated firms since 2009. He is also the owner of Magnolia Financial Group, Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Tyler Wielgos is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Geneva, Illinois, and has two years of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he worked at CoinFlip, Bank of America, Merrill, and NinjaTrader. Outside of financial services, he owns and operates JustStank LLC, a retail and online store based in Wheaton, Illinois. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process involves structured discovery conversations and modeling tools, offering advisory services across various investment and planning needs.

Pragna Rohman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in St. Charles, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Merrill. Rohman serves on the board of the Sizzle Foundation and owns a business called Royal Foods & Flavors. 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 and third-party asset management, supported by research-driven and technology-enabled tools.

Mohamad Nasir is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Allied Asset Advisors, Guidance Investments, and related firms. Nasir is also a member of the Illinois State Employees Retirement System, attending meetings on retirement benefits. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using collaborative, software-assisted planning processes that focus on investment categories and strategies.

Brian Dombroski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 66 and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BMO Harris Financial Advisors and JP Morgan Securities Inc. 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 portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Eva Maria Atanassova is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2023. Her prior roles include positions at Aramark, Enterprise Holdings, and various educational institutions. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory services.

Frank Sayers is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021, following roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, Cetera, and his own firm, Sayers Wealth Management Group. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and it serves both discretionary and non-discretionary clients.

Joshua Westerfield is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He worked at Edward Jones from 2007 to 2010 before joining LPL Financial in 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant coach for girls flag football at St. Charles North High School. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm supports its network of investment adviser representatives with various portfolio management options and technology tools, managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Michael McDonnell is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Woodbury Financial from 2005 to 2024 before joining Osaic in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing two laundromats through an LLC. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment process utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, with various program options such as Unified Managed Accounts, third-party money managers, and retirement plan consulting.

Nolen Howe is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Sidney, ME, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Spire Investment Partners, Legacy Wealth Management Inc, JPMorgan Securities LLC, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc, and earlier tenure at Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and a network of around 23,701 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Christopher Auer is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing extensive experience in wealth management and financial planning since beginning his career in 1998. He specializes in education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Christopher focuses on delivering a comprehensive approach tailored to each client’s individual needs by listening carefully and helping them make informed decisions to achieve their financial goals. He holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Christopher also completed an Accredited Certificate Program at Northern Illinois University. Outside of his professional role, he is involved with the Porsche Club of America and enjoys hiking, music, photography, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Michael Murphy is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. His prior experience includes ten years at Principal Securities Inc. and ongoing roles at Hanson Financial Services and Principal Life Insurance Company. He is also the owner of Silverpoint Financial Services LLC, an entity established for accounting and record-keeping purposes. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension funds, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management through various platforms and proprietary strategies.

Gabe Grzeskiewicz is a Series 66 credentialed advisor with two years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera. He has held roles at multiple Avantax entities since 2024 and is a partner at Porte Brown LLC, a CPA firm where he provides tax and accounting consulting and leads the Elgin office. Gabe is also a board member of the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm operates a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and $256 billion in assets under management.

Mark Brucato is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked within various roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2018. Outside of finance, he has been involved in hospitality management and event services. 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 and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, using an ESG eligibility framework and offering broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Taylor Bunes is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, he worked at Pruco Securities, LLC for nine years and has been involved with the HealthCare Solutions Team since 2015. Outside of advising, Bunes is active in non-variable insurance sales. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and various institutional clients. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Douglas McCoy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Saint Charles, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1997 and also operates Douglas L. McCoy Financial Services, Inc., which he founded in 1986. 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.

Spiro Garbis is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Plainfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Garbis Administrative Services LLC, which manages his Ameriprise business operations. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendations. The firm also delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities typical of large institutional firms.

Gerardo Soriano is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services Corp., and Ameriprise. Soriano is also a licensed long-term care insurance agent. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of advisors.

Blade Varian is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Fisher Investments since 2013. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment process that combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios and offers sub-advisory and retirement plan services.

Kevin Galvin is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services and has 42 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, UBS Financial Services, and Merrill. Outside of finance, he is a co-owner of a retail business in Charleston, SC, and has authored a non-finance book titled *Quiet Strength: A Man's Second Half Can Be Better Than His First*. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through a centralized team that provides customized, tax-aware withdrawal strategies and ongoing advice.