Kevin Rieger is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Joseph Boyko is a financial professional with 17 years of industry experience currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds the Series 66 credential and has been associated with various Cetera entities since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in business development at Barbara E. Charal and Associates, Inc. and serves as a financial professional with Genova Wealth. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers through a multi-manager platform.

Jack Reiff is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a network of over 23,700 advisors and 15,100 branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Suzann Schroeder is a financial advisor with Merrill in Schaumburg, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2000. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Dale Stern is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and previously spent over two decades at Harris Investor Services Inc and Harrisdirect LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Alma Pajova is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing and has previously worked at ORG Partners, Hightower Advisors, and Mariner Wealth Advisors. She also provides financial services consulting for Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $671 billion in assets with a large network of advisors.

John Bergquist is a financial advisor with Cetera in Arlington Heights, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliates since 2004 and maintains John Bergquist & Associates, offering tax and accounting services with limited power of attorney for clients. He also provides limited health insurance referrals through a related business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm operates a multi-manager platform with a variety of program options and manages over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

James Glenn is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mundelein, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1995. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates a car storage facility in Volo, Illinois. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving millions of individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment options. The firm is notable for its extensive national network of advisors and branches as well as its affiliated trust and lending capabilities.

Linda Takach is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2003. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Stephen Rudman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. He is based in Deerfield, Illinois. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm uses structured planning tools and investment models to support financial plans and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Debleena Chaudhuri is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and US Bank since 2018. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Timothy Womack is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been working in financial services since 1991, bringing extensive experience in helping clients with retirement income planning, cash flow management, fixed income strategies, and a variety of wealth management needs. His role centers around assisting clients and their families in achieving their lifestyle and financial goals. Tim's areas of expertise include college education planning, corporate benefits, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University. Outside of his professional work, Tim enjoys adventure sports such as biking, ice skating, running, and skiing. He also values spending time with his family and traveling.

Theresa Sliva is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Des Plaines, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 41 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1984 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of advising, she is involved in the sale of home security, automation products, and loan products through affiliated Primerica companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Clifford Cadle Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Equitable Advisors and Advisors' Pride Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Aspiration LLC, a construction business. 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 portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Eddie Favela is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he held positions at ICU Medical and Bank of America, N.A. 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, and institutional investors.

Scott Verne is a CFP® and Series 66 registered financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Highland Park, IL. He has 18 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households across various wealth levels, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management with a large network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds under a fiduciary standard.

Adrian Little is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Deerfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. for over a decade. 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 extensive technological and operational tools.

Brian Brennan is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Rolling Meadows, IL. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Brennan Financial Group, PFS Investments Inc., Misfits Health, Leapfrog Brands, James Hardie Building Products, and Reyes Holdings. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and offers model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodians.

Kerri Duffy is Vice President Private Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments, where she has been serving since 2017. She has extensive experience in wealth management and financial consulting, having held roles including Vice President Wealth Management Advisor and Vice President Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2004. Prior to that, she worked at Charles Schwab in various capacities from 1998 to 2004 and began her career as a Registered Representative at Olde in 1998. Kerri's professional focus is on understanding clients' unique perspectives and experiences to create a solid foundation for wealth planning strategies. She holds an Arkansas Insurance License and has developed expertise in private wealth management and financial consulting over her career. In her personal time, Kerri enjoys biking, family activities, playing musical instruments, caring for pets, and practicing yoga.

Matt Vahl is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2019. With over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, he partners with clients to identify and understand their financial goals and develop personalized plans aimed at achieving financial freedom, flexibility, and peace of mind. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Matt worked as a Financial Services Professional at New York Life from 1996 to 2019. He began his career as a Financial Services Wholesaler at Talbot Financial Services from 1994 to 1996. He holds a California Insurance License.