Gary Phelps is a financial advisor with Stifel in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of advisory work, he is a Notary Public, notarizing documents for clients. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Jason Brim is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at National Life Group and Lakeshore Financial Group. Outside of advising, he owns farmland in Central Illinois that he rents out for agricultural use. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves mainly high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a blend of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management along with integrated custody and brokerage services.

Kent Atkinson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and having 41 years of industry experience. He has worked with various Morgan Stanley entities since 2007, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a rental property in Crystal Lake, IL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm employs a structured planning process and serves clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Gregory Berg is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Geneva, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2009. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing customized written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, algorithm-assisted recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Kriti Gogia is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience. She has been associated with various entities within the Cetera network since 2021 and previously worked at Genpact. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers multiple portfolio management and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors and operates a multi-manager platform with a variety of program options and affiliations.

Michael Loftus is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Downers Grove, IL, holding Series 66, 65, and 63 registrations and has five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, Wasmer Schroeder/Charles Schwab, and Metolius Capital LLC. He also holds a non-variable insurance license and dedicates part of his time to insurance-related activities. 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 a range of brokerage and insurance products, utilizing an integrated platform that combines advisory programs with active sales of financial products.

Glenn Cohn is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aligned with their individual goals. He works alongside the Wealth Management Team to utilize Fidelity's comprehensive resources and provide goal-oriented guidance. He has professional experience as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2025, and previously served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2025. Prior to that, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2019 to 2022. Outside of his professional role, Glenn enjoys activities such as camping, comedy, exploring food, watching movies, parenthood, and traveling.

Ram Louis Del Mundo is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Fidelity Investments and TD Ameritrade, as well as experience outside finance at Nurses and Caregivers, Inc., Meijer Stores, and Northern Illinois University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services incorporating broad retail and institutional investment options.

Timothy Sayre is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019. Prior to that, he worked at Astronics Connectivity Systems & Certification from 2016 to 2019. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s IPS-driven process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Eric Gilmore is a financial advisor at OSAIC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Covenant Financial and Topco Associated LLC. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms.

Daniel Feiertag is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at PFS Investments, Inc. and Motorola Solutions. He is involved in sales of loan products and home security services through affiliated 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 provides a tiered wrap-fee structure for its investment programs.

Anthony Kramp is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in St Charles, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Jonathan Graham is a Certified Financial Planner® with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012 and is based in Barrington, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors, offering a range of advisory programs, managed solutions, and tax-efficient services under a fiduciary standard.

Salman Deen is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been providing financial and wealth management advice since 2012. In his role, he focuses on client relationship management and develops financial and investment-based strategies tailored to individual client needs. His practice areas include estate and wealth transfer issues, money management, college education planning, socially responsible investing, tax minimization, retirement income, and strategies for women and small businesses. Salman adopts a comprehensive approach to wealth management, beginning with understanding a client's financial situation and personal goals to create customized strategies that adapt to changing needs and market conditions. He holds a Master's Degree and a Bachelor's Degree from Benedictine University and maintains the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. In addition to his professional work, Salman participates in community service by volunteering with local organizations, reflecting the Merrill tradition of community involvement. His personal interests include adventure sports, baseball, hiking, photography, racquetball, swimming, tennis, traveling, volleyball, and spending time with his family.

Michael Fornero is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Downers Grove, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Network and several mortgage firms. He is also involved in American Pacific Mortgage Corp (Preferred Rate Lending), which operates in mortgage and real estate services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by in-house and third-party research.

Emily Coughlin is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2026. Her prior roles include positions at Federated Global Investment Management Corp and related Federated entities. Outside of advisory work, she has experience with organizations such as True Lacrosse and Pitt Sports Camps. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily 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 advisory relationships and discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational structures.

Michael Holevas is a CFA® charterholder and holds the Series 66 designation, with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., having previously worked at InterOcean Capital Group, LLC and Allstate Investments, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is an associate at My Advisor & Planner LLC, where he serves as a wealth manager. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm offers tailored, primarily non-discretionary advisory services and supports small businesses through its SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services program.

Anne Butcher is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Schaumburg, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2012 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns a rental property with her spouse. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Bryan Hill is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2021. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in sales of investment-related products and also participates in referral activities for home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure, with trading and custody services provided by Pershing and Primerica Brokerage Services.

Bryan Ittersagen is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Raymond James Financial since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Ittersagen Financial Services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, utilizing asset-allocation analysis and firm research to tailor recommendations while maintaining client decision authority.