Gail Clark is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2009. Outside of advising, she is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through referrals with affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses an exclusively percentage-based, tiered wrap fee structure.

Frank Gioe is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Empower Financial Services. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, focusing on holistic, goal-based planning across various financial topics. The firm offers these services through a network of Financial Advisors and maintains separate planning and managed-account programs without discretionary trading authority.

Benjamin Grey is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Wheaton College for six years. Outside of his advisory role, he directs the High School Ministry at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Wheaton, IL, leading youth group activities, Sunday School, and seasonal retreats. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

James Sexton is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera since 1998 across various affiliated entities and manages his own public accounting firm. Sexton also serves as chairman of the Neuroblastoma Children's Cancer Society, overseeing fundraising and family support efforts. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm offering a multi-manager platform with a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services across discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

James Mcghee is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to that, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. He also acts as a trustee of his mother’s trust. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Thomas Buckley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Itasca, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2010 and previously held roles at Citigroup Global Markets and Citicorp Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is also a commissioned notary. 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.

Sheila Gugliuzza is a CFP® and ChFC® with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with Charles Schwab in Schaumburg, IL, and has previously worked at TD Ameritrade, Financial Engines Advisors, and TIAA. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a rental services business in Maui. Charles Schwab serves 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 models supported by centralized custody and order-routing, with a focus on multi-asset portfolios and alternative investments.

Morgan Kranz is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Algonquin, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he worked in various service positions including as a child-care worker and in fitness and hospitality. Outside of advising, he is involved in catering services as a server for events. 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 and investment solutions supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Adam Marfurt is the Vice President and Branch Leader responsible for leading a team of financial professionals to deliver an exceptional client experience and foster long-term relationships. He has held leadership roles as a Branch Leader at Charles Schwab from 2021 to 2022 and at TD Ameritrade from 2017 to 2021. Prior to his leadership positions, Adam worked as a Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2014 to 2017 and as an Active Trader Account Executive at TradeStation Securities from 2010 to 2014. Adam's professional experience spans client relationship management, team leadership, and financial consulting across multiple firms in the financial services industry. Outside of his professional career, Adam is interested in running, soccer, and tennis.

Rafal Mosior is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2016 and also has experience with Bank of America, N.A. outside of Merrill. In addition to his advisory role, Mosior is involved part-time with T.A.R. Restoration Inc., a roofing company where he conducts client meetings and roof inspections. 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 serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Sayre is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Schaumburg, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Sayre serves as a trustee and power of attorney for multiple family trusts, involving ongoing fiduciary responsibilities. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Jeremiah Jurevis is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Lombard, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Lloyds Landing, LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Leland Galan is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2017 and previously worked at Edward Jones from 2015 to 2017. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, delivering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Kevin Fanning Sr. is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 46 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009. He is also the owner of Fanning Investment Partners, Inc., a support company, which he has operated since 2007. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through unique advisory affiliations.

Patrick Mc Ewen is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with 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, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and 15,100 branch offices.

Ryan Rymarzak is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he partners with clients to understand their financial goals and build customized plans to meet their unique needs. He places a strong emphasis on forming and maintaining relationships based on trust, reliability, and competency. Ryan has accumulated extensive experience in the financial services industry, having worked as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2022. Prior to this, he served as Assistant Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2022. His leadership roles include serving as Branch Leader at TD Ameritrade from 2018 to 2020 and Producing Branch Leader at Scottrade between 2014 and 2018. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Senior Stockbroker at Scottrade from 2010 to 2014.

Ian Williams is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2022. Prior to this, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 2020 to 2022, and began his career as a Trainee at Thrivent in 2020. His professional experience encompasses various aspects of financial advising and consulting. Ian focuses on understanding the unique financial situations of his clients to co-create personalized plans aligned with their goals. He emphasizes the importance of client engagement and collaboration in maximizing the benefits available through Fidelity Investments. Additional details regarding Ian's education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement were not provided.

John Rosencrans is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides personalized wealth management strategies designed to help clients pursue their long-term financial goals, whether related to retirement planning, legacy planning, managing new wealth, or socially responsible investing. He works with individuals, families, executives with equity compensation, small business owners, and those seeking tax minimization and portfolio management services. John earned his bachelor's degree from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University in 2011. Before transitioning to financial advising in 2015, he spent four years trading SPX options in Chicago. He holds several professional certifications, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). John is part of The Rosencrans Group, a team established in 1985 that serves clients through customized, goal-based wealth planning and institutional-quality asset management. Residing in Barrington, Illinois with his wife and two children, John participates in community service through organizations such as Feed My Starving Children. Outside of work, he enjoys boating, football, golfing, tennis, paddle tennis, and spending summers in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

Scott Grady is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2013, including both Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and Ameriprise. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver these recommendations, primarily for clients with assets managed within Ameriprise.

Thomas Duebner is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2025, he worked at Fidelity Investments and Fidelity Brokerage Services from 2022 to 2025 and held roles in the education sector at San Marcos CISD and Hays CISD. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment approach.