James Mcnamara is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His prior work includes a three-year tenure at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, managing approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 financial advisors.

Joseph Sacramento is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Meridian Compensation Partners, MacLean Fogg, Lowe's Home Improvement, and the University of Iowa. Equitable Advisors serves individuals across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and implementation tools, including third-party managers and proprietary funds, without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Michael Lee is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in delivering personalized wealth management strategies that address the complex needs of high net worth individuals. Michael takes a systematic approach to develop customized financial plans aligned with each client's unique circumstances, focusing on simplifying the complexities of financial lives through time-tested, goal-based principles. Michael's areas of expertise include college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. He graduated from Dartmouth College with a bachelor's degree and earned his Juris Doctorate from Northwestern University. Before joining Merrill in 2005, Michael practiced as a corporate and securities attorney for 11 years. He holds professional designations including Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is a member of the Chicago Bar Association and the CFA Society of Chicago. In addition to his professional work, Michael participates in community volunteering inspired by the Merrill tradition of serving local communities. His personal interests include chess, genealogy, hunting, and watching movies.

Danny Conti Mica is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 26 years at MetLife Securities Inc. and a decade at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance brokerage activities through Comprehensive Financial Concepts, LLC. 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, focusing on collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools.

Meagan Fitzgerald is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1993 and concurrently associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2014. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Steven Garrels is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax Investment Services, Avantax Advisory Services, Avantax Insurance Services, 1st Global Advisors, and Borhart Spellmeyer & Company. Outside of advising, he serves as Board Chairman of Harvard Savings Bank, a publicly traded financial institution currently in liquidation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that offers a multi-manager platform serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and planning services through a network of over 10,000 advisors and manages more than $256 billion in assets.

Andrew Garcia is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Investment Distributors, Inc., Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc., and Protective Life Insurance Company. 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 strategies, affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Steven Bergmann is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in St. Charles, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 40 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2003 and previously worked at Equitable Advisors from 1999 to 2003. Bergmann also provides notary services and sells non-variable insurance products to clients. 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 and third-party asset management, with a focus on combining scale and diverse financial offerings alongside its advisory platform.

Samuel Roller is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Geneva, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at DHI Mortgage Company and Moody Bible Institute. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses and written recommendations across a broad range of planning topics without including implementation of those recommendations.

Noah Bischoff is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of experience in the industry. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held positions at firms including RNL ScaleFunder and has a diverse background with roles in various sectors. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio construction using proprietary fundamental research combined with quantitative and algorithmic methods.

Ashleen Davey is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2018, following two years at BMO Harris Bank. She serves as a successor trustee for a family trust outside of her advisory role. 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 strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Dennis Riley is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Bensenville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2000 and previously worked at H&R Block for one year. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies and acts as a representative for United Health Care. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selectively managed account options. The firm employs third-party asset managers and offers a tiered wrap-fee structure while maintaining oversight of its investment models.

Zachary Marshall is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2020. He has accumulated over 35 years of experience in the financial industry, including more than 20 years with Fidelity. His career includes roles such as Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2012 to 2020, Investment Advisor at UBS Financial Services from 2008 to 2012, and Vice President of the Private Client Group at Fidelity Investments from 1989 to 2008. Zachary focuses on taking a holistic approach to financial planning by working closely with clients to develop investment strategies that align with their objectives. He emphasizes matching client needs to Fidelity's diversified investment platform to build sound financial plans aimed at accomplishing individual goals. Outside of his professional work, Zachary has interests in football, gardening, hiking, pets, and table tennis.

Sean Grady is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Arlington Heights, IL, with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Sean is the owner and CEO of KSG Hospitality Consulting, providing expertise in culinary and restaurant management. He also serves as a judge for a high school investment competition hosted by District 214 High Schools. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and maintains a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Ryan Maloney is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works directly with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies aimed at helping them achieve these objectives. Ryan provides ongoing advice and adjusts portfolios as clients' situations evolve. With a focus on personalized investment guidance, retirement planning, and comprehensive wealth management strategies, Ryan is dedicated to building long-term relationships and delivering advice tailored to individual client needs. He holds the Professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Ryan earned his High School Diploma from Joliet Catholic Academy.

Kevin Rossetti is a financial advisor at Cetera with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Foresters Advisory Services LLC and Foresters Financial Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple program platforms, managing over $256 billion in assets.

John Stevens is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Buffalo Grove, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., Merrill, and City National Bank. RBC Wealth Management serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering advisory programs with tailored strategies implemented through a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Daniel Donahue is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 37 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He is a part-owner of Plank Road Advisors, LLC, and owns Donahue Financial Group, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services, utilizing Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Megan Berning is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James since 2016 and is also a certified notary public since 2013. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

John Strotman is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2010. Outside of his advisory work, he sells sports trading cards and memorabilia from his personal collection. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.