Alexander Horwitz is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to his advisory career, he attended Illinois Wesleyan University. 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 national network of advisors and branch offices.

William Zurek is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Woodbury Financial Services, Securities America Advisors, Community State Bank, and UBS Financial Services, among others. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment approach with tools for asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and access to third-party managers and alternative investments.

Krupali Patel is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan in various capacities since 2014, currently based in Barrington, IL. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Kristen Vitale is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. Her career includes extensive roles at LPL Financial and First Midwest Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and institutional platforms, utilizing various investment strategies supported by operational and research tools.

Ronald Pryer is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Jennifer Burgman is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 38 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with Raymond James since 2001. She is also the owner of Tistle, Solesky & Burgman Financial Services, a support company based in Itasca, IL. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through unique affiliations.

Steven Simons is a financial advisor at Cetera with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been associated with Cetera and its affiliates since 1999. He is also the owner of Dennen & Simons, LLC, an accounting and tax practice. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

David Farrell is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at Wayne Hummer Investments LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., Banc One Securities Corporation, and J.P. Morgan Asset Management. Farrell has also served at Community Bank Whtn Glen Ellyn since 2009. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Sylvia Jakubowski is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2018 and has prior experience with One North Star, Inc., JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and Vanguard Capital, Ltd. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by centralized due diligence and may incorporate ESG criteria.

David Kubica is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. outside of his advisory role, Kubica manages two residential rental properties in Chicago. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm‑approved tools and modeling techniques.

Juliette La Voye is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Eaton Vance (Morgan Stanley) and AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of finance, she has experience in the restaurant industry, including roles at Laura's Bar and Grille and Jake n Joes Sports Grille. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including a large network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Brian Segura is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He works with clients across various financial situations, including retirement planning, investment guidance, insurance, college planning, and long-term care considerations. He focuses on building long-term relationships with clients to ensure their financial plans meet the unique needs of their families. Prior to his current role, Brian served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024. He has also held several positions at Merrill Lynch and Merrill Edge between 2018 and 2023, including Market Supervision Manager, Supervision Principal, Team Lead, and Financial Service Representative. His professional experience encompasses a broad range of financial services and client support. Outside of his professional work, Brian has interests in football, golf, movies, parenthood, reading, and traveling.

Matthew Krajniak is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2021. His prior roles include positions at Focus Financial, Royal Alliance Associates, and Waddell & Reed. Outside of his advisory work, he is a business owner of Midwest Motoring and is involved with the Leads Organization of Downers Grove Executives. 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 broad range of advisory services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research tools and a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Peter McCarthy is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Brentview Investment Management, Credit Suisse Securities, and Morgan Stanley. He is also a part-owner in a family estate planning investment entity. 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 serves individual, high-net-worth, pension, corporate, and charitable clients using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Michelle Place is a Wealth Management Advisor and principal of The Place Wealth Management Group, based in Northbrook, Illinois. She has been working in the investment industry since 2007, beginning her career in asset management at Morgan Stanley Asset Management. She joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management as a Financial Advisor in 2010 and currently focuses on servicing and managing high net worth individuals and families. Michelle's expertise covers a range of areas including executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. She holds several professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™, and Personal Investment Advisor. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree from the School of Business and completed an Accredited Certificate Program at the University of Chicago. Outside of her professional work, Michelle enjoys dancing, ice skating, pickleball, yoga, and spending time with her family.

Maryann Mousheh is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked in dental practice administration and education before joining Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also offers discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery, with roles including oversight of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers.

Christopher Fasano is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 credential and previously spent 21 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is an insurance agent offering various types of coverage including accident and health, disability, long-term care, and life insurance. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment approach focused on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and multiple program options including Unified Managed Accounts and third-party money manager strategies.

Vito Partipilo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 27 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at BMO Harris Financial Advisors, Vision Asset Management Inc, and LaSalle Financial Services, Inc. He is also employed outside the financial industry with Merieux NutriScience. 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 and access to third-party asset management, and supports its network of over 22,800 advisors with research, operational tools, and institutional platforms.

Carl Viard is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through a range of programs including estate planning and corporate financial planning agreements.

Steven Andrews is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Glenview, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 34 years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2012, he worked at Chase Investment Services Corp. for seven years and Banc One Securities Corporation for four years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions and includes capabilities across derivatives and commodities.