Dana Palmer is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab and Co., Inc., Dana held positions at Fidelity Investments, Edward Jones, Bank of America NA, Merrill Lynch, and Wolters Kluwer. Dana is a Vestry Member at St. David's Episcopal Church in Glenview, IL. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 blend of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Heide Murray is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms, including New England Securities and MetLife Securities Inc. Outside of her advisory role, Murray has an indirect connection to a voice automation business through ownership by her spouse. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering a wide range of investment and financial planning services. The firm provides tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, with services spanning cash-flow, retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning.

Kincade Frank is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, NYLIFE Securities, New York Life Insurance Company, and Aflac. Outside of finance, he has been affiliated with Liberty University and served in the Illinois Army National Guard. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Gerardo Velasquez is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Milliman, Inc. for nine years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Franklin Hilvers is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2015. He has been with Fidelity since 2005, progressing through various positions including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Private Client Relationship Manager, Workplace Planning and Guidance Consultant, Retirement Solutions Representative, and Client Service Representative. Over his 21 years at Fidelity, he has worked with many clients to develop, implement, and maintain financial plans, focusing on retirement, income, and wealth planning. Franklin holds a California Insurance License, which supports his work in providing comprehensive financial advice. He emphasizes integrity in his advisory services and is committed to helping clients and their families work toward their financial goals. Outside of his professional life, Franklin enjoys baseball, concerts, football, family activities, and parenthood.

Stephanie Barnett is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management Inc. since 2015. Barnett is based in Libertyville, IL. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, employing firm-approved software to support goal analysis and recommendations.

Thomas Noto Jr. is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Equitable Advisors since 2002, including its predecessor, AXA Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an ice hockey official with USA Hockey. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as a dual-registered SEC investment adviser and broker-dealer and collaborates with program sponsors and third-party managers to deliver a range of advisory and brokerage solutions.

Eleni Ftikas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, she worked for Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., and has over two decades of experience at Planning Dynamics, Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and model portfolios.

Brian Tait is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 13 years of industry experience and has been affiliated with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and Kress & Mackay LLC since 2013. Outside of advisory work, he is involved as an owner and partner in Liberty Lake LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Nicholas Demarco is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Chicago, IL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has recently entered the industry, beginning his advisory career in 2024 following a period in full-time education. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and supports multiple advisory platforms, including third-party model and managed-account solutions.

Patricia O’Connor is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 22 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® and Series 63 credentials. Her prior experience includes roles at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation, Mass Mutual Investors Services, MetLife Securities Inc., New England Securities, and Nelico/Rabjohns Financial Group. In addition to advisory work, she is an independent insurance agent specializing in dental and group disability income, fixed annuities, life and health products, and Medicare-related products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm utilizes various tools and platforms to construct portfolios with a wide range of investment options and provides access to third-party money managers and managed-account solutions.

Jeremy Eaton is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Fidelity in 2024, Eaton worked at Calton & Associates, Inc. for four years and has held positions at several other financial firms since 2005. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a systematic investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and it serves in advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

William Feeney is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Northbrook, IL, with 43 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1989 and previously worked at Drexel Burnham Lambert. Feeney holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets and research resources.

Brett Jenne is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Stifel, where he has worked since 2022, following eight years at Bank of America. Brett is based in Lake Forest, Illinois. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support asset allocation and financial planning decisions.

Steve Melvage is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a freelance DJ at clubs and events in Chicago. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Nicholas Hamilton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2012 and previously at Alliant Credit Union from 2011 to 2026. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including retirement plan consulting and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Michael Tursi is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently associated with Wells Fargo Advisors in Arlington Heights, IL. His prior roles include positions at PNC Investments and Charles Schwab. Outside of his advisory work, he owns J.M. Equity Advisors LLC and serves as a notary public. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides a broad range of investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers specialized planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.

Jeffrey Garbaciak is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has eight years of industry experience, including prior roles at New York Life Insurance, Valic Financial Advisors, and as an independent consultant. His background also includes work outside finance, such as positions at Home Depot and Cafe Lucci. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a large network of independent professionals. The firm provides various investment implementation options, including proprietary and third-party strategies, tailored to client objectives across multiple platform arrangements.

Adam Stock is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 23 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Rising Stock, Inc., a leadership and coaching company, and holds board positions at Beth Emet Synagogue and Chiaravalle Montessori School. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services supported by various investment platforms and tools. The firm employs asset-allocation strategies and risk management methods to construct portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Jared Korn is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in comprehensive wealth management for small business owners, corporate executives, and high-net-worth families. He brings over six years of experience in financial services, offering expertise in portfolio management, tax planning, estate planning, retirement solutions, and executive compensation optimization. Jared holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is actively involved with professional organizations including the Merrill Lynch Bank of America Disability Action Network and the Inter-Generational Employee Network. Outside of his professional focus, Jared enjoys adventure sports such as boating, football, golfing, rock climbing, skiing, surfing, and spending time with his family.