John Corey is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, including its predecessor entities. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the Jason George Memorial Foundation. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing tailored written Recommendation Reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with algorithmic automation to support its advisory process and emphasizes a range of affiliated brokerage and insurance solutions.

Kathryn Baness is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. Her prior firms include LPL Financial, Wells Fargo Advisors, Morgan Stanley, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services. She is also a notary with the National Notary Association. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial analyses and planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm’s approach allows clients to integrate planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Kelly Lombardo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Highland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and affiliated firms since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as power of attorney for her spouse. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides tailored financial planning across a broad range of areas using proprietary research and tools, delivering recommendations that clients may implement through various brokerage or advisory programs.

Joshua Cohen is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets LLC since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of Maot Chitim, a charitable organization focused on church missions and fundraising in the Chicago area. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and tailors investment strategies through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, with options for portfolio customization, tax management, and responsible investing.

Joseph Velez is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Grayslake, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at OSAIC, SagePoint Financial, Cambridge Investment Research, Sequoia Wealth Management, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is co-owner of a real estate business, JAJK LLC. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services for individuals approaching or in retirement, primarily serving clients with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Sean Dwyer is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Lake Zurich, IL, and has 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Outside of his financial advisory role, he is involved in managing rental properties and serves as a manager of a real estate business entity. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and is notable for its large retail advisor and branch network, as well as affiliated capabilities beyond advisory services.

Mark Mappa is a CFP® professional with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera. He has worked at Woodbury Financial Services and OSAIC, and he has operated Mappa Wealth Management since 1989. Mappa is the author of the book *Cash Flow is King* and is involved in comprehensive financial planning and fixed insurance sales through his own business. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with diverse program options.

Jerome Papiernik is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Libertyville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and maintains a large retail advisor and branch network, along with affiliated capabilities such as a trust company and securities-based lending.

Connor Cook is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he held various roles outside the financial industry, including positions at Jimmy Johns, Amazon, and Hy-Vee. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement, using a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized recommendations. The firm serves high-net-worth clients and integrates algorithmic automation with advisor oversight in its planning process.

Zachary Baj is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Glenview, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and The Orvis Company, along with time spent as a student and a period of extended travel. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct and corporate financial planning arrangements.

Yulia Pavelko is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Deerfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2008. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning, utilizing structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to develop client plans.

Amy Kalas is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Deerfield, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2021 and previously held roles at Bank of America and Merrill from 2016 to 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Ryan May is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank. He serves on the boards of The Super Jake Foundation and a local organization in Chicago. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

George Connor Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficient strategies to provide annual, non-discretionary recommendations delivered in partnership with client advisors.

Joann Ziegler is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Northbrook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked with UBS Financial Services since 2013. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates proprietary research and institutional trading capabilities while providing a broad range of capital markets services.

Brendan Byrne is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Glenview, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bankers Bank, Cetera Advisors, Citigroup Global Markets, and JPMorgan Securities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and proprietary research to support discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Gerald Mccabe is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of a privately owned investment property. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and market analyses.

Nick Georgalas is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2022. In this role, he assists clients and their families in building and maintaining financial plans tailored to their specific goals and situations. Prior to his current position, Nick served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2022, and as a Financial Representative from 2020 to 2021. Nick's professional experience at Fidelity Investments spans several years, during which he has developed expertise in financial planning and investment consulting. He partners with clients to analyze their financial situations and implement customized plans to meet their objectives.

Edward Vrablik is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including Mass Mutual Investors Services, LPL Financial, and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of a condo association in Wisconsin and participates in the NAIFA LUTCF Test Writing Committee. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions, offering financial planning, brokerage, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, providing a range of advisory and brokerage solutions primarily through LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party platforms.

Zachary Krantz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates in its financial planning process.