Ethan De Valk is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Oak Brook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Before joining Equitable Advisors in 2024, he worked in member services at the University of Illinois Activities and Recreation and held roles at Dick’s Sporting Goods and Medinah Country Club. He is also involved as a sales associate in businesses related to tax accounting programs and health and ancillary insurance products. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing third-party asset managers and a variety of advisory programs.

Nathan Elby is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing tailored strategies including retirement income planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and family wealth management planning. His expertise encompasses financial planning, retirement income planning, tax-efficient portfolios, cash flow analysis, and estate planning services. Nathan grew up during the Great Financial Crisis, which inspired him to help individuals and families prepare for financial uncertainties. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Michigan State University and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designations. He focuses on offering financial plans characterized by honesty, transparency, and service. Beyond his professional work, Nathan is involved in community activities such as serving as a Track & Field Coach and participating in the Villas of Boulder Ridge Homeowner's Association. He also contributes to financial literacy through Junior Achievement.

Christen Plotkin is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an Associate Board Member for Urban Initiatives, a Chicago-based organization focused on youth programs that teach social emotional skills through play. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Kevin Webb is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for 19 years. Webb also operates a sole proprietorship providing financial advisory and insurance services. OSAIC Wealth serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and Unified Managed Accounts. The firm’s investment process is model-based, employing asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools, and it supports both discretionary and advisor-managed strategies.

Jack Algrim is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he held various roles including positions at LogiClean, Athene, and multiple educational institutions. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and data-driven modeling.

Steve Richenberger is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Prior to that, he held positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and TD Ameritrade. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm supports its advisory process with centralized due diligence and incorporates quantitative and qualitative research along with ESG considerations.

Steven Hixon is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at various Cetera entities dating back to 2004, as well as prior experience at Premier Tax & Accounting. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting services through Premier Tax & Accounting Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors, operating a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers and various program structures.

Nilesh Patel is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Schaumburg, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and possessing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with MassMutual Investors Services since 2014 and with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2013. Patel is also involved in sales and ownership at RDR Financial Group, LLC, focusing on individual life, health, and group insurance products. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual planning relationships using firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized event-driven planning services, including divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Sean Graft is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process that utilizes firm-approved tools and scenario modeling.

Vivian Morgan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. She is currently with Morgan Stanley, having joined in 2022 after roles at Citi and a long tenure at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a broad 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 both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Michael Wiess is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan entities since 2008, including his current role at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2024. 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 searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates centralized due diligence and combines quantitative and qualitative research, including an ESG eligibility framework.

Nicholas Pacenti is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012. 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 incorporates quantitative and qualitative research, including an ESG eligibility framework, and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities compared to many institutional programs.

Brad Herman is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes roles at BMO Bank NA, Mutual Securities, Inc., and Investacorp Inc. He also serves as a director at BMO Bank NA. 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, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Ryan Andrews is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Arlington Heights, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2013. Andrews serves on the Board of Directors for the Schaumburg Township Elementary School Foundation. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Jonathan Ziegler is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Merrill, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is largely model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal and third-party strategists, and offers a range of financial planning and consulting services.

Nadine Haufe is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at RBC Capital Markets, Bank of America, and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and analyses as part of its advisory process.

Francis Evans is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance. He also operates Chicago Benefit Associates, a financial services marketing business. 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 with a focus on collaborative, goal-oriented strategies.

Scott Webb is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. since 2011. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of the Elmhurst Baseball and Softball League and acts as a commissioner for one of its leagues. 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 a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Samuel Raheem is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping clients identify their priorities to build strategies aimed at achieving their financial goals. He holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Samuel earned both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign.

Timothy O'Callaghan is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at TD Ameritrade for 20 years before joining Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, financial planning, and custody services. The firm is notable for its scale, integrated structure, and multi-asset model portfolio approach.