Cynthia Cooper is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of her advisory work, she owns a rental property listed on Airbnb. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs and separately managed accounts. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and is notable for its extensive national network of advisors and branches, as well as its affiliated financial services.

Michael Young is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor for an estate. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning and utilizing firm-approved planning tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both individual and corporate financial planning agreements.

Alexandra Sanchez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2025 and has prior experience working in the restaurant industry and in educational roles. 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 guided by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Clint Verhagen is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Verhagen serves as a member of the Lions Club, vice president of a local preschool board, and treasurer of a service organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services with a multi-manager platform that includes model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

Alan Moravec is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2004. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations on financial planning topics without implementation. The firm emphasizes holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Alfred Macaluso is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Oak Brook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2018 and was previously with Wells Fargo Clearing and Prudential Equity Group, LLC. He owns and operates PVI Capital Advisors, a separate investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser providing investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and develops tailored recommendations using proprietary research and tools, with implementation options through various brokerage or advisory programs.

Carson Walker is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2018, with prior experience at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he is a part-time rideshare driver for Uber and is involved in golf course maintenance at Ruffled Feathers Golf Club. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a wide range of capital markets and fiduciary services.

Ronald Manso is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with over 41 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has previously worked at Avantax Investment Services, Avantax Advisory Services, Avantax Insurance Services, 1st Global Capital Corp., 1st Global Advisors Inc., and Securities America Advisors, Inc. He is president of RM Financial, Ltd and owner of Porte Brown Wealth Management, LLC, which provides financial services to clients. He also serves as a director of the John H & Ann G Rhodes Foundation, Inc., a scholarship foundation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party investment options.

Elliot Hann is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors based in Oak Brook, IL. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has one year of industry experience, including an internship at Morgan Stanley. Hann has held various roles outside finance, including work in landscaping and retail. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers, focusing on matching clients with investment models or discretionary managers based on their risk tolerance and financial information.

Adam Dziubinski is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously held roles at Foresters Financial Services and Foresters Advisory Services. Outside of advising, he owns and operates Ledaddy Lights, a business that makes and sells 3D printed items. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides financial advisory services through a large network of independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, with multiple program structures and access to third-party money managers.

David Polimeros is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include work with Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and Financial Servicenter, a tax preparation and accounting business he is involved with alongside his advisory activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, and supports advisors with technology tools for operational and research functions.

Brandon Kanagy is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 29 years of industry experience. He has held various roles within Fidelity, including positions at Fidelity Brokerage Services, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Fidelity Investments. Kanagy holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, model portfolios, and fund advisory services.

Daniel Carroll is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has prior experience with Mutual of America Securities and Thrivent Investment Management. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a committee member at Midlothian County Club. 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, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Matthew Rosner is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera in Lombard, IL. He has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously held roles at Foresters Advisory Services and Foresters Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and manages Skyline Wealth Partners and the Rosner Family LLC, which involves managing rental properties. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm offering a multi-manager platform that serves individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, with access to both affiliated and third-party managers across discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Brian Hayes is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Charles Schwab since 2017 and earlier positions at optionsXpress, Inc. and Wolverine Execution Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is a landlord of a rental property in his local neighborhood in Evergreen Park, IL. Charles Schwab 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, offering both non-discretionary advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts within a large integrated platform.

Kurt Lindemann is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a personal website dedicated to the Dave Matthews Band where he posts photos and blogs. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning tools that incorporate market assumptions and scenario modeling.

Maureen Wright is a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) with eight years of experience in wealth management. She is currently with Morgan Stanley, having worked in various Morgan Stanley entities since 2023. Her prior experience includes roles at Savant Wealth Management and Huber Financial Advisors. 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 and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee to model financial outcomes.

Jeffrey De Young is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. for 13 years. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with customizable investment strategies implemented through various in‑house and third‑party managers, supported by RBC’s capital markets capabilities and affiliated asset managers.

Lucyna Gavrylyuk is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fifth Third Securities, Fifth Third Bank, Cetera, and MB FINANCIAL Investments. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by the Global Investment Committee’s research.

Larry Handley is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1986 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with Little Peoples Institute Day Care since 1980. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered, percentage-based wrap fee structure.