Krishna Phanindra Vege is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he has acted as a consultant conducting research in the health and wellness sector. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm combines a Private Advisor model with a consolidated investment platform, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services including placement and investment banking.

Brandi Lockhart is a financial advisor with CIBC Private Wealth Advisors, Inc. in Chicago, holding a Series 65 designation and having joined the firm in 2010. She has worked across different divisions within CIBC, including CIBC Imperial Service and CIBC Wood Gundy, accumulating over a decade of industry experience. CIBC Private Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including high net worth individuals, families, trusts, employee benefit plans, corporations, and investment companies. The firm combines a comprehensive investment process involving internal teams, committees, and both proprietary and external strategies to deliver customized portfolio management and wealth advisory services.

John Linehan is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Oppenheimer since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Prudential Equity Group, LLC. He serves on the advisory board of Leo High School, a position he has held since 1998. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and IRAs. The firm offers a broad range of programs and advisory services that include equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios, using both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

Carter Walsh is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer in Chicago, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Oppenheimer, he worked at Morgan Stanley and SG Capital Management. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, consulting, and retirement planning.

Michael Bibbiano is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets in Chicago, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northern Trust Securities, Cetera Advisors, and Megent Financial, among other firms. His background also includes roles outside finance, such as working at Revival Yoga Studio. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and brokerage services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies supported by internal standards and oversight committees, combining large institutional scale with specialized market roles and arrangements.

Terry Pasquale is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at VALIC Financial Advisors since 2014 and is also associated with Agia and QU Trading. Outside of his advisory work, he holds an IMM membership at the CME Exchange, which he leases as a source of passive income. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S. individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet UMA models for portfolio construction.

Hannah Stamps is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Goldman Sachs since 2022. Prior to that, she was employed at Tulane University and Target. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base including individual investors, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management supported by strategic allocation models and manager selections, integrating a range of fee arrangements, platforms, and proprietary research tools.

Brian Dillig is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Hightower Advisors and its affiliated broker-dealer, Hightower Securities, LLC, since 2012. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a wide range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and trusts. The firm utilizes a multi-manager approach with access to affiliated and third-party managers, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with specialized strategies including alternative investments and custom indexing.

Connor Jones is a financial advisor at Mariner with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. Outside of finance, he has experience working in the hospitality and retail sectors. Mariner serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and private funds, offering services such as investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services. The firm combines in-house research with third-party managers to deliver customized, discretionary portfolios and also provides integrated tax and accounting services along with specialized financial wellness and family office solutions.

Michael Benoit is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Corient, where he has worked since 2022, and previously held positions at Gofen and Glossberg, L.L.C. and Fort Washington Investment Advisors. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house strategies with third-party managers and employs risk management tools to align portfolios with client objectives.

Kevin Doney is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Oppenheimer since 2014. Prior to joining Oppenheimer, he worked at Mesirow Financial and Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. from 2001 to 2014. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, including high net worth clients, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and IRAs. The firm offers a wide range of programs and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, consulting, and retirement services.

Ernest Talarico III is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Mesirow Financial for 25 years before joining Creative Planning in 2023. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in client assets and employs a financial planning–led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by advanced portfolio techniques and comprehensive retirement plan services.

Anastasia Sullivan is a CFP® with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with TIAA-CREF and has previously worked with Strategic Advisers, Inc. and Fidelity Investments. Based in Philadelphia, PA, she holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers a fiduciary standard in its advisory services and manages portfolios through both model-based and customized investment approaches.

Charles Capozzoli is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Chicago, IL, bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Valic Financial Advisors since 2013 and is currently also affiliated with Agia. Outside of his advisory role, he manages and plays for a men's baseball team in the Chicago North Men's Senior Baseball League. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

Warren Mcguire is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Kestra since 2018 and was previously with AXA Advisors. Mcguire serves as a director at SBSI, Inc., where he helps build new business and serve clients. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services such as plan design, fiduciary consulting, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves a range of clients including large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Michalis Kritikos is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at several firms, including TD Ameritrade, Charles Schwab, Allstate, Gympass, PrintWithMe, and Scottrade. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering clients annual financial reviews and investment recommendations using Charles Schwab’s research tools and asset allocation models. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not charge clients directly for advisory services.

Auddie Cousins is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab Wealth Advisory in 2026, Cousins worked at Fidelity Investments and has held various roles in the financial and service sectors. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering tailored investment recommendations and annual financial reviews using Schwab’s proprietary research tools and asset allocation models.

Michael Margolis is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Chicago, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Morgan Stanley, Harrisdirect LLC, E*TRADE Securities LLC, TD Ameritrade, and Merrill. Margolis holds a 1% stake and the title of CFO in a family enterprise related to a patented multi-use cup holder, though he is not actively involved in the business. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals with existing ties to TIAA retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm provides distinct planning and ongoing management services, including customized portfolio management, and acts as adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund.

Usha Lettman is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at Bank of America, Merrill, Fifth Third Securities, and U.S. Bancorp Investments. She is based in Chicago, IL. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles, implementing multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Gzim Mehmeti is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is the managing partner of DNM Holdings LLC, a commercial real estate venture based in Chicago. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs and maintains unique market roles, including swap dealer and futures commission merchant activities.