Michael Forte is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Schaumburg, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2002, including over two decades at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary advisory options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational structures.

Walter Cosmo is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at MetLife Securities Inc. and the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company from 1994 to 2017, followed by positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. He is also involved in insurance-related business activities through multiple agencies in Illinois. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, corporate, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach, offering financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and a wrap program, while also facilitating insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Alexander Senyshyn is a CFP® with nine years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing and has previously worked at firms including Private Advisor Group, Fidelity Investments, and LPL Financial. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes a wide range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Michael Slowik is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Strategic Advisors Inc and Fidelity Brokerage Services, Inc. since 1993. His current tenure at Fidelity Investments began in 2025, following seven years at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, leveraging proprietary fundamental research combined with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm’s offerings include discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolios constructed using systematic methodologies from a broad investable universe.

Catherine Jones is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in financial advising. She is currently with Edelman Financial Engines and has worked within the Financial Engines and Edelman Financial Services organizations since 2014. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients, combining proprietary modeling with planner delivery and online tools to offer both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management options.

William Schultz is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 27 years. Schultz also owns a financial planning business operating as an LLC. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services including comprehensive financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by a complex affiliate network and private-equity ownership.

Chris Lindblad is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. 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 employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and market simulations.

Michael Parris is Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. In this capacity, he collaborates with clients and their families to understand their financial situations and develop comprehensive plans aimed at growing and protecting their wealth while working toward their financial goals. He emphasizes open communication and building strong, enduring relationships with his clients. Prior to his current role, Michael served as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2026. Before joining Fidelity, he held positions at JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., including Private Client Advisor from 2017 to 2022 and Private Client Banker from 2011 to 2017. His experience spans various aspects of financial planning and client advisory services.

Sardia Buari Wypych is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm employs a due diligence process that combines quantitative and qualitative research, with an emphasis on forward-looking capital market assumptions and an ESG eligibility framework.

Steven Hefter is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president and treasurer of the Steve Hefter & Janice Hefter Family Foundation, where he spends time reviewing and identifying giving opportunities. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and investment solutions tailored to clients meeting certain net-worth criteria.

Blair Chozen is a Vice President Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role held since 2023. Blair has been with Fidelity Investments since 2011, progressing through various positions including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Investment Solutions Representative, High Opportunity Financial Representative, and Tax Exempt Customer Service Associate. Blair is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Practitioner with a focus on wealth planning. Blair emphasizes listening and asking pertinent questions to understand clients' needs and uses Fidelity's resources to help clients explore financial strategies tailored to their circumstances and potential consequences. This approach aims to educate clients and empower them to make informed financial decisions. Outside of professional commitments, Blair has personal interests that include art, food, football, gardening, music, and pets.

Ryszard Szyndlar is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at AMR Industries and PFS Investments Inc., alongside his ongoing work with Primerica Financial Services since 1996. He is involved in sales of investment-related products and also receives compensation for referrals of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which features model-delivery strategies and a limited selection of separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, delegating portfolio management and trading to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Aneta Ivanova is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2019. Outside of her financial career, she works as a group fitness instructor teaching dance at Lifetime Fitness Algonquin. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, offering non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Thomas Temple is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Northbrook, IL, with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2012 and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm integrates proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and manages portfolios with both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Steven Howard is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Deerfield, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fifth Third Securities for 12 years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, where he has been since 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a broad 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 planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market outlook models.

Bradley Lazar is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Deerfield, IL, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor Axa Advisors since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, Lazar serves as president of his local homeowners association board, mentors students through Delta Sigma Pi at the University of Iowa, and teaches undergraduate business courses as an adjunct professor at Carthage College. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm delivers advice through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and relies on third-party asset managers and advisory programs to implement many investment models.

Jared Chandler is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Edward Jones since 2016 in Itasca, Illinois. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Michael Procaccio is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cetera and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2004 and runs Pro Financial Services Group Inc, a tax preparation and bookkeeping firm. In addition to his advisory work, he has experience in health insurance sales and real estate activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers, operating with significant scale and multiple program structures.

Marc Schock is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Barrington, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and has prior experience at BMO Harris Financial Advisors, Inc. and BMO Harris Bank NA dating back to 2005. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Charles Kilborn is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He serves as an advisor and primary point of contact for families and individuals, working closely with clients to ensure their financial needs are addressed. His responsibilities include developing individualized financial plans, researching equity and fixed-income managers, and tracking portfolio performance. Charlie earned his Bachelor’s degree from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, graduating cum laude. He was a four-year member and senior captain of the men's tennis team during his time there. He also completed Northwestern University’s certification program in Financial Planning and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER4 designation granted by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. Outside of work, Charlie volunteers with Care for Friends by serving meals to those in need. He enjoys racquet sports, including paddle, tennis, and pickleball, and spends time with his family.