Benjamin Brown is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2011 to 2025 before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2025. Brown serves as a director for the Western Golf Association, where he helps raise awareness for the Evans Scholarship Program. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and advanced modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

James Wresch is a Series 66-certified financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, all of which has been with Edward Jones since 2015. He is based in Crystal Lake, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, alongside affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Iviz Loucks is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research, with a focus on eligible strategies that may include ESG considerations.

Gregory Petersen is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2018. Prior to joining OSAIC, he worked at Jhfn Sii for seven years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the operations of a family-owned business, Alpar Laboratories, Inc. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate entities. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform, utilizing model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization techniques.

Jeffrey Rodgers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Crystal Lake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at James T. Borello & Co. for 13 years and has been involved with the New Trier School District since 2002. Rodgers is also engaged in tax preparation and accounting services through a related business activity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Matthew Callero is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at OSAIC and Woodbury Financial Services, and he has operated his own entities such as Callero Capital Management Inc. since 2012. Outside of advising, he provides notary services through Matthew Callero Notary. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of investment and advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and access to both affiliated and third-party money managers.

Jacob Strater is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Schaumburg, IL, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined Ameriprise in 2024 and has prior work experience that includes roles at TPC Deere Run, Aurora Country Club, and St. Ambrose University. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

James Platania Jr. is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2018. He previously worked at CETERA Advisor Networks LLC and has operated Platania Financial Inc. since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an adjunct faculty member at the National Judicial College. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Mitchell Todd is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Crystal Lake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, LLC since 2019 and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Co since 2018. Prior to his advisory roles, he was involved with Peggy's Tavern and Drake University. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC 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 an emphasis on collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Anja Gribhofer Decker is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Elgin, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously held roles at Nosco and Constantia Flexibles Sales. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Michael Revord is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wauconda, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked in home remodeling and architectural firms. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, advisory services, and affiliated financial products through a large network of advisors and branch offices.

Avishek Guha is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Avantax Investment Services Inc. and Karvy Stock Broking Ltd. Guha is based in Schaumburg, IL. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary services across multiple program structures and custodians.

Evan Lange is a CFA® charterholder and holds the Series 66 designation, with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2017 and was previously employed by Ernst & Young from 2015 to 2017. Evan is based in Arlington Heights, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Allison Wiseman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank from 2012 to 2023. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in assets. The firm employs a structured planning process using approved tools and models but generally acts in an advisory capacity without providing individual security recommendations through standalone planning.

Uguumur Tsogtbaatar is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2017 and at Bank of America, N.A. since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a family rental property. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of client types including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and organizations.

Daniel Feldstein is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and possessing 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Harris Investor Services, Citigroup Global Markets, and Harrisdirect LLC before joining LPL Financial in 2021. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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 various institutional platforms.

Joseph Carroll is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and over 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2008 and was previously employed at Signator Investors, Inc. from 2006 to 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Carroll serves as president of CJX Consulting, Inc. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base through thousands of financial professionals and provides access to multiple platforms, third-party advisers, and proprietary model strategies.

Jack Blomstrand is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding the Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Aldi, Tagkast, Inc., Ascent Nutrition, and Estella's Fresh Mex. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm structures its financial planning as annual, collaborative relationships using firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Leslie Grant is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Elgin, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, Leslie worked at Consumers Credit Union, World Equity Group, Wealthvest Marketing Inc., The Leaders Group, Inc., DPL Financial Partners, Wealthvest, and ICON Distributors. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Jennifer Bergin is a financial advisor at Merrill with 8 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Edward Jones, RBC Capital Markets, Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley, and Neuberger Berman. She is based in Schaumburg, IL. Merrill, together 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and charitable organizations.