Timothy Glennon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Batavia, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and with 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Investments, H. Beck, Inc., Cetera Wealth Services, and Tower Square Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with JP Glennon & Associates and serves as a notary with The Financial Group, Ltd. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Elizabeth Reinke is a financial advisor at Stifel with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Citigroup Global Markets. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Daniel Murphy is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Elburn, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he manages individual and education savings accounts for a family member and holds a traditional IRA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Alondra Harvey is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Wheaton, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. She has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she was involved with Seven Bridges Golf Course from 2015 to 2020. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Anna Maria Fosteras is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with Morgan Stanley, where she has worked since 2013, including 11 years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. She has 13 years of experience in the financial industry. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in publishing through self-publishing and authorship activities outside of her financial career. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with a focus on tailored financial planning and utilizes firm-approved tools and market simulations in its planning process.

Bryan Holstrom is affiliated with OSAIC and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 36 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Securities America Advisors, Covenant Financial, and Securities Service Network. Holstrom serves on the board of trustees for Mid-America Reformed Seminary and is a trustee for Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church. He also volunteers as a financial planner for the Orthodox Presbyterian Church’s Committee on Ministerial Care. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through an extensive network of affiliated advisors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs tools such as asset-allocation models and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios from a broad array of investment vehicles.

Christopher Russo is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on developing personalized financial strategies that address clients' individual goals and adapt to evolving market conditions. Christopher offers expertise in areas including college education planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. Christopher holds a Bachelor's Degree from DePaul University and maintains the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is engaged in community volunteer activities, reflecting Merrill’s tradition of local involvement. Outside of his professional work, Christopher has interests in baseball, basketball, chess, football, music, softball, and traveling.

Andrew Callicutt is a financial advisor at Cetera with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at JP Morgan Securities, LLC for nine years. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers via a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships.

John Bassmaji is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has worked since 2020. He serves as a primary point of contact for clients, developing financial plans and consulting on holistic wealth management strategies. His approach focuses on understanding what is important to his clients and their families to help them feel confident with every aspect of their financial picture. Prior to his current role, John held several positions at Fidelity Investments, including Investment Consultant (2019-2020), Relationship Manager (2017-2019), and Financial Representative (2016-2017). Before joining Fidelity, he worked as a Relationship Banker at JP Morgan Chase Bank from 2011 to 2016. Outside of his professional work, John enjoys biking, football, golf, traveling, and exploring food.

Thaddeus Kon is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Schaumburg, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with two years of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at JPMorgan Chase, Guaranteed Rate, and Key Mortgage Services. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory solutions including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Joan Winter is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in photography through her proprietorship, PhotoJJenic, and as a partner in Julie Gockman Photography. 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. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and analyses developed by its Global Investment Committee.

Celeste Bailey is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of her financial career, she works as a freelance soccer referee and is involved in teaching and mentoring through the Illinois Soccer Referee Committee. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs. The firm’s financial planning approach uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to develop tailored plans, serving approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jonathan Zulauf is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Itasca, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and offering 30 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked as a notary public and coaches at Tom Izzo's summer basketball camp. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers, supported by advanced operational tools and a broad platform of affiliated financial services.

Andrew Messerschmidt is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Barrington, IL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he was employed at Valparaiso University and Barrington High School. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on a broad range of planning topics without portfolio management for institutional clients. The firm emphasizes holistic, goal-based analyses and offers a consolidated billing option combining planning and managed-account services while maintaining them as separate offerings.

Sergio Pedroza is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on managing new wealth, portfolio management services, and small business strategies. As a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor, Sergio works closely with clients to understand their priorities and develop strategies to pursue their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. He provides resources for investing, retirement planning, unexpected savings, and access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Sergio holds a Bachelor's Degree from Northern Illinois University and has earned professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is a bilingual fiduciary advisor fluent in English and Spanish, committed to offering ongoing advice and guidance as clients' needs evolve. Outside of his professional work, Sergio has personal interests in chess, soccer, and traveling. He emphasizes a client-centered approach, stating that he helps clients uncover what matters to them and their families to create financial strategies aligned with their goals.

Jacob Lewandowski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Huntley, Illinois. He holds the Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience, including roles at BMO Harris Bank and Packback Inc. His background also includes positions in education and race management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Christopher Cagadas is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Glen Ellyn, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns PMM Partners Inc, a business managing practice operations, and serves on the board of the Ascension Illinois Foundation. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored income strategies. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Tamara Fuhrman is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Rolling Meadows, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since the early 2000s. Outside of financial advising, she has served as a cantor for United Lutheran Church since 2016. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily for individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers and offers a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options.

Philip Neznanov is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with the Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church and the Orthodox Christian Alumni Association. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Aonan Wang is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, based in Carol Stream, IL. He has prior experience at BMO Bank, Royal Bank of Canada, HSBC Bank (Canada), and the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Canada), with a total of several years in the banking sector. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management services, combining advisory platforms with a broad array of non-advisory financial products and partnerships.