Dejan Acimovic is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over 15 years of experience in wealth management, sales, and finance, with a focus on helping clients achieve their financial goals through personalized strategies. Dejan holds the designations of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He earned both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from University Paris XII and is fluent in Serbo-Croatian, French, and English. Dejan emphasizes understanding each client’s full financial picture to develop flexible strategies that align with their long-term objectives. In addition to his professional work, he participates in community activities and volunteers with local organizations. Outside of work, Dejan enjoys basketball, reading, soccer, and traveling. His approach is centered on working closely with clients one-on-one to establish tailored financial plans that pursue their personal goals.

Pandit Singharuksa is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and the University of Arizona Global Campus. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Tyler Geik is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and ten years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2016 and co-owns NBS Consulting Group, where he manages an advisory business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice.

Vanessa Drolshagen is a financial advisor with Merrill in Northbrook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. and co-manages a family trust as a co-trustee. Outside of her advisory role, she owns AVPro Services, LLC, a home remodeling and handyman business where she also assists with administrative tasks. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies integrated with Bank of America’s platform, providing access to a wide range of products and services.

Mark Gallegos is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience, currently with Cetera. He also serves as a partner at Porte Brown LLC, where he leads the international tax department, M&A tax area, and tax credits and incentives area, and engages in tax research and speaking on tax topics. Previously, he has worked with Avantax and Borhart Spellmeyer & Company LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered adviser serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to implement model portfolios or bespoke strategies across various program structures.

Erin Von Roggenstein is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has held positions within multiple Charles Schwab entities since 2021 and previously worked at firms including Edward Jones and McKinley Capital Management. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, multi-asset model portfolios, and a formal alternative-investment process.

Michael Paretzky is a financial advisor at Cetera with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been involved in various nonprofit and community roles, including serving as operations director for Kollel Toras Chesed and operations manager at Mesivta Shaarei Adirim. Additionally, he is a board member of the National Eruv Initiative. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and financial planning services using a multi-manager platform that includes model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

George Aslanidis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also working with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2009. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

David Maleh is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Deerfield, IL, and has 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes a structured financial planning process using proprietary tools and serves clients through both direct and employer-sponsored arrangements.

Marvin Siegel is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 36 years of industry experience. He has operated his own accounting and tax firm, Marvin M. Siegel CPA PC, since 1976, and has been affiliated with Cetera since 2004. In addition to his advisory roles, he serves as president of his accounting firm and works in accounting and tax services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large, SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, with over $256 billion in assets under management and more than 10,000 advisors nationwide.

Angelo Tardi is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual-affiliated firms since 2015 and operates an advisory business through Tardi Family Financial Incorporated, where he supervises and manages investment programs. In addition, he works as an independent insurance agent specializing in life, accident, and health insurance. 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 provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software to support collaborative, goal-based financial planning engagements.

Joseph Perino is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Elmwood Park, IL, holding the CFP® and Series 66 designations with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of a building in Elmwood Park. 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 operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separate accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

David Kosobucki is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund 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.

Ronald Villegas is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Skokie, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with JPMorgan Chase entities since 2008 and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Villegas operates an online commerce business selling items on platforms like eBay and Amazon. 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.

Thomas Davia is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and offering 28 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2017 and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services. He is also associated with Alliant Credit Union. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large national network. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by a variety of research and model portfolio options.

John Thunholm is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Deerfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009, including a decade at Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm provides tailored recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research and planning tools, covering diverse planning needs such as retirement, education, risk management, and business-owner transition planning.

Moira Lee is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and eight years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera since 2018 and also operates a legal practice providing estate planning services, including drafting trusts, wills, and powers of attorney. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services executed via multiple program platforms and manager options.

Bryan Catalano Jr. is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, following a prior role at JPMorgan Chase Bank. 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 team of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory capabilities with brokerage, distribution, and investment management services.

Kirsten Cooper Thiam is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. Her work history includes prior roles at Mass Mutual Chicago and Northwestern Mutual. She is based in Winnetka, Illinois. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by ongoing research and due diligence.

Andrew Erickson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently working at Cetera. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he spent eight years at Edward Jones. He is also involved in two financial planning-related ventures, ClearGuide Wealth and Rozovics Wealth Management, where he provides financial and retirement planning, investment advice, and insurance solutions. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm offering a multi-manager platform that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through various program structures and custodial relationships.