Matthew Cahan is a Wealth Management Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in developing personalized financial strategies tailored to clients' individual goals and the dynamics of today’s market environment. Matthew leverages the investment insights of Merrill along with the banking and lending solutions provided by Bank of America to support comprehensive wealth management. Matthew holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Wisconsin Madison and holds multiple professional designations, including Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He also engages in community activities aligned with Merrill’s tradition of service, volunteering with various local organizations.

Clara Bogen is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera since 1998. She has operated her own tax preparation service, CSB Income Tax Service, since 1981, maintaining an active role in tax preparation alongside her advisory work. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors.

Brian Terry is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 37 years of experience in the industry. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he has a minority ownership interest in Abbey Resort & Spa in Fontana, WI. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options that include specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis. The firm combines advisory services with other financial products and referral channels through an extensive network of advisors.

Benjamin Leshem is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. His career includes previous roles at Morgan Stanley DW Inc. and Wells Fargo Clearing. He serves as a trustee for multiple family trusts and is a member of the endowment committee at North Suburban Synagogue Beth El. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options and integrated advisory and brokerage solutions.

David Kalfen is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 41 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 1991 and currently serves as co-managing member of KalfiNi LLC, an e-commerce business focused on shoe sales. Kalfen also holds roles as a board trustee for the Center for Enriched Living and secretary/CFO of Girls Who Lift Inc., a clothing company. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services with a multi-manager platform that includes model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

Andrea Lechner is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets in Lake Forest, IL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Capital Strategies Group, Inc. and Goldstein Financial Group, LLC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse range of clients including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs tailored to clients' risk profiles, using a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers and providing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services.

Fernando Rufino is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2024. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked in various roles including at Walgreen Health Solutions and Princess House Inc. Outside of finance, he assists with administrative duties for his father's home remodeling business. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes.

David Wolke is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2011. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Hunter Hamilton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in High Caliber Capital, an LLC based in Lake Barrington, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Edward Barretto is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Deerfield, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016 and worked concurrently at Loyola University Chicago from 2013 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its advisory process.

Maggie Watson is an advisor at LPL Financial with Series 66 credentials and no prior industry experience. She previously worked at Heritage Wealth Partners and has roles outside finance as a registered dietitian and business owner of Maggie Watson Nutrition LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions, supported by advanced operational tools and a broad suite of non-advisory financial services.

Dustin White is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience, currently based in Lake Forest, IL. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their advisory process includes written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Jan Genovez is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Gurnee, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having four years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2021 and also has a background with the Veterans Affairs since 2014. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, catering to individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm uses third-party asset managers and offers a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on curated investment models rather than institutional plan management.

Suzanne Thompson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Deerfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. Additionally, she serves on the FINRA S10 Review Committee, where she reviews and writes questions for the S10 exams. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning supported by approved tools and models and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Robert Schachner is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Libertyville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and over 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1982. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and provides services including discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient solutions.

Eric Berls is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals, families, and businesses to develop customized financial strategies aimed at achieving their financial goals. His approach involves understanding clients' life priorities to create personalized plans tailored to their unique needs and aspirations. Eric specializes in areas such as divorce transition planning, education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. His expertise is supported by his credentials, including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) designation, Accredited Asset Management Specialist™ (AAMS), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) designations. He earned a bachelor's degree from Bradley University and an MBA from DePaul University. In addition to his professional work, Eric is involved in the Schaumburg Business Association and participates in community volunteer activities. His personal interests include cooking, reading, running, and scuba diving.

Matthew Antos is a financial advisor at Cetera with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Charles Schwab and Otto Engineering. Antos is also involved in tax and accounting services through Antos Advisors, Ltd. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating a multi-manager platform with over $256 billion in assets under management and a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Clarissa Ulivieri is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. In her role, she partners with clients and their families to build, execute, and maintain financial plans, helping them prepare for the uncertainties associated with investing and work towards their financial goals. Clarissa has been with Fidelity since 2019, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, and Planning Consultant before becoming a Financial Consultant in 2023. Her experience encompasses client relationship management and comprehensive financial planning. Outside of her professional work, Clarissa has interests in beach activities, cooking and baking, exploring food, and traveling.

Colin Brennan is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently a partner and financial advisor at Shoreline Financial Partners and works with Cetera. His prior experience includes seven years at FIDELITY Personal and Workplace Advisors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a multi-manager platform serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a large network of independent advisors nationwide.

Jerry Doran is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Ministry Leader for HIS Ministry, a men's group at St Mark Lutheran Church focused on Bible study and charitable fundraising. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, providing written recommendations on a broad range of financial topics through a network of advisors. The firm emphasizes holistic, goal-based planning and separates its planning services from managed-account programs.