Thomas Bechtel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Oak Brook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Charles Schwab, where he worked from 2018 to 2022. 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 financial planning and investment solutions delivered through a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customizable strategies.

Kathy Holtze is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Wheaton, IL, with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and 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.

Mark Serio is a financial advisor with Merrill in Palos Hills, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill since 2017 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2019. Outside of finance, he is involved in a family business, Joe's Italian Villa Inc., a restaurant where he handles customer service and operations on a part-time basis. 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 strategies and serves a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Anthony Pelegrino is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Lombard, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2003 and has served as an officer and director of Impact Ministries DBA Impact Church since 2017. His background also includes involvement with Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy and Village Square Condominium. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and limited discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients within a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, with a focus on percentage-based tiered wrap fees and ongoing oversight of potential conflicts.

Jonathan Vance is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities in Naperville, IL. His work history includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, JP Morgan Chase Bank since 2018, and Chase Investment Services Corp. from 2007 to 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions and includes unique regulatory registrations related to futures and security-based swaps.

Paul Desruisseaux is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for six years and Primerica for two years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an adjunct math professor at College of DuPage and reviews scholarship applications for the CFP Board on a volunteer basis. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of program models and third-party asset managers to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Matt Estkowski is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Morgan Stanley, and Merrill. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services through a large network of advisors. The firm provides tailored recommendations using Wells Fargo research and planning tools, covering various specialized planning areas for clients who meet specific net-worth criteria.

Kenneth Armbruster is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at VOYA Financial Advisors and Mass Mutual Investors Services. He serves as a board member for the Grand Lodge of AF&AM of Illinois and the Scottish Rite Valley of Chicago. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a multi-billion dollar asset base and multiple platform options.

Hayde Antonio is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2020. In this role, Hayde works closely with clients to develop personalized financial plans tailored to their unique needs, utilizing Fidelity's technology and resources. Prior to joining Fidelity, Hayde gained extensive experience as a Private Client Banker at JP Morgan Chase from 2007 to 2020. This background provided a strong foundation in client relationship management and financial services. Outside of work, Hayde engages in various personal interests including family activities, gardening, music, traveling, and volunteering.

Vytas Balciunas is a Series 66-licensed advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. before joining J.P. Morgan. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process is supported by centralized due diligence and incorporates quantitative and qualitative analysis, including an ESG eligibility framework.

John Abrams is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Naperville, IL, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations. He has 28 years of industry experience, including prior roles at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. and Morgan Stanley Dw Inc. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm uses research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third parties, applying diversification principles and modern portfolio theory, while offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Zachary Katula is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at NYLIFE Securities LLC and Equitable Advisors, LLC. Outside of finance, he has experience working in education and the food service industry. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Joseph Book is a financial advisor affiliated with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial, LPL Financial, Itasca Bank, and Money Concepts Capital Corp. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates a disc jockey and musical entertainment business. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering both brokerage and advisory services through various investment programs. The firm employs a model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization approach and is notable for its scale, consolidation activity, and complex affiliate network.

Daniel Dorger is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Wheaton, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients with a focus on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework.

Mark Karner is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Joliet, Illinois, where he has worked since 2002. He has 24 years of industry experience. He serves on the Board of Directors and chairs the Investment Committee at Joliet Catholic Academy and is also Vice President of the JCA Parent Association. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Terrence Porro is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc., Valic Financial Advisors, and Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved in selling traditional life insurance products since 1985. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm employs a model-based investment approach with portfolio optimization tools and supports various managed account strategies.

William Triantafel is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with NEX3 Communications, LLC, a private cable operator. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools, supported by research from its Global Investment Committee.

Robert Castanares is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 26 years of industry experience, including prior roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and Chase Investment Services Corp. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a tax preparation and accounting service through Hagen Tax Advisory. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions, combining technology tools with diverse investment strategies implemented by a large network of advisors.

Jose Gallego is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at Woodbury Financial Services and Questar Asset Management. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a soccer referee for the Naperville Park District. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting a range of program options that include financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Timothy Poe is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations. He has been with Merrill since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as company secretary for DLB Group, Inc., an administrative services contractor related to a marketing firm led by his spouse. 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 and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.