Michael Alaimo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2009. His work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs firm-approved planning tools and methodologies to support its advisory services.

Wesley Shipe is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill since 2017. Prior to that, he was employed at Western Courier and Shipe Construction. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Frank Grote is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at BMO Bank NA, J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services Corp., and Banc One Securities Corporation. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a wide range of investment strategies administered by a broad network of advisors.

Paul Stabrowski is a financial advisor at Cetera with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2012. In addition to his advisory role, he is a partner at Stabrowski & Associates Ltd, a CPA firm based in Naperville, IL. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, utilizing multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Jeffrey Dingman is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a golf committee member at Edgewood Valley Country Club in La Grange, Illinois. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages discretionary and non-discretionary accounts and provides model portfolios to intermediary platforms.

Margaret Remlinger is a CFP® with 33 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at Osaic since 2024 and previously spent 11 years with Woodbury Financial Services Inc. She is involved in a family-owned corporation related to Medicare supplement insurance, with plans to obtain her Medicare license. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to multiple investment platforms and third-party money managers.

Colette Beaumont is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Lisle, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Assetmark Financial, Millennium Trust Company, First Trust Portfolios, and Calamos Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and diverse asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers to deliver tailored investment solutions across mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Michelle Jennings is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lisle, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Jennings also serves as a trustee and co-trustee for investment-related trusts in Illinois and Alabama. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutions. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its advisory process.

Tyler Iller is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Bci Securities, City National Bank, First American Bank Wealth Management, and Valley National Bank Trust & Wealth Management. He is based in Orland Park, Illinois. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured planning tools and investment committee insights.

Pamela Tattas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ashack Law Group for four years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving 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 employs a structured planning process supported by advanced modeling tools.

Colleen La Ha is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she spent nine years at Hornblower Cruises and Events, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients across a broad spectrum, including non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Christopher Scott is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank NA since 2012. 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. The firm delivers these services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Ryan Mitchell is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has recently transitioned into the industry, having worked previously at RJ Reynolds Trade Services from 2009 to 2025. Outside of his financial advisory role, he serves as a board member for the Crooked Lakes Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Charles Franckowiak Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of the board of directors for the South Pointe Swim Club of Naperville, a member-owned nonprofit community swim and clubhouse facility. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies managed by internal and third-party teams for a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Susan Warner is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 1999. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

James Cronin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2011 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to both individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and advanced modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Bill Andrae is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Francis Connelly is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at OSAIC with 41 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and his own firm, Connelly, McCarthy & Associates, where he has been involved in fixed life insurance sales. OSAIC serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated financial advisors and multiple platforms.

Scott Modell is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks and TIC Financial. Modell is also involved as a non-variable insurance agent with several related business activities. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Raul Santiago is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he currently works with clients to pursue financial freedom and achieve their financial goals. He focuses on building relationships to understand clients' needs, co-creating financial plans, and ensuring comfort with Fidelity and investment choices. Raul has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through roles including Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Citibank as a Personal Banker and Bank Teller from 2015 to 2021. Raul's experience spans various aspects of financial services, including investment consulting, relationship management, and personal banking. His approach to financial planning is influenced by a personal commitment to provide the kind of guidance he wished his own parents had received early in their lives. Outside of his professional work, Raul enjoys baseball, golf, soccer, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.