John Tofilon is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2007, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and structured discovery conversations. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers comprehensive financial planning services directly and through corporate agreements.

Kelly Ipjian is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Triad Advisors, Alera Investment Advisors, GCG Financial Services, and Securian Financial Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Shawky Yoakim 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 worked at firms including Mass Mutual Investors Services, Fifth Third Securities, and J.P. Morgan 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

David Carter is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked for J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank. 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 broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates with Bank of America’s wider platform, providing access to various financial products and services.

Kathleen Liggins is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Buffalo Grove, IL, where she has six years of experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2007 in various roles. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as Treasurer for the Barrington Juniors Women’s Club and is a managing member of BK Legacy Holdings LLC, a consumer retail products business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a variety of advisory strategies, including both discretionary and non-discretionary options, and maintains a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Christopher Auer is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing extensive experience in wealth management and financial planning since beginning his career in 1998. He specializes in education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Christopher focuses on delivering a comprehensive approach tailored to each client’s individual needs by listening carefully and helping them make informed decisions to achieve their financial goals. He holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Christopher also completed an Accredited Certificate Program at Northern Illinois University. Outside of his professional role, he is involved with the Porsche Club of America and enjoys hiking, music, photography, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Gabe Grzeskiewicz is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He also serves as a partner at Porte Brown LLC, a CPA firm where he provides tax and accounting consulting services, leads the internal IT team, and manages the Elgin office. Additionally, Gabe is a board member of the Elgin Area Chamber, contributing to local business networking and strategy. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management services and financial planning options through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

John Lancaster III is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He is a partner at Porte Brown LLC, where he provides tax preparation, planning, and consulting services to both individual and corporate clients. Lancaster also serves as the treasurer on the board of the Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce, participating in local business events and chamber activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a national SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies, overseeing more than $256 billion in assets through over 10,000 advisors.

Gerardo Soriano is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bloomingdale, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Soriano is a licensed long-term care insurance agent. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Blade Varian is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Fisher Investments since 2013. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment process that combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios and offers sub-advisory and retirement plan services.

Jeffrey Hejza is a CFP® with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and has held previous roles at Commonwealth Financial Network, Realty Associates Network, and Mortgage Services III. He is also involved in mortgage banking through Partners in Mortgage. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, supported by research and model portfolios.

Greg Imhoff is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Crystal Lake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance, and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with business entities such as BMGI Planning Partners, LLC, and Intuitive Financial LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Terri Abrams is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Crystal Lake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 41 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1999 and the broader Raymond James Financial firm since 2009. Abrams serves as an advisory board member for the Woodstock Police Pension Board. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm emphasizes tailored financial plans developed through detailed client interviews and risk profiling, offering a range of implementation options while frequently operating in an advisory capacity rather than as a discretionary manager.

Joseph Scott is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a rental property business in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supplemented by firm-approved tools.

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.

Michael Solesky is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Itasca, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services since 2000 and Raymond James Financial since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a financial services and insurance business, focusing on fixed annuities and term life insurance. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth and non-HNW clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, using asset-allocation analysis and firm research to develop tailored recommendations, often providing advisory and implementation support rather than discretionary management.

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.

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.

Elzbieta Jarzabek is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fortis Capital Advisors, Cetera, and Fifth Third Bank. She is also involved with Olesen Financial Group, a non-investment-related business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, utilizing firm research and modeling tools to develop tailored recommendations.