Erik Feldhaus is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. His career includes roles at Bank of America, BMO Harris Financial Advisors, J.P. Morgan Securities, Citigroup Global Markets, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an employee for the Village of Rosemont, Illinois, assisting with traffic control for events. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Ross Krause is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at firms including Edward Jones, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Outside of advising, he is a freelance writer. 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, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Jackson Tavenner is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Glenview, IL, holding a Series 66 license with four years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Riverfront Investment Group, Alps Distributors, and Breakthru Beverage Group. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools alongside broad retail and institutional offerings.

Joshua Farmer is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2024. His role involves collaborating with clients to understand their financial goals and develop, implement, and monitor tailored financial plans. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, holding various positions including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to this, Joshua worked as a Financial Advisor at Hawkeye Brokerage Center, Inc. and Midwest Financial Solutions, LLC from 2017 to 2020, and held roles as a Registered Representative and Investment Advisor Representative as well as an Agent at Ameritas Investment Corp. and Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. He also gained experience as an Investment Management Intern at Zolio Inc. in 2016. Outside of his professional career, Joshua enjoys activities such as camping, fitness, hiking, movies, snowboarding, and traveling.

Stephen Yates is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley in various roles since 2010, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques in its financial planning process.

Mehmed Suta is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2016 in various roles including Investment Consultant and Relationship Manager. In his current position, he partners with clients and their families to develop comprehensive financial plans aimed at growing, managing, and preserving wealth. With a professional background spanning several years at Fidelity Investments, Mehmed focuses on building long-term relationships grounded in transparency, honesty, and trust. His approach involves collaborating with a dedicated team to help clients work toward their financial goals. Outside of his professional role, Mehmed has personal interests in biking, golf, and playing musical instruments.

John Eichelberger is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Winnetka, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill from 2016 to 2021. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s process integrates centralized due diligence with both quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG considerations in its recommendations.

Tripp Turchik is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Merrill Edge/Merrill Lynch and has experience outside finance with Accurate Electric Service. He serves as a Commission Member on the Special Events Commission for the Village of Arlington Heights, assisting in the planning and coordination of seasonal events. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm delivers advice through a network of representatives, utilizing a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to meet client needs.

Amy Sloma is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 22 years of industry experience. She previously spent 28 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. Outside of her advisory work, she owns and manages ARS Point of Sale, Inc., a small business. OSAIC Wealth serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting discretionary and third-party management strategies.

Rosendo Garcia is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Chicago, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity, Bank of America, Ameriprise Financial, and CHS. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary 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.

Jeffrey Larsen is a CFP® and ChFC® with 14 years of experience in the financial industry, all with Edward Jones since 2012. He is based in Park Ridge, IL. Outside of his advisory role, Larsen is involved in several non-investment ventures, including co-ownership of real estate properties and participation in private investment and acquisition entities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment and advisory strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

David Klein is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 46 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at City National Bank since 2020 and RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Sung Han is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1990 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products, home security, and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, offering a range of investment models implemented in partnership with BNY Mellon Advisors.

Mateusz Zajchowski is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Merrill Edge and New York Life Insurance Company. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary program. Their advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research, supported by a manager solutions team and an ESG eligibility framework.

Nick Brengman is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Uber Technologies, Home Depot, and Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios, strategic asset allocation, and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Kathy Krzeminski is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Deerfield, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Axa Advisors LLC and Principal Securities Inc. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 2019. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs, utilizing a range of proprietary and third-party advisory models.

Martin Gruner is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, providing tailored, primarily non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Rebecca Kieran is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has worked since 2017. She assists clients in establishing plans for their financial goals by understanding their needs and comfort with risk. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Rebecca held positions as Senior Investment Consultant at Neuberger Berman from 2014 to 2017, Investment Consultant at Deutsche Asset Management - DWS from 2010 to 2013, and Private Client Group Banker at JPM Chase from 2007 to 2010. Outside of her professional career, Rebecca has interests that include cooking and baking, family activities, being a foodie, parenthood, traveling, and yoga.

Albina Jashari is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Niles, IL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and four years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at Telekom Albania and One Telecommunication. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a structured advisory program that focuses on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting.

Brent Anderson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Vernon Hills, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG criteria, supported by centralized due diligence and affiliated implementation services.