Brett White is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Winfield, IL, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firms since 1991. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages two non-investment-related businesses, DallasDukeDodgers Inc. and Absolute Group LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored, algorithm-assisted recommendations primarily for assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Natasha Peric is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years at the firm and 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Schaumburg, Illinois. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Carl King is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has eight years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is associated with King & Moran, LTD, an accounting and tax firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers through a multi-manager platform.

Rachael Lingle is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Great American Insurance Group for eight years and at Coker Service Inc for four years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers various advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Sanel Behlic is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith and Bank of America from 2004 to 2019 before joining J.P. Morgan in 2019. 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 delivered through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Justin Parker is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Itasca, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2002. Outside of advisory work, he owns Alliant Financial Strategies Group LLC, which is used for client confidentiality purposes. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Stacy Sachs is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, Sachs serves on the planned giving committee for Congregation Beth Judea. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, providing both proprietary and third-party model strategies tailored to client objectives.

Sam Bartolai is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1998 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing access to a broad range of investment products and research through its platform.

Steven Terradista is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Streamwood, Illinois, holding a Series 66 credential and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at BMO Harris Financial Advisors, Inc. from 2014 to 2019 before joining LPL Financial in 2021. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advisory services delivered primarily by investment adviser representatives using a range of investment strategies.

Michael Risher is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for irrevocable life insurance trusts. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and provides a broad range of capital markets services.

Michael Sprenger is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Ameriprise since 2009. His practice is based in St Charles, IL. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focusing on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Amerigo Romano is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Geneva, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2010 and also works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of finance, Romano has ownership roles in various real estate and construction-related businesses, as well as a partnership in a restaurant/bar in Chicago. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Vicky Homatas is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2015, as well as SLM Investments LLC since 2021. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Cheryl Sanchez is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Roselle, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2014. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting services supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Eric Wurtel is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2004 and previously operated Eric Wurtel & Assoc. Inc. for over 30 years. Outside of advising, he receives referral commissions on medical insurance sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Andrew Hall is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at IFS Financial Services and Touchstone Securities Inc. from 2017 to 2025 and at Foreside Fund Services and Henderson Global Investors from 2014 to 2017. In addition to his advisory role, Hall is co-owner of HARMIN Inc., a C corporation involved in future franchise ownership. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutions by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold. The firm offers a broad range of planning options and integrates advisory services with other financial product sales and referral channels.

Noel Thilagam is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Thrivent Investment Management Inc, Autranex, ITC Management Group, and Synergy House Solutions / GSN Solutions. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kevin Hannon is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2021. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and Theresa Hannon Financial Group Ltd. from 2016 to 2021. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management options, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Scott Mitchem is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Investment Services, Avantax Advisory Services, and Price Kong & Company CPAs. He serves on the Arizona State Board of Accountancy's Law Review committee and is a trustee for Price Kong Pension Plans. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm supporting a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers diversified portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform.

Brent Oram is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor at Charles Schwab with three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role at Charles Schwab, he held positions at Vanguard Advisers, Inc., Vanguard Marketing Corporation, and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, offering multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.