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. He currently works at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., where he has been employed since 2012 and 2018, respectively. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs quantitative asset-allocation modeling combined with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

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 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles within Wells Fargo, including Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2024. Based in Oakbrook, IL, he joined Wells Fargo Advisors in 2015 and rejoined the firm in 2024. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, using proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations across diverse planning areas.

Kenneth Armbruster is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Voya Financial Advisors for five years before joining Cambridge in 2020. Armbruster serves as a board member of the Grand Lodge of AF&AM of Illinois and holds leadership roles with the Scottish Rite Valley of Chicago. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals using various discretionary and non-discretionary strategies and proprietary model portfolios.

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 financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm operates within the broader J.P. Morgan broker-dealer and banking organization and offers services on a non-discretionary basis.

John Abrams is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016 and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics to support investment decisions.

Joseph Book is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial, LPL Financial, Itasca Bank, and Money Concepts Capital Corp. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a disc jockey and musical entertainment business. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and access to various investment platforms to manage portfolios on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Daniel Dorger is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Wheaton, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan in various capacities since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporating an ESG eligibility framework in its investment process.

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 holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Valic Financial Advisors, and Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved in selling traditional life insurance products since 1985. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisers. The firm employs a range of investment strategies supported by asset-allocation tools and third-party managers, offering both brokerage and advisory services.

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 the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Questar Asset Management. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a soccer referee for the Naperville Park District and owns AGM Investment Group, which provides Medicare insurance sales. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to manage portfolios on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

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.

Brett Schaibley is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones in Frankfort, IL, with 10 years of industry experience, all of which has been at Edward Jones since 2016. 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, operating under a fiduciary standard, and is notable for its extensive nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.