Michael Barwacz is currently a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity since 2019, serving previously as a Planning Consultant from 2021 to 2024 and as a Relationship Manager from 2019 to 2021. Prior to joining Fidelity, Michael worked as a Premium Investment Consultant for Merrill Edge between 2017 and 2019. Michael brings over 40 years of experience in the financial industry. His background includes a decade as Director of Retail Trading at TD Ameritrade from 2007 to 2017 and over two decades as a Market Maker at the Chicago Board Options Exchange from 1984 to 2007. This extensive experience supports his focus on building comprehensive financial plans tailored to individual goals. Outside of his professional work, Michael enjoys activities such as cooking and baking, family engagements, fitness, football, music, and photography.

Nadine Gordon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting for qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Andrew Umbach is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2014, including roles at First Allied Advisory Services and First Allied Securities. Outside his advisory work, he is involved as an independent contractor in Social Security analyses and other financial-related activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Jennifer Grzeskiewicz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include seven years with First Trust Advisors L.P. and eleven years at Advisors Asset Management, Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold. The firm offers a broad planning menu and integrates advisory services with a range of financial products and referral channels.

Jason Brim is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at National Life Group and Lakeshore Financial Group. Outside of advising, he owns farmland in Central Illinois that he rents out for agricultural use. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves mainly high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a blend of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management along with integrated custody and brokerage services.

Aaron Lathrop is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and over 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches CrossFit classes at a local gym. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Victoria Vandeleur is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019 and previously held positions at UBS Financial Services and Morgan Stanley. Outside of finance, she was involved with the Sports Performance Volleyball Club for over a decade. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, acting as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

Gregory Berg is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Geneva, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2009. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing customized written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, algorithm-assisted recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Kriti Gogia is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience. She has been associated with various entities within the Cetera network since 2021 and previously worked at Genpact. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers multiple portfolio management and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors and operates a multi-manager platform with a variety of program options and affiliations.

Glenn Cohn is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aligned with their individual goals. He works alongside the Wealth Management Team to utilize Fidelity's comprehensive resources and provide goal-oriented guidance. He has professional experience as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2025, and previously served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2025. Prior to that, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2019 to 2022. Outside of his professional role, Glenn enjoys activities such as camping, comedy, exploring food, watching movies, parenthood, and traveling.

Timothy Sayre is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019. Prior to that, he worked at Astronics Connectivity Systems & Certification from 2016 to 2019. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s IPS-driven process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Eric Gilmore is a financial advisor at OSAIC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Covenant Financial and Topco Associated LLC. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms.

Mitchell Sullivan is a financial advisor at OSAIC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a registered assistant at Forty Four Financial, LLC. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors through a broad network of advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing various investment platforms and strategies to meet client needs.

Jason Stallmann is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to his current role, he worked within various Wells Fargo entities from 2009 onward. Stallmann also has ownership interests in two investment-related firms based in Illinois. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions, employing a broad planning menu and utilizing proprietary research and tools.

Anthony Kramp is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in St Charles, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Emily Coughlin is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2026. Her prior roles include positions at Federated Global Investment Management Corp and related Federated entities. Outside of advisory work, she has experience with organizations such as True Lacrosse and Pitt Sports Camps. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational structures.

Matthew Wisla is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Addison, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, he worked at Northern Illinois University from 2015 to 2022. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis within a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored retirement advice.

Michael Holevas is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with four years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Geneva, IL, where he has worked since 2022. Prior to this, he worked at InterOcean Capital Group, LLC and Allstate Investments, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is an associate and wealth manager at My Advisor & Planner LLC, a support company for branch EVX. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers non-discretionary planning and investment consulting tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public-finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Anne Butcher is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Schaumburg, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2012 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns a rental property with her spouse. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Bryan Ittersagen is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Wheaton, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial and its affiliated entities since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Ittersagen Financial Services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools and supports a broad advisor network with specialized municipal and public-finance services.