Michael Kalas is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Stifel for 11 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2018. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options within its investment offerings.

Steven Howard is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Guardian Life Insurance Company and Park Avenue Securities. In addition to his advisory work, he is the owner of Howard Farms in Maquon, Illinois. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Peter Rybinski is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northern Trust and Harbor Capital Advisors, as well as involvement with Bugbyte AI LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm operates within the larger J.P. Morgan organization and offers non-discretionary advisory services focused on approved funds and strategies.

Brian Jensen is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2016, following a one-year tenure at Tmfs Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Jensen is a passive investor in a legal marijuana farm and distribution business in California. Edelman Financial Engines offers technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, supports a large participant base through both advisor-led and online platforms, and operates a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary investment programs.

Ann Rieder is a CFP® professional with 29 years of experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She is the founder and president of Regatta Wealth Management, where she has provided financial planning, investment management, and life insurance products since 2015. Rieder also volunteers teaching personal finance to inner-city Chicago students through Junior Achievement and serves as a financial professional for a National Football League Players Association advisor referral program. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and provides access to multiple program platforms and third-party money managers.

Colleen Coonce is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 credential and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2008. Outside of her advisory work, she is a fitness instructor for Jazzercise in Grayslake, Illinois. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Julie Segerson is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Arlington Heights, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and related entities since 2004. In addition to her advisory work, Segerson serves as an independent insurance agent with Associate Planning Services, Inc. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, nonprofit organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a range of financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing various portfolio management platforms and proprietary as well as third-party investment strategies.

Adam Warkenthien is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at major firms including Bank of America, Merrill, and J.P. Morgan Chase. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for Ravinia Associates, a nonprofit focused on arts and culture in Highland Park, Illinois. 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 structured financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Matthew Voss is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Winnetka, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having five years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2020, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and previously spent four years at LA Fitness. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Ronald Schwartz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Deborah Kraak is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and Tout A L'heure. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of capital markets services and proprietary research to tailor client solutions.

Mary Witte Tabbert is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at LPL Financial and First Midwest Bank. She is currently based in Gurnee, Illinois. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Thomas Waters is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Deerfield, IL. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been in the industry since 2025. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked independently for ten years. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and a broad range of third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Jaime Freeman is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 license and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2022, she worked at BMO Harris Bank NA for sixteen years. Freeman serves on the boards of the Ravinia Festival, a nonprofit music venue, and Writers Theatre, where she is Board Chair. 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.

Rod Loewenthal is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Northbrook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill for 22 years before joining UBS in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Loewenthal serves on the Philanthropic Fund Committee of the Jewish United Fund and is involved with the District 112 Education Foundation, as well as serving as a political co-chair for the American Israel Public Affairs Committee’s Chicago donor efforts. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by combining brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Paul Skowronski is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, he specializes in areas such as college education planning, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services. Paul holds several professional designations, including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Paul earned both his Bachelor's degree and Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from DePaul University. He is involved with professional organizations such as the Bull Valley Golf Club and the Union League Club. Additionally, he contributes to the community as a mentor in the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program at DePaul University. Outside of his professional work, Paul enjoys playing baseball, gardening, golfing, listening to music, reading, and spending time with his family.

John Bochniak is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, and AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he participates as a test subject in clinical trials for experimental drugs. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Kevin Fine is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Deerfield, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and capital market assumptions developed by its Global Investment Committee.

Miyoung Yook is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Northbrook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she lectures at Purdue University and participates in activities with the Korean Cultural Center of Chicago. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals with substantial investable assets. The firm combines proprietary research and modeling with personalized recommendations, emphasizing managed accounts and incorporating algorithmic tools overseen by an internal committee.

Morgan Presterl is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Spectrum Center Inc. for five years. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service providing written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.