Ryan Klatt is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2014. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Naperville, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Nathen Pastorik is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at GIS Benefits, Inc., Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation, Transamerica Retirement Solutions, Princor Financial, and Principal Financial. Raymond James & Associates 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, institutional and pension plans, and municipal entities, providing financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Gretchen Nowag is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Aurora, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1999 and Primerica Financial Services since 1998. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and a limited selection of separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, with portfolio implementation managed in conjunction with BNY Mellon Advisors.

David Poitras is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 2006 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and custody and brokerage services, supported by internal research, manager selection, and the use of technology such as artificial intelligence.

Kevin Geist is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and has 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Equitable Financial Life Insurance Company. Geist is also involved with Schumann Financial, an investment-related business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning solutions utilizing multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Jack Carter is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at AuguStar Distributors Inc., Ares Wealth Management, Calamos Financial Services LLC, Dearborn Partners, and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $671 billion in assets through more than 14,000 financial advisors. The firm utilizes research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third parties, employing diversification principles and modern portfolio theory in its investment evaluations.

Tracy Couch is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2007. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through employer financial planning agreements.

Michael Lacey is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Company, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and Signature Resources Capital Management LLC. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with a focus on collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Jonathan Alberts is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones and Iron Horse Wealth Management. Outside of finance, he spent time working at aquatic centers earlier in his career. 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 advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Kevin Ehlers is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Downers Grove, IL, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its predecessor, Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., since 1991. Outside of advising, he serves as vice president on the board of directors for the Arrowhead Corporate HOA and is involved in tax preparation services through Monarch Tax and Business Services, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written recommendation reports and ongoing advice, utilizing in-house research and algorithmic tools to support asset allocation and withdrawal strategies.

Jamshed Kavina is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Ameriprise Financial Services and Primerica Financial Services and has worked at H&R Block as a Master Tax Advisor since 1998, preparing tax returns and providing tax advice seasonally. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

David Melby is a financial advisor at Stifel with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at UBS Financial Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, Oppenheimer, and CIBC World Markets. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Darshil Patel is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and a varied background that includes roles at Groupon, UPS, and Proteintech Group Inc. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement-income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice, leveraging proprietary research and third-party data.

Julianne Ness is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Deutsche AM Distributors, Inc. and LPL Financial. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as secretary for the Woods of Fox Glen HOA. Fisher Investments serves a global client base that includes institutional and private investors, offering discretionary portfolio management with a centralized investment process that utilizes quantitative and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios.

Joseph Lukowski is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with OSAIC since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 50% owner of Advisor Services Group, LLC, a consulting and compliance services firm. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations. The firm offers a wide range of brokerage and advisory services utilizing model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a multi-advisor platform.

Brian Bellot is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2021, he worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for nine years and Chase Investment Services Corp. for one year. He serves on the board of the nonprofit Go Team 2704. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and advisory services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of investment solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Joshua Mc Broom is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 17 years before joining Ameriprise in 2023. Mc Broom serves as an elected member of the Naperville City Council, participating in local government decisions on development, budgeting, and taxation. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide written recommendations. The firm also provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Rachel Schuck is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2015. Prior to Edward Jones, she worked at Pub 222 from 2011 to 2017. She also consults on investment decisions for her husband's company, Chicago Private Air, an airplane management business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non‑high‑net‑worth and high‑net‑worth households. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non‑discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors.

Ryan Lloyd is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with CFP® and Series 66 designations. He has over 10 years of industry experience, having previously worked at Northern Trust from 2015 to 2025 before joining Edward Jones in 2025. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jonathan Fennell is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2015 in the Lisle, IL office. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.