Courtney Lach is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. in Wheaton, IL. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience, including 10 years with Morgan Stanley. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and consulting services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions that combine proprietary strategies and third-party models.

James Blaydes is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and bringing nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at LPL Financial, OSAIC, Securities America, and National Planning Corporation. Outside his advisory work, he serves as president of his condo association, managing administrative duties unrelated to investments. Stratos Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered enterprise advisor with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients. The firm employs an open-architecture, IAR-driven model that integrates multiple third-party platforms and offers customized portfolio management and specialized planning services.

Nicholas Swan is an advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, he was involved with several churches in various roles from 2007 to 2025. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through a network of over 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of services including advisory programs, financial planning, investment management, brokerage services, insurance products, and M&A advisory services.

Arthur Reich is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 28 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at several firms such as Medico Insurance Company, Travel Guard International, and World Financial Group. He has also been involved in insurance sales and ownership of Wellington Group of Illinois LLC. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement plan services to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and businesses. The firm employs a model portfolio and third-party manager approach, supported by a large advisor network and multiple program platforms.

Matthew Wetzel is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Clarendon Hills, IL. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining PNC, he worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank N.A. from 2019 to 2026, as well as at Medline Industries and Spire Hospitality. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including a digital discretionary model account available by invitation to employees with PNC Bank online credentials. The firm utilizes algorithm-driven risk assessment and implements investment strategies via approved models managed internally or by third parties.

Rajeswaran Venkatraman is a financial advisor at VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. with 41 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Voya Financial Partners, LLC and VOYA Financial Advisors since 2000. Outside of advisory work, he serves as treasurer for his local homeowners association. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale advisory and broker-dealer affiliate of Voya Financial that serves individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, retirement advisory services, and access to third-party money managers through a wide network of representatives, utilizing both in-house and external investment strategies with a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Jason Moscickis is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2010. Moscickis holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only online discretionary model account for employees. The firm employs algorithmic risk assessment and executes investments via approved model strategies using mutual funds and ETFs, with portfolio management delegated to third parties.

Mira Dragisic is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Downers Grove, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Bank, NA, Thrivent Financial, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and Northwestern Mutual. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Derek Mc Daniel is a Series 66 registered advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc., bringing seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Kinetic Life Growth Partners, and Focal Point Partners. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Planning & Zoning Commissioner and city councilman in Naperville, Illinois. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through a team of over 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of financial services including advisory programs, financial planning, investment management, brokerage, insurance products, and M&A advisory.

Cristian Hirit is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Norridge, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America N.A. and Merrill from 2014 to 2022 before joining PNC Investments LLC in 2022. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only, employee pilot digital offering that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and invests in approved mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Jared Lester is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include time at LPL Financial LLC, OSAIC, Securities America Advisors, and NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an assistant soccer coach for kindergarten-aged children in Naperville, IL. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd is an enterprise SEC-registered advisory firm with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients. The firm uses an open-architecture, IAR-driven model integrating multiple third-party platforms and managers, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and outsourced CIO solutions.

Jarret Van Acker is a financial advisor at Mariner with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Savant Wealth Management and Mariner Wealth Advisors. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and private funds. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services, combining in-house research with third-party managers across a range of asset classes and strategies.

Nathan Muersch is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services in Downers Grove, IL, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been in the industry since 2024, including experience with Muersch Financial LLC and Principal Life Insurance Company. Prior to his advisory roles, he was a student for three years and briefly worked at Walmart. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Dennis Parker is a CFP® and PFS™ professional with 25 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Money Concepts Capital Corp since 2004 and is also the president and owner of an accounting firm, Dennis A. Parker CPA Ltd., established in 1984. Additionally, he holds an ownership role in an independent health insurance agency, Parker Financial Services, Inc. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $4.07 billion in assets through a network of several hundred advisors and employs model-driven, asset-allocation strategies supported by third-party managers and technology platforms.

Maurice Mathy is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 38 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. He serves as executor of an estate, managing financial assets and related administrative duties. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through a team of over 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of services including advisory programs, financial planning, investment management, and brokerage, with proprietary and third-party investment strategies supported by an in-house trading desk and a unique operational structure involving multiple custodians.

Eric Rasch is a financial advisor at William Blair with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at William Blair since 2020 and previously spent four years at Indiana University. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division provides investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm employs an active, research-driven approach across multiple asset classes and offers proprietary models and access to private funds through its MB Investments Program.

Matthew Winscher is a financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, LLC, Mutual Advisors, LLC, and TD Ameritrade. He is also involved with Fox Financial Group, operating as a DBA for his LPL business. Brookstone Capital Management provides fee-based asset management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and other business entities. The firm utilizes a turnkey asset management platform with strategic and dynamic asset-allocation models, a range of investment vehicles, and serves as both a primary advisor and sub-advisor to other programs.

Scott Wei is a financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Integrity Alliance, he was with Lion Street Advisors and Lion Street Financial. Wei is also the owner of Dentdelioun LLC, where he has worked as an insurance agent since 2011. Integrity Alliance serves a diverse client base including individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, offering advisory and brokerage services through a network of over 300 independent advisors managing approximately $5.4 billion in assets. The firm provides a variety of investment solutions including discretionary accounts, model portfolios, and third-party manager referrals across multiple platforms.

Jack Privateer is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at M1 Finance, New York Life, and Edward Jones. Outside of finance, he has experience working in hospitality and events, including roles at Global Brew Tap House, Topgolf, International Tap House, and Complete Wedding + Events. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients through a range of investment advisory programs and brokerage services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and provides solutions for workplace, high-net-worth, and ultra-high-net-worth segments, combining large institutional scale with distinctive market roles and proprietary research capabilities.

Chandra Halverson is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with 22 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior work includes positions at Strategic Wealth Investment Group, Cetera Advisor Networks, Sageview Advisory Group, and BOK Financial Securities, Inc. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser offering fee-based asset management and financial planning through a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee program. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, other RIAs, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions, delivering investment management primarily on a discretionary basis via various model portfolios and managed accounts.