John Pethokoukis is a financial advisor at Stifel with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2019. Prior to that, he was with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association from 2015 to 2019. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary methodology for investment analysis and allocation, supporting client decisions with forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling.

Eric Crane is a CFP® and Series 66-registered advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously held roles at Thermo Fisher Scientific, ECC Insurance Brokers, and Brown & Brown Insurance. Outside of his advisory work, he is a member of Lighthouse Investments, LLC, a real estate business based in Savannah, TN. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Kevin Jordan is a CFP® professional affiliated with Edward Jones in Bloomingdale, IL, with 22 years of industry experience. He 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 offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a national network of advisors and branches.

Bret Shannon is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Geneva, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several business activities including client acquisition and planning through Morton Private Wealth Strategies Inc., where he serves as an independent contractor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools, and maintains unique municipal advisory capabilities along with specialized retirement plan consulting services.

Kevin Moore is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Roselle, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, he worked at CETERA Advisor Networks LLC from 2013 to 2018 and operated his own advisory business starting in 2010. Outside of advising, he owns a technology support and information processing business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Molly Rohrer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Geneva, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2014 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and research from its Global Investment Committee.

Lauren Zick is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds a Series 66 designation. She has seven years of industry experience and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2019. Prior to that, she held roles at Circulation, Inc. and Smart Vision Labs, Inc. Lauren also has experience related to St. John's University and Tanglewood Kennels, LLC. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional investors.

Eric Milano is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, JPMorgan Securities, and Northern Trust. Outside of his financial career, he was involved with Armands Pizza and Pasta for over a decade. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis from its Global Investment Committee.

Clarence Welton is a Financial Consultant currently serving at Fidelity since 2020. He has a background in financial services and management, having previously worked as Managing Partner at INOJ Strategic Acquisitions LLC from 2014 to 2020, and as Financial Center Manager and Assistant Vice President at Fifth Third Bank from 2009 to 2014. His professional focus includes helping clients achieve peace of mind, family security, and comprehensive financial planning to support retirement goals. Drawing from his experience as a family man and veteran, Clarence emphasizes building strong relationships to create financial plans that address current needs and future generational goals. Outside of his professional role, Clarence has interests in family activities, gardening, military service, music, parenthood, and reading.

John Hong is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and has served at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a landlord and owns investment rental properties. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Justin Simpson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of experience in the industry. His prior work includes roles at Expedia Group and the University of Illinois Community Credit Union. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 in its recommendations.

Roland Czerniawski is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Asset Management for three years before joining Edward Jones in 2019. He holds the Series 66 designation. 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 and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Mark Farina is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edward Jones since 2001. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in music recording and production through his role at For His Glory Works, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Matthew Brown is a Financial Solutions Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works directly with clients to understand their financial objectives and develop strategies to pursue their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. He provides guidance on a range of financial topics including investing, retirement planning, and emergency savings. Additionally, he offers clients access to specialists in banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions through Bank of America. Matthew holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Roanoke College. His approach centers on helping clients identify what matters most to them and their families in order to tailor financial strategies that align with their priorities.

Tyler Selvy is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Mountain Street Advisors, LLC. 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, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm uses analytical tools such as deterministic and probability modeling to tailor planning and consulting services to client goals and supports a large advisor network with diverse advisory programs.

Landon Thompson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and GRN Winfield. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in several entrepreneurial ventures including owning a podcast focused on marriage and parenting, consulting in digital marketing for small businesses, and marketing nutritional supplements. Merrill, along 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers.

Patrice Kimble is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. Prior to her financial services career, she was involved in small business operations including Serenity Day Spa and A & V Homecare Services. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based analyses and written recommendations on a range of financial planning topics without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority.

Barbara Franks is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wheaton, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering various advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and is notable for its large network of advisors and branches, as well as affiliated capabilities beyond advisory services.

Vito Laera is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. His tenure includes work with both J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm operates with a combination of institutional advisory services and market-facing registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Harvey Saint Jean is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior firms include Morgan Stanley, Robinhood Markets, and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates DJ Major, a sole proprietorship providing music entertainment and digital content creation services. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.