Julie Hoersten is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 43 years of industry experience. She has held her current position at UBS since 2012. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers proprietary research and comprehensive capital markets services.

Michael Masciopinto is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 37 years of industry experience. He has held his current role since 2020 and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 33 years. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written, non-discretionary recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Nicole Mackowiak is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked previously at Avantax Investment Services and 1st Global Advisors, and she currently manages operations at Porte Brown Wealth Management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to various third-party managers and program structures.

George Palacios Jr. is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Chicago, IL, with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, alongside roles at UBER and On Q Protection and Investigation Services LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Kevin Kelly is a financial advisor at Cetera with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Avantax Investment Services and LPL Financial. Kelly also leads Legacy Tax & Accounting, LLC, where he manages tax preparation, accounting, and payroll services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services and operates a multi-manager platform combining affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Kerry Wiberg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 47 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in selling life, health, and long-term care insurance through general agencies. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Robert Gattuso is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Deerfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Morgan Stanley entities since 2007, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director of The Lambs, Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and firm-approved processes in its financial planning services.

Anum Melwani is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2019, Melwani worked at First Security Trust and Savings and JP Morgan Chase. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Burdette Martin is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in helping individuals and families connect all aspects of their financial lives to prioritize and pursue goals through personalized wealth management strategies. Burdette leverages the investment insights of Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America to create flexible strategies aligned with clients’ financial situations, risk tolerances, and long-term objectives. His expertise includes institutional and corporate benefit services, retirement income planning, portfolio management, and employee financial health. Burdette earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification, obtained in 2022, as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is a member of the Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity and contributes to his community through volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters. Burdette resides in the northern suburbs with his family and dog, Louie, where they enjoy exploring local preserves and trying new restaurants. Personal interests include chess, football, golfing, hiking, ice hockey, and traveling.

Ronald Dales Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. in Glenview, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James and affiliated firms since 2016. Outside of advising, he is a partner and owner in a rental real estate LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Jeremy Wynes is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities in Evanston, IL, and previously worked at UBS Financial Services. Outside of finance, he has experience with the Park District of Highland Park and was involved in political activities, including a congressional campaign and work with the Republican Jewish Coalition. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Joseph Mazzocchi is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Schaumburg, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he worked at Community Trust Credit Union and Gold Coast Bank. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering various advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Mitchell Weiss is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2009, working in various capacities within the firm. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm that serves individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement planning with recommendations on income sources, withdrawal strategies, and Social Security options. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary research, third-party data, and managed account solutions within a defined investment framework.

Timothy Sattley is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is a science fiction author and the sole proprietor of High Dive Games, a recreation and art-related business in Arlington Heights, Illinois. He is also employed by Harper Community College in Palatine, Illinois. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Barbara Charal is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera since 2004 and operates her own business, Barbara E. Charal & Associates, Inc., which provides public accounting and tax return services alongside investment advisory. Additionally, she owns Genova Wealth, a financial services firm she started in 2024, and is licensed to sell health insurance under a fixed insurance business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, leveraging both affiliated and third-party managers, with over 10,000 advisors and $256 billion in assets under management.

Sheri Rovner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2011. Rovner is also associated with Women's Financial Centre Ltd., a business activity related to her work with LPL. 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 advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies across its services.

Era Doce is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS Financial Services and Merrill Lynch prior to joining Morgan Stanley. Doce also spent several years working at Ulta Beauty and Dominican University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employing structured planning processes supported by advanced modeling tools.

James Mcnamara is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 40 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Eric Yum is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Equitable Financial Life Insurance Co. and JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of finance, he has experience in the food service industry, including a role at Oozu Ramen. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer, investment adviser, and commodity futures functions.

Danny Conti Mica is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 26 years at MetLife Securities Inc. and a decade at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance brokerage activities through Comprehensive Financial Concepts, LLC. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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, focusing on collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools.