Pauline Staab is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and has 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2025 and previously spent six years at Avantax Advisory Services. Additionally, she is a partner at Porte Brown LLC, a public accounting firm, where she provides attest, tax, and consulting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that supports both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

James Walker is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2009. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Waterstone Financial Group, Inc. for seven years. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Elmhurst, IL. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides access to model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research tools while overseeing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

James Gregga is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Morgan Stanley in Barrington, Illinois. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities from 2012 to 2020. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a broad range of investment advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and analyses but generally acts in an advisory capacity without providing individual security recommendations in its standalone planning services.

Brian Tait is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been associated with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Liberty Lake LLC, a non-investment related business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research with a range of eligible investment strategies.

Nicholas Demarco is a financial advisor at OSAIC in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Strategic Private Advisory Group and Kem Krest, as well as four years dedicated to full-time education. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services such as financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and strategies including discretionary Unified Managed Accounts and third-party manager selection.

Umair Mustafa is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he worked at Adapt Health and has experience in customer service and logistics roles. 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 clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutions.

Patricia O'connor is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 22 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. Her prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation, Mass Mutual Investors Services, MetLife Securities Inc., New England Securities, and Nelico/Rabjohns Financial Group. She also operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in dental and group disability income, life and health insurance, and Medicare-related products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm uses a model-based investment approach with asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools, supporting discretionary strategies, third-party managers, and proprietary models.

John Koklys is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016 and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of finance, Koklys has a long-standing involvement in music as a musician and sound engineer with John Arthur Music since 2002. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary, customized asset allocation advice and investment manager research supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Nicholas Hamilton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Old National Bank, Alliant Credit Union, Raymond James Financial, and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. He is also associated with Alliant Retirement and Investment Services as a DBA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a broad suite of financial products.

Michael Tursi is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently associated with Wells Fargo Advisors in Arlington Heights, IL. His prior roles include positions at PNC Investments and Charles Schwab. Outside of his advisory work, he owns J.M. Equity Advisors LLC and serves as a notary public. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides a broad range of investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers specialized planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.

Kaitlyn Paschke is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 2 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and was involved with Blank Space Branding. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor advice to client goals and risk tolerances.

Adam Stock is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Lincoln Financial Advisors and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Rising Stock, Inc., a consulting and training company, and holds board positions with a religious organization and a private school. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services across various financial programs. The firm's investment approach focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, with access to discretionary and third-party managed strategies.

Yonglin Ren is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. He has 20 years of industry experience, including prior roles at LPL Financial and Edward Jones. Ren also operates a tax services firm as an IRS Enrolled Agent and works as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals and institutions such as pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through multiple platforms and custodians. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management and features proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Jon Meek is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Center for Enriched Living, a recreation-focused organization in Riverwoods, Illinois. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs serving both individual and institutional clients, with a focus on tailored financial planning and a structured discovery process using firm-approved tools.

Anthony Jovanovich is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Wayne Hummer Investments L.L.C., Chase Investment Services Corp., and Banc One Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a coach with the Professional Bowlers Association. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing various portfolio strategies and support tools.

Derek Bergquist is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at BSI Group and Sterling Engineering. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security referrals through Primerica affiliates. Primerica Advisors is a large-scale firm serving individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients through a wrap-fee asset management program. The firm utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through established industry partners.

Nathan Levin is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services and Edward Jones. He serves as treasurer on the Manors of Highland Park Condo Association Board. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a large network of independent advisors, serving individual clients, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts through diversified portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering a variety of program structures with over $256 billion in assets under management.

James Danielson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in South Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at UBS Financial Services and multiple positions within Raymond James and affiliated firms since 2009. He is also the owner of Magnolia Financial Group, Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Kenneth Kruss is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Citigroup Global Markets. He is also president of Kruss Investment Services, Inc., a company involved in fixed insurance sales. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform, emphasizing model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Tyler Wielgos is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Geneva, Illinois, and has two years of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he worked at CoinFlip, Bank of America, Merrill, and NinjaTrader. Outside of financial services, he owns and operates JustStank LLC, a retail and online store based in Wheaton, Illinois. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process involves structured discovery conversations and modeling tools, offering advisory services across various investment and planning needs.