Brandon Johnston is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Equitable Advisors LLC and Crawford & Winiarski Financial Consulting. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Miami University Intramural Sports and the Detroit City Football Club. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice. The firm’s approach includes tax-aware withdrawal strategies and collaborates with clients’ advisors to implement non-discretionary recommendations.

Maricel Betz is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Country Financial, TD Ameritrade, Invest Financial Corporation, and Ameriprise. She is based in Orland Park, Illinois. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and discretionary management, with notable activities including its registration as a commodity pool operator and use of AI-driven methodologies.

Jake Coss is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual, Battaglia Industries, and Hy-Vee. He has been involved with the Crystal Lake Country Club for three years. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Phu Nguyen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015 and has prior experience with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Beginning in 2015, Nguyen also operated a small business in the personal care industry for two years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s non-discretionary program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

James Bushy is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra, a nonprofit organization. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment approaches and offers access to third-party asset managers, with additional services including financial planning and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Vince Marino is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. He has also been affiliated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. for over two decades. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations, with implementation supported by affiliated investment-management entities.

Richard Callaghan is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates both quantitative and qualitative due diligence and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Magdalena Marinescu is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Verizon and AT&T prior to joining Fidelity. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Alvin Boyd is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Uber and CarMax. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including various types of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a broad range of advisory services through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Katherine Mangiardi is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services, Transamerica Financial Advisors, and Wfg. Outside of her advisory role, she is the CEO and owner of Fierce Females LLC, a personal podcasting venture focused on interviewing women entrepreneurs. Fisher Investments serves a diverse global clientele, including institutional and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary portfolio management across various asset classes. The firm employs a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research to build globally diversified portfolios and provides a range of services, including sub-advisory and retirement plan management.

Ginevra Basso Laha is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 19 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services, Summit Financial Group, and Delco Financial Group. Outside of her advisory work, she volunteers as a Sunday school teacher at St. John's Church in Naperville, Illinois. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Paul Muehlnickel is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., and UBS Financial Services. He is based in Orland Park, Illinois. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning through written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

James Czerniak is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley, LPL Financial, and LaSalle Financial Services. He also serves as Chief Investment Officer for Ambassador Wealth Management, where he is involved in portfolio review, new business development, and client servicing. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a variety of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform, utilizing model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by risk-tolerance assessments and efficient frontier analysis.

Marc Rutkowski is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously spent 19 years with Woodbury Financial Services before joining OSAIC in 2024. Rutkowski operates a DBA under the name The Lineage Group. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including retail, institutional, high-net-worth individuals, and retirement plan participants. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by a model-based investment process and a complex network of affiliated broker-dealer, asset management, and insurance entities.

Joseph Nelson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, based in Woodridge, IL. He has 12 years of industry experience, including 11 years at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. He has also been affiliated with Eastern Michigan University since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative due diligence to deliver written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Scott Zagurski is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Aurora, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and offering 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include seven years at Citigroup Global Markets and a combined ten years with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. He has ownership interests in two investment-related businesses based in Naperville, IL. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, integrating advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.

Anthony Markett is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services. Outside of finance, he is involved in personal training through a small private business called Spine Science. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charities. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and portfolio management services tailored to clients’ risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Ayesha Sarvana is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2016, with prior roles at Fidelity and UBS Financial Services. Outside of her advisory work, she operates as an independent contractor in investment-related activities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and investment research to support its advisory services.

Thomas Trost is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience. He currently serves as a financial advisor at LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Cuna Brokerage Services, Inc., Cuna Mutual Group, DFG Wealth Management, LLC, and Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice and account management delivered primarily by investment adviser representatives using both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Dennis Castillo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2018, he worked at Northwestern Medicine CDH for eight years. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and partner of Castillo Real Estate LLC, which manages a residential rental property. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process includes centralized due diligence with quantitative and qualitative research, incorporating ESG considerations and leveraging a broad range of derivatives and commodities capabilities.