Candice Monroe is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 19 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Commonwealth Financial Network. She volunteers with the Naperville Area Humane Society. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party program sponsors.

Carlos Bedolla is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked in various roles at Fidelity, Apple, Beacon Funding, and DePaul University. Outside of his advisory work, he sells items on eBay. His firm, Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a systematic investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Brian Cahill is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lemont, Illinois, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He worked at The Northern Trust Company for 12 years before joining Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., where he has been since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the committee chair for Scouts BSA Troop 229 in Lockport, Illinois. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and advisory oversight to deliver these services, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Joseph Siwek is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process involves structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, with a broad scope of retail and institutional offerings.

Stephen Kurka is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Oak Brook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, LLC, since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with an outside insurance brokerage under the name Wells, Roselieb and Raia Wealth Management, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs. The firm uses a range of advisory models implemented through third-party sponsors and offers ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

James Shannon is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Woodbury Financial Services, Credit Suisse Securities, and Lehman Brothers. Shannon serves as an advisory board member for Misericordia Home, a nonprofit supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. 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 supported by a model-based investment approach, portfolio optimization tools, and a multi-advisor platform.

Benjamin Bjork is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has held roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and Fidelity Investments. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Its advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized manager solutions team.

Daniel Jakuta is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 38 years of industry experience and has previously worked at City National Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing, and A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Steven Taylor is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Charles Schwab, having joined in 2026, following prior roles at Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE Securities LLC, and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates CreativeFoundry LLC, a retail and online store based in Carpentersville, Illinois. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset, model-based investment approach supported by centralized custody and operational systems.

Tonya Almond is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lemont, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones, she worked at Maritz and has been involved with Tag Agency LLC and several professional associations. She serves on the Finance Board for St. John Lutheran Church in LaGrange, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a wide range of investment advisory programs and services through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Liam Hansen is a financial advisor at Cetera with nine years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes six years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, as well as roles at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer for Word of the Truth Ministries and is the owner of Hansen Reserve Honey Co., a honey sales business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a multi-manager platform serving a broad client base that includes individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers, with over $256 billion in assets under management and a nationwide network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Nathan Nelson is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with firms including Scottrade, TD Ameritrade, and Charles Schwab. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee and estate executor for a family trust. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm’s investment approach combines non-discretionary client guidance with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and research-driven alternative investments.

Imani Bussell is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in South Holland, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2002 and has worked at Syserco since 2019. Outside of advisory services, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selective separately managed account options. The firm uses third-party asset managers and offers a tiered wrap-fee structure, maintaining discretion over model selection and implementation.

William O'Brien Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of a car fabrication business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and market models.

Daniel Gehrs is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with one year of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Thrivent Financial, LPL Enterprise, and Pruco Securities LLC. 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. The firm allows clients to combine planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping planning and management services separate.

David Antioho is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2008 and previously spent time with Horter Investment Management and J. W. Cole Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting services through Antioho Financial Group, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research tools and a broad spectrum of non-advisory financial activities.

Robert Blanford is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lombard, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Garrett Consulting and Commonwealth Financial Network. Outside of finance, he is also a musical performer. 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 portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with various investment strategies and operational tools.

Cynthia Vavrik is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member and treasurer for the nonprofit organization Something For Kelly, which focuses on children and youth. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

Michael Ruffalo is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Downers Grove, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Royal Alliance since 2014 and serves as Managing Director of The Mortgage Store Co., a residential mortgage brokerage. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform with an emphasis on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Michael Monday is a CFP®, ChFC®, and holds a Series 66 license. He has nine years of experience in the financial industry, all of which have been with Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at IBM for fifteen years. Beyond his advisory role, Monday serves as Chairman of the Burr Ridge Veterans Memorial committee and is President of the LaGrange Rotary Club, where he leads community service initiatives. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.