David Smith is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 17 years at UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he manages real estate investments as a partner and manager of rental property LLCs. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a variety of advisory programs supported by tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and secular return estimates.

Domenico Capezzuto is a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He builds personalized investment strategies for families and successful industry professionals, focusing on education planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Domenico draws from his passion for finance, which developed from a young age, and his family's experience with consistent saving and investing across generations. This background has shaped his approach to guiding clients through important financial decisions and helping them feel confident about their financial future. He holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Aurora University and is a member of the Chicagoland Italian American Charitable Organization. Outside of work, Domenico enjoys fishing, golfing, soccer, spending time with his family, table tennis, traveling, and watching movies.

William Brower is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and SECURITIES AMERICA, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he owns William H. Brower, P.C., a bookkeeping and tax preparation business. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing firm-provided asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios.

Brett Sherpan is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He has previously worked at Chicago Oakbrook Financial Group, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of BSWM, Inc., a private entity established for tax purposes. 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, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools that illustrate potential outcomes and supports implementation through various advisory programs.

John Spillane is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Spillane teaches investment classes at Oakton Community College and the University of Illinois Chicago. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including 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 client strategies.

Mathew Puthenveetil is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he worked in dental care and held various positions at institutions including Benedictine University and the University of South Florida. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by extensive research and analytics.

Daniel Armstrong is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Portfolio Manager with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has served clients since 1987. He focuses his practice on family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, special needs planning strategies, and tax minimization. Dan works closely with clients and their families to develop personalized financial strategies, drawing on his ability to translate complex financial matters into clear, actionable plans. He emphasizes a family service model and supports multiple generations, including families with special needs children. Dan holds several professional designations, including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of South Dakota. As a Senior Portfolio Manager, he manages discretionary personalized and defined investment strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment options. Outside of his professional work, Dan enjoys boating, baseball, and cooking. He has competed over 20 times in the Chicago-to-Mackinac sailboat race on Lake Michigan. Dan and his wife reside in Lemont, Illinois, where they follow their teenage son’s travel baseball activities.

Gerardo Silva is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2021. He has experience in providing tailored financial plans to clients and their families, focusing on wealth growth, preservation, and distribution. Prior to his current role, Gerardo worked as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2018 to 2021. He collaborates with a team of professionals to support clients throughout their financial planning process. Outside of his professional work, Gerardo has personal interests that include the beach, cars, pets, soccer, and traveling.

Ashley Edgeworth is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, Ashley held various roles in retail and hospitality sectors and attended Bradley University for four years. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Margret Schrant is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 31 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2019 and previously held positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her financial advisory career, she has been involved with Meadow Brook Farm for over 17 years. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services, supported by a nationwide adviser network and a range of portfolio management strategies.

James Ferguson II is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orland Park, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, The University of Alabama, NXT Capital, and Gibsons Restaurant Group. Outside of finance, he has experience connected to the hospitality industry through these positions. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, employing structured financial planning tools and firm-approved processes. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and corporate financial planning services.

John Veirup is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliate Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2019. Beyond his advisory role, he serves as president of the Spanish Galleon Condo Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable accounts, and institutions. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing multi-manager platforms and diverse program options.

Aivilis Wibbeler is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2023. In this role, Aivilis partners with clients to understand their financial goals and collaborates with them to build customized plans tailored to their unique situations. Clients benefit from Fidelity's trusted reputation, advanced technology, and cost-efficient investment platform. Aivilis is committed to developing long-lasting relationships with clients, focusing on aligning financial strategies with individual needs. Outside of work, Aivilis enjoys cooking and baking, as well as participating in family activities.

Andrew Mau is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has previously worked at Voya Financial Advisors and Lionheart Financial LTD. Mau serves as a board member of a networking group and operates multiple independent business entities including insurance and financial planning firms. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a range of financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, employing multiple investment approaches and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Claude Sherman Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in New Lenox, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and automated tools overseen by a Retirement Income Oversight Committee to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice primarily focused on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Nicholas Frontera is a Certified Financial Planner® at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience, all spent with the firm since 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Richard Krooswyk is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. He worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers from 2003 to 2021 before joining LPL Financial in 2021. He has additional experience in non-variable insurance related activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Allison Schuller is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at JP Morgan Chase Bank, JP Morgan Securities, and Fifth Third Securities. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Partnerland LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources to support diversified investment strategies.

Matthew Lantz is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Blackrock Investments, Inc. for 19 years before joining LPL Financial in 2021. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Trevor Heide is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Palos Heights, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at City National Bank and BMO Investment Distributors prior to his current role. Outside of his advisory work, Trevor serves on the board of the homeowners association for his condominium and is a junior board member of PAWS Chicago, a nonprofit animal shelter where he participates in fundraising and volunteering. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering tailored advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and custody services. The firm integrates both in-house and third-party investment managers and provides options for tax management, responsible investing, and alternative investments.