Stephanie Degen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2009, including time at Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. 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 program offers non-discretionary advice focused on asset allocation, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and incorporating ESG eligibility frameworks.

Stace Hilbrant is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at HUB International Investment Services, Global Retirement Partners, and Independent Financial Partners, among others. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, retirement advice, and institutional platforms, with advisory services delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Drew Vasquez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Northwestern Mutual. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates centralized due diligence, quantitative and qualitative research, and an ESG eligibility framework.

William Milano Jr. is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015 and previously spent two years at Morgan Stanley. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, incorporates ESG considerations, and offers specialized derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Tom Weyhrich is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Deerfield, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has been self-employed since 2011. Outside of advising, he serves as co-trustee for his spouse’s trust and as trustee for his mother’s trust. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Anne Del Rosario is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of her advisory role, she is a part owner and administrator of Diversified Home Care Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset management, with a platform supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Edward Samano is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Northbrook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2016. Outside of advising, he has involvement with AXA Distribution Holding Corporation related to past sales of variable products. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of capital markets and custody solutions.

Victor Kupec is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has one year of industry experience, including roles at Empower Financial Services and JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions to build model asset allocations.

Jody Christman is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Des Plaines, IL, where she has worked for 10 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, managed solutions, and affiliated investment products, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Lauren Stroner is a financial advisor with Merrill in Northbrook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2014, with a brief period operating under her own name from 2017 to 2019, and has been with Bank of America N.A. since 2020. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Luke Valutis is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Chicago, IL, with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he held positions at J.S. Held LLC, The Sargent Consulting Group, Robert Half, and QOLity Tax Services, and spent five years in full-time education. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves a broad range of clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers various advisory programs and strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Brandon Brocato is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Deerfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2020, he worked at Willies Pub & Pool and the University of Missouri Recreation Center. He is also president of Brandon Matthew Inc., an independent service provider for FedEx. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes third-party program sponsors and asset managers to implement advisory models across mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Art Salnikov is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2021. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Kevin Stout is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. He has experience in various roles within the financial services industry, including his tenure as a Workplace Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2023, and as an Investment Advisor at Insight Securities from 2017 to 2021. Prior to that, he was a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 2014 to 2017 and operated as an Independent Futures Trader at the Chicago Board of Trade from 2008 to 2014. Kevin is dedicated to helping clients and their families take control of their financial futures by assisting them in building personalized financial plans that align with their individual goals. His professional journey reflects a commitment to guiding clients through the development of investment strategies that are in sync with their broader financial objectives. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Kevin engages in activities such as biking, kayaking, outdoor adventures, skiing, traveling, and volunteering.

Thirupathy Nathan is a financial advisor with Cetera in Glenview, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera since 2007 and has worked with affiliated entities since 1991. Nathan also owns and operates TV Nathan & Assoc., Inc., providing accounting and financial services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services delivered via multiple program structures and a multi-manager platform.

Theodore Russell is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Citigroup Global Markets. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker‑dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and uses Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Samantha Owens is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Harris Investor Services, Inc. for nine years before joining Edward Jones in 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jon Clare is a financial advisor at Osaic with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously spent 25 years with Lincoln Financial Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale and servicing of disability insurance, fixed and indexed annuities, and traditional life insurance. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform, emphasizing model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by various proprietary tools and third-party programs.

Samantha Mc Guire is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at US Bank and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Anthony Mariani is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Northbrook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, LLC, since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he operates an outside insurance brokerage through INFINITY STRATEGIC PARTNERS, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs, utilizing various third-party advisory models and providing ERISA fiduciary services through credentialed representatives.