Zachary Cashmore is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in North Barrington, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he held advisory roles at Advisor Share Wealth Management and operated several self-employed wealth management ventures. Outside of finance, he has experience working with Revolution Brewing. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a broad network of advisors and offers affiliated investment products and tax-efficient services under a fiduciary standard.

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 and previously worked at Adapt Health and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked as a customer service representative for Adapt Health and has experience with delivery services such as Amazon Flex and Uber Eats. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors, combining internal and third-party management with cash management solutions.

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.

Jeremy Eaton is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes roles at Calton & Associates, JD Mellberg, Fortune Financial Services, and Merrill, among others. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios, leveraging systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Brett Jenne is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Stifel, where he has worked since 2022, following eight years at Bank of America. Brett is based in Lake Forest, Illinois. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support asset allocation and financial planning decisions.

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.

Jeffrey Garbaciak is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at New York Life Insurance Co. and NYLIFE Securities LLC, as well as founding his own consulting business. He also has experience working outside the financial industry, including roles at Home Depot and in healthcare settings. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base of individuals and institutions, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a large network of financial professionals. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and provides access to multiple platforms, third-party advisers, and proprietary model strategies.

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.

Andrew Carman is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors and Edward Jones. 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across various asset classes.

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.