Kevin Leyendecker is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. He is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., where he has worked since 2024. Prior to that, he held positions at Equitable Advisors, BlueTriton Brands Inc., and Sherwin Williams. 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, with recommendations supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Jack Glenn is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience related to the University of Iowa and the Illinois Junior Golf Association. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of investment advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated products, operating under a fiduciary standard with a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Dominica Katsoudas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley, she held various roles in healthcare marketing and academic institutions, including positions at Klick Health, Eversania Intouch, and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and advisory programs supported by structured discovery conversations and proprietary planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Casey Davis Vician is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. He also has experience working with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. 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 and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates quantitative and qualitative due diligence and may include an ESG eligibility framework.

Benjamin Lally is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with the Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Richardson Electronics and McCormick Construction & Development, as well as time at the University of Dayton. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and offers various advisory programs through both proprietary and third-party managers.

William Hawrylak is a financial advisor at Merrill in La Grange, IL, holding a Series 66 credential. His professional background includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Northwestern Mutual, and Green Street Growth, with additional experience in education and recreational services. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Beth O'Malley is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and was previously affiliated with Triwealth Partners LLC, William Cartwright, Patricia Marusarz, Ronald Barton, and Waddell & Reed, among others. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions with a range of financial planning and asset management solutions.

Zachary Berg is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Newpoint Advisors Corporation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizing firm-approved tools and methodologies to support their financial planning process.

Daniel McCarthy is a CFP® professional with over 41 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked with Securities America Advisors, Inc. for nearly two decades and operates Connelly McCarthy & Associates, where he also provides CPA and tax preparation services. He is engaged in insurance sales and life insurance agency activities in addition to his advisory role. He is currently affiliated with Osaic Wealth, an institution serving a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients. The firm provides a range of brokerage and advisory services emphasizing model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization alongside a broad multi-advisor platform.

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.

William Brower is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Osaic since 2024. Prior to this, he spent over two decades at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and maintains ownership of William H. Brower, P.C., a bookkeeping and tax preparation business. Osaic Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting various investment strategies and third-party money manager programs.

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.

Mathew Puthenveetil is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with one year of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he worked at Glenwood Dental Care P.C. and held positions at Benedictine University, Community Hospital, and the University of South Florida. 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 roughly $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party analytics.

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 with Equitable Advisors in Oak Brook, IL. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2026. Prior to joining the firm, her background includes roles in retail and hospitality. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Margret Schrant is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2019 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Merrill. Outside of her advisory roles, she has been involved with Meadow Brook Farm for over 17 years. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional and pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities, offering financial planning and consulting services with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Andrea Grant is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lisle, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2010. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Kevin Hanley is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lisle, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Merrill, and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Advisory Board and Finance Committee for Old St. Patrick’s Church and is Chair of the Carts and Caddie Committee at Oak Park Country Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market analyses.

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 in Lombard, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliates since 2019 and previously with Foresters Advisory Services and Foresters Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of the Spanish Galleon Condo Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and retirement services, operating a multi-manager platform that includes access to affiliated and third-party managers as well as customized investment strategies.