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 at Equitable Advisors with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations. His prior work experience includes roles at the University of Missouri and various service positions outside the financial industry. He is also involved as president and independent service provider for Brandon Matthew Inc. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs through a dual SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer model.

Art Salnikov is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2021 and previously held roles at Bank of America and Meritos. Outside of his advisory work, Salnikov is the sole owner of a rental property in Lake Bluff, Illinois. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

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 credentials and has worked within the Wells Fargo organization since 2009, including roles at Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients through a broad range of planning options tailored to clients meeting net-worth criteria.

Samantha Owens is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 20 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 more than four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services under a fiduciary standard.

Jon Clare is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors for 25 years. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale and service of disability insurance, fixed and indexed annuities, and traditional life insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios with various investment types, managing accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Samantha Mc Guire is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2023 and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2017. Prior to that, she was with US Bank from 2013 to 2017. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Anthony Mariani is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Northbrook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including time when the firm operated as Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he operates an outside insurance brokerage under the name Infinity Strategic Partners, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model that includes advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to execute client recommendations.

Annette Kaszubski is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Northbrook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and nine years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at LPL Financial and TD Ameritrade. She is also involved with Itasca Bank & Trust Co. in an investment-related capacity. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor financial plans and portfolios. The firm operates with capabilities in institutional trading, wealth management, and affiliated banking services.

Andrew Stevenson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has also worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2002. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer, investment adviser, and commodity futures registrations.

Paul Turner is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 41 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with several firms over his career, including Sigma Planning Corp. and Sigma Financial Corporation. In addition to his advisory work, he is also an attorney with over 40 years of legal experience through his firm, Paul E. Turner, Attorney at Law. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced portfolio management strategies.

Brian Nourbash is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2006 and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence, applying an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies, and delivers services on a non-discretionary basis.

Kevin Forman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning, utilizing structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools to support client strategies.

Nathan Young is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018, following three years at Wells Fargo Advisors. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products than typical institutional advisers, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

James Simmons is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for seven years with the Village of Northbrook Police Department. He is involved in community activities, serving as Poppy Chairman and a trustee for Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1337, and participating on the finance committee at Mary, Seat of Wisdom school. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

James Barrett is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in various roles from 2012 to 2018. Barrett has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm delivers services on a non-discretionary basis, allowing clients to retain final decision-making authority.

Juan Contreras is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he devotes time to a separate rental business. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Judith Crampton is a CFP® with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2009. She also operates Crampton Associates, providing financial services and estate settlement work. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent Financial Professionals using a variety of portfolio management strategies and custody arrangements.