Gary Riederman is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with the firm and its predecessors since 2010, including roles at Edelman Financial Services LLC and EF Legacy Securities, LLC. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified portfolios and a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Valerie Foley is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and four years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Fidelity Investments, J.P. Morgan Securities, TD Ameritrade, and Merrill. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

Nikolaos Balis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has prior experience at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporate, foundation, and defined contribution plan clients. The firm offers asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, combining institutional advisory with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Larry Chambers is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Palatine, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entities since 1988. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, offering written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis with algorithmic tools to support its centralized retirement-income consulting team.

Abhishek Gupta is a financial advisor at Cetera with three years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to his current role, he worked in various positions including process development and operations support at Genpact India Private Limited. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with options ranging from model portfolios to bespoke strategies and manages over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

James Stone is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2023. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 24 years and SagePoint Financial, Inc. for one year. Stone is involved with Ironbridge Wealth Counsel, LLC, operating as a financial planner and insurance agent. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to construct diversified portfolios, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Colleen Rapp is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, MCG Securities, and First Trust Portfolios. She serves as a board member for Women in Networking, a women's networking group based in Lake Zurich, Illinois. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and processes. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers a range of financial services including estate planning and corporate financial planning agreements.

Samuel Siegel is a financial advisor with Merrill in Northbrook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, UL Solutions, and involvement with the University of Iowa College of Engineering. 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 individual, high-net-worth, pension, charitable, and corporate clients. The firm integrates its services within Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to a diverse set of investment products.

Amy Trotter is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in South Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 35 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. She also owns Trotter Wealth Management Group, LLC, a financial practice based in South Barrington. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and develops tailored recommendations using Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Adam Liebman is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked for 20 years at Wayne Hummer Investments. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Nancy Ambrose is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2013 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Gandy Pierre Louis is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2008. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Darby O'Leary is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in 2024, O'Leary worked at Cambridge Investment Research Inc. and operates Preferred Planning Concepts, LLC, an independent insurance agency. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm provides a range of investment strategies across multiple platforms, including proprietary and third-party models, with options for discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Kenyon Knight is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Wilfred Wax and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Joseph Halm is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Carol Stream, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Outside of advising, he is involved with Halm Rentals LLC, managing rental properties, and holds a shareholder interest in Pivotal Health, a home health services company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Eric Perkins is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience, currently with Cetera since 2023 and previously with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013. He also serves as president of the Elementary School District 159 Board in Mattson, IL. Perkins holds a Series 66 license and is based in Crystal Lake, IL. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating a multi-manager platform with diverse program options and overseeing over $256 billion in assets under management.

Scott Stratford is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides wealth management guidance to a select group of individuals, families, and institutions across the country, including many active and retired business owners. Scott works closely with clients to tailor wealth management strategies that align with their goals and evolving life circumstances, focusing on protecting the wealth they have accumulated. Scott joined Merrill in Chicago in 1987 after earning a bachelor's degree from Marquette University. He holds several professional designations, including Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA). As a Portfolio Manager, he manages Personalized or Defined Strategies on a discretionary basis, which may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. A long-time Chicago resident, Scott has volunteered for over 25 years with the World’s Largest Block Party sponsored by Old St. Patrick’s Church. He has also served as president of the Marquette Club of Chicago and on the national board of the Marquette University Alumni Association, as well as on the board of the Chicago Athletic Association. Scott lives in Barrington Hills with his wife and son.

Jing O'Brien is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with LPL Financial since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in tax preparation and accounting services through a related business, Jade Accountants & Tax Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing a combination of proprietary research, third-party subadvisors, and various portfolio management strategies.

Richard Desmedt is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in West Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, following his tenure at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a member of an outside insurance brokerage and serves as trustee and successor trustee of personal trusts. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to customize services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Claire Llewellyn is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, she worked at The Rathskeller and FANUC America Corporation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including customized financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.