Crystal Thomas is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2022 and previously spent 13 years at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Purmal is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to design personalized retirement and financial strategies aligned with their goals. He focuses on individual risk tolerance and long-term objectives to develop approaches aimed at achieving financial confidence. Utilizing advanced technology and the support of a dedicated team, Matthew provides current and comprehensive insights to assist clients in making informed decisions. Matthew's professional experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments since 2023, initially as a Planning Consultant before becoming a Financial Consultant in 2025. Prior to that, he worked at Edward Jones from 2018 to 2023 in various capacities, including Financial Advisor, Client Transition Specialist, and Financial Advisor Career Development. Outside of his professional work, Matthew enjoys boating, fishing, fitness, hiking, outdoor adventures, and skiing.

Edward Hungler is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) affiliated with Edelman Financial Engines, with 24 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and Edelman Financial Services LLC. He serves as a trustee for the Robert S. Saalfield III Estate and Trust and is a volunteer board member and Long Term Planning Chair at North Shore Country Club. Edelman Financial Engines offers technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, combining proprietary modeling with planner guidance and online tools. The firm manages diversified portfolios with a long-term focus and serves approximately 477,000 clients with a range of advisory solutions, including unique product exposures such as direct-indexing and alternative private funds.

Morton A Hart is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides proprietary research and a broad range of capital markets solutions.

Evan Parry is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Janice Kass is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Kass And Moses PC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and market models.

Tracy Miller is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 66 designation. Miller has 11 years of industry experience, with prior roles at Great Lakes Advisors LLC, Wayne Hummer Investments LLC, and Stifel. 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 advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by research and technology tools.

Katarzyna Cudzich is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2021 and previously spent seven years at Jane's Hallmark. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Benjamin Miller is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates since 2024. Prior to joining Raymond James, he was with UBS Financial Services Inc for 15 years. He is an officer involved in neighborhood management for The Preserve at Long Grove. 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, and charitable organizations, offering non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting supported by proprietary research and a range of portfolio management styles.

Donna Mijatovic is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill from 2000 to 2024. Mijatovic is based in Northbrook, Illinois. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and integrates proprietary research and capital market insights into its client solutions.

Ellen Tippow is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Capital One and Synchrony Financial. Tippow is a co-owner of PaxCo LLC, a business related to managing her Ameriprise practice. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Christopher Stanphill is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. He has held securities licenses Series 63 and Series 66 and has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including during its affiliation with AXA Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party managers to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Michael Boutsikakis is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Wilmette, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Continuum Clinical and Al Piemonte Ford, and spent ten years in full-time education. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, investment options, and affiliated services, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Heather Pateros is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Deerfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations to support its advisory services.

Lisa Somlo is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Northwestern Mutual. Somlo is based in Northbrook, Illinois. 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 using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Robert Mclaughlin is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Advisors in Deerfield, IL. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, spanning over a decade within the Wells Fargo organization. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm’s approach includes tailored recommendations based on proprietary research and planning tools, with optional implementation through various brokerage and advisory programs.

Peter Dubois is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Morgan Stanley in various capacities since 2009, including the Private Bank since 2015. He serves on the Investment Committee of North Shore Congregation Israel, a nonprofit organization based in Glencoe, Illinois. 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 planning tools.

Marvin Heiman is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 43 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and previously worked at Sussex Financial Group, Inc. for 38 years. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting its network of over 22,800 advisors with a variety of strategic and tactical investment options.

Julia Pierre Louis is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering 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 broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services.

Louis Gottlieb is a financial advisor at Osaic with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has been with Osaic since 2007. In addition to his advisory role, Gottlieb is a partner at Gottlieb Advisory Group, LLC, where he assists clients with life insurance, long-term care, and annuity services. He also serves as Secretary of The Delaware Valley Fairness Project, a nonprofit focused on advancing equality, education, and support for disadvantaged populations. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to construct portfolios across various investment types and account management styles.