Lauren Beiersdorf is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at IDEXX Laboratories, various self-employed activities, and positions outside the financial industry. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Steven Stancil is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients since 2025. Prior to this role, he worked as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity from 2022 to 2025. Steven has also held positions as a Financial Planner at Goldman Sachs' Ayco Personal Financial Management from 2017 to 2020, and as a Personal Banker at several financial institutions including Bank of America, SunTrust Bank, and Wells Fargo Bank. Steven emphasizes a team-based approach to financial planning, focusing on listening to clients' personal values and concerns to develop appropriate strategies. His experience spans various aspects of financial services, including investment consulting, financial planning, and personal banking. Outside of his professional work, Steven has interests in cooking and baking, enjoys exploring food culture, follows football, values parenthood, and likes traveling.

Matthew Cahan is a Wealth Management Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in developing personalized financial strategies tailored to clients' individual goals and the dynamics of today’s market environment. Matthew leverages the investment insights of Merrill along with the banking and lending solutions provided by Bank of America to support comprehensive wealth management. Matthew holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Wisconsin Madison and holds multiple professional designations, including Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He also engages in community activities aligned with Merrill’s tradition of service, volunteering with various local organizations.

Clara Bogen is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 37 years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera since 1998 and has also operated CSB Income Tax Service since 1981, providing tax preparation services alongside her advisory role. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts through a multi-manager platform offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Brian Terry is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Deerfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo-affiliated firms since 2015 and previously with Wells Fargo Clearing for ten years. Outside of his advisory work, he holds a minority ownership stake in Abbey Resort & Spa in Fontana, WI. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm’s advisors provide tailored recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research and tools, addressing various planning needs including retirement, education, and specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning.

Subhash Katial is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 49 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC®, Series 63, and Series 65 designations. His prior work includes long-term roles at International Insurance Agency Group, Inc and Financial Service Corporation. Katial is also an officer and insurance agent at International Insurance Agency Group, Inc, where he is involved in health insurance. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing various tools and third-party solutions to construct and manage portfolios across asset classes.

Benjamin Leshem is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked in various roles within Wells Fargo since 2009. Leshem serves as a trustee for multiple family and investment trusts and is an endowment committee member at North Suburban Synagogue Beth El. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and uses proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and summary letters.

David Kalfen is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 41 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 1991 and currently serves as co-managing member of KalfiNi LLC, an e-commerce business focused on shoe sales. Kalfen also holds roles as a board trustee for the Center for Enriched Living and secretary/CFO of Girls Who Lift Inc., a clothing company. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services with a multi-manager platform that includes model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

Andrea Lechner is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining RBC Capital Markets, she worked at Capital Strategies Group, Inc. and spent twenty years with Goldstein Financial Group, LLC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple wrap fee advisory programs and employs tailored investment strategies using both in-house and third-party managers.

Fernando Rufino is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2024. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked in various roles including at Walgreen Health Solutions and Princess House Inc. Outside of finance, he assists with administrative duties for his father's home remodeling business. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Richard Wulforst is currently serving as Vice President and Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2026. In this role, he partners with clients to understand their individual financial situations and goals, leveraging over 30 years of experience in financial services to develop personalized plans. His professional background includes leadership and consulting roles at Fidelity Investments since 2019, as well as executive positions at Charles Schwab Inc from 2003 to 2019. Prior to that, he held financial consultant roles at Lifetime Wealth Principles and Prudential Securities, starting his career in 1994. Outside of his professional work, Richard engages in activities such as golf, hiking, music, outdoor adventures, social events with friends, and volunteering.

David Wolke is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2011. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Hunter Hamilton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in High Caliber Capital, an LLC based in Lake Barrington, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Edward Barretto is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Deerfield, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016 and worked concurrently at Loyola University Chicago from 2013 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its advisory process.

Maggie Watson is an advisor at LPL Financial with Series 66 credentials and no prior industry experience. She previously worked at Heritage Wealth Partners and has roles outside finance as a registered dietitian and business owner of Maggie Watson Nutrition LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions, supported by advanced operational tools and a broad suite of non-advisory financial services.

Dustin White is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a Wealth Advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Lake Forest, Illinois. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 to support its recommendations.

Jan Genovez is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Gurnee, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having four years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2021 and also has a background with the Veterans Affairs since 2014. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, catering to individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm uses third-party asset managers and offers a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on curated investment models rather than institutional plan management.

Suzanne Thompson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Deerfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. Additionally, she serves on the FINRA S10 Review Committee, where she reviews and writes questions for the S10 exams. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning supported by approved tools and models and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Robert Schachner is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Libertyville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and over 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1982. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and provides services including discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient solutions.

Eric Berls is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals, families, and businesses to develop customized financial strategies aimed at achieving their financial goals. His approach involves understanding clients' life priorities to create personalized plans tailored to their unique needs and aspirations. Eric specializes in areas such as divorce transition planning, education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. His expertise is supported by his credentials, including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) designation, Accredited Asset Management Specialist™ (AAMS), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) designations. He earned a bachelor's degree from Bradley University and an MBA from DePaul University. In addition to his professional work, Eric is involved in the Schaumburg Business Association and participates in community volunteer activities. His personal interests include cooking, reading, running, and scuba diving.