Allen Weingarten is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has served at Kutchins, Robbin, Diamond, Ltd. since 2017 and has maintained ongoing roles with Rhr Wealth Management, LLC and Rockoff Harlan Rasof, Ltd., an accounting firm where he works as a CPA. Outside of his advisory work, Weingarten is actively involved in accounting and tax services through his CPA practice. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options, combining affiliated and third-party managers, and operates at significant scale with over $256 billion in assets under management.

David Perrine is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill since the beginning of his career in 1986. Dave works closely with high-net-worth families, business executives, and business owners to define priorities and pursue their short-range and long-range financial goals. His tailored strategies focus on client objectives, time horizons, liquidity needs, and risk tolerance, with an emphasis on asset allocation and diversification. Dave holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Illinois State University in 1986. His areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement income, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and managing new wealth. He lives in Lake Barrington with his wife Meredith, their son Eric, and their two dogs, Sparkle and Stella. Dave enjoys biking, music, photography, reading, watching movies, and spending time with his family. He also participates in community volunteer activities in line with Merrill's tradition of community involvement.

Ronald Guidice is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Jewel Osco and Peapod. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities and employs a centralized team to deliver algorithmically supported, non-discretionary retirement recommendations.

John Valverde is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2019, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Planning Consultant, and Financial Consultant I. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Relationship Specialist at Charles Schwab in 2018-2019 and as a College Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual in 2017. In his current role, John collaborates closely with clients to develop personalized financial plans that prioritize their goals and aspirations. He utilizes Fidelity's tools and resources to create investment strategies aligned with each client's vision of the future. His experience spans client relationship management and financial planning within prominent financial institutions. Educational background and personal interests were not provided.

Richard Scheele is a financial advisor at OSAIC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for nine years. Outside of his role at OSAIC, Scheele is a partner and manager at The Next Level Planning Group, LLC, where he participates in strategic decision-making and operational management. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting various account types and investment strategies across its affiliated broker-dealer and RIA networks.

Philip Depriest is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Cetera Investment Advisors LLC, Raymond James Financial Services, and Vision Asset Management Inc. He has been with LPL Financial since 2019. 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and oversight of over $819 billion in discretionary assets across a network of more than 22,800 advisors.

Olivia Hauser is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she held various roles in education and other fields, including positions at Illinois State University and Mobile Therapy Centers of America. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where Olivia works, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including fund-of-funds and model portfolios delivered to intermediary platforms.

James Kingsley is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience at Edward Jones in Oak Park, IL. He has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Tony Diar Bakerli is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 12 years of industry experience, having previously worked at SAGEPOINT FINANCIAL and Wells Fargo Clearing. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in several business ventures, including serving as President and CEO of Bakmen Group Holding and as an owner and board member of companies in the food and beverage service and technology sectors. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Victor Wojtowicz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Prior to that, he worked at Chase Investment Services Corp. and Banc One Securities Corporation. 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 searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process utilizes centralized due diligence with both quantitative and qualitative research, and incorporates ESG considerations in its recommendations.

Mark Pautsch is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Cetera entities since 2015. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios along with customized strategies.

Ezra Samuels is a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he collaborates with clients to understand their current financial situations and introduces them to the solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America. He aims to empower clients with knowledge and tools to manage their financial lives effectively. Ezra holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Syracuse University.

George Kohl III is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Hines Interests Limited Partnership and the National Student Leadership Forum. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Julie Hoersten is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 43 years of industry experience. She has held her current position at UBS since 2012. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers proprietary research and comprehensive capital markets services.

Kyle Butson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Roselle, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior work history includes four years at Edward Jones and roles at Itasca Bank & Trust Co and Integrated Facilities Solutions. 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services, encompassing financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Richard Lazaro is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. He is also affiliated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process incorporates both quantitative and qualitative research, using forward-looking capital market assumptions to develop model asset allocations.

Michael Masciopinto is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 37 years of industry experience. He has held his current role since 2020 and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 33 years. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written, non-discretionary recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Nicole Mackowiak is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked previously at Avantax Investment Services and 1st Global Advisors, and she currently manages operations at Porte Brown Wealth Management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to various third-party managers and program structures.

George Palacios Jr. is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan-affiliated entities since 2005 and has prior experience with Uber and On Q Protection and Investigation Services LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The program emphasizes centralized due diligence with both quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework.

William Eaton is a Wealth Management Advisor based in Crystal Lake, Illinois, with over 30 years of experience assisting families, entrepreneurs, and corporate executives in navigating their financial affairs. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, tax minimization, retirement income, wealth transfer, philanthropic planning, and long-term care. William and his team provide a personalized, goal-centered approach that integrates all aspects of a client's financial life to help prioritize and pursue their most important objectives. William holds several professional designations, including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his bachelor's degree from Middlebury College. His offices in Illinois and New York provide full accessibility to resources from Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and Bank of America to tailor strategies that adapt to changing market conditions and client needs. Beyond his professional work, William is actively involved in community organizations such as Crystal Lake Youth Rugby, where he coaches, the Foundation for Wellspring, and serves as a trustee on the Sailors' Snug Harbor Board of Trustees. His personal interests include adventure sports, cooking, rugby, and spending time with his family. He divides his time between Crystal Lake, Illinois, and Hull, Massachusetts, sharing his passion for rugby and philanthropy.