Yonglin Ren is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2021, Ren worked at LPL Financial for 10 years. Outside of advisory work, Ren is an IRS Enrolled Agent and operates a tax services firm, REN & Associates Tax Services Inc. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm provides a range of investment implementation options across multiple platforms, including proprietary models and third-party strategies, with both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches tailored to client objectives.

Heidi Alten is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Crystal Lake, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC for five years before joining LPL Financial in 2018. In addition to her advisory role, Alten is an ordained minister and operates a tax preparation and accounting business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services with discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Jon Meek is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Center for Enriched Living, a recreation-focused organization in Riverwoods, Illinois. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs serving both individual and institutional clients, with a focus on tailored financial planning and a structured discovery process using firm-approved tools.

Derek Bergquist is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Rolling Meadows, IL. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 20 years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at BSI Group and Sterling Engineering. In addition to financial advising, he participates in sales of loan products and home security and automation referrals through related Primerica affiliates. Primerica Advisors is a firm serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program that utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and provides trade execution and custody support through third parties.

Nathan Levin is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services and Edward Jones. He serves as treasurer on the Manors of Highland Park Condo Association Board. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a large network of independent advisors, serving individual clients, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts through diversified portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering a variety of program structures with over $256 billion in assets under management.

James Danielson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in St. Charles, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He is the owner of Magnolia Financial Group, Inc. and has worked with Heritage Partners and Raymond James Financial since 2009. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through Wealth Advisory Services and institutional consulting, emphasizing tailored financial plans and client-directed investment decisions.

Tracy Cook is a financial advisor with Merrill in Northbrook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2008. 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 and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Kenneth Kruss is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Lake Zurich, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for 17 years before joining OSAIC in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Kruss Investment Services, Inc., a company involved in fixed insurance sales. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Carl Mauter Hollenbeck is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera and its related entities since 2025 and also serves as an advisor at Rozovics Wealth Management LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is a partner at Rozovics Group LLP, where he prepares and reviews tax returns and provides tax consulting to small businesses, and he owns CJ Hollenbeck & Associates Professional Company, which manages client services for Rozovics Group LLP. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers and various program structures.

Derek Nichols serves as Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2026. In this role, he leads a team of advisors by providing support and coaching aimed at maximizing their potential. He focuses on fostering a positive work environment and developing the skills and capabilities of his team to serve more clients effectively each day. Prior to his current role, Derek was a Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2026, and before that, he was Vice President and Wealth Planner at the company from 2018 to 2024. His mission is to create a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation within his branch while delivering exceptional service and value to clients. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Derek has personal interests that include fitness, football, golf, hiking, and motorcycles.

Blake Ripes is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, Fifth Third Bank, and National Securities Corp. Outside of finance, he has experience in the hospitality industry, including positions at Quinton's Bar and Brill and Picklemans. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manage registered investment companies.

Joshua Mancino is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. outside of his advisory role, no additional business activities are noted. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and access to various managed portfolio programs alongside brokerage and insurance products.

James Oshaughnessy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Northbrook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Global Retirement Partners, HUB International, Sheridan Road Advisors LLC, and Independent Financial Partners. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with model portfolios and research support.

Eva Maria Atanassova is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she held roles at Aramark, Enterprise Holdings, and several educational institutions. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios drawn from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Todd Bauman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Arlington Heights, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, using a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Catherine Marino is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Des Plaines, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at PFS Investments Inc. since 2011 and at Primerica Financial Services since 2007. Outside of her advisory work, Marino is a self-employed tutor. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and maintains an operational model focused on curated investment options with a tiered wrap fee structure.

Nicholas Curio is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Deerfield, IL, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2026 and previously worked at Second Avenue and UBS Financial Services Inc. Outside of finance, his background includes work in the hospitality and retail sectors. 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 and financial planning services, utilizing structured planning tools and investment models while generally acting in an advisory capacity.

John Tofilon is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2007, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and structured discovery conversations. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers comprehensive financial planning services directly and through corporate agreements.

Kelly Ipjian is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Triad Advisors, Alera Investment Advisors, GCG Financial Services, and Securian Financial Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Shawky Yoakim is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Mass Mutual Investors Services, Fifth Third Securities, and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.