Kelly Bays is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, Bays co-leads two Girl Scout troops and helps plan a volunteer-run Girl Scout day camp in the McHenry area. She is also co-author of the financial book *Intentional Legacy*. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce written recommendation reports. The firm provides a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Nathan Elby is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing tailored strategies including retirement income planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and family wealth management planning. His expertise encompasses financial planning, retirement income planning, tax-efficient portfolios, cash flow analysis, and estate planning services. Nathan grew up during the Great Financial Crisis, which inspired him to help individuals and families prepare for financial uncertainties. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Michigan State University and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designations. He focuses on offering financial plans characterized by honesty, transparency, and service. Beyond his professional work, Nathan is involved in community activities such as serving as a Track & Field Coach and participating in the Villas of Boulder Ridge Homeowner's Association. He also contributes to financial literacy through Junior Achievement.

Christopher Collins is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Lake Forest, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at City National Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory work, Collins serves on charitable boards focused on educational scholarships and is involved in leadership and fundraising activities with Boy Scout Troop 48. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored investment advisory programs combining in-house and third-party managers, emphasizing customized portfolio management aligned with clients’ risk profiles.

Michael Marron is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Park Ridge, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at SagePoint Financial and Retirement Plan Advisors, LLC. Marron is involved with Marron & Associates, which focuses on non-variable insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive resources and technologies.

Steve Richenberger is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Prior to that, he held positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and TD Ameritrade. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm supports its advisory process with centralized due diligence and incorporates quantitative and qualitative research along with ESG considerations.

Magdy Abd is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked for TCF National Bank and Huntington National Bank for eleven years each. 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 and affiliated investment products, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Stefanie Pyferoen is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Glenview, IL, and has one year of industry experience. She has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program. The firm’s advisory process is supported by centralized due diligence and integrates quantitative and qualitative research with an ESG eligibility framework.

Ralph Lynch Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-trustee for family trusts. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients meeting certain net-worth thresholds. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, utilizing Wells Fargo research and tools, and integrates advisory services with other financial product offerings.

Patrick Hoch is a financial advisor at Stifel with 40 years of industry experience. He has held the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Morgan Stanley DW Inc. for nine years before joining Stifel in 2007. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support asset allocation and financial planning decisions.

Scott Reighard is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 2000 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a tennis instructor for the Glenview Park District. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, using a range of traditional and complex investment strategies.

Jared Blair is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2021. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan and Gallagher, as well as experience outside the financial industry. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions to build model asset allocations.

Blake Albregts is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides financial advisory services within the firm, assisting clients with their wealth management needs. Specific details about his areas of expertise, experience, education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement have not been provided.

Nilesh Patel is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Schaumburg, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and possessing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with MassMutual Investors Services since 2014 and with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2013. Patel is also involved in sales and ownership at RDR Financial Group, LLC, focusing on individual life, health, and group insurance products. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual planning relationships using firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized event-driven planning services, including divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Dragos Stoicescu is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over twenty-five years of experience in the financial industry, including expertise in insurance, banking, lending, and advisory services. Drawing on this extensive background, Dragos adopts a holistic approach to financial planning, helping clients connect to a broad range of resources and services across the Bank of America enterprise. Dragos earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Illinois System and holds several professional designations, including Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). His multilingual capabilities include English, Romanian, and Spanish. Outside of his professional work, Dragos dedicates his time to family, community volunteering, and personal interests such as boating, cooking, hiking, music, reading, swimming, and traveling. He supports various charitable organizations including the Anti Cruelty Society, Chicago Botanic Garden, Feed My Starving Children, Greater Food Depository, Journeys the Road Home, Paws, and REACH Food Pantry.

Jennifer Byrne is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Citigroup Global Markets since 2000. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and models to support its financial planning process.

David Smith is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various Morgan Stanley entities since 2018, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Prior to his financial services career, he held positions at companies such as Amazon and We Co., and spent several years affiliated with the University of Illinois. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

Ranjeet Rai is a financial advisor at Stifel with 15 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2019 and has prior experience at Bank of America, Merrill, and involvement with local school districts and the YMCA. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling for asset allocation and financial planning.

Ryan Andrews is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Arlington Heights, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2013. Andrews serves on the Board of Directors for the Schaumburg Township Elementary School Foundation. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Robert Lipton is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2008, previously working for Citigroup Global Markets from 2001 to 2008. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, including 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 solutions.

Cynthia Early is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at TD Ameritrade, Scottrade, Edward Jones, and Waddell & Reed prior to joining J.P. Morgan. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by a centralized due diligence process.