Richard Phelan is a financial advisor with Merrill in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 55 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1967 and also works with Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as chair of a capital campaign for Ray Graham Association, focusing on raising funds to improve housing for clients with disabilities. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Richard Glomb is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, with prior experience at Citigroup Global Markets and Wells Fargo Clearing. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides financial planning and investment services through both direct and employer-based agreements.

Moosa Rizvi is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2017 and BMO Harris Financial Advisors, Inc from 2013 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Tomio Nanto is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Schaumburg, IL. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has eight years of industry experience. Prior to LPL Financial, he worked at BMO Bank NA and BMO Harris Bank. 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 portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

James Goldman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of finance, Goldman serves as an ice hockey official and teaches platform tennis. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and industry research to support its financial advice.

James Danielson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in South Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at UBS Financial Services and multiple positions within Raymond James and affiliated firms since 2009. He is also the owner of Magnolia Financial Group, Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Rafael Rivadeneira is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on developing personalized financial strategies to help clients navigate changing market conditions and pursue their long-term goals. Rafael provides access to the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America. His client expertise includes strategies for divorce transition planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, retirement income, socially responsible and ESG investing, and supporting women and wealth. Rafael is also active in community service, participating in volunteer activities within the communities he serves. Rafael holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Southern California and has earned professional designations such as CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist™ (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of work, he enjoys baseball, cooking, dancing, fishing, music, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Kenneth Kruss is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Citigroup Global Markets. He is also president of Kruss Investment Services, Inc., a company involved in fixed insurance sales. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform, emphasizing model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Tyler Wielgos is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Geneva, Illinois, and has two years of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he worked at CoinFlip, Bank of America, Merrill, and NinjaTrader. Outside of financial services, he owns and operates JustStank LLC, a retail and online store based in Wheaton, Illinois. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process involves structured discovery conversations and modeling tools, offering advisory services across various investment and planning needs.

Pragna Rohman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in St. Charles, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Merrill. Rohman serves on the board of the Sizzle Foundation and owns a business called Royal Foods & Flavors. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and third-party asset management, supported by research-driven and technology-enabled tools.

Taylor Lundstrom is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Raymond Lee. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and offers both direct client plans and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Dimitris Panagopoulos is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Cetera since 2019 and Foresters Financial Services from 2018 to 2019. Outside of his advisory work, he performs bookkeeping duties for the Treasure for Illinois Fund of Careers in School Psychology. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutions. The firm offers various investment management and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with both affiliated and third-party managers.

Brian Bash is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Oak Brook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith and Norcomm Public Safety Communications. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm utilizes proprietary research, planning tools, and simulation models to develop tailored recommendations, and provides specialized planning services for clients meeting certain net-worth thresholds.

William Reilly is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, and values-based investing, including socially responsible and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing. William and his team aim to provide personalized strategies and best-in-class services that simplify clients' financial lives, allowing them to focus on what matters most. With over two decades of experience, William helps clients develop tailored financial plans that incorporate individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party strategies. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and is a qualified Portfolio Manager. William earned his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, majoring in Finance, from the University of Notre Dame. Outside of his professional work, William is active in his community. He participates in organizations such as the American Youth Soccer Organization, Chicago Wilderness Corporate Council, Horizons For Youth, and the One Earth Film Festival. Additionally, he serves on the executive board of AYSO Region 300 and the Declan Drumm Sullivan Foundation. William enjoys basketball, biking, boating, hiking, refereeing, soccer, swimming, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Michael Runge is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, providing tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and market simulations to develop financial plans.

Patrick Norwood is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2022. He collaborates closely with clients, focusing on understanding their goals and ambitions through careful examination and thoughtful dialogue to achieve meaningful outcomes. Prior to his current role, Patrick served as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith from 2019 to 2022. His earlier experience includes positions as Head Trader at Usonian Investments (2017-2019), Senior International Trader at Advisory Research (2014-2017), and International Equity Trader at William Blair and Company (2006-2014). Outside of his professional work, Patrick has interests in fitness, golf, parenthood, reading, running, and soccer.

Joshua Mancino is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise, LLC offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and provides access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and various affiliated financial services.

Jeffrey Ulit is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he holds a real estate license in Wheaton, Illinois. 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, including retirement, education, and business-owner transition planning, supported by proprietary research and planning tools.

Eva Maria Atanassova is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2023. Her prior roles include positions at Aramark, Enterprise Holdings, and various educational institutions. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory services.

Frank Sayers is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021, following roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, Cetera, and his own firm, Sayers Wealth Management Group. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and it serves both discretionary and non-discretionary clients.