Katherine Kozlowski is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 18 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, and UBS Financial Services prior to joining Raymond James in 2020. Kozlowski holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Thomas Bechtel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Oak Brook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Charles Schwab, where he worked from 2018 to 2022. 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 financial planning and investment solutions delivered through a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customizable strategies.

Kathy Holtze is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Wheaton, IL, with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and 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.

Mark Serio is a financial advisor with Merrill in Palos Hills, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill since 2017 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2019. Outside of finance, he is involved in a family business, Joe's Italian Villa Inc., a restaurant where he handles customer service and operations on a part-time basis. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies and serves a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Anthony Pelegrino is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Lombard, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2003 and has served as an officer and director of Impact Ministries DBA Impact Church since 2017. His background also includes involvement with Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy and Village Square Condominium. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and limited discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients within a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, with a focus on percentage-based tiered wrap fees and ongoing oversight of potential conflicts.

Jonathan Vance is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience. He currently works at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., where he has been employed since 2012 and 2018, respectively. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs quantitative asset-allocation modeling combined with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Paul Desruisseaux is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors. He previously worked at Edward Jones for six years and Primerica for two years. In addition to his advisory role, he is an adjunct math professor at the College of DuPage and serves as a consultant for the CFP Board reviewing scholarship applications. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a variety of proprietary and third-party advisory programs and offers services covering mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, alternative investments, and ERISA fiduciary services for qualified plans.

Kristen Vitale is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. Her career includes extensive roles at LPL Financial and First Midwest Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and institutional platforms, utilizing various investment strategies supported by operational and research tools.

Ronald Pryer is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Matt Estkowski is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles within Wells Fargo, including Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2024. Based in Oakbrook, IL, he joined Wells Fargo Advisors in 2015 and rejoined the firm in 2024. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, using proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations across diverse planning areas.

Hayde Antonio is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2020. In this role, Hayde works closely with clients to develop personalized financial plans tailored to their unique needs, utilizing Fidelity's technology and resources. Prior to joining Fidelity, Hayde gained extensive experience as a Private Client Banker at JP Morgan Chase from 2007 to 2020. This background provided a strong foundation in client relationship management and financial services. Outside of work, Hayde engages in various personal interests including family activities, gardening, music, traveling, and volunteering.

Vytas Balciunas is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America before joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2025. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through a data-driven, non-discretionary investment process that incorporates ESG criteria and centralized manager due diligence.

John Abrams is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016 and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics to support investment decisions.

Joseph Book is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial, LPL Financial, Itasca Bank, and Money Concepts Capital Corp. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a disc jockey and musical entertainment business. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and access to various investment platforms to manage portfolios on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Daniel Dorger is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Wheaton, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan in various capacities since 2014. 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 incorporating an ESG eligibility framework in its investment process.

Matthew Krajniak is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2021. His prior roles include positions at Focus Financial, Royal Alliance Associates, and Waddell & Reed. Outside of his advisory work, he is a business owner of Midwest Motoring and is involved with the Leads Organization of Downers Grove Executives. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research tools and a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Terrence Porro is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. for 14 years. In addition to his advisory role, he sells traditional life insurance products and holds an ownership interest in a sole proprietorship. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services with a variety of portfolio management options and third-party solutions.

William Triantafel is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with NEX3 Communications, LLC, a private cable operator. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools, supported by research from its Global Investment Committee.

Robert Castanares is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 26 years of industry experience, including prior roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and Chase Investment Services Corp. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a tax preparation and accounting service through Hagen Tax Advisory. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions, combining technology tools with diverse investment strategies implemented by a large network of advisors.

Jose Gallego is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Questar Asset Management. Outside of advisory work, he is involved as a soccer referee for the Naperville Park District. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and efficient-frontier analysis to construct portfolios that include a range of securities and alternative investments.