Peter Heinz Sr. is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. based in Oak Lawn, IL. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 22 years of industry experience, including 20 years with Fifth Third Securities. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm combines its municipal-advisor registration with a corporate affiliation to Fifth Third Bank, providing access to multiple managed-account programs and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

Marek Klincewicz is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Sirius Holdings LLC and World Financial Group, Inc. He is also involved in the sales of insurance and non-insurance products for companies affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and businesses, delivering services through multiple advisory platforms and a large network of advisors. The firm’s investment approach relies primarily on model portfolios and third-party managers rather than individual advisor discretion.

Suzanne Fickle is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC in Wheaton, IL. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 10 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE Capital Management, Bank of America, and Merrill. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through programs focused on asset allocation, contribution guidance, and retirement planning, utilizing proprietary software and portfolio oversight from Morningstar Investment Management.

Steven Zareck is a Series 65 registered advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with experience beginning in 2013. His prior roles include positions at Amerilife and Affiliated Consulting Group. He is based in Wheaton, IL. Brookstone Capital Management provides fee-based asset management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and trusts. The firm employs strategic and dynamic asset-allocation models and offers discretionary portfolio management through its BCM Platform and wrap-fee program.

Ryan Swiatek is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. He has three years of industry experience, having previously worked at FourStar Wealth Advisors, Brookstone Capital Management, and Independent Financial Resources. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, retirement-plan consulting, and referrals to managed account investment managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in regulatory assets under management and employs a diversified, risk-class based investment approach that blends passive and active management, overseen by an internal Investment Committee.

Chastity Peterson is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Benjamin F. Edwards in 2025, she worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC for 16 years, with additional experience at Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of a wellness and weight loss products business under Plexus Worldwide. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through over 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, investment management, and brokerage services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across equity and fixed income portfolios.

Michael Hankes is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2006 and previously spent seven years with UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 20% partner in an LLC related to investment activities. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

William Paton is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at LPL Financial since 2011, following four years with Edward Jones. 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.

Kathy Grubar is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Stephene Norwood is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and integrates structured planning tools and methodologies such as Monte Carlo simulations in its financial planning process.

George Tolbert is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously served four years in the U.S. Army. Prior to his current role, he had a one-year tenure at Robert W. Baird and attended The Citadel, Military College of South Carolina. Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, including the DDK Group team, serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of services such as financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed account programs, and custody and brokerage services, with investment strategies supported by internal research and ongoing manager oversight.

Steven Davis is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, having joined in 2023 after 12 years at Edward Jones. Davis also operates Madison & Wealth Management, a DBA related to his LPL business. 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 services including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers, supported by technology tools and a broad spectrum of financial products.

Andrew Reynolds is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee and executor for family trusts and estates. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, offering services that include financial planning, access to external asset managers, and insurance product facilitation.

Natalie Vaswani is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2018 and previously worked at UBS Financial Services. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and utilizes a research-driven approach grounded in diversification and modern portfolio theory.

Michael Lindberg is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Glen Ellyn, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Lindberg serves as president of Peace for Pits, Inc., a charitable animal welfare organization. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Cachet Ramsey is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, IL, with 16 years of industry experience. They hold a Series 66 designation and have been with Morgan Stanley since 2010. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

David Haefelin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Haefelin Consulting, a consulting business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. Their approach integrates proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools within a defined investment framework.

Steven Potter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include seven years at Level Four Advisory Services, two years at Wells Fargo Clearing, and four years at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. 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 services including financial planning and model portfolios, leveraging a broad platform that integrates advisory and non-advisory financial activities.

Thomas Teegarden is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 53 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Raymond James entities since 2013 and is co-owner of Teegarden Wealth Advisors, a support company focused on opening a new branch in Oak Brook, Illinois. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations, using tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools.

Nathan Ahearn is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also maintaining a long-standing role at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2002. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.