Susana Martinez is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Schaumburg, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank, Charles Schwab Bank, and TD Ameritrade. Outside of her advisory duties, she is the sole member of S2K, LLC, a non-investment-related entity. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services, combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and a structured alternative-investment offering.

Matthew Ramos is a Financial Consultant currently based in the Deer Park office. He partners with individuals and families to develop financial plans tailored to their personal definitions of success. With a career spanning over 20 years in the industry, Matthew collaborates with clients to co-create financial roadmaps that leverage a wide range of resources and services. Matthew's professional experience includes roles as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2022, Financial Advisor at Tranel Financial Services in 2022, Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2018 to 2021, Producing Branch Manager and Financial Consultant at Scottrade between 2014 and 2018, Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2006 to 2014, Personal Finance Specialist at Hewitt Associates from 2005 to 2006, and Licensed Sales Assistant at Comerica Securities from 1995 to 1996. Outside of his professional work, Matthew has interests in cars, cooking and baking, family activities, fitness, social events with friends, and motorcycles.

Darell Hughes James is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with individuals, families, and business owners to help them pursue their financial goals through personalized wealth management strategies. Leveraging the resources of Merrill and Bank of America, he provides guidance in wealth planning, retirement strategies, investment management, and risk management. Darell holds a Bachelor's Degree from Northern Illinois University and holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His approach emphasizes understanding what matters most to clients and assisting them in making informed decisions with confidence. His client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, and retirement income. Outside of his professional role, Darell enjoys dancing, music, and soccer.

Brandon Blazer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Barrington, IL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 17 years of industry experience, including 10 years with Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Sandeep Mangal is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. His prior work experience includes roles at City National Bank, RBC Capital Markets, and Stat Trade Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research, supporting recommendations with forward-looking capital market assumptions and incorporating an ESG eligibility framework.

Jackson Best is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and The Next Level Planning Group. Outside of finance, he is involved with Stockholm’s Restaurant and Brewery. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm employs predominantly model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, third-party asset manager access, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Anthony Bianchi Sr. is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for Lake County Crime Stoppers, an anonymous crime tip line. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers comprehensive, goal-based planning on topics such as retirement, tax, estate, and special needs but does not include implementation of recommendations as part of the service.

John Josten is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 39 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Lamb Little and VOYA Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he manages an agriculture-related business, John M. Hanson Enterprises LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, with over $256 billion in assets under management and more than 10,000 advisors.

Jock Cameron is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently with OSAIC since 2024. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Service, Inc. for 14 years and Valic Financial Advisors for 6 years. Cameron is also the Finance Committee Chairman for the Geneva Community Chest, a local nonprofit organization supporting over 25 community groups. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by a complex affiliate network and extensive program offerings.

Jason Sidell is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, with prior experience at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Ameriprise. 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 searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and may incorporate ESG criteria, with implementation support from affiliated investment management entities.

Rumen Hristov is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, Hristov co-owns Rumen Consulting Corp., a business that provides tax preparation services. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options within a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee model, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Matthew Taylor is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Wheaton, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He is also president and business owner of Westward Media, a non-investment related company, and works as a camera assistant in film, television, and commercial productions through IATSE Local 600. 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 financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology tools to support its network of over 22,800 advisors.

Timothy Drechsel is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at Wintrust Wealth Management and J.P. Morgan. Outside of his advisory work, he owns The Picture Garden Photography. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions with a range of advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers various investment programs and utilizes advanced operational tools while maintaining a broad scope of financial services beyond advisory solutions.

Dennis Marach is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Schaumburg, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets for six years before joining Linsco Private Ledger, now part of LPL Financial, in 2006. He is involved in outside insurance activities and operates Marach Financial Management, which includes non-variable life insurance writing and tax preparation services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Thomas Harty is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Wheaton, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity, JMG Financial Group Ltd, Sikich Financial, and Schwab Retirement Plan Services. He serves as Chair of the Stewardship Committee and is a council member at Faith Lutheran Church. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios, alternative investments, and integrated custody and brokerage services.

Erick De La Cruz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation. He began his career at Morgan Stanley in 2025. Prior to this role, his work experience includes positions at Coro Enterprises LLC The Red Lion, Exmoor Country Club, and Target Corporation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Brian Magura is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Schaumburg, IL, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Brandon Nguyen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Fidelity Investments, M1 Finance, and Merrill Edge/Bank of America. 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 searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary framework. Their advisory process includes centralized due diligence with a combination of quantitative and qualitative research supported by affiliated portfolio services.

Brian Schnell is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northern Trust Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning services alongside broader investment and brokerage capabilities.

Jeff Slattery is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Wheaton, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and previously worked at Chase Investment Services Corp. and Banc One Securities Corporation. Outside of finance, he operated DreamLander Eco-Adventure Tours for five years. 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 searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary program. Their advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research with a focus on eligible strategies and ESG considerations.